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Photo of suspect released as police probe vandalism of Pride flag Detectives probing a ‘linked series of homophobic hate crimes’ in east London have released a photo of their chief suspect.  The image, released yesterday by the Metropolitan Police, comes as London holds its annual LGBTQ+ Pride march. The force has outlined how in the early hours of last Sunday, they were called to a scene at Forest Gate Railway Station on Woodgrange Road, east London, where a large Pride flag on the nearby pavement had been vandalised. Further reports came in on Wednesday ‘regarding criminal damage to two other…

Attacker rips headscarves off Muslim women walking through London | UK News This is the moment an attacker ripped headscarves off Muslim women as they walked through west London. Footage shows a number of women wearing head coverings targeted by someone behind a camera in Kensington. Instagram user Bahar Mahroo, who shared the video online, wrote: ‘Just as you take democracy away from us in Iran and force us to wear headscarves, since we have democracy in this country, we’ll pull off those very headscarves from you.’ Mahroo denied any involvement in the attacks and said she was only sharing…

Military horses bolt through London again after losing their riders | UK News Three escaped Army horses have been rounded up after breaking free from their regiment and hoofing it through the streets of London. The lead horse in a group of six was spooked by a bus during a routine exercise of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment on Seville Street, near Hyde Park Barracks, on Monday morning. The horse, which was led rather than being ridden, easily got loose, prompting two other horses to throw off their riders. The animals then bolted southwards down plush residential streets in Knightsbridge.…

Woman in court over video of ‘prison officer having sex with inmate’ at Wandsworth | UK News Linda De Sousa Abreu was charged after a video of the alleged activity was shared on social media A prison officer has appeared in court charged with misconduct after allegedly having sex with an inmate in a cell. Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, of Fulham, south-west London, was charged after a video of the alleged activity was shared on social media. Appearing in the glass-fronted dock at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court wearing all grey, she spoke only to confirm her name, address and date…

Wimbledon fans braced for mixed weather this week with rain expected | UK News Wimbledon kicked off yesterday and for the most part tennis fans enjoyed a day of dry weather with some bursts of sunshine. Overnight queuers could be seen wrapped in blankets to stay warm early yesterday morning, but a little later visitors lay out on the grass as the sun showed its face. More sun is forecast for London and the south east this week, but in true British summer-style, the days ahead are set to be a mixed bag, with some showers also expected. This morning…

England stars celebrate their comeback win in style against Slovakia with their partners

Monday’s front pages are dominated by two stories: the French elections and England’s National Football team. 

The French headed to the polls on Sunday and as opinion polls predicted, the far-right National Rally (RN) party swept the first round of voting. The snap French elections have caused chaos in France – with many papers noting that Macron’s decision to call the election, appears to have backfired. 

England’s last-16 match also features – with images of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane on most front pages.

Elsewhere, the papers also leave room for the upcoming UK general election – to be held on Thursday.

Rush hour disruption hits Central line and other TfL services | UK News Commuters have been warned of severe disruption to their morning journeys across the London transport network. Passengers this Monday morning were warned off major disruption after a fire alert stopped trains on Central line.

Bunny ‘so terrifying’ that owner is forced to give it up | UK News A woman who bought an ‘aggressive’ dwarf rabbit on Gumtree was forced to give it away because she became terrified of the animal. She bought the 14-month-old Netherland Dwarf rabbit – one of the smallest breeds – after seeing an advert on the popular website. The woman had the rabbit, called Midge, for six months but eventually got in touch with Croydon Animal Samaritans to say she was ‘scared to interact’ with him because he was ‘very aggressive’. Rachel Parsons, who works at the South London…

Crowd gasps in horror as cricket fan plummets from London tube sign A cricket fan plummeted more than 20ft from a London Underground sign while celebrating India’s T20 World Cup win, prompting gasps of horror from onlookers. There were outbreaks of celebrations among the UK’s Indian community after the country won their first World Cup trophy since 2011. One fan climbed a pole outside Queensbury tube station in northwest London in an attempt to tie an India flag but lost his grip before plummeting towards the ground. Onlookers, who gathered to celebrate India’s World Cup triumph, gasped in horror and…

London weather: Wimbledon queuers warned of rain in UK forecast | UK News The weather’s looking pretty patchy in London today, with isolated showers expected not long after Wimbledon kicks off this morning. The Met Office says parts of Wales, Northern England and Scotland will experience ‘particularly heavy’ rain throughout the early hours. That wet weather might ease up a bit as it sweeps towards the South of England, but it won’t burn off entirely. Occasional showers will likely set in around London from about 2pm, though temperatures at least promise to be mild, possibly reaching as high as 22C. …

Tens of thousands take to streets during London’s annual Pride march | UK News The streets of the capital were fit to burst earlier today as thousands came out to participate in London’s annual Pride parade. Organisers of the event, which this year carries the theme #WeAreEverywhere, say they aim to ‘raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and advocate for the freedoms that will enable everyone to live their lives on equal footing’. The celebrations were kicked off at noon on Saturday by London Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan and his wife, Saadiya Khan, who were accompanied by London Assembly Conservative chairman…

‘The boy who cried wolf’ best describes the latest racist installment from Nigel Farage who remains defiant that Reform UK is not racist party and claims the video made by channel 4 was a set up. Reform UK is not racist party Footage showing racist comments by a Reform party member exposed by Channel 4 has been circulating on social media showing Mr Parker of Reform UK calling the Prime MInister “a fucking Paki”. In addition to the slur directed at the prime minister, Mr Parker was also heard describing Islam as “the most disgusting cult out” and suggesting army…

How the media reacted to the BBC general election debate – Who won? The BBC general election debate saw Prime Minister Rishi Sunak face Sir Kier Starmer in the final TV clash before the July 4 election. In what the BBC’s political editor Chris Mason described as the “campaign’s most free-flowing debate” both the prime minister and the leader of the opposition came out fighting, trading barbs over immigration, welfare and taxes.  So, how did the UK media cover it? The newspapers dig their heels into their camps with the left-leaning papers leading on the betting scandal engulfing the Conservative…

Friday’s newspapers are dominated by the general election and with less than a week until polling days, they are keen to force home their messages. 

The traditional right-leaning newspapers are slamming Nigel Farage’s Reform Party – the true threat to the Conservatives at this election after members were recorded making racist, homophobic and Islamophobic comments. Other right-leaning papers are tapping into fears that Labour will end up with a supermajority if disillusioned Conservative voters decide to cast their vote for Reform. 

The left-leaning newspapers, continue to push Labour’s plans if they are elected this July. These include plans to fix the NHS and close loopholes for private schools. 

London weather peaks with cooler temperatures on way for UK after heatwave | UK News UK weather has broken temperature records this week, with Wednesday being the hottest day of the year so far. Londoners have been coping with the heatwave this week, with some enjoying it to the max while it has been less fun if you’re stuck inside in a muggy apartment. The last of the heatwave lingered above London, the far South East and East Anglia on Thursday before cooler air began flowing in from the Atlantic. As London enjoyed the last of the warm spell, northwestern…

How to travel on the Tube in hot weather Summer has finally reached the UK, with a spell of hot weather that has seen the mercury climb as high as 33.3°C in some parts of the country. As much as we love the heat and sunshine, it makes for some pretty sticky conditions when it comes to the morning and evening commute – with temperatures soaring on the Tube as well as above ground. To avoid a sweltering journey that sees you arrive at your destination drenched in sweat, you might want to opt for a route that will keep…

Tube passenger, 101, seriously injured as she was dragged along platform | UK News Safety recommendations have been made following the incident on the Northern Line Two women were injured when their coats got trapped in Tube doors, an investigation has found. In one incident in February, a 101-year-old woman had to be treated for serious injuries when she was dragged along the platform on the Northern line at Archway. She was getting off the train with a companion at around 3.50pm when the door closed, trapping her jacket. She was dragged along the platform for two metres before she…

I tried the ‘best pizza in the world’ and no, it wasn’t in Italy You’d be forgiven for thinking that Europe’s best pizza would be found in Italy, somewhere like Rome or Naples. But in actuality, it happens to be right here in London.  Napoli On The Road, which has restaurants in Chiswick and Richmond, was recently crowned the best pizzeria in Europe in the 50 Top Pizza Awards 2024. The pizzerias are owned and run by Michele Pascarella, a chef from Naples who has been making pizza since he was just 11 years old. He realised at a young…

SNP leader John Swinney is ready to smash labour in Scotland and says he is “giving it my all” during the 2024 election campaign in Scotland.

Last night’s BBC election debate dominates the Thursday front pages. The papers dig their heels into their camps with the left-leaning papers leading on the betting scandal engulfing the Conservative Party, whilst the right-leaning newspapers scrutinise Starmer’s plan – or lack of it – to deal with the small boats crossings. 

Away from politics, various domestic stories are splattered across the papers, from the latest in the Holly Willougby trial to the news Phil Foden has briefly returned to the UK for the birth of his third child. 

Many back pages pick up on Gareth Southgate’s comments asking fans to get behind the team following backlash over a few poor performances.

London council boss charged with drink driving and class A drug possession | UK News The leader of a London council has been charged with drug and driving offences after allegedly failing to stop at the scene of an accident. Bayo Dosunmu, chief executive of Lambeth council, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in the Westminster area on Sunday. The 46-year-old, from Hammersmith, was charged with failing to stop after a road accident and being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was also charged with possession of class A drugs and driving without insurance.…

Woman is pushed down the stairs at Leytonstone High Road Overground station | UK News A manhunt has been launched after a woman was pushed down the stairs and punched on the face at an east London Overground station. Police released images of a man after a woman was pushed down the stairs before she was punched in the face. The vicious attack happened at Leytonstone High Road Overground station on Sunday, June 2 at about 8.30pm. The victim was walking down a stairwell and pushing her bike when the unknown man approached and pushed her down. When she got…

Travel chaos as points failure at Watford Junction disrupts Euston trains | UK News Train passengers have been warned off severe disruption affecting London Euston station during peak rush hour. Travel to and from London Euston train station has been hit by delays and cancellations on one of the hottest days of the year. A points failure at Watford Junction has blocked the line used by trains between the Midlands and Manchester. Trains through Euston may be cancelled, delayed by up to two hours or revised, National Rail warned. Trains between London Euston and Wolverhampton, Crewe, Manchester Piccadilly and Edinburgh…

The £25 London tour that is better than a ‘life-changing’ attraction Visitors to London are spoilt for choice when finding fun stuff to see and do, whether it’s a walk through Hyde Park or a visit to one of our incredible museums. But one activity has beaten some extremely stiff competition to be named one of the best tourist attractions – not just in the capital or the UK, but across the globe. Review site Tripadvisor recently released the winners of its 2024 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best awards experiences, and Britain’s reputation as an in-demand destination is…