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Just Stop Oil protesters arrested at Heathrow as flights cancelled at london airports | UK News A number of flights appeared as cancelled on the airports’ departure boards as passengers woke up to a thunder weather warning this morning. Here are all the flights hit by cancellations according to Flightradar24. Heathrow Airport United UA3908 at 6.30am to New York EWR British Airways BA127 at 2.05pm to Doha British Airways BA225 at 4.05pm to New Orleans Lufthansa LH911 at 4.30pm to Frankfurt Swiss LX325 at 5.10pm to Zurich Virgin Atlantic VS41 at 5.20pm to San Fransisco MEA ME204 at 10pm to…

Two victims from Southport stabbing discharged from hospital | UK News Over 100 people have been arrested in central London after further violence following the Southport stabbings. Protests broke out across the UK, including in Hartlepool, Manchester, Aldershot and Downing Street. Hundreds of people had gathered opposite Downing Street at 7pm yesterday where they were only allowed to stay until 8.30pm under the police dispersal order. A police car was set on fire after a large group of people had gathered in Hartlepool’s Murray Street area. The protest at Downing Street was titled Enough is Enough as a large group…

Police ‘praying for heavy rain’ to stop more riots tonight | UK News Police’s ‘prayers have been answered’ as heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to sweep across the UK potentially deterring any more riots. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning covering much of England and Wales except the far South West and North West lasting all day. Follow our ongoing coverage of the Southport attacks here It comes after the UK has seen the hottest days of the year so far, which may have exacerbated the far-right riots seen across the UK following the murders of…

Shocking moment man shoves Tube passenger onto tracks at Oxford Circus station | UK News A postman was just inches from death from electrocution and seconds from being hit by a train after being pushed from a Tube platform. Tadeusz Potoczek, 61, was minding his own business on his way home from work when homeless Brwa Shorsh, 24, shoved him into the path of an oncoming train. He narrowly missed touching a live rail on the Victoria line at Oxford Circus on February 3. The train’s driver said that if he had been on the track just a few seconds…

Police were called over these huge £7.95 sandwiches — but are they worth it? Pret has been the go-to for a quick lunch for as long as we can remember, with sandwiches, wraps, and salads all waiting to be snapped up. But following the furore over the subscription change (RIP free coffees), it’s likely that many will be looking for somewhere else to get their sandwich from while working in the office. And there’s one shop that’s quickly been hailed as the chain’s replacement, despite only just opening its doors in London. Sandwich Sandwich, a family-run business, has gone viral…

Just Stop Oil protesters arrested at Heathrow as flights cancelled at London airports | UK News A number of flights appeared as cancelled on the airports’ departure boards as passengers woke up to a thunder weather warning this morning. Here are all the flights hit by cancellations according to Flightradar24. Heathrow Airport United UA3908 at 6.30am to New York EWR British Airways BA127 at 2.05pm to Doha British Airways BA225 at 4.05pm to New Orleans Lufthansa LH911 at 4.30pm to Frankfurt Swiss LX325 at 5.10pm to Zurich Virgin Atlantic VS41 at 5.20pm to San Fransisco MEA ME204 at 10pm to…

Relatives of prison guard who had sex with inmate speak out for first time | UK News A prison officer who had sex with an inmate took part in the sordid act in the ‘pursuit of online fame and fortune’, her relatives have said. Linda De Sousa Abreu faces jail after admitting misconduct charges. She was fired from her job at HMP Wandsworth after a video of her illicit encounter with convicted burglar Linton Weirich in his cell went viral last month. Relatives of the married mum-of-one have now spoken for the first time about the impact the case has…

Chef who strangled wife in front of kids and TikTok lover jailed for 23 years | UK News A chef who strangled his wife to death in front of their young children and her TikTok lover before stuffing her body inside a suitcase has been jailed for 22 years. Aminan Rahman, 47, strangled 24-year-old Suma Begum with her scarf at a flat in Docklands, east London, on the night of April 29 last year. He video called Ms Begum’s boyfriend Shahin Miah, 24, while he attacker her. As Ms Begum’s body is seen in the background, Rahman tells Mr Miah: ‘Because of…

Map shows where heat health alerts are in place across the UK | UK News Nine heat health alerts are in place across England as the UK enjoys a rare heatwave, with the government warning excess deaths are expected. Many will welcome the sunshine after weeks of an extraordinarily disappointing summer. But for those over 65, or with conditions such as asthma, the warm weather can be hard to cope with especially in a country where air conditioning is scarce. The Government is preparing for a spike in heat-related deaths, as bodies must work harder to stay at a safe…

Day six of the Olympic Games is underway with 18 gold medal events taking place across an action-packed schedule in Paris. Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne and Becky Wilde secured bronze for Team GB in the opening rowing final of the day but there was heartbreak for Helen Glover, who missed out on what would have been a historic gold in the women’s four. Jake Wightman has been forced to withdraw from Paris 2024 due to a hamstring injury. Elliot Giles has been called up as a late athlete replacement and will race in the men’s 800m at his third Games.#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/WDKuEmAF8p— Team…