Day: June 1, 2026
Arsenal trophy parade chaos: 16 arrested, 75 rescued by fire brigade and flare sparks hotel fire
June 1, 2026Police made 16 arrests during Arsenal’s Premier League title celebration, while dozens of over-exuberant fans had to be rescued from rooftops and trees by the fire brigade. Fans climbed trees, rooftops and traffic lights with a hope of seeing their heroes as the team bus went by. Police officers wielding batons during the Arsenal title […]
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Two more children’s sand toys pulled over asbestos content
June 1, 2026Two more children’s sand kits have been pulled from sale in the UK after a consumer watchdog discovered they contained asbestos, raising fresh concerns about hazardous materials in products aimed at young children. The findings by Which? follow a series of similar recalls involving numerous products, including many children’s toys, due to asbestos contamination. One […]
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Police hunt man who punched woman in face after asking her for cigarette in Peckham
June 1, 2026The victim, who has not been named, suffered a severe concussion along with fractures to her eye socket, cheekbone, nose and finger after being punched with such force that she was knocked to the ground on November 3, 2025 in Anstey Road.
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SXSW London 2026 kicks off today – and it’s not just another tech conference
June 1, 2026It’s back! SXSW London kicks off today for a week-long extravaganza of tech talks, film premieres and groundbreaking music. The globally renowned festival swaps its home in Austin, Texas, for Shoreditch in east London until June 6. Metro has teamed up with SXSW London as media partners for a second year running after its inaugural […]
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