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Cliff Notes An extensive search is ongoing for an 11-year-old girl who reportedly fell into the River Thames near Barge House Causeway in east London around 1.15pm on Monday. The Metropolitan Police and emergency services are coordinating a large-scale response, with the girl’s next of kin being supported by officers. Extensive search under way for 11-year-old girl who fell into River Thames . An “extensive search” is under way to find an 11-year-old girl after she fell into the River Thames in east London.The Metropolitan Police said it was called at around 1.15pm on Monday to reports the girl had…

Cliff Notes – BBC to release gripping Australian crime drama in just a few days The second season of Black Snow, starring Travis Fimmel, will premiere in the UK on Friday at 9pm on BBC Two, following its successful release in Australia earlier this year. Set in 2024, the new season sees Detective James Cormack investigating a missing persons case while also delving into his brother’s disappearance from 1994. The series has received positive reviews for its compelling storytelling and cultural authenticity, resonating with contemporary Australian issues. BBC to release ‘gripping’ Australian crime drama in just a few days The…

Marine Le Pen faces a five-year ban from public office following her conviction for embezzlement, alongside other members of her National Rally party.

Cliff Notes – Salah’s Liverpool contract saga overshadows historic season Mohamed Salah is poised to break records, needing just one more goal to surpass Sergio Agüero as the highest-scoring non-English player in Premier League history, while also eyeing Erling Haaland’s single-season goal record. Salah’s ongoing contract negotiations with Liverpool have overshadowed his achievements, as he and key teammates enter the final year of their contracts without new agreements, raising questions about their futures. Liverpool’s decision to reject a £150 million bid for Salah last summer may backfire if he leaves as a free agent after a successful season, potentially marking…

Aston Martin to Sell Stake in F1 Team Amid Increased Investment from Lawrence Stroll Aston Martin is poised to sell a minority stake in its Formula 1 team as part of a wider strategy to invest an additional £52.5 million into its automotive division. This decision comes on the heels of financial pressures that saw the British manufacturer lay off 170 employees due to declining sales, attributed to production delays and a staggering debt exceeding £1 billion. Stroll Increases Stake in Aston Martin The recent financial maneuvers involve Lawrence Stroll, who has committed through his Yew Tree Consortium to bolster…

The UK government had been holding out hope for a “UK-US economic prosperity deal” that would protect British exports from the tariffs

Cliff Notes An 84-year-old man, attacked by an XL bully dog in Warrington on 24 February, has died from his injuries after weeks of medical care. Cheshire Police destroyed the offending dog and another inside the property following the attack; armed officers fired 19 shots during the incident. A 30-year-old man has been charged with owning a dog dangerously out of control, and the Crown Prosecution Service is considering whether to upgrade the charges following the man’s death. Man dies from injuries weeks after XL bully attack in Warrington | UK News . Police say a man attacked by an…

The US President suggested his next round of tariff announcements, expected on Wednesday, will hit all countries, rather than just those who sell more goods to the US than they buy. 

Cliff Notes – Guy Ritchie’s new crime thriller hailed ‘simply superb’ by ecstatic TV fans Guy Ritchie’s latest crime drama, MobLand, features a star-studded cast including Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Hardy, and Pierce Brosnan, and has received enthusiastic reviews from fans since its release on Paramount Plus. The series follows the Harrigan family, an Irish crime clan in London, and has been described as a gritty and engaging narrative, though some critics have pointed out predictable plot elements and Ritchie’s recurring stylistic clichés. Despite mixed reviews, the show’s first episode has garnered significant attention, with the trailer amassing over 7.3…

Our best picks for this week’s UK TV – Monday, March 31, 2025, to Sunday, April 6, 2025. Please note that schedules are subject to change, so it’s advisable to check the latest listings closer to the broadcast times. What to watch this week on TV? There are plenty of great shows worth viewing this week, but don’t forget there’s a lot of sports as well, with the Premier League returning on Tuesday after the latest international break – with a lot of midweek games set to be played and the Women’s Nations League group games kicking off on Friday,…