Image copyright PA Media Image caption Eight drivers had to be rescued after becoming stuck in half a metre of water on the North Circular Motorists had to be rescued from their cars after a burst water main flooded a major road in north-west London. Eight drivers were helped to safety by firefighters after becoming […]
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Image copyright EPA Image caption Revellers drink and socialise in the street in Soho, London It is “crystal clear” that drunk people are unable to socially distance, the chair of the Police Federation said as pubs reopened on Saturday. Ministers had urged caution ahead of hospitality venues reopening in England after three months of lockdown. […]
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Promotion contenders Nottingham Forest have warmed up for their trip to derby with back-to-back home wins The Championship season is reaching its business end, with six rounds of matches remaining before the play-offs. A south-east London derby kicks off the weekend’s action, with Charlton Athletic hosting Millwall on Friday evening (19:45 BST). The Addicks, who […]
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Image copyright Getty Images About 600 workers will lose their jobs after shirtmaker TM Lewin announced it will close all 66 of its UK shops. The firm said most of its 700 workers will be laid off as it takes all of its sales online, to help cut costs. It comes weeks after a private […]
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Image copyright CPS Image caption Carlos Velez had a history of violently-possessive behaviour, a court heard A possessive boyfriend who murdered his flatmate after suspecting him of kissing his girlfriend has been jailed for life. Carlos Velez, 20, stabbed David Martinez in a flat in Leytonstone, east London, on 6 March last year. The Old […]
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Matteo Guendouzi was dropped for ‘player management’ reasons after clashing with Brighton’s Neal Maupay Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he only wants players ready to jump “on the boat” after speculation about midfielder Matteo Guendouzi’s future. It was reported the Frenchman, 21, had asked to leave the club after being dropped for the win at […]
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Leeds City Council said the government needed to step in and help stabilise local authority finances Some of the largest UK councils say they may have to declare themselves effectively bankrupt unless the government agrees to further support. Five councils said emergency spending controls – so-called section 114 notices […]
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Watch as Mourinho reels off his strikers’ scoring records under him Tottenham forward Harry Kane has been labelled “Hero Kane” by boss Jose Mourinho after his return from injury. The England captain made his first appearance since suffering a hamstring injury on 1 January in Friday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Mourinho, whose side face […]
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Image copyright Sarah Kamati Image caption Sarah – not her real name – gave birth to her son in Britain Sarah faced a tough choice: stay in her native Namibia and continue to be raped and tortured, or run and leave her 10-year-old daughter behind. The then 29-year-old decided to flee. Once she was safe, […]
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Image copyright Met Police Image caption Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry had been celebrating Ms Henry’s birthday before they were reported missing The family of two sisters stabbed to death in a park say their murders have had a “devastating impact”. Nicole Smallman, 27, and Bibaa Henry, 46, were stabbed to death in Fryent Country […]
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