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A significant fire in Walthamstow, east London, led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents as flames engulfed a house and railway embankment. The blaze, tackled by 125 firefighters using twenty fire engines, caused smoke to spread across the capital. No injuries were reported, but travel disruption continues on the Weaver line for repairs.
A Labrador named Tokyo required rescue from Ben Nevis after reportedly consuming cannabis while hiking with her owner. Unable to move, she was carried down by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and later recovered at a local veterinary clinic. The incident highlights potential dangers of discarded substances in outdoor areas.
Former MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her Dartmoor home, sustaining serious head injuries. The 78-year-old was discovered in her kitchen after failing to respond to a scheduled Zoom call. A 26-year-old man was briefly arrested but released, with police stating the investigation continues.
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The BBC is fresh in the middle of a new crisis as MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace faces accusations of inappropriate behaviour. On Thursday, MasterChef’s production company said Wallace will step away from presenting the show while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated.
The upcoming assisted dying vote in the Commons today dominates much of the news. The vote is expected to be tight and at least 100 MPs remain undecided.
MasterChef TV host Gregg Wallace has stepped down from his role following more allegations of sexual assault. The claims are from 13 people, across five shows, from 2005 to 2022. One of them was the broadcaster Kirsty Wark, a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011, who said he told “sexualised” jokes during filming.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has stepped down from her role after she admitted pleading guilty to a criminal offence relating to a police investigation over a mobile phone she claimed was stolen.
MPs will vote on the assisted dying bill today, MPs are said to be divided over the legislation and it’s not clear if it will pass. This Friday will mark the first time MPs will have voted on such a measure in nearly 10 years.
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