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Police officer says he’ll quit after paedophile he snared is spared jail
February 4, 2026Sarah Hooper Published February 4, 2026 12:16pm Updated February 4, 2026 4:51pm A police officer has threatened to resign in protest after a paedophile was spared prison. The officer, a member of the Met Police child sexual abuse team, shook his head after Recorder Maryam Syed gave Jordan Cave, 28, a two-year suspended prison sentence. […]
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McDonald’s is hosting a 90s Friends festival — with free food and merch
February 4, 2026A Friends Festival is coming to London this weekend and could we BE any more excited?! To celebrate the launch of the new Friends Meal at McDonald’s, the fast food chain is hosting a three-day event in Leicester Square inspired by the beloved 90s sitcom. Fans should expect exclusive cinema screenings, interactive experiences, fun photo […]
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Train derails in south London forcing multiple rail firms to cancel services
February 4, 2026Josh Milton Published February 4, 2026 8:41am Updated February 4, 2026 9:39am Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services are all facing major disruption after a train derailed. The three train operators have issued ‘do not travel’ warnings, with cancellations and delays of up to an hour expected until the end of the day. Have you […]
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves out of Windsor home
February 4, 2026Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from his Windsor mansion amid the release of new files relating to Jeffrey Epstein. The Press Association understands that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has relocated to Norfolk to a property on the King’s Sandringham estate, reported by the Sun to be Wood Farm Cottage, where he will stay temporarily. It is understood the […]
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Starmer’s appointment of Mandelson under spotlight as criminal probe launched
February 4, 2026Sir Keir Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US is coming under growing scrutiny, after bombshell revelations about the peer’s dealings with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein led to a criminal probe and his departure from the House of Lords. The Conservatives will seek to force the Government to release all papers relating to […]
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Sarwar calls for UK to ban social media for under-16s
February 4, 2026The leader of Scottish Labour has called for the UK to ban social media for under-16s. Mr Sarwar made the call to his Labour colleagues south of the border in a bid to “give kids the childhood they deserve”. “We already know the risks young people face online,” he said. “Whether it’s cyberbullying, addictive habits, […]
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Claire Foy reveals ‘gross’ reason she no longer drinks caffeine
February 4, 2026The Crown star Claire Foy has said she had parasites for five years and that she no longer drinks caffeine as a result. The award-winning actress, 41, is best known for portraying the late Queen Elizabeth II in the hit Netflix royal drama series. Speaking on the podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware, […]
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Public to choose favourite nature image from ‘truly exceptional’ list
February 4, 2026The public are being given a chance to vote for their favourite nature image from a shortlist ranging from flamingos under power lines to a sloth sheltering its baby from the rain. A “truly exceptional” line-up of 24 images have been selected for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s Nuveen People’s Choice Award, with people […]
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Snapchat predator coerced boys to perform sex acts in exchange for Xbox and PlayStation codes
February 3, 2026A “depraved” sex predator who befriended schoolboys through Snapchat before coercing them to perform sexual acts in exchange for Xbox and PlayStation codes has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years. Ross Brogan, 31, bombarded four teenagers with indecent communications and obscene videos, then offered payment to reciprocate. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said […]
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Man dies from ‘unsurvivable’ injuries after being found in street
February 3, 2026Police have arrested seven men, and launched a murder inquiry, after the death of a man who was found with “unsurvivable” injuries in Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police said they encountered a group of men – some of whom were suspected of being in possession of bladed weapons – in Stapleton Road at around 10.45pm […]
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