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Paramedic found dead next to woman’s body in double murder was star of Channel 4 show One of the victims found dead in a suspected double murder has been identified as Daniel Duffield – star of 999: On the Frontline. The 24-year-old’s body was found next to that of Lauren Evans, 22, at a house in Cannock on Tuesday. Ellie, who appeared on the Channel 4 show with him, said she is still trying to come to terms with his death in a tribute to him. Read More ↗ Inside Douglas is Cancelled Hugh Bonneville’s private life after split from…

From fears to regrets, an emotional Keir Starmer reveals what drives him Keir Starmer has given the most revealing interview yet on his fears for his family, his regrets, and the inner anger that drives him to want to change the country. The Labour leader has often been accused of being too robotic or lacking passion and personality. But with Starmer on the cusp of entering No 10, he has given an emotional interview to Geordie Greig, editor-in-chief of The Independent, where tears welled up in his eyes as he expressed his innermost feelings about his life and his family.…

Managers who silence whistleblowers ‘will never work in NHS again’, vows Streeting NHS managers who silence and scapegoat whistleblowers will be banned from working in the service, the shadow health secretary has said, as part of a determined drive by Labour to eradicate a culture of cover-ups. In an interview with the Guardian, Wes Streeting pledged to push through the formal regulation of NHS managers and warned the Care Quality Commission (CQC) that its inspectors must get much better at exposing risks to patients’ safety in order to regain the confidence of frontline staff. Read More ↗ Arundhati Roy wins…

BBC spent £30k of licence fee payers’ money on audience members for election debate The BBC spent more than £30,000 of licence fee payers’ money hiring audience members who were asked not to heckle during the TV election debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. The Express can exclusively reveal that Wednesday’s fiery debate, which saw the Prime Minister and Labour leader go head-to-head, was completely made up of paid-for audience members provided by a marketing company. Read More ↗ Princess Kate set to honour major tradition next month as she gears up for next appearance Princess Kate regularly attends…

EXCLUSIVE: NHS in crisis: Hospital ceilings collapse causing seriously-ill patients to flee The Tories have been accused of neglecting Stepping Hill Hospital in Greater Manchester which has suffered leaks, heating failures and crumbling buildings. The Mirror has now seen images of a flooded corridor and an intensive care unit that reveal just how broken the UK’s national health service is. One photo in the hospital, which is in the Cheadle constituency and has been held by the Conservatives since 2015, shows a dark corridor covered in sodden sheets that have been laid across the floors to try to soak up…

CRASH GORDON England Euro 2024 star Anthony Gordon ‘got brakes mixed up’ before high-speed bike crash as he shows off his injuries ENGLAND ace Anthony Gordon gave fans an injury fright ­yesterday after a high-speed fall off an e-bike. Gordon may have got his brakes mixed up when he tumbled from his e-bike, one of his teammates said yesterday. The 23-year-old was at training ­yesterday sporting nasty injuries to his face, hands and leg following a high-speed crash during an England “recovery” session on Wednesday. Read More ↗ ‘STAR FEARS’ Undercover cop felt there was ‘imminent threat’ to Holly Willoughby…

Friday’s newspapers are dominated by the general election and with less than a week until polling days, they are keen to force home their messages. 

The traditional right-leaning newspapers are slamming Nigel Farage’s Reform Party – the true threat to the Conservatives at this election after members were recorded making racist, homophobic and Islamophobic comments. Other right-leaning papers are tapping into fears that Labour will end up with a supermajority if disillusioned Conservative voters decide to cast their vote for Reform. 

The left-leaning newspapers, continue to push Labour’s plans if they are elected this July. These include plans to fix the NHS and close loopholes for private schools. 

Key Points Kenya tax protests: military deployment to quell protests over government tax hikes The Kenyan High Court has authorised the use of military force to restore order after anti-tax protests overwhelmed police forces. These protests, primarily led by young people opposing government tax hikes, have resulted in over 20 deaths nationwide. Armoured military vehicles patrolled Nairobi on Thursday, and police used tear gas to disperse protesters threatening to storm the presidential palace. Justice Lawrence Mugambi emphasised the necessity of military deployment to protect government installations but said authorities must clarify how long the military operation would last, along with…

Key Points Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job EU leaders have nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second five-year term as European Commission head. Alongside her, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been picked as the next foreign affairs chief, and former Portuguese prime minister António Costa has been chosen as the next chairman of EU summits. All three candidates come from centrist, pro-EU factions, with von der Leyen representing the centre-right, Costa a socialist, and Kallas a liberal. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, from the hard-right European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) bloc, expressed…

Key Points Palestinians flee Gaza City’s Shejaiya area amid heavy bombardment Amid heavy Israeli bombardment and a reported ground incursion, Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City’s eastern Shejaiya district. Residents described the situation as dire, with intense air strikes, artillery shelling, and helicopter fire. Hamas-run authorities reported at least seven deaths due to the air strikes. Palestinian armed groups claimed to have targeted Israeli tanks and bulldozers in Shejaiya, which had seen fierce battles during an Israeli operation last year. Although the Israeli military ordered residents to evacuate and head south, it has not commented on the recent activities. The Israeli…