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UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Huw Edwards pleads guilty to indecent images of children Today’s biggest trending story is news that the former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children on Wednesday. Many of the papers – and online discussion – surround the BBC and why they didn’t sack Huw Edwards when it learned of the arrest. The BBC have confirmed they knew of Edward’s arrest back in November. He was one of the organisation’s biggest paid stars – and some licence fee payers are furious that their money went…

The first knockout games of the U23s Men’s Olympic Football tournament – it’s all to play for as the first quarter-final matches kick off at 14:00. Only four teams will progress to the next round – on Monday 5th August. Olympic U23s Men’s Football fixtures today – 02/08/2024  Quarter-finalsFixturesKick-offWhere to watch?Quarter-finalsMorocco U23 vs USA U2314:00Discovery+Quarter-finalsJapan U23 vs Spain U2316:00Discovery+Quarter-finalsEgypt U23 vs Paraguay U2318:00Discovery+Quarter-finalsFrance U23 vs Argentina U2320:00Discovery+

Homophobic vandals tear down advert for UK’s first LGBTQ+ comedy club | UK News An advert for the UK’s first LGBTQ+ comedy club has been ripped down by vandals, in what the owners say is the latest example of high-profile homophobia in London. The Queer Comedy Club is preparing to open its new permanent home at the Elephant Park development in the south-east of the capital. But shortly after founders David Ian, Kate Dale and Jeremy Topp left the city on Monday to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe, the as-yet-unfinished site was targeted. A section of vinyl promoting the new…

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…