Day: March 5, 2026
Husband of Labour MP questioned after arrest on suspicion of spying for China
March 5, 2026The husband of a Scottish Labour MP was one of three men facing questioning by police last night after being arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Following the arrest of her spouse David Taylor, Joani Reid MP, who sits on the Home Affairs Select Committee, said she had “never seen anything to make me […]
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Safer routes are vital to get more women riding bikes, say London’s most inspirational women cyclists
March 5, 2026Annahita Benbow: Founder of Northwest Pedal Express in Brent, recognised for leading weekly bike buses that help children travel to school safely and confidently. While TfL builds infrastructure, Annahita ensures the next generation knows how to use it – teaching skills, building confidence and championing road safety. Carol Summers: London Ambulance Service paramedic of more […]
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‘Total shambles’ as first government chartered flight out of Middle East for stranded Brits fails to take off
March 5, 2026The first Government rescue flight to bring vulnerable people out of the Middle East has been described as a “total shambles” after it was delayed. The flight was due to take off from Muscat airport in Oman last night and was expected to land in the UK early on Thursday. A UK Government minister denied […]
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Police issue new update after two arrested over viral ‘school wars’ trend
March 5, 2026Brooke Davies Published March 5, 2026 9:07am Updated March 5, 2026 9:15am Two suspects have been bailed over the viral school wars trend which encouraged children to ‘be violent’ with each other. One man in his 20s and a 15-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of encouraging or assisting in crime. The Metropolitan Police has […]
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Iran war LIVE: Israel and Tehran fire more missiles as UK rescue flight fails to leave Oman
March 5, 2026Sri Lanka trying to ‘safeguard lives’ on second Iranian ship Sri Lanka is trying to “safeguard lives” on another Iranian vessel off its coast after the sinking of a warship yesterday, the country’s cabinet spokesperson said. Cabinet spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said that the vessel, which is currently just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, has sought […]
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I spent 16 hours in The Ned, every Londoner’s dream hotel stay — here’s my honest verdict
March 5, 2026‘This is how you get gout,’ my friend says, as she takes yet another forkful of steak. I look at our table, and it’s certainly giving Henry VIII. There’s the 300g of Wagyu rib-eye, as well as a 44-day aged cote du boeuf, an array of sauces, fries, an overflowing bread basket – and some […]
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A delightful day at the dump: ‘The trick is not to leave with more stuff than I arrived with!’
March 5, 2026When an embalmed rabbit in a Perspex box arrived at the dump in Chingford, north-east London, last year, with fur on its head but its organs and skeleton exposed to teach veterinary students about the digestive system, Lisa Charlton knew she had to save it from landfill. She was sure that one of her regulars, […]
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