Image copyright Met Police Image caption Jaden Moodie was allegedly dealing drugs for a gang when he was targeted by a group of men A man accused of murdering a 14-year-old boy sold drugs for a London gang so he could “survive”, and would carry a knife for “safety”, a court has heard. Jaden Moodie […]
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Unai Emery’s Arsenal are eight points adrift of the top four in the Premier League Arsenal have identified Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo as a potential replacement for Unai Emery if the Gunners decide to sack the Spaniard. Head coach Emery is under pressure after a winless run of six matches across all competitions. Arsenal […]
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Mourinho took training for the first time on Wednesday New Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has promised to bring “passion” and “happiness” to the club. The Portuguese, 56, was appointed on Wednesday morning, following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday night. Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho praised the quality of Spurs’s squad and […]
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A number of McDonald’s workers went on strike calling for a pay rise and improved conditions. They want a rise in pay to £15 an hour, an end to youth rates, the choice of guaranteed hours of up to 40 hours a week, notice of shifts four weeks in advance and recognition of their union, […]
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Image copyright Met Police Image caption Zakaria Bukar Sharif Ali was trying to act as a peacemaker when he was attacked A man has been extradited back to the UK over the murder of a young father who tried to break up a fight. Zakaria Bukar Sharif Ali, 26, was attacked outside the Rolling Stock […]
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Extinction Rebellion organiser Roger Hallam is charged with conspiring to cause a public nuisance An Extinction Rebellion co-founder has appeared in court charged with attempting to cause disruption at Heathrow airport using a drone. Roger Hallam, 53, who declared Heathrow expansion “a crime against humanity”, was arrested on Saturday. […]
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Image copyright PA Image caption Feltham A holds just over 100 15 to 18-year-olds The government has temporarily stopped sending inmates to a troubled young offender institution (YOI), after an inspection revealed an “extraordinary” decline in safety and care. The chief inspector of prisons has demanded immediate improvements at Feltham A YOI in west London. […]
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In 2016, Syrian refugee Mo spent time in the infamous “jungle” encampment in Calais, France. While there he cooked for fellow refugees and volunteers and it is where his signature dish “jungle eggs” was born. Now living in London, he is following up on his passion for cooking and once a month runs a pop-up […]
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A boy who loves musical theatre has been inundated with messages of love and support after being bullied for his passion. His music teacher, Jacqueline Hughes, posted on Twitter to say nine-year-old Charlie from Reading was suffering, and West End stars responded in their hundreds. Cast members of the musicals Aladdin, Wicked, Mamma Mia, Book […]
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Image copyright James Newton Image caption London, Cannon Street, Southwark and Millennium bridges are the first four bridges to be illuminated The first bridges have been lit up as part of a design contest to illuminate the River Thames across London. Up to 15 crossings will eventually become part of Illuminated River, thought to be […]
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