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Summary A woman in her 60s was stabbed to death on Burnt Oak Broadway in northwest london. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, with police investigating the circumstances of the attack and urging the public to refrain from speculation. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Woman stabbed to death near Burnt Oak Broadway in north London | UK News Police and forensic officers at the scene in Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, where a woman was stabbed and died. A man has been arrested after…

Summary Health organizations with deficits are under scrutiny for their spending practices, raising concerns about financial management and accountability. After concerning questions over spending by health organisations facing major deficits in Scotland. The issue highlights the need for transparency and oversight in healthcare funding. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews London to become ‘Manhattan-on-Thames’ with 600 skyscrapers set to be built | UK News Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland offer superior opportunities Full News Report ‘Concern’ as Scottish NHS bodies rack up multi-million pound PR and consultancy bills Questions over spending by…

Summary london is set to see almost 600 new skyscrapers built over the next decade, with 583 buildings over 20 storeys high in the pipeline. The demand for tall buildings is driven by the need for office and residential space, overseas investment, and a supportive planning environment. Despite some opposition, the trend of building tall structures in London is expected to continue due to the city’s growing population and demand for grade-A office space. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report London to become ‘Manhattan-on-Thames’ with 600 skyscrapers set…

Summary Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, was found stabbed to death after leaving a murder mystery party and making unusual searches for violent rap music. Her family revealed she allowed a stranger to rent her home for £30,000 before her disappearance. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Woman stabbed in her £4m mansion had been to ‘murder mystery party’ | UK News Relatives of Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, said they also found ‘unusual’ searches for violent rap music on her iPad. The family of a woman found stabbed to death at…

Interest rates are currently at their highest for 16 years, meaning people are paying more to borrow money for things such as mortgages and loans, but savers have also received better returns.

Friday’s front pages have no single lead with various topics splashed on the papers. Most lead on domestic topics – with politics and health the most popular but a few international stories – including the latest from Gaza do find space to make the front pages.

Elsewhere, celebrities and the arts are also featured.

The back pages are dominated by the latest from the Premier League and the Europa League.

Summary The Biden administration’s stance against crypto has become clearer, with a statement indicating a veto on legislation allowing banks to custody crypto. This decision may impact US crypto holders’ voting decisions in the upcoming election. Meanwhile, Donald Trump expressed support for crypto, aiming to prevent US companies from facing hostile regulations. The SEC’s restrictive regulations on crypto custody have caused controversy, with the House voting against them despite Biden’s veto threat. Banks holding customers’ crypto as liabilities on their balance sheets poses challenges for the industry. Trump’s shift towards supporting crypto, including accepting campaign donations in crypto, contrasts with…

Summary Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Policy and Governance Committee has reported an increase in work absences due to family-related stress. This trend highlights the need for employers to address and support employees dealing with personal challenges to maintain a healthy work-life balance and productivity levels. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Antrim and Newtownabbey Council staff absence: the main causes and age categories Family-related stress is on the rise as a reason for absence at work, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Policy and Governance Committee has been…

Summary . The group had been given a deadline to vacate the land, but had not complied, leading to the council’s decision to pursue legal action. The allotmenteers were facing legal action from the council for failing to vacate the land as instructed. Despite being given a deadline, the group had not moved, prompting the council to take further steps to enforce their eviction. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Allotment holders 'in limbo' after being ordered off site for new development The move came after the council…

Summary Former PM Thatcher wanted Dundee to be a smart watch manufacturing hub in 1983. Timex owner predicted revolutionary wrist computers. Plans never materialized. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Maggie’s smart watch vision for Scotland… 40 years ago By John Paul Breslin For The Scottish Daily Mail Published: 23:14, 7 May 2024 | Updated: 23:14, 7 May 2024 Former prime minister Margaret Thatcher touted Dundee as a potential manufacturing hub for smart watches, newly released documents show.Government correspondence from 1983 shows reclusive Norwegian billionaire Fred Olsen, the…

Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because we’re in for more storms next week The UK is set to bask in a ‘mini-heatwave’ this week, with temperatures rising to a high of 26C in parts of England this weekend. Glorious sunshine will stay for five consecutive days, the Met Office forecasts, peaking on Saturday with what could turn out to be the hottest day of the year so far. Senior operational meteorologist Amy Bokota said: ‘It’s already been quite warm but as we head later on through the week, I’m expecting it to slowly climb day on day.’ So get…

Teacher accused of sex with children ‘told boy to shut up when he mentioned age’ A teacher accused of having sex with teenage boys laughed and said ‘Oh shut up!’ when one told him, ‘I’m not old enough’ to drive, a court heard. Rebecca Joynes, 30, made the comment about as she drove to her Manchester flat to have sex with a 15-year-old boy she picked up after school, Manchester Crown Court heard. The victim, identified only as Boy A, said he was too young to drive – which Joynes allegedly replied, ‘Oh shut up! Stop saying that!’ Joynes is…

Gatwick Airport terminal evacuated with fears of ‘inevitable’ flight delays London Gatwick’s South Terminal has been evacuated causing travel chaos for passengers departing from the airport. People were told to leave due to a ‘fire alarm’ this morning and this is expected to cause flight delays today. The evacuation may also impact train services running to and from the airport and the shuttle service to the North Terminal. Passengers on social media have reported chaotic scenes at the terminal and say staff are ‘clueless’. Ryan Amstad wrote on X: ‘A fire alarm at Gatwick Airport and staff are as clueless…

Body found in park after search for missing teenager, 19 Tributes have poured in after a body was found in the search for missing Northumberland teenager Reagan Brown. The 19-year-old from Hexham was first reported missing from the Newcastle city centre on Monday, and family members said her disappearance was ‘extremely out of character’. Police divers and mountain rescue teams were seen in Leazes Park on Wednesday yesterday afternoon, where a body was discovered Although formal identification is yet to take place, Reagan’s next of kin have been notified and are currently being supported by specially-trained officers. Her sister Shaina…

One of Britain’s most powerful men is about to pack it all in Nadhim Zahawi, a powerful Tory MP once seen as a future party leader, has apparently had enough. Zahawi said in a statement posted on X today he will not stand in the next general election. Having represented Stratford-on-Avon since 2010, he said today he ‘had come to feel that the time is right for a new, energetic Conservative to represent’ the West Midlands constituency. He added: ‘With the exception of convincing my wife to marry me, it has been the greatest honour of my life to represent…

A man nicknamed ‘The Eunuch Maker’ who performed illegal castrations and livestreamed them on the dark web has been jailed for 22 years.

Thursday’s front pages focus on the defection of MP Natalie Elphickle from Conservatives to Labour – with neither the left-leaning or right-leaning newspapers particularly happy about the situation. 

For the left-leaning newspapers, controversial figure Natalie Elphickle has ‘split the Labour Party’ with several of the papers unhappy that Sir Keir welcomed her into the party. Natalie Elphickle is known for far-right views and had previously defended her convicted sex offender former husband. For the right-leaning newspapers, her defection is a betrayal, especially given the timing, with a general election around the corner. 

Several of Thursday’s newspapers carry photos of King Charles and Prince Harry who were both at London events yesterday in the sunshine. Harry is back in the UK for a three-day charity event. 

Elsewhere, away from the main leads, the UK front pages cover a variety of domestic news. 

The back pages cover last night’s Champions League final as Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich 2-1 (4-3 agg), and the controversial late equaliser that was ruled out for Bayern. Real Madrid will meet Borussia Dortmund in London for the final. 

The government’s strategy, released recently, outlines intentions to collaborate with industry and state leaders to boost fossil fuel production and exploration.

Summary The Olympic flame arrived in Marseille on a ship for a welcoming ceremony, kicking off an 11-week journey across France with 10,000 torchbearers passing through 450 towns. Former French football player Basile Boli launched the first relay, with other athletes and celebrities also participating. Participants ran through Marseille’s iconic locations to bring the torch to the Stade Velodrome, drawing over 230,000 spectators. Residents expressed excitement and gratitude for the event, with the city set to host sailing and soccer matches during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in…

Summary Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the challenges in dealing with Beijing, as UK-China relations sour. Concerns raised about Chinese hacking and investment in UK energy infrastructure, prompting national security scrutiny. Well that is the official statement however, behind the scenes the government is working on new trade deals in return for more cordial trading arrangements. Another thorn in the PM’s side is Tory MP questions PM on Chinese involvement in UK energy projects, citing security risks. Sunak defends government’s actions to protect against Chinese influence, highlighting National Security and Investment Act. We have set up a Special Channel on…

The Senedd’s ( Welsh Parliament) presiding officer, Elin Jones, has given a fairly damning review of the Welsh House of Commons (Llywydd – House Speaker) where she works. She replied that she did, despite the challenges, and highlighted the importance of representing her constituents. Jones emphasized the need for politicians to be accessible and responsive to the needs of the people they serve. She also discussed the impact of social media on communication with constituents. Her role is the equivalent of the speaker in the House of Commons (Llywydd). She was asked on Radio Wales’ Drive show by host John-Paul…

Here’s when it could be the hottest day of the year – but will it last? This weekend may see the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures hitting as high as 26°C on Saturday. This rises well above the hottest temperature recorded this year so far, with Santon Downham Suffolk seeing 23.4°C on Thursday. The Met Office said high pressure will push north and bring warmer and drier weather following heavy rain and thunderstorms over the bank holiday. Met Office meteorologist Amy Bokota said: ‘High pressure is forecast to dominate the UK for the rest of the…

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into oncoming car has manslaughter conviction overturned A woman who shouted and waved at a cyclist causing her to fall into the path of an oncoming car, has had her manslaughter conviction overturned. Auriol Grey, 49, was caught on CCTV shouting and waving her arm aggressively at Celia Ward, 77, as she approached on her bicycle in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, in October 2020. Moments later Ms Ward veered off the kerb and fell into the path of an oncoming car and was declared dead at the scene. Grey, who has cerebral palsy, was jailed for…

Mountaineer Akke Raham has already made history, in 2020 he became the first British Muslim to scale Mount Everest, and now he’s set his eyes on another groundbreaking challenge. 

Wednesday’s front pages cover a variety of stories with no one story dominating the news cycle this morning. 

For some of the papers, the ongoing crisis in the Middle East leads the front pages, as Israel defies Western orders and invades Rafah – where more than 1 million people are sheltering. 

Some papers find space for the story that the Garrick Club has voted to allow women to join. Other domestic stories include pubs will be allowed to stay open later if England reach the semis of the upcoming Euros and the UK’s plans to keep children safe online.