Day: May 17, 2026
Scotland and Lions rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61
May 17, 2026The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand Slam in 1990. A statement released by his son, Corey, and daughter, Kerry-Anne, revealed that he died due to complications arising from cancer treatment. […]
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Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings has died at 61
May 17, 2026Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings has died PA Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61, it has been announced. The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the Scotland team who won the Grand Slam in […]
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Knife fight shuts down south London station as three men arrested
May 17, 2026Streatham Common rail station was closed for an hour following the knife fight Google Streetview Three men have been arrested following a knife fight that saw a south London rail station shut for over an hour and several trains cancelled. Officers were called to Streatham Common soon after 11.25am on Sunday, May 17, to reports […]
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‘Personal decision’ for Starmer whether he wants to stand against rivals – Nandy
May 17, 2026It is a “personal decision” for Sir Keir Starmer on whether he wants to fight in a Labour leadership contest, one of his senior ministers has said, as rivals gather to oust him. Sir Keir has insisted in public he will fight to prove his doubters wrong, but The Times and other news outlets have […]
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Temperatures to rise to mid-20s ahead of bank holiday weekend
May 17, 2026Visitors to the Broadway Tower in Worcestershire during a sunny morning (Jacob King/PA) PA Wire Temperatures are set to rise to the mid-20s next week ahead of the late May bank holiday weekend, the Met Office said. Sunshine and showers are expected for the first half of the week, before temperatures start to rise and […]
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LNER train first class review: Great views but not much booze — and yes, it was delayed
May 17, 2026First class air travel is a ticket we’d all love, but few of us rarely actually buy. According to a recent YouGov poll, those passengers seated at the front of the plane tend to be ‘married, male, millennial, and minted’. On the tracks though, it’s a different story. While still expensive (more on that later), […]
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London’s BT Tower to get major transformation into a hotel after £275,000,000 sale
May 17, 2026London’s iconic BT Tower is being transformed into a hotel, according to newly-unveiled plans. The iconic 620ft landmark, located close to Tottenham Court Road, is being stripped out and converted into a hotel, more than half a century after it was originally closed off to the public. The tower, which was originally used for telecommunications, […]
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Londoners are flocking to this ‘green and leafy’ suburb over its trendy neighbour
May 17, 2026Famous for its ‘beer mile’ packed with craft breweries, trendy brunch spots, and cycle repair cafés, Walthamstow has long held the crown as London’s hipster heartland. And it’s a status reflected in its soaring property values. According to Rightmove, house prices in Walthamstow over the past year are 6% up on the previous period and […]
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