Author: News Desk

Some cities may be ruled out due to the changing climate (Picture: Getty)As this year’s summer Olympics drew to a close, wildfires were licking the suburbs of Athens. The devastating blazes, which turned the sky above the Acropolis orange with towering flames up to 25m high, were described as something from ‘hell’. If Greece had been the host of the 2024 games, headlines surrounding the opening ceremony could have been a lot worse than athletes getting drenched in the rain.  But this is not a freak, once-in-a-lifetime event. As Earth’s climate warms and becomes more extreme, news of wildfires devouring the…

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Improving disabled access to UK’s public transport is almost impossible according to transportation experts. Experts say ‘sprawling’ system, negative attitudes and lack of staff support makes equal access hard to ensure‘. Improving disabled access Shocking experiences’: disabled people describe UK transport failures. When Tanni Grey-Thompson was left stranded at London’s King’s Cross station on her way to the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Paris this week, she had to crawl on to the platform. “The problem is the same with taxi refusals for guide dogs and wheelchairs, or airlines breaking wheelchairs when they’re in transit.” Lady Grey-Thompson, a…

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The Glades shopping centre in Bromely evacuated over security alert. Known as ‘The Glades’ the entire complex was shut down on Friday. The Glades shopping centre in Bromely evacuated over security alert Witnesses at The Glades in Bromley, south-east London, said ‘the alarms went off’ and people were ‘told to get outside’ as quickly as possible. Police arrived at the scene with sniffer dogs and helped usher out all shoppers and workers. The scene was chaotic as shoppers didn’t know what to expect as they panicked out of the doors with a speculating crowd watching the drama unfold on the…

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Labour MP accused of renting out ant-infested flats with black mould Jas Athwal, the Labour MP accused of renting out ant-infested flats in Ilford South said he ‘shocked’ by allegations and ‘profoundly sorry’ for condition of his properties. The slum lord has been criticised for his neglect of tenants in his property and raised new concerns over the calls for rent control and management legislation for landlords in the capital. Nando’s waitress slapped in face with plate in Stratford speaks out The newly elected Labour MP has been accused of renting out flats with black mould and ant infestations. Jas…

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A major operation has been launched in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces. Today marks the third day of Israeli raids across the north – they claim to have killed the head of the Palestinian armed group Hamas in Jenin and two other fighters. It’s understood that at least 12 Palestinians were killed in the first two days. The UN has criticised the operation saying it is causing unnecessary deaths. Israel says it is looking for those behind an attempted suicide bombing on 18 August and has accused Iran of trying to establish a terrorist network in the West Bank.…

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Friday’s Premier League gossip: Raheem Sterling to Arsenal? Ivan Toney to Saudi Arabia and will we see Jando Sancho back in the prem? Arsenal FC Arsenal are weighing up moves for Chelsea’s 29-year-old English forward Raheem Sterling or Bayern Munich’s French winger Kingsley Coman, 28, having been approached about both in the final two days of the transfer window. (Independent). Newcastle are set to walk away from their long-running pursuit of England defender Marc Guehi, 24, after growing tired of negotiating with Crystal Palace. (Sky Sports). England and Brentford striker Ivan Toney, 28, is facing the prospect of being left in limbo with time running out on a mega transfer. (Mirror). Saudi…

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England’s top-flight football is back this weekend with seven fixtures taking place on Saturday and three more to follow on Sunday. Southampton will be looking to secure their first points of the new season after two losses. City and Arsenal have had perfect starts to the season – as has Brighton. Bottom of the table Ipswich and Wolves will be looking to get their first points on the board. Heavy losses in the opening games see both teams in the relegation zone, along with bottom-of-the-pile Everton. EPL fixtures this SaturdayPremier League kick-off Where to watch the Premier League this Saturday?Arsenal…

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