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Stranded Paddington commuter describes ‘wartime’ evacuation as ‘surreal’

Stranded Paddington commuter describes ‘wartime’ evacuation as ‘surreal’

Stranded Paddington commuter describes ‘wartime’ evacuation as ‘surreal’

08 December 2023

Hundreds were left stranded on trains between stations in the dark for multiple hours.


Public funeral for Shane MacGowan to take place in Ireland

Public funeral for Shane MacGowan to take place in Ireland

Public funeral for Shane MacGowan to take place in Ireland

08 December 2023

The Pogues frontman was due to celebrate his 66th birthday on Christmas Day.


Lower emissions and improve health by reducing meat consumption, says UN

Lower emissions and improve health by reducing meat consumption, says UN

Lower emissions and improve health by reducing meat consumption, says UN

08 December 2023

Animal agriculture is a significant contributor to climate change through its emissions of greenhouse gases.


Ruling due over Harry’s bid to throw out publisher’s defence to libel claim

Ruling due over Harry’s bid to throw out publisher’s defence to libel claim

Ruling due over Harry’s bid to throw out publisher’s defence to libel claim

08 December 2023

The Duke of Sussex has sued Associated Newspapers Limited over a February 2022 Mail on Sunday article.


PM faces fresh pressure as £290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

PM faces fresh pressure as £290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

PM faces fresh pressure as £290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

08 December 2023

The Government spent a further £100 million in the 2023-24 financial year while flights remained grounded amid a series of legal setbacks.


Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

07 December 2023

Lucy Frazer on Thursday announced a £10.50 rise in the annual fee, lower than the BBC expected.


Passengers stuck for hours on cold, dark trains following overhead cables fault

Passengers stuck for hours on cold, dark trains following overhead cables fault

Passengers stuck for hours on cold, dark trains following overhead cables fault

07 December 2023

Some passengers reported on social media being stuck for more than three hours while receiving no information from rail operators.


31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

07 December 2023

A second 31-year-old man arrested as part of the investigation remains in police custody at this time.


William surprises mother on charity walk in memory of daughter

William surprises mother on charity walk in memory of daughter

William surprises mother on charity walk in memory of daughter

07 December 2023

Emma Webb is walking from Wales to London to raise awareness of suicide prevention in memory of her daughter, Brodie.


Passengers stranded on trains in west London after fault with overhead cables

Passengers stranded on trains in west London after fault with overhead cables

Passengers stranded on trains in west London after fault with overhead cables

07 December 2023

Great Western Railway said disruption was expected on the London Paddington to Reading line until the end of the day.


Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow

Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow

Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow

07 December 2023

The Labour leader was accused of ‘facilitating genocide’ by voting against a ceasefire in Gaza.


Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

07 December 2023

The two-vehicle collision happened at around 5.35pm on Wednesday.


US marshal charged with drunken behaviour on flight to London

US marshal charged with drunken behaviour on flight to London

US marshal charged with drunken behaviour on flight to London

07 December 2023

Michael Brereton was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday morning.


Former TV channel boss takes overdose amid bullying allegations

Former TV channel boss takes overdose amid bullying allegations

Former TV channel boss takes overdose amid bullying allegations

07 December 2023

Sian Doyle, who was in charge of Welsh language channel S4C, was found unresponsive on Thursday morning by her husband.


Former Pc convicted over sex assaults and misconduct has jail term cut

Former Pc convicted over sex assaults and misconduct has jail term cut

Former Pc convicted over sex assaults and misconduct has jail term cut

07 December 2023

Jurors heard that Adnan Ali was serving with Greater Manchester Police when the offences were committed.


‘Murder plan’ to kill transgender teenager Brianna Ghey detailed in court

‘Murder plan’ to kill transgender teenager Brianna Ghey detailed in court

‘Murder plan’ to kill transgender teenager Brianna Ghey detailed in court

07 December 2023

Brianna, 16, was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife during a ‘frenzied’ attack near Warrington in February.


Father appeals for driver to come forward after son killed in hit-and-run

Father appeals for driver to come forward after son killed in hit-and-run

Father appeals for driver to come forward after son killed in hit-and-run

07 December 2023

William Brown, seven, was hit trying to collect his football, his father said.


Johnson described schools facemask policy as ‘totally f***** up’

Johnson described schools facemask policy as ‘totally f***** up’

Johnson described schools facemask policy as ‘totally f***** up’

07 December 2023

The former prime minister gave evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry for a second day.


Six former Met officers given suspended sentences for sending racist messages

Six former Met officers given suspended sentences for sending racist messages

Six former Met officers given suspended sentences for sending racist messages

07 December 2023

The six men were sentenced to between six and 14 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.


Undecided whether new income rules will apply to family visa renewals – No 10

Undecided whether new income rules will apply to family visa renewals – No 10

Undecided whether new income rules will apply to family visa renewals – No 10

07 December 2023

New measures aimed at curbing migration figures include a sharp increase in the minimum Britons must earn to be able to bring family to the UK.


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