As the UK continues to recover from the aftermath of Storm Kathleen, another weather system is set to hit just days after the destructive storm. The new weather system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country, posing a potential threat to already vulnerable areas. Meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The combination of recent storm damage and the impending weather system has raised concerns about potential flooding and further damage to infrastructure. Local authorities are urging residents to stay informed about the…
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Abseiling accident survivor praises RNLI volunteers for saving her life Louise Houghton, a young woman from Scotland, recently shared her harrowing experience of surviving an abseiling accident thanks to the quick actions of Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers. On the first day of her trip, Ms Houghton and her friends had planned to visit the Old Man Of Hoy, but due to poor weather, they decided to go abseiling instead on Yesnaby cliffs. During the abseiling activity, the anchor that tethers the abseiler to the cliff edge failed, causing Ms Houghton to fall into the rocks below before plummeting…
Sunday’s newspapers – front and inside pages – lead on the war in Gaza on the sixth month anniversary of the start of the conflict.
First picture of boy, 17, stabbed to death as family pays tribute A 17-year-old boy who died after he was stabbed in Manchester has been named and pictured. Prince Walker-Ayeni was rushed into hospital with life-threatening injuries after the attack on Thursday in the Moss Side area of the city. His sister Kacee has said the family have been left ‘so heartbroken’ following his death. She told Manchester Evening News she ‘already misses talking’ to her brother.
Motorway closed in both directions after lorry bursts into flames A motorway has shut after a lorry burst into flames this morning. The A1M in South Yorkshire closed in both directions after a lorry caught on fire. The closure is between J34 Blyth and J35 Wadworth J35 near Tickhill around 20 miles outside Sheffield. Drivers should expect delays until 12.15pm, National Highways warned.
Britain to ‘hold Israel to account’ for killing of aid workers in Gaza Foreign Secretary David Cameron has pledged to ‘hold Israel to account’ over the killing of three British aid workers in Gaza- but refuses to stop selling them weapons. Britons James Henderson, James Kirby and John Chapman were among the seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) volunteers killed by a drone strike on Monday while trying to deliver food to Palestinians in a clearly marked charity vehicle. WCK founder Jose Andres claimed the Israeli military knew of his aid workers’ movements and targeted them ‘systematically, car by car’. Their…
Map reveals where Storm Kathleen will hit with 70mph winds and snow Parts of the UK are expected to be battered by winds and even snow due to Storm Kathleen this weekend – while others enjoy freak temperatures of 20°C. Weather agency Met Office said the mixed conditions approaching the UK were a ‘smorgasbord of weather types’. It comes after the forecaster issued a yellow weather warning for unseasonably strong winds, rain, snow, and warm temperatures across the country. Coastal areas will see large waves as winds will reach 50mph widely on Saturday.
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Justice in the name of Sharon The mastermind of an armed robbery that ended in PC Sharon Beshenivsky being shot dead in 2005 has been found guilty of her murder, the Daily Mirror reports. Piran Ditta Khan, 75, was the last of seven men involved in the killing of PC Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford on 18 November 2005 to face trial.“After 19 years, finally” – that’s the headline. Elsewhere, the paper reports on the new Netflix show – Scoop – based on the famous BBC interview with Prince Andrew, in which Emily Maitlis questioned Andrew over…
Snow, rain and wind to batter UK this weekend with weather warnings issued We may now officially be in British Summer Time according to the clocks, but the weather apparently still has a bit of catching up to do. Yellow warnings for snow, rain and wind have been issued for various parts of the UK on Friday and Saturday, with Scotland, Northern Ireland and the west coast most affected. Tomorrow, a large swathe of central Scotland stretching from just north of Glasgow to the Cairngorms will be under a snow warning from 3am to 9am. From 2am until 9am, a…
Could a new letter change the UK’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war? A new letter signed by hundreds of legal professionals has put further pressure on the government to change its stance on Israel. The letter calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the UK’s supply of arms to Israel. It’s significant because it’s signed by retired senior judges, who don’t usually get involved with politically sensitive issues. The letter comes as some of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s own MPs have called on the government to stop UK arms sales to Israel.
Soldier, 25, found trapped under boat with ropes around body suffered ‘violent or unnatural’ death A soldier, 25, found dead in a Kent river had his body bound by ropes and suffered a ‘violent or unnatural’ death, an inquest has heard. Charlie Saywell was discovered by passersby near Main Gate Road in the River Medway in Chatham at around 10:50am on March 5. How Charlie, described by friends as a ‘true role model’, ended up in the river remains unclear. He had been on a night out the previous evening before hopping in a cab back to his army accommodation,…
Murder investigation launched after human remains found in London park Detectives have launched a murder investigation after human bones were discovered in a London park. A policing team, paired with detectives and specialist units, identified the bones as human in Rowdown Fields, Croydon. DI Martin Thorpe said: ‘We are not going to give specific details on our search of the area, but I can confirm that since yesterday we have recovered further remains. ‘After consultation with a forensic anthropologist, we are certain that these are human.
Many of Thursday’s front pages lead on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East amid calls for the UK to ban arms sales to Israel – following the death of aid workers, including three British ex-servicemen.
Several domestic stories make the front pages including the UK’s Rwanda scheme and the upcoming UK general election.
The latest from the Premier League makes the front pages, as Arsenal are back on top of the table and Liverpool and City in joint second (only one point behind the Gunners).
More than 600 legal experts, including three former Supreme Court justices, are urging the UK government to halt arms sales to Israel, citing concerns over potential violations of international law.
Iranian journalist ‘targeted by Tehran’ posts update after stabbing outside London home An Iranian journalist who was stabbed outside his home by suspected Tehranian agents has posted an update from hospital. Pouria Zeraati was ambushed by knife-wielding assailants on Friday, who ‘laughed’ as they left the scene and entered a nearby car, according to an eyewitness. Mr Zeraati works for Iran International, a London-based dissident channel which aims to provide independent coverage of Iran and has been declared a terrorist organisation by the Iranian regime. The attack is thought to have been orchestrated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, although Tehran has…
Conwoman left NHS worker jobless and homeless after promising new life in Dubai A conwoman who left an NHS worker homeless after she promised him a new life in Dubai has been spared jail. Sian White, 26, pretended to be a wealthy medical lawyer to convince a man the job and accommodation he was offered in the Emirates was legit. But the ‘exciting opportunity’ never existed, and the flights and hotel he forked out for were never reimbursed. Instead White used the victim’s personal details to apply for 22 loans, credit cards and bank accounts.
Grandad, 86, killed in e-bike crash as police arrest man, 18 The family of an 86-year-old grandad have paid tribute to him after he was killed by an e-bike. Bart O’Hare died in hospital after being struck by an e-bike while walking on Accrington Road in Burnley. His family have now paid loving tribute to the much-loved grandad, saying: ‘Bart was such a kind and loveable dad, brother and grandad who has been taken away from family and friends in such a tragic manner. ‘As a family we would like to thank all the emergency services involved for all their…
Human bones found on popular UK beach Bones found on a popular beach in the north east have been confirmed to be human remains. Remains were discovered on Seaburn beach near Queen’s Parade in Sunderland on Good Friday, the start of the Easter long weekend. The previous month, on February 13, more suspected human remains were found on Marine Walk, near Roker Beach. A spokesperson for Northumbria Police told ITV: ‘We have received reports of bones or suspected body parts being found at Seaburn and Roker beaches in Sunderland over recent weeks. ‘We have now confirmed that some of these…
Many of Wednesday’s front pages report on the Israeli air strike that killed seven foreign aid workers in Gaza. Amongst the dead were three British men – who worked as security for the World Central Kitchen (WCK) kitchen charity. Following the deaths of the aid workers, the charity has now suspended their operations in Gaza. It comes as the strip is on the brink of famine, and news of the food charity suspending operations adds to heightened fears of mass starvation.
Rishi awkwardly laughs off election date question in radio grilling Rishi Sunak has been criticised for laughing off a question about when a general election will be held. The prime minister embarked on a media blitz of radio stations in the North East of the country this morning, ahead of next month’s local elections. But during an interview with presenter Amy Oakden on BBC Radio Tees, the PM was pressed on when he plans to call a general election, which he responded to with a fit of feigned laughter. Sunak said he had ‘answered that question many times in the…
Vaping increases risk of heart failure by almost 20% Vapers are nearly 20% more likely to develop heart failure than those who never vaped, a new study has revealed. Experts say the findings add to concerns around the negative health effects of vaping and suggest that e-cigarettes are not a safer alternative to smoking, despite how they are often portrayed. Heart failure is a condition that causes the organ to become unable to properly pump blood around the body. More than 64 million people worldwide are currently affected by the debilitating issue, but numbers are understood to be on the…
Man, 21, shot dead in house in west London A 21-year-old man was shot dead in west London last night. The Metropolitan Police were called to Comeragh Road in West Kensington where they found the victim with a gunshot wound. He was treated at the scene but died shortly before 11pm. No arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place. The Metropolitan Police said: A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: ‘Next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.
Kate Middleton ‘forced to reveal cancer’ after threat of medical records leaking Kate Middleton was forced to reveal her cancer diagnosis after news of her diagnosis threatened to leak, sources have claimed. The Princess of Wales confirmed she is undergoing ‘preventative chemotherapy’ for an unknown form of cancer in a video message to the nation on March 22, following weeks of speculation about her health. But Kensington Palace reportedly rushed to get ahead of the news after the Princesses’ medical records were reportedly accessed by an unknown person, a royal source told the Daily Mail. The royal couple had been…
One of UK’s most wanted men arrested at airport after almost 30 years on run An 80-year-old man who was wanted by police for almost 30 years over alleged sexual abuse of children has been arrested at Heathrow Airport. Richard Burrows was returning to the UK from Thailand when he was taken in by police last Thursday. He has been wanted since December 1997, when he failed to attend Chester Crown Court to face trial for two counts of buggery and 11 counts of indecent assault. The charges related to alleged offences between 1969 and 1971 at a children’s home…
Tuesday’s front pages feature a variety of stories with the escalation in the Middle East taking the lead for several papers. An Iranian general has been killed in Syria during an Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus. The papers see the bombing as an escalation and note Tehran has vowed a ‘harsh’ response to the attack.
Several front pages feature ongoing coverage of the UK political scene ahead of this year’s general election. A couple of papers from across the political spectrum suggest Tory rebels are plotting to oust the prime minister regardless of whether he can turn the economic situation around.