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Charles and Camilla thought White House was ‘amazing’, says US president
May 5, 2026The King and Queen thought the White House was “amazing”, Donald Trump has said while noting they have “seen some very nice places”. The US president also said Charles and Camilla had been very impressed with the Oval Office, during their recent state visit. Mr Trump revealed the royal couple’s views as he welcomed small […]
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Football fan’s Scots-Brazilian snacks become culinary hit for World Cup
May 5, 2026A football fan who combined Scottish and Brazilian dishes is seeing his culinary creation become a surprise hit, as the two nations prepare to face off at the World Cup. Retired engineer Jimmy Main, 75, brought together haggis and coxinhas, a popular Brazilian snack, in celebration of both nations. Coxinhas are teardrop-shaped dumplings, comprised of […]
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Knife victim ‘stumbles into Blues Kitchen’ moments after BBQ shootout in Brixton
May 4, 2026John Dunne Published May 4, 2026 11:22am Updated May 4, 2026 1:43pm Staff at The Blues Kitchen in Brixton battled to save the life of a man who stumbled into the nightclub with stab wounds. The stab victim, 33, staggered into The Blues Kitchen in Acre Lane for help at around 2am on Saturday. The […]
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Pints at London pubs have finally crossed the long-dreaded £10 barrier
May 4, 2026Craig Munro Published May 4, 2026 10:03am Updated May 4, 2026 10:03am Pub-dwellers in London have long sensed the moment is approaching when landlords will finally be forced to cross the Rubicon. The first £8 pints a few years back raised eyebrows. More recently, £9 pints prompted many to sit back down at their table […]
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Inside the £120,000,000 upgrade to South Kensington Tube station
May 3, 2026South Kensington, one of London’s oldest Tube stations, will be given a 21st-century transformation as part of a £120,000,000 upgrade. South Kensington station is one of London’s most iconic, with its tunnels extending to the V&A, Natural History Museum, and Science Museum, giving much-needed protection from the pesky British weather. The Victorian station has been […]
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US state visit risk ‘grasped in both hands’ by King, aide says
May 3, 2026The King “grasped in both hands” the “risk and challenge” of the US state visit but will not dwell on the perceived success of his trip, a senior palace aide has said. The “high-stakes” address to Congress was one of a number of hurdles Charles overcame during his sternest diplomatic test to date, but it […]
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Teenager charged after ‘bomb hoax’ halts Peter Kay performance
May 2, 2026A 19-year-old man has been charged with false communications relating to a bomb hoax after comedian Peter Kay was ushered off stage mid-performance and the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated on Friday night. Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham, was remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Birmingham on May 4, West […]
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Man, 25, fighting for life and three others wounded in London drive-by shooting
May 2, 2026Sam Corbishley Published May 2, 2026 1:36pm Updated May 2, 2026 1:48pm A man is fighting for life in hospital after a drive-by shooting in Brixton last night. Police were scrambled to Coldharbour Lane after shots were fired from a car shortly after 1am. Four people were rushed to hospital, including a 25-year-old man who […]
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How a shopping centre once described as ‘Westfield of the 60s’ will be reduced to rubble
May 2, 2026It’s been a focal point of a south east London community for decades. But the Leegate centre in Lewisham, once described as the ‘Westfield of the 1960s’, is making way for a high rise flat development with 500 homes. For generations, it served the needs of the community with former high street giants like Woolworths […]
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Charles views slavery artefacts during colourful welcome to Bermuda
May 1, 2026The King was shown slavery artefacts from Bermuda’s past as he celebrated the island’s culture, people and achievements. Charles toured an exhibition space during a whirlwind series of events across the island paradise and viewed items relating to the transatlantic slave trade, including neck irons from the 1500s. The head of state received a warm […]
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