Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Jockey Keagan Kirkby dies after fall at horse race in Kent Keagan Kirkby, a 25-year-old jokey, has died after a fall in a horse race in Kent. The incident happened during the Charing point-to-point on Sunday when his horse deviated off course and hit the side of a jump. Despite immediate attention from the on-course medical team and air ambulance crew, Kirkby couldn’t survive his injuries. Kirkby worked at the stables of renowned trainer Paul…

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Sunday Papers – ‘We will hold Iran to account’- the full perspective Sunday’s newspapers cover various domestic stories, including David Cameron’s vow to “hold Iran to account” for the actions of its proxies. Several of the papers pick up on a review by the Commons Defence Committee -which says Britain’s “‘hollowed out’ forces” are not ready for a war with Russia. An image of England’s narrow win over Italy in the Six Nations makes several…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: UK forces not ready for Russia war There’s a variety of mostly domestic news stories on Sunday’s front pages.  UK forces not ready for Russia war “Hollowed-out forces not ready for war with Russia” screams the headline in The Sunday Telegraph, echoing the concerns highlighted by the Commons Defence Committee, a sentiment shared by The Sunday Express and Sunday People. According to The Telegraph, Nato nations are under a…

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Breaking – Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe named as Brianna Ghey’s killers For the first time, the two teenagers convicted of the murder of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey can be identified as Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe. At the age of 15, they lured Brianna to Linear Park in Culcheth, near Warrington, where she was brutally stabbed 28 times in her head, neck, and back with a hunting knife on February 11 last year. Throughout the…

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Names of teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey to be made public today Today, the identities of the two teenagers who murdered 16-year-old Brianna Ghey will be revealed as they face sentencing for the crime. Throughout the court proceedings, the 16-year-olds were referred to as girl X and boy Y due to a court order protecting their identity as juveniles. However, following their conviction in December, Judge Mrs Justice Yip, citing a strong public interest, ruled…

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Clapham attack suspect Abdul Shakoor Ezedi convicted of sex offence in 2018 Abdul Shakoor Ezedi, 35, the person being searched for in relation to the alkali attack in south London was found guilty of a sex offence in 2018.  He received a nine-week jail term suspended for two years for the sexual assault and, 36 weeks imprisonment for exposing himself, to be served consecutively, also suspended for two years. His asylum application was twice turned…

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Elementor #583257January 31, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Bra tycoon hubby on trial: Where’s the money?The news that Doug Barrowman, the husband of Baroness Michelle Mone, has appeared in court charged with fraud in Spain is the lead story in the Daily Mirror. Mr Barrowman and his six fellow defendants deny the charges and are facing a five-day trial in Santander, northern Spain. Elsewhere, Darren Lewis urges calm…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: IMF warning to Hunt over tax cuts in spring Budget Many of Wednesday’s newspapers carry images of Northern Irish politicians after a landmark deal was agreed overnight by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to return to the government which boosted hopes of a bitter two-year political division in Stormont ending. The papers lead with a range of topics as their leads, but most focus on domestic issues. IMF warning…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: Royals out of hospital & ‘Siege of Paris’ Many of Tuesday’s newspaper front pages feature images of King Charles and the Princess of Wales, leaving a central London hospital following their treatments. ‘Royals out of hospital’ The Metro leads with the headline “Royals on road to recovery,” as the King and Princess of Wales leave the London Clinic post-surgery. Kate departed privately, almost two weeks after she had an…

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UK demands clarity after jailed British-Russian activist vanishes from prison UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has demanded Russia to disclose the location of jailed opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza.  The Russian-British national, convicted of treason for criticising the Ukraine war, was recently moved from a Siberian prison. Concerns have risen due to the secretive nature of Russian prison transfers, which can take weeks. Cameron emphasised the need for urgent information from Russia about Kara-Murza’s whereabouts, as…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: ‘Iran war fears as 3 US soldiers killed’ & ‘Bristol teens stabbed to death’ Monday’s front pages report on a variety of topics. The death of three US soldiers in Jordan is covered on a few front pages, whilst others lead on the latest domestic political news.  England’s win over India and celebrity gossip also make several papers. US soldiers killed in Jordan  The recent drone strike that claimed…

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Teens killed in Bristol stabbing attack have been named The devastating stabbing incident in Bristol that claimed the lives of two teenagers has left the community in shock.  The victims have been identified as Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, who were brutally attacked by a group of individuals in Knowle West around 11:20 PM GMT on Saturday. Despite being rushed to the hospital, both teens died. According to Avon and Somerset Police, the…

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Sunday Papers – ‘Rwandans get UK asylum’ – the full perspective The Sunday Papers cover a variety of topics, here is a look at some of the key stories on the front pages this Sunday 28 January 2024.  Various members of the royal family are pictured on the front of several papers with a variety of stories involving the firm, including Camilla’s visit to King Charles in hospital. University Admissions Under Scrutiny The Sunday Times…

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Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down Amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Horizon IT scandal, the chairman of the Post Office, Henry Staunton, has resigned. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch requested his departure, emphasising the need for new leadership. Staunton, who took the position in December 2022, aimed to address the Horizon dispute’s issues in his role. An interim chair is expected to be appointed soon.  A Post Office spokesperson said: “On Saturday afternoon, the Post…

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