The best things to do in London this weekend: (June 15-16) Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title It’s the Euros! It’s Father’s Day! It’s Pride month! It’s… literally one of the busiest weekends of the year so far. Aside from all of that, London’s biggest foodie festival is also in town, bringing hundreds of the capital’s best restaurants to Regent’s Park, where…
Monday’s papers mostly focus on England’s football results and the election campaign. Jude Bellingham is pictured on many of the front pages – celebrating his winning header for England.
Labour’s plans, if they are elected to office in July, are another popular lead for the morning papers.
The moment loaded gun is found stashed in children’s bedroom drawers | UK News This is the shocking moment a loaded gun was found hidden inside a children’s underwear drawer. It was one of six firearms – including a pump action sawn off shotgun – recovered during a raid on the home of Danny Butler, 44, in Lambeth, south London. Officers also found class A and B drugs stashed all over the address, which he shared…
Gonorrhoea: What is it and how to avoid catching it Gonorrhoea is a really common STI and it’s caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae. A record number of people in England were diagnosed with gonorrhoea last year, according to annual UK Health Security Agency figures. Diagnoses rose a staggering 7.5%, going from 79,268 in 2022 to 85,223 in 2023 — and overall cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise too, up 4.5% over…
Don’t put the brollies away just yet with more rain and thunder set to hit UK More rain and thunder is due across the UK as miserable June weather continues. Despite patches of bright and sunny weather, occasional rain showers are likely, with the heaviest periods hitting this afternoon. Thankfully temperatures will feel closer to the June average, with the warmest part of the day hitting 19C in London and the south east of England.…
UK weather set for more rain and thunder in weekend forecast | UK News The Met Office has warned patches of showers will turn heavy and thundery today (Picture: Zenpix LTD) This weekend is set to be another thundery one as heavy showers and cool temperatures sweep across the country. Despite the promise of sunny spells, the Met Office has warned patches of showers will turn heavy and thundery today. Temperatures will also remain chillier…
Kate Middleton makes first appearance in months for Trooping the Colour | UK News Kate Middleton has been seen for the first time this year as she attends Trooping the Colour. She was photographed in the back of a car while being driven with Prince William to Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales hasn’t been seen in public since Christmas Day of last year as she underwent planned abdominal surgery before then starting cancer treatment.…
This weekends weather in London Showers will be seen in some parts of the UK tomorrow evening as it leads towards another wet weekend in London before it finally reaches a warmer 20°C next week. Another wet weekend in London before it finally reaches a warmer 20°C next week | UK News Londoners will be waking up to mild temperatures and cloudy skies today as cooler weather is set to move in over the coming…
Woman trashes Uxbridge phone shop and racially abuses worker | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title A teenager faces investigation after she allegedly racially abused and threatened phone shop staff for refusing her a refund. Footage shows the 19-year-old woman pulling items off the shelves and chucking them to the ground in front of workers at the ElectTronex store in…
17-year old boy killed in motorbike crash in Biggin Hill, Southeast London | UK News A 17-year-old boy has died after a motorbike crash in south-east London. An off-duty police officer came across the scene of the accident in Main Road, Biggin Hill, just before midnight on Sunday. Two teenagers who had been riding the bike were given first aid before paramedics arrived, but the 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The second teenager…
NHS makes urgent call for blood donors following major cyberattack | Tech News An urgent appeal has been launched for blood donations following the cyberattack on major London hospitals. NHS Blood and Transplant is asking for O blood type donors to book appointments following the critical incident which has left affected hospitals unable to match patients’ blood as quickly as usual. Operations and other procedures have been postponed as a result of the attack. O…
The best things to do in London this weekend: (June 8-9) Now June is in full swing (and the weather is looking promising!) it seems like there’s more than ever to do in London. You could stop by one of London’s neighbourhood festivals to try mouth watering street food, dance the night away at a Carnaby house party, or (if you’re feeling bold) get your kit off to join a world-famous bike ride around the…
Major London landmark has had a makeover and will soon look very different | UK News Changes to a major London attraction appear to be nearly complete. Giant steps called the ‘Grand Ascent’ are being built into Greenwich Park leading down to the General Wolfe statue by the Royal Observatory. The project will recreate formal landscaping from the 17th century. The park is home to the Royal Observatory where Greenwich Mean Time was born. Renovations…
Fair ride ‘collapses sending people flying’ with four taken to hospital | UK News An evening at London’s biggest community festival ended with four people in hospital after a fair ride ‘collapsed’. Emergency services were called to Lambeth Country Show at Brockwell Park, south London, this evening. Exactly what happened remains unclear amid an investigation, with a patchwork of witness reports describing a scene ‘like a horror movie’. Fairgoers told MailOnline that a ride ‘failed’,…
A 21-year-old has died after he was stabbed repeatedly in a ‘brutal’ attack on a London street. Robert Robinson, who lived locally, was named by police as the victim of the murder which happened at roughly 10.30pm on Thursday. Despite the efforts of emergency service workers, Mr Robinson sadly died at the scene at Carteret Way in Deptford. His family have been informed. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, with a 50-year-old…
Things Can Only Get Better group ban Labour from using song D:Ream members regret association with Tony Blair and do not want song played at July general election. The pop group that sing Things Can Only Get Better – which became an anthem for Labour at the 1997 general election victory – will deny any request from Keir Starmer to use the track at this year’s election. D:Ream’s founding members Peter Cunnah and Alan Mackenzie…
Prince Andrew ‘ain’t going anywhere’ in deepening battle with King Charles over royal residence Prince Andrew “ain’t going anywhere” in his battle with the King over his royal residence, a source has claimed, as the royal row between the siblings deepens. Amid the controversy over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Duke of York, 64, stepped down from public duties in May 2020 and was subsequently stripped of his royal titles. However,…
Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge Co-author of analysis for WHO calls on government to control the food industry rather than being subservient to it The sugar tax has been so successful in improving people’s diets that it should be extended to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, health experts say. The World Health Organization wants the next UK government to expand coverage of the levy to help tackle tooth…
This UK coffee shop has just been declared one of ‘world’s greatest’ It’s an iconic london coffee shop… Finding a truly great coffee spot seems like a simple enough task, but connoisseurs will know that it’s not always as easy as it seems. Thankfully, those who’ve travelled far and wide have done the hard work for us and shared the best coffee shops to visit. Destination expert Chris Moss recently revealed his list of the…
Met Office gives verdict on if London will see hot weather this weekend | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title There was some sunshine at Basildon Park in Berkshire on Monday. But on the whole last month was the warmest May in 140 years, since we started keeping track in the UK. This may have come as a surprise to…
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Labour is already dominating the online general election campaign But Independents will play a major role Starmer’s party was quicker out of the digital gate, with slicker, more engaging content than the Tory offering The video opens with an old clip of Cilla Black singing her classic ‘Surprise, Surprise!’. The caption reads “POV: Rishi Sunak turns up at your 18th birthday to send you to war.” This appeared on Labour’s TikTok account the day after…
Battle of Britain Memorial flights grounded for D-Day 80th anniversary after Spitfire crash Battle of Britain Memorial Flights will not take place during the forthcoming 80th commemoration of D-Day following the crash of an RAF Spitfire last week. The crash, in which the pilot Squadron Leader Mark Long was killed, is being investigated by the Defence Air Investigation Branch (DAIB) and it has been decided that it would be too risky to carry out further…
Patrick Vallance becomes the latest public servant who worked with the Tory government to back Labour Sir Patrick Vallance, whose face become synonymous with covid briefings during the lockdown, came out in support of Labour’s Great British Energy plan in the election campaign today. Labour’s Great British Energy plan The former chief scientific officer’s backing was unveiled as Sir Keir Starmer revealed that the publicly owned company which he argues will bring down energy costs…
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