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Metro – Gutless Summary of the front page The Metro reports that the “cowardly gunman” who murdered Olivia Pratt-Korbel in her own home in a hit gone wrong refused to face her family in court before being jailed for 42 years. “Gutless” is how paper characterises Cashman’s no-show in court. The convicted killer stayed in his cell, claiming his trial was a “circus” and that he had heard prosecuting lawyers sing Queen’s song We are the Champions after he was found guilty, the paper reports. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – 42 years: Life for Olivia’s killer Summary of the front page The “gangland coward” who shot Olivia Pratt-Korbel dead is likely to die behind bars after learning he must spend at least 42 years in jail, the Daily Express writes. It adds that “vile” Thomas Cashman skulked in a cell and refused to attend court on Monday to be handed a life sentence. The paper is one of several featuring an image of former Chancellor Nigel Lawson, who has died at the aged of 91. Lawson presided over the economic boom of the 1980s that came to define…

The Sun – Phil: I no longer have a brother Summary of the front page The Sun leads with This Morning host Phillip Schofield saying “I no longer have a brother” after his sibling was found guilty of sexually abusing a boy. The paper says the TV host provided evidence for the prosecution against Timothy, who was convicted of 11 charges. The front page also reports on killer Thomas Cashman’s 42-year sentence and reports UK star Maya Jama is dating Hollywood heartthrob Leo DiCaprio. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Mum’s bravery and cowardice of a killer Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror leads with Thomas Cashman’s 42-year prison sentence for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, with the nine-year-old’s mother Cheryl Korbel telling the court: “His actions have left the biggest hole in our lives.” Cashman’s “cowardice” is viewed as a direct contrast to the “bravery” of Olivia’s mum Cheryl for the paper. The front page also reports on TV presenter Philip Schofield after his brother, Timothy, was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period. Today’s top stories Like this…

Boxer Amir Khan banned from sport for two years Amir Khan, a former Olympic medallist and professional boxer, has been banned from participating in any sport for two years due to his use of a prohibited substance.  The substance, ostarine, was found in his urine sample following his fight against Kell Brook in February 2022. Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited list, and is designed to promote muscle building.  Khan claimed his consumption of the substance was unintentional, and his case was referred to an independent tribunal. However, the panel found two…

Airport security liquids rule – what is changing? The Independent says Worldwide in normal times, half a million people pass through airport security every hour. Many airline passengers say it is the worst part of the journey – in particular, the need to limit LAGs (liquids, aerosols and gels) to small containers and extract them from cabin baggage. The rules were introduced hastily in 2006 as “a temporary measure” to protect against explosives. Despite repeated promises they remain in place. In 2019 Boris Johnson vowed the rules would be eased at major UK airports by 1 December 2022, allowing larger…

London City Airport scraps 100ml liquids rule after introducing CT scanners Sky News says Passengers travelling through London City Airport will no longer have to limit their liquids to 100ml in their hand luggage as high-tech CT scanners have been introduced at security. The move, which will be implemented today, comes after the government set a June 2024 deadline for most UK airports to install the machines. Teeside is also using new technology, meaning passengers there do not need to remove liquids, tablets, laptops and other electronic items from their hand luggage for security checks. When passengers reach London City…

‘Much less stressful’: London City airport ends 100ml liquids rule The Guardian says There’s a litre of water plus big bottles of shampoo, sun lotion and mouthwash sloshing around next to the clothes and laptop in my green wheelie case, which has just disappeared into the mouth of the scanner at London City airport. I had even recklessly bunged in my makeup bag. After years of being conditioned to travel with micro toiletries, my heart is beating faster. I’m waiting for a klaxon to go off and my unholy trinity of family-size Pantene, Soltan and Listerine, plus assorted cosmetics, to…

London airport officially scraps 100ml liquids rule in hand luggage from today The Metro says People travelling through London City Airport will no longer to have to limit their liquids to 100ml in their hand luggage from today. It is the first airport in the capital – and first mainstream airport in the UK – to scrap the rules following the introduction of new high-tech CT scanners just in time for Easter. The government has set a deadline of June 2024 for all major UK airports to install the machines. Teeside Airport was the first in the country to scrap…

Asylum seeker barge plan would face legal challenge The UK government’s plan to house asylum seekers on a barge off the coast of Dorset is facing legal challenges, according to reports. The Bibby Stockholm, a three-storey vessel capable of housing more than 500 people, could be docked off Portland as part of the controversial plan aimed at reducing reliance on hotels. Local Conservative MP Richard Drax has said that “all legal routes” are being explored to try to prevent the move, while charities have said that boats are an inadequate solution for housing those fleeing war and persecution. The government…