Daily Express – Just how did police miss serial rapist in its ranks? Summary of the front page The Metropolitan Police is “under fire” after it was revealed one of Britain’s worst serial rapists was one of its officers for more than 20 years, the Daily Express reports. The paper asks how the force missed a “serial rapist in its ranks”. The paper also reports that former PM Boris Johnson’s upcoming memoir could make him…
Daily Mirror – 9 chances to stop rapist cop Summary of the front page Police had nine opportunities to stop a serial rapist working as a Met officer but “failed to act”, the Daily Mirror reports. The headline refers to multiple allegations brought against Carrick while he served as a police officer and Met Commissioner Sir Mark’s admission that the force had failed to apply “the same sense of ruthlessness to guarding our own integrity…
Whitehaven colliery will release about 17,500 tonnes of methane every year, estimates thinktank The new coalmine in Cumbria is likely to prevent the UK from meeting its internationally agreed commitment to reduce emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane, analysis has suggested. The Whitehaven colliery, controversially approved by ministers shortly before Christmas, will release about 17,500 tonnes of methane every year, according to estimates from the Green Alliance thinktank. Continue reading… Whitehaven colliery will release…
The Sun – Monster of the Met Summary of the front page The Met was blasted last night for missing nine chances to stop a “sadistic predator cop who carried out 48 rapes”, The Sun reports. On its website, the paper also carries an exclusive interview with his ex-partner. The front page includes a report about West Ham footballer Declan Rice being identified as Arsenal’s top summer transfer target. Today’s top stories Like this article?…
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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by the Met Police officer David Carrick who plead guilty to dozens of sexual offences. Other lead stories include PM Rishi Sunak blocking Scotland’s law on gender recognition and teachers’ voting to strike. Met Officer David Carrick The Daily Express’s headline asks: “Just how did police miss serial rapist in its ranks?” whilst the Sun calls him “monster of the Met,” and the Mirror…
Police warn public against travel in many parts of country after spike in road-related incidents The public has been urged to travel only if “absolutely essential” in some parts of the country as the UK was hit by freezing weather, snow and flooding. Yellow and amber weather warnings were in place in many areas on Tuesday, with the Met Office predicting snow showers and ice were likely to cause disruption. Continue reading… Police warn public…
Major incident declared as doubledecker bus overturns in Somerset The Guardian says A major incident has been declared after a doubledecker bus overturned following an incident involving a motorcyclist in Somerset. Avon and Somerset police said a significant number of police, fire and ambulance units attended the scene on the A39 Quantock Road near Bridgwater after receiving the first call at about 6am on Tuesday. The energy firm EDF confirmed on Twitter that the bus…
Double-decker bus overturns sparking major incident as public warned only travel if essential The Independent says A major incident has been declared this morning after a double decker bus overturned on a road in Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police said it was called at around 6am on Tuesday morning to the A39 Quantock Road, near Bridgwater, following a road-related incident involving a double decker bus and a motorcyclist. Closures are in place at the junction…
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Double decker overturns in freezing conditions sparking major incident The Metro says A major incident has been declared after a bus overturned while transporting workers to a nuclear power station in Somerset. It comes as drivers were warned ‘only to travel if necessary’ today. The crash, which took place at 6am, involved a double decker bus and a motorbike. Passengers on the double decker bus included workers from Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. A…
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BUS HORROR Somerset accident: Double-decker bus with up to 80 passengers FLIPS on side leaving ‘many hurt’ as icy roads spark chaos The Sun says A DOUBLE-decker bus carrying up to 80 passengers has overturned in what police have described as a “major incident”. Emergency services raced to the scene on the A39 Quantock Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, at around 6am following reports of a crash. It has not yet been confirmed, but local reports suggest…
Brixton Academy security guards took bribes – report The BBC reports that some security guards at Brixton Academy took bribes regularly to let people in without tickets, according to a whistleblower. Two women died in a crowd crush outside the venue in December – one of the women was a security guard, but there was no suggestion she was involved in taking bribes. A security guard told File on Four that some members of his…
Nepal Co-pilot Anju Khatiwada lost husband in plane crash 16 years earlier The pilot of the recent plane crash in Nepal has been revealed as Anju Khatiwada – who was co-piloting the doomed flight. The plane crashed in Nepal on Sunday in a gorge near the tourist town of Pokhara, killing all on board. It’s now been revealed that Anju Khatiwada had lost her husband in a plane crash 16 years earlier. The plane was…
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China’s population falls for first time in 60 years China’s population has fallen, hitting a record low – 6.77 births per 1,000 people. The new figure marks a fall in population for the first time in 60 years. The 2022 population – 1.4118 billion – fell by 850,000 from 2021. China’s birth rate has been declining for years, promoting a series of policies to slow the trend. But seven years on from ditching the one-child…
Another storm batters California amid flooding and evacuations California is preparing for a final round of storms that are expected to bring more rain and snow to the state. Rain and snow were expected Monday overnight and into early Tuesday morning in parts of the state. So far at least 19 people have died due to weather-related incidents. There is some relief for Californians however, as the weather should improve this week. But many areas…
Figures reveal that almost half of teachers have said they’ll quit in the next five years
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