Woman survives 40ft plunge from third-floor balcony as man arrested after 2am fall The Independent says A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a woman fell around 40ft from the balcony of a flat in Manchester. The woman managed to survive with injuries described by police as serious but not life-threatening. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers were called to a block of apartments on Regent Road at around 2am on Friday.…
Family of man who died in Thames during attempted arrest demand answers The Guardian says The family of a man who died after entering the River Thames while being arrested in south-west London have called for answers from the police, saying: “We just want closure.” Liam Allen, 23, entered the river by Kingston Bridge at about 10.30pm on 26 August and started swimming away after he was told he was being arrested, the Independent Office…
UK weather: more thunderstorms expected after 36,000 lightning strikes The Guardian says Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to return on Monday after more than 36,000 lightning strikes were recorded across the UK in just 12 hours. Thunder and lightning were seen across large parts of the country on Sunday night, including over south-east England, south-west England, most of Northern Ireland, Wales, the east of England, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. The yellow thunderstorm warning, which covered…
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WATCH – Belgium: Two people die following motorbike crash Belgium: Two people die following motorbike crash – VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Two people died following a collision between a motorbike and bicycle on Sunday afternoon in Genk.
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Plans for the UK to be a “low tax economy” would apparently be on prime minister Truss’ radar, says the Guardian.
Summary of Today’s Paper Headline Story Metro – Olivia’s murder hunt: 3 are held News that three suspects have been arrested over the killing of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, is the Metro’s splash. Of the three new suspects that have been arrested by police one includes a 34-year-old man being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, the paper says. Today’s Headlines – Summarised
The i – PM in waiting – the paper looks ahead at the expected results of the Tory leadership race as Liz Truss is set to be announced as the UK’s next PM.
Liz Truss comes under fire from the Mirror for claims the nation will have to “wait a week” for a plan to deal with the burgeoning energy crisis, if she is elected prime minister.
The expected Tory leadership contest winner Liz Truss has promised “immediate action” on energy bills if she makes it through the door of No 10, says the Express.
Summary of Today’s Paper Headline Story The Sun – So near … So far Speculation about Princes Harry and William’s relationship featured on the front page of the Sun. Harry and Meghan have returned to the UK to do several days of charity work and are based close by to Prince William and Kate on the ground of Windsor Castle. Today’s Headlines – Summarised
Today the UK will know who the next leader of the Conservative party – and therefore prime minister has been elected.
Monday’s front pages are leading on the presumption that Liz Truss will become the country’s next prime minister – expected to be announced at 12:30 BST.
Canadian police are hunting two men who are suspected of stabbing at least 10 people to death in a rampage that has rocked the nation.
An estimated 70,000 Czechs from across the political spectrum, took to the streets to protest against the Czech government, EU and NATO.
A private jet has crashed into the Baltic Sea off Latvia’s coast in mysterious circumstances.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder over the killing of the nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
The UK will today learn who will succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative party and therefore the country’s prime minister.
Belgian heritage takes its impetus from a variety of sources. The Romans, the French, The Dutch and of course the Germans have all left their imprint on the small nation. Even the British had their input, by using it as a way to connect 3 feuding nations. Gallia Belgica was the name given by the Romans for the northern part of Gaul; the northern limit of their empire. In modern times, the name was used as…
Visit the Palais Royal in Brussels is a must. As tourists, we have this fascination with Royal history and heritage and the Royal residence in Brussels ticks all the boxes. Although the royal family of Belgium now spend their lives at Laeken, the Royal Palace in Brussels remains as their official residence. Nowadays it is used to host concerts and royal events, especially the grand ones of national importance. The palace is open for tourists…
James Argent looks slimmer than ever after he was spotted running topless on holiday in Spain – showing off his incredible trim figure. James Argent looks slimmer than ever The former The Only Way Is Essex star stripped down to just a pair of running shorts as he showed off the incredible results of his 14 stone weight loss on his afternoon jog. James, 34, dubbed Arg on the ITV Be reality TV show, revealed his slim waist…
Whether it is for business or pleasure visiting Brussel’s Notre Dame Du Sablon is a must if you are travelling to Belgium. Make the trip! it’s not very far. Dominating the Sablon Square in the centre of Brussels, this church was transformed from a chapel into a major gothic church. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Sablon, which in itself is a trip down a rich historical lane. The Legend that led to Our Lady on…
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