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Death at Pete Doherty party in early 2000s called ‘murder’ The Metro says A documentary investigating a death at a party attended by Pete Doherty in the early 2000s has revealed new theories as to the victim’s cause of death.  Mark Blanco, 30, died in mysterious circumstances after attending a party in an East London flat hosted by Paul Roundhill – a self-titled ‘literary agent’.  At the time, the former partner of supermodel Kate Moss, Pete, was at the party that also saw the likes of his ‘minder’, Jonathan Jeannevol – otherwise known as ‘Johnny Headlock’ – in attendance.  Years…

Two Palestinians killed in Israeli attack of bomb storage centre The Metro Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in an attack on a bomb storage centre in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, officials and emergency workers said. According to the Israeli military, soldiers raided a refugee camp on the northern side of the West Bank to destroy a militant command centre. Bombs were detonated and explosives were reportedly hurled at Israeli forces by militants at Nour Shams camp, about two miles to the east of Tulkarem. Dozens of explosives and bomb-making components were uncovered, the military said. ‘During the activity,…

Russell Brand accused of groping female classmates at prestigious performing arts college The Metro says More allegations have surfaced against Russell Brand, with a former classmate accusing him of groping female pupils during his time at Italia Conti Performing Arts School. The Get Him to the Greek actor, 48, found himself in the press one week ago when several women accused him of rape, sexual assault, and controlling behaviour over a seven-year period at the height of his fame. Brand has denied all allegations against him, claiming any encounters were ‘consensual’, but admitted to being ‘promiscuous’ with a sex addiction.…

Rishi set to axe HS2 link after ‘out of control’ cost increases by nearly £8,000,000,000 The Metro says Rishi Sunak appears poised to axe the northern arm of the HS2 rail line from Birmingham to Manchester, due to spiralling costs. The Sunday Telegraph reported the potential cost of the high-speed rail scheme – which Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said is ‘out of control’ – had increased by £8 billion. The Observer suggested the decision to kill off the Manchester leg of the scheme could come before the Tories host their conference in the city on October 1. The Prime Minister…

Marcus Rashford ‘crashes £700k Rolls Royce’ on his way home from Burnley match The Metro says Manchester United star Marcus Rashford was involved in a car crash as he was traveling home from yesterday’s game, it has been reported. The England striker was caught up in the collision as he left United’s Carrington training ground after the team coach returned from Turf Moor. Footage shared on social media showed a badly dented car on the side of the road – with a traffic island toppled metres away. Police were scrambled to the scene but no ambulance was called and no…

Murder investigation launched after woman found with ‘multiple injuries’ The Metro says a murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 50s was found with ‘multiple injuries’. Police were called to Redcar Road in Blackpool shortly before 11pm on Thursday to a report of an unexpected death. The victim has been identified as Alison Dodds. Patrols have now been stepped up in the area and police are treating her death as suspicious. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE WTX NEWS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Facebook – Please like our page Twitter – Twitter updates are available in English and Arabic. Please follow…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Sunday Papers: Tories look to axe HS2 Northern link – the full perspective Many of the Sunday papers report on the uncertainty surrounding the Birmingham to Manchester stretch of the HS2 rail line. Tories axe HS2 The Sunday Telegraph headlines “Axe looms” and reports a Whitehall source as saying an increase in costs has put the scheme on course to wipe out the budget for other transport projects. The Observer says there are rumours at least one “middle-ranking” minister could resign if the PM goes ahead with the axe. The paper says the party…

Elementor #551825 September 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Observer – Sunak pushes to axe HS2 link ahead of Tory conference  The Observer says Rishi Sunak is facing a huge backlash from senior Tories amid signs he is ready to scrap the northern section of HS2. The paper says there are strong rumours at least one “middle-ranking” minister could resign if the route is cut back. The paper looks at the timing of any announcements, with a source saying the plan is to do it before the Conservative party conference due to get under…

Elementor #551819 September 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Independent – Now Tory big beasts turn on PM’s ‘insane’ plan to scrap HS2 The Independent says senior Tories have turned on the prime minister’s “insane” plan to scrap HS2. The paper says former Conservative prime ministers Boris Johnson and David Cameron have joined the ‘outcry’ against scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester rail line. The front page features a large image of anti-Brexit protesters who took to the streets of London yesterday, demanding Britain rejoin the EU. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t…

Elementor #551810 September 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sunday Times – Sunak revives plans to slash inheritance tax  The Sunday Times says the northern leg of HS2 could be abolished as early as this week. But it also reports that the PM is working on several “crowd-pleasing policy announcements” to present at next month’s Conservative Party conference, including reviving plans to slash inheritance tax. The BBC facing fresh questions over Russell Brand, the front page says. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…