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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car, which then hit a wall, in Brierfield.
It’s been a tough Easter for the Labour Party with 20 councillors across three councils, including the council leader, quitting as they accuse the national party of taking a “draconian” shift and using “bullying tactics.”
Millions of Brits set to be battered by downpours on Easter Monday If you’re headed home today after the long Easter weekend, you might want to check the flood warnings in place for the UK. Some ten warnings are in place across England, with heavy rain expected to see rivers rising to potentially dangerous levels. Forecasters expect heavy rain across the south on Easter Monday, with the risk of hail and thunder. Areas at particular…
There are many things to love about Easter – chocolate eggs, long weekends, and fun with the family. But what if you forget to stock up for the four-day weekend? Or your midnight munching habits leave your cupboards barren on the big day? Which supermarkets and shops are open on Easter Sunday and Monday? Easter could be a disaster if you find yourself with no chocolate eggs to hide around the house, or with no…
Grandad with £500,000 will left grandkids £50 because they didn’t visit enough An upset grandad who was disappointed his grandchildren didn’t visit him left them just £50 each in his will. Frederick Ward Snr left almost all of his £500,000 fortune, including his flat worth £450,000, to two of his children when he died in 2020. He discounted his dead son Fred Jr’s five daughters, saying he was upset they hadn’t visited him when he…
Monday’s front pages feature a variety of mostly political news, but almost all of them carry a picture of King Charles attending an Easter church service on Sunday. The papers note that it’s the most significant public appearance since the King revealed his cancer diagnosis. Prince William and Princess Kate – and their children – did not attend the service following the shock announcement of Princess Kate’s cancer.
The NHS, politics, the war in Gaza, and the latest results from the Premier League also make the front splashes.
Politics makes several of the front pages this Easter Sunday with a couple of headlines reflecting on the latest polling and the general public mood ahead of an expected November election.
Teenager charged with attempted murder over Beckenham train stabbing A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing on a train in south London. British Transport Police said it received reports of two men fighting between Beckenham and Shortlands railway stations shortly before 4pm on Wednesday. Rakeem Thomas, 19, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’…
Two killed when van drove wrong way down M25 after police chase On the day she was died, mum Zoe Hawes was on her way to celebrate her 40th birthday. But as she headed along the M25 for a holiday with her husband to mark her milestone birthday, her car was hit by a van heading in the wrong direction. That van, a Citroen Dispatch, was being driven by Barancan Nurcin, 22, who, moments earlier,…
Several of Friday’s front pages lead on the mess of Thames Water – Britain’s largest water provider. Lawmakers across the political spectrum have criticised the company’s bosses for the financial mess it is in amid talks that the company could be nationalised.
Several papers lead on UK political news, with PM Rishi Sunak and Labour’s Angela Rayner both reportedly ‘coming under fire’ recently, Sunak for honouring a top Tory donor and Rayner for her controversial property dealings. There’s also a look ahead to the upcoming general election.
The FA and NewCo updated the government earlier in the week with their plans on how to grow women’s football in England.
Anti-monarchy protesters shout ‘down with the crown’ at Queen Camilla Protesters shout ‘down with the crown’ at Queen Camilla as she arrives at Worcester Cathedral. She is arriving for the annual Maundy Service without King Charles as he continues to undergo cancer treatment. Members of the anti-monarchy group Republic can be seen giving her a less than friendly welcome, as they hold up large yellow signs protesting her appearance. Charles is due to join other…
Primary school ‘on lockdown’ after armed police swarm estate Armed police have arrived at an estate in Middlesbrough as a nearby primary school was put into lockdown. Three people have been arrested in the Stockton estate in the Portrack area after officers were seen entering four homes with sniffer dogs as they carried out pre-planned warrants. The action was part of a widening investigation to disrupt drug gangs in the north east of England. Nearby…
Many of Wednesday’s front pages feature images of the twisted wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Baltimore Bridge collapsed after a ship lost power and stuck it. The dramatic images are prominently featured on most papers, with many noting a mayday alert likely saved the lives of many people.
Susan Hall’s campaign trail to become the next London mayor has not been a successful one. The Conservative’s London candidate has been caught up in several embarrassing gaffes in the run-up to the election, including a suspicious story where she claimed to have been pickpocketed on the Tube – but it later appeared she had just lost her purse.
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Many of Monday’s front pages continue ongoing coverage of the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis. Elsewhere, the British government is set to blame China for a 2021 cyber attack, which saw 40m British voters’ details hacked – that’s on many of the front pages this Monday.
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