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London Costa Coffee branches hire ‘security guards’ to stop food thefts
April 13, 2026Sarah Hooper Published April 13, 2026 4:29pm Updated April 13, 2026 5:42pm A major coffee chain is beefing up security at some of its shops after reports of theft increased, to help support staff. A small number of Costa Coffee branches are introducing the measure in London and Manchester. Photos shared online have already revealed […]
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‘Dog poisoner’ targets London parks with contaminated chicken
April 13, 2026John Dunne Published April 13, 2026 2:14pm Updated April 14, 2026 11:35am A manhunt is underway for a suspected poisoner after a dog fell seriously ill and two foxes were found dead. Chicken possibly laced with toxins was found in Holland Park, west London, and Brompton Cemetery, leaving dog walkers terrified. The Met Police are […]
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Man accused of Primrose Hill murder tells court ‘police got the wrong person’
April 13, 2026Sarah Hooper Published April 13, 2026 2:02pm Updated April 13, 2026 4:25pm A man accused of murdering a 21-year-old who was fatally stabbed on Primrose Hill told a court today that officers ‘have the wrong person’. Oliuwadamilola Ogunyankinnu, 27, was charged with the murder of student Finbar Sullivan, who died in Primrose Hill last week. […]
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Give me five years to fix SNP mess, Sarwar urges voters
April 12, 2026Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has urged voters to give him “five years to fix the mess” he says was created by the SNP. Speaking ahead of their manifesto launch on Monday, Mr Sarwar said his party was running in the Scottish Parliament election to “get the basics right”. The party has already announced a […]
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Domino’s takes on restaurant rivals with new range of thinner pizzas
April 12, 2026Domino’s is rolling out thinner pizzas in a new Italian-inspired range it hopes will buy a slice of the more premium market and cater to new customers. The takeaway firm said it was responding to increasing demand for a “restaurant experience at home”. The new “Italiano’s” pizza range will feature five pizzas with a thinner-style […]
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Emma Caldwell unlikely to have been her killer’s first victim, says ex-detective
April 12, 2026The murder of Emma Caldwell was likely not the first killing carried out by Iain Packer, the man convicted 19 years after her death, according to a former detective. Retired detective constable Stuart Hall, who was involved in the initial investigation into the murder, has told a podcast he believes “there’s going to be more […]
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Reform UK ‘in it to win it’ at Holyrood election, leader Lord Offord declares
April 12, 2026Reform UK are “in it to win it” at Holyrood, the party’s Scottish leader declared, with Lord Malcolm Offord predicting his party could win a number of constituencies in next month’s election. Despite never having been an elected politician, he said he wanted to be Scotland’s next first minister. The former Conservative UK government minister, […]
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Meghan appears with Netflix boss and his wife at event weeks after streaming giant dropped her show
April 12, 2026Meghan held hands with Netflix boss Ted Sarandos’ wife Nicole Avant at the event Getty Images for Netflix Meghan Markle turned heads with an eye-popping chartreuse green silk gown at a Netflix bash hosted by the streamer’s boss Ted Sarandos this weekend. Meghan, 44, appeared at the event in Montecito, California, alongside her husband Prince […]
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Winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage
April 12, 2026The winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance: New Musical: “Paddington The Musical” New Play: “Punch” New Entertainment or Comedy: “Oh, Mary!” Family Show: “The Boy at the Back of the Class” Revival: “All My Sons” Musical Revival: “Into The Woods” Actress-Play: Rosamund Pike, “Inter […]
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No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Musical triumphs at Olivier awards
April 12, 2026It was a night of sweet victory for Michael Bond’s marmalade-loving bear as Paddington: The Musical dominated the Olivier awards on Sunday. Amid the tuxes and gowns of a glittering ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the duffle coat-wearing bear got his sticky paws all over seven prizes including best new musical. The […]
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