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First picture of man whose ‘headless torso’ was found in woods A man whose headless torso was found in woodland in Manchester has been named. Police say they believe the remains belong to Stuart Everett, 67, who lived in the local area. A torso – consisting of the bottom of the back, buttocks and thigh – was found in clear plastic by a passer-by at Kersal Dale Wetlands on April 4. Remains were found at two further locations over the weekend and on Monday morning police said there had been a further discovery in an alleyway close to the railway…

Sword-wielding man attacks five people including police after ramming van into house A sword-wielding man has been arrested after five people were stabbed in a terrifying attack near Hainault Tube station. Witnesses have described the moment they saw a man armed with a huge sword walking from house to house after crashing his van into a building. Footage shows police approaching him as he brandishes his weapon while one victim lays slumped on the floor. Manpreet Singh, manager of Redbridge Radio Cars, was at work in the taxi firm’s office at Hainault Tube station when the attack began. https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/30/serious-police-incident-hainault-london-tube-station-20743794/?ico=top-stories_home_top

Boy, 14, killed in crash named and pictured The family of a boy who died in a car crash in Yorkshire over the weekend have paid tribute to their ‘little joy’.   Ellis Lockley, 14, died from injuries sustained in the collision on a country lane in Keighley on Sunday afternoon. A 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed pending further enquiries.   Ellis’s family paid tribute saying: ‘We as a family are totally devastated at the loss of our beautiful boy Ellis, he has left such a massive hole in our hearts.    …

Manchester United open to selling all but three first-team players this summer Manchester United are open to selling all but three first-team players this summer, according to reports. United face a summer of upheaval with Erik ten Hag’s future as manager already in doubt, while Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane are expected to leave Old Trafford as free agents. The club’s finances are also set to take a significant hit as Ten Hag’s side are likely to miss out on qualifying for next season’s Champions League. According to The Telegraph, United will be open to offers for almost every first-team…

Front page summary The Independent – SNP leader jumps before he’s pushed The Independent says Humza Yousaf had been facing no-confidence votes at Holyrood – but on Monday announced instead that he would be stepping down as First Minister. The SNP is beginning the search for a new leader after a day of drama in Scottish politics saw Humza Yousaf announce his resignation as the country’s First Minister. Facing two votes of no confidence at Holyrood, and without the support of the Greens whom he had angered when he terminated the powersharing agreement between the two parties, Mr Yousaf came…

Humza Yousaf resigns after a tumultuous year leading the devolved administration, marked by declining support for his pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP).

Front page summary Metro – SNP crisis: You’ve only got Yousaf to blame The Metro leads on the resignation of Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf, saying he quit “in tears” on Monday. He has seen his authority crumble in the days since he announced his government would withdraw from a political partnership with the Scottish Greens. Mr Yousaf, 39, explained his decision to call time on his leadership in a statement at the first minister’s official residence of Bute House. The front page reports on the England rugby star who was tasered at a bar in Mallorca. Metro – Prices…

Front page summary The Guardian – Yousaf quits as first minister after coalition gamble triggers SNP crisis The Guardian reports on what it calls the latest in a series of crises in the SNP, the resignation of Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf.  During a dramatic day largely orchestrated by party managers, Yousaf announced he would step down as first minister just as a veteran former leader, John Swinney, quickly emerged as the favourite to succeed him. It also has a story on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken saying that Hamas is the “only thing standing between the people of…

Front page summary Daily Mirror – Mobility scooter horror: Pure Evil The Daily Mirror leads on Lee Byer admitting to killing 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran, who was stabbed to death while on a mobility scooter. “Pure Evil” is the headline after the man admitted the killing which happened just five days after he was released from prison. The front page also promotes its guide to the Euros 2024. Daily Mirror – Election date demand: Time is up, Mr Sunak By WTX NewsApril 29, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…

Front page summary The Sun – Honour hero teen: Amazing Grace The Sun calls for a George Cross to be awarded to Grace O’Malley-Kumar, one of the victims of Valdo Calocane in Nottingham last year. The paper’s headline is “Amazing Grace”. The paper is calling for Grace to be given the award for attempting to fight Valdo Calocane when he attacked her friend Barnaby Webber in June. Grace and Barnaby, both 19, were killed in the attack. The front page also reports on Britney Spears. The Sun – Gogglebox exclusive: I love you mum  By WTX NewsApril 29, 2024 The…