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.

Wedding bells ring as 100 couples tie the knot in central London today | UK News The steps of Old Marylebone Town Hall were covered with confetti today as 100 couples tied the knot in a mass celebration to mark a century of the iconic venue. The town hall, which has been the site of scores of celebrity weddings including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, and Liam Gallagher, charged the couples just £100 for participating in…

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East London drug dealer who bragged about being ‘like Pablo Escobar’ busted | UK News A prolific drug gang leader who compared himself to notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has been arrested. Shahen Ahmed was snared by detectives who found he was involved in three sophisticated Class A narcotic lines. It was running under the banner of ‘Killah’ from December 2021 to June 2022. Cops found a video of him bragging about his criminal activity,…

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Experience London from new heights with afternoon tea at the London Eye SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information. Fancy a classic, and quintessentially British treat with a twist? Look no further than the iconic London Eye’s Afternoon Tea experience. Nestled right in the…

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There is one story dominating global media today – online and in print – as last night Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. The attack was in response to Israel’s recent attacks on Lebanon. Basic facts What happened The trending story in the UK today reports on the latest from the Middle East following Iran’s missile attack on Israel (in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the killing of the Hezbollah leader) and…

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Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News Westminster school acid attack: Girl, 14, suffers ‘life-changing’ injuries Robert Jenrick cuts Kemi Badenoch poll lead but faces backlash over ‘ludicrous’ SAS comments Trending – Israel invades Lebanon Previous Next Previous Next ADAM@AdameMedia Read More When the Israelis emerge from their tunnels tomorrow to cry all over social media remember how when Israel k!lled 500 Lebanese civilians in a single day they…

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UK weather today: Cloud and rain in the morning will give way to brighter conditions, but showers remain in the southeast through the day. Elsewhere dry with sunny spells with light winds away from the southeast. Cooler than average. UK weather tonight: Early evening showers will fade leaving clear skies for most places. Colder than previous night with a rural air frost in the north and west. Source: Met Office

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Wednesday’s front pages are dominated by last night’s escalation in the Middle East following Iran’s missile attack on Israel (in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the killing of the Hezbollah leader) and Israel’s vow to respond. It has led to fears that an all-out war is on the horizon.

Many of the newspaper’s editorials and leader columns call on greater diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis.

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UK universities urge government to restart EU student exchange programmes Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UKSign up to our Brexit email for the latest insightSign up to our Brexit email for the latest insightBritish universities have urged the government to reintroduce EU student exchanges which were halted after Brexit, such as the Erasmus programme.A new report from Universities UK, an…

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Starmer facing EU demands on migration, fishing and youth mobility as he begins Brexit reset talks Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UKSign up to our Brexit email for the latest insightSign up to our Brexit email for the latest insightKeir Starmer kicks off his bid to reset Britain’s relationship with the European Union on Wednesday morning – but is facing…

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William meets David Beckham as he steps out in London after Harry’s awards ceremony – Royal news live Prince Harry laughs as young boy pulls his beard at WellChild awards in LondonGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailPrince William stepped out in London today with David Beckham following Prince Harry’s triumphant appearance at the…

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M&S is in trouble again! Desperate attempt to use AI to boost sales M&S is in trouble again, following a year of boycotts because of the Israeli genocide in Gaza and the lack of creativity on the shelves, the High street retailer is desperate and in a last ditch attempt it will use AI to boost sales in Q4. Shoppers can use technology to advise them on outfit choices based on their body shape and…

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A ‘frustrated’ UK ‘stands with Israel’ but the PM is not happy, after an Iranian special operation attacked military targets in Israel. A frustrated took to the podium at Downing Street as Sir Keir Starmer says the the United Kingdom ‘stands with Israel’ after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel following its incursion into Lebanon to attack Hezbollah targets. Starmer added that Britain supports Israel’s right to self-defence and urged British nationals to immediately leave…

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Quick View – Contents UK becomes the first major economy to stop burning coal for electricity – What comes next? Britain, home of the Industrial Revolution, closed its last coal-fired power plant on Monday ending the country’s 142-year reliance on coal-generated electricity. Of course, many will celebrate this major climate milestone. The country was the first to be powered by coal – the world’s first coal-fired electricity plant, Thomas Edison’s Edison Electric Light Station, opened in London…

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