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.

David Hunter: British husband jailed for killing wife in Cyprus David Hunter, 76, has been jailed for killing his ill wife in Cyprus but the British ex-pat will be released from prison in weeks. He has been sentenced to two years for the manslaughter of his wife Janice who was suffering from blood cancer. Hunter was cleared of her murder after the court found she had “begged” him to end her life at their home…

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Theresa May’s ex-adviser Nick Timothy to run for Matt Hancock’s seat in next election Nick Timothy, former chief of staff to ex-PM Theresa May, has been selected by the Tory party to fight for Matt Hancock’s seat at the next general election. Timothy is confirmed as the party’s candidate for West Suffolk. Hancock currently severs as an independent MP after he was suspended by the party for appearing on the hit reality TV show I’m…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s front pages lead with a range of stories. There are several stories on the Russian war – Putin wants peace talks, Moscows bombings as well as the latest from Downing Street. Moscow bombings The Financial Times reports on the Moscow drone attack, leading with an image showing workers dismantling debris on a damaged skyscraper in Moscow. The Metro reports on the “bombshell” remarks from Russian President Vladimir Putin…

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Wimbledon school crash: Arrested woman re-bailed A woman, 46, who was arrested in connection with the car crash at a Wimbledon school – in which two children were killed – has been re-bailed until September, the Met says.  Two eight-year-old girls – Selena Lau and Nuria Sajjad – died after a Land Rover crashed through the school fence and into the school on 6 July. Several people were taken to hospital including a seven-month-old girl.…

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Extra hospital beds made available for winter – NHS England Health bosses in England announce an extra 5,000 hospital beds this winter to support the NHS. During the busiest time of the year, nearly 100,000 permanent beds will be available, a 5% increase from current levels. NHS England plans quicker discharge arrangements for medically-fit patients with the help of “care traffic control centres.” These centres unite NHS, community, housing, and charity teams to coordinate support…

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