Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by several news stories. Many of the papers carry stories about the upcoming wave of strikes and the action being taken to reduce their impact. The death of the three boys – who died after falling into freezing cold water on a lake in Solihull also dominates the papers. Solihull tragedy – ‘Rest in peace boys’ “Tragedy beyond words,” is the Daily Express’s headline.…
Today’s Daily News | Strikes begin, cold snap hits, travel chaos and vigil for boys who died on icy lake The fresh wave of strikes across the train sector begins today, with an estimated 20 per cent expected to run. Along with snow and icy conditions, there are expected to be major travel disruptions for Britain today. Tributes have been paid at a vigil for the three boys who died after plunging into an icy…
Ice, snow and strikes spell travel misery for millions across UK The Metro says Widespread wintry conditions and a massive rail strike spell travel misery for millions across the country. Commuters are facing a miserable week as roads continue to ice over under freezing temperatures at the same time as trains grind to a halt. RMT workers have walked out for 48 hours, the first of two strikes which will shut down the network this…
‘Tide is turning’ against rail unions, claims Tory minister as train strike begins The Independent says Transport secretary Mark Harper has claimed that the “tide was turning” against the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) as the latest rail strike begins. Major disruption is expected as the RMT presses ahead with two 48-hour strikes at Network Rail – and 14 train companies – from Tuesday and Friday. Mr Harper suggested RMT leadership was losing support…
Train strikes: UK passengers brace for disruption as stoppages begin The Guardian says Train passengers braced for disruption as the first 48-hour rail strike of the week began on Tuesday in a months-long row over pay and conditions. About 40,000 workers will strike on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as Friday and Saturday, after the UK’s biggest rail union, the RMT, voted to reject the latest offer. The transport secretary, Mark Harper, said people faced…
UK strikes: Train walk-outs begin as cold snap hits UK Rail workers walk out today as a fresh round of strike action gets underway. The union members will talk out on four days this week – today and Wednesday and again on Friday and Saturday. The industrial action – over pay and conditions – will mean a near-total shutdown of Britain’s railways, with an estimated 20 per cent expected to run. The union members rejected…
Solihull tragedy: Vigil held for 3 children who died on icy lake A vigil was held for the three boys who died after falling into an icy lake in Babbs Mill Park, Solihull on Sunday. The three boys aged eight, 10 and 11 were pulled from the lake but died in hospital later. A fourth boy, aged six, remains in critical condition in hospital. For the three boys who died, flowers, balloons and soft toys…
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The Guardian- Tories under fire over plans for military to act as strike breakers Summary of the front page The Guardian says Tories are being criticised over plans to use the military as “strike breakers”. The paper reports on an upcoming Cobra meeting to discuss contingency plans to use the armed services to cover striking workers – amid warnings from military sources and retired senior officers about the impact on the morale of troops. One…
Metro – 999 race to save ice lake horror victims Summary of the front page The Metro leads with the search of a lake in Solihull after a group of children fell through the ice. Four children were taken to hospital in critical condition on Sunday after being rescued from an icy lake near Birmingham. Emergency services used boats, a helicopter and a drone in their search at Babbs Mill Lake, the paper says. The…
Daily Express – Lake Horror Summary of the front page The Daily Express reports that four children suffered cardiac arrest after falling through ice into a frozen lake in Solihull, near Birmingham. The front page features a large image of rescue teams searching the lake at night, amid reports up to six children could’ve fallen into the icy lake. The newspaper was printed before it was confirmed this morning that three of the four boys…
Daily Mirror – Children in ice lake terror Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror also reports on the children critically ill after falling into a lake in Solihull, calling it a ‘big freeze nightmare’. A witness tells the paper two youngsters fell into the lake, before at least three others tried to rescue them. “Soon they were all in trouble,” the woman adds. The front page shows rescuers on the water at night.…
The Sun- ahead of 2024 finals … Eurovision Summary of the front page The Sun says fans are pleading with Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager. Along with players, fans “begged” England manager Gareth Southgate to stay on following his team’s exit in the World Cup, wanting Southgate to lead the England squad to the 2024 Euros. It comes after Southgate said he would “reflect and review” his position. The front page features…
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Breaking – Three boys die in icy lake horror Breaking news – Three of the four children rescued from an icy lake near Birmingham have died. Three boys aged eight, 11 and 12 have died after falling into an icy lake near Solihull on Sunday. The boys were pulled from the water and rushed to hospital. A fourth boy, aged six, remains in a critical condition. Read more – Children fall into icy lake remain…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Monday’s front pages report heavily on the lake tragedy near Birmingham – as four children fight for their lives after being rescued from a lake. It is believed the children were playing on the icy lake when the ice broke and they fell in. Many of the papers feature images of the England football team, as they arrived back in the UK following their Quarter-final exit to France. Boss…
Today’s Daily News | UK weather warning, Birmingham lake tragedy, strike and travel chaos, Italy shooting leaves three dead Today’s news is dominated by the tragedy near Birmingham, as four children remain in hospital after falling into an icy lake. Britons woke up to snow and ice this morning and are being warned of travel disruptions. The government is to chair an emergency COBRA meeting to prepare for a winter of disruptions as many sectors…
Government hold emergency Cobra meeting amid winter strike chaos The government will hold an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss plans for the upcoming strikes – that are sweeping across the public sector and will cause a winter of chaos. At the Cobra meeting, ministers will discuss using military and civil servants to cover Border Force staff. The armed forces will be deployed at hospital trusts ahead of an ambulance strike, the government says. But industrial…
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