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Saturday, February 16, 2019
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Disruption on Eurostar after unexploded WW2 bomb discovered
Disruption on Eurostar after unexploded WW2 bomb discovered
Train services are expected to be disrupted all weekend due to the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb in Paris.
Former cardinal defrocked by Pope over historic sex abuse claims
Former cardinal defrocked by Pope over historic sex abuse claims
Former US cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been defrocked by Pope Francis, after Vatican officials found him guilty of soliciting for sex while hearing Confession and sexual crimes against minors and adults.
Radicalised youngsters are looking for 'sense of belonging'
Radicalised youngsters are looking for 'sense of belonging'
The founder and director of Faith Matters said communities should make their young people "feel at home", or risk them being radicalised.
Nigel Farage: I will 'fight damn hard' to ensure Brexit happens
Nigel Farage: I will 'fight damn hard' to ensure Brexit happens
The leader of the new Brexit Party said he would continue to "fight damn hard" in his quest for the UK to become a sovereign nation.
Friday, February 15, 2019
Friday, February 15, 2019
Children descend on Parliament in climate change demonstration
Children descend on Parliament in climate change demonstration
Thousands of school pupils have gathered in Westminster as part of a nationwide protest against climate change.
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Olly Robbins 'wished to be overheard' saying choice would be May's deal or no Brexit
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Olly Robbins 'wished to be overheard' with Brexit comments
Jacob Rees-Mogg has suggested that Olly Robbins comments that MPs would face a choice between Theresa May's deal or Article 50 being extended were supposed to be overheard
Brexit Stories: 'Robots could ease the Brexit uncertainty felt by manufacturers'
Brexit Stories: 'Robots could ease the Brexit uncertainty felt by manufacturers'
Robot salesman Mark Gray tells talkRADIO the impact Brexit has had on his job
Drink driving deaths reach highest level since 2009
Drink driving deaths reach highest level since 2009
The number of drink-drive fatalities has reached its highest level since 2009, according to provisional estimates.
Not prosecuting Prince Philip over crash 'blatant favouritism', says criminal barrister
Not prosecuting Prince Philip 'blatant favouritism', says criminal barrister
Criminal barrister Jeremy Dein QC has accused the Crown Prosecution Service of "favouritism" for choosing not to prosecute the Duke of Edinburgh following his road crash.
Shamima Begum 'is not a victim, she knew what she was joining', says Brit who fought IS
Shamima Begum 'is not a victim, she knew what she was joining'
A former currency trader who joined Kurdish rebels to fight the Islamic State says Shamima Begum is 'more dangerous' now than when she left to join the terror group
Sir John Redwood: 'I hate the way that some MPs so scorn the British people'
Sir John Redwood: 'I hate the way that some MPs so scorn the British people'
The Conservative MP has revealed his contempt for MPs who want to "thwart the wishes" of the 17.4 million people who voted to leave in the EU referendum.
Sir Vince Cable: Bring IS teen back to UK to face trial
Sir Vince Cable: Bring IS teen back to UK to face trial
Sir Vince Cable says Shamima Begum should be brought back to the UK and investigated by police for her time with the Islamic State in Syria
Schoolchildren set to stage walk out in climate change protest
Schoolchildren set to stage walk out in climate change protest
Thousands of children are expected to go on strike from school today as part of a global youth action over climate change.
Exclusive: Tory Deputy Chair demands "misleading" school cuts site be taken down
Tory Deputy Chair demands "misleading" school cuts site be taken down
James Cleverly has written to the people behind a website detailing cuts to school funding, calling their calculations 'misleading' and demanding the website is taken down
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Theresa May suffers defeat on Brexit motion after European Research Group abstain
May suffers defeat on Brexit motion after European Research Group abstain
Theresa May's amendment asking for support for her Brexit plan was voted down by a majority of 303 to 258
Labour amendment to bring Brexit deal back to Commons fails
Labour amendment to bring Brexit deal back to Commons fails
The Labour Party has had an amendment that would have demanded the Prime Minister bring her Brexit deal in front of the Commons on February 27 defeated
Third suspect in Salisbury poisoning ‘identified as Russian intelligence officer’
Third suspect in Salisbury attack ‘identified as Russian intelligence officer'
A third suspect linked to the Salisbury poisoning has been named by an investigative website as Denis Sergeev, a high-ranking Russian military intelligence officer.
Former extremist: Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to Britain
Former extremist: Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to Britain
A former extremist who new helps rehabilitate radicalised young people says Shamima Begum should be brought home and given a chance to 'turn her life around'
A&E waiting times at worst level since NHS records began
A&E waiting times at worst level since NHS records began
A&E waiting times in England have reached their worst level since records began, data shows.
Former Gove advisor says Brussels could refuse to budge on backstop if MPs don't unite under May
Former Gove advisor says EU could refuse to budge on backstop if MPs don't unite
Henry Newman, a former advisor to Michael Gove, told talkRADIO's Mike Graham that tonight's vote could 'give Brussels the excuse' to refuse changes to the backstop if MPs can't agree on a Brexit plan
Arrests after protesters fill Home Office pool with 'blood'
Arrests after protesters fill Home Office pool with 'blood'
Two people have been arrested after demonstrators filled a pool outside the Home Office with fake blood in protest of the government's deportation flights.
Battersea host dog speed dating event for Valentine's Day
Battersea host dog speed dating event for Valentine's Day
Prospective dog owners had the chance to go speed dating with dogs at an event hosted by Battersea Dogs and Cats home.
Over £30k raised for family who died in Stafford fire
Over £30k raised for family who died in Stafford fire
More than £30,000 raised for the family of four children who died in a house fire is to be put into a trust to help their two-year-old brother.
Tory MP brands John McDonnell’s Churchill comments as ‘rubbish’
Tory MP brands John McDonnell’s Churchill comments as ‘rubbish’
Conservative MP Bob Stewart has described John McDonnell’s comments about Winston Churchill as “rubbish” and a “slur”, after the shadow chancellor called the wartime prime minister a “villain”.
Billionaire faces backlash after his Ferrari blocked disabled access at opening of his store
Billionaire criticised after his Ferrari blocked disabled access at his new shop
A billionaire has been criticised after his £200k Ferrari was allegedly seen blocking disabled access at the opening of his new flagship store.
Britain’s ‘angriest town’ win against Premier Inn in ‘victory for democracy’, says local campaigner
Britain’s ‘angriest town’ wins fight against Premier Inn
Local residents of Tavistock – which has been dubbed Britain’s ‘angriest town’ – has won a fight against plans for a Premier Inn hotel, in what campaigners are calling a “magnificent victory for democracy”.
Diet drinks could increase stroke and heart disease risk, study finds
Diet drinks could increase stroke and heart disease risk, study finds
Two or more diet drinks a day increase the risk of stroke, heart disease and the likelihood of an early death, new research suggests.
Ex-soldier held in Dubai over drug claims
Ex-soldier held in Dubai over drug claims
A British war veteran has been held in a prison in Dubai for four months over drug claims.
Remain ministers 'determined to water down Brexit', says Sir Bernard Jenkin
Remain ministers 'determined to water down Brexit', says Sir Bernard Jenkin
The Brexiteer MP claimed negotiations with the EU would have gone "much better" if there was more support for the referendum result within the government.
Former Taliban captive: UK must show 'understanding and sympathy' towards IS schoolgirl
Former Taliban captive urges 'understanding and sympathy' towards IS schoolgirl
A journalist who was captured by the Taliban has urged people to show more "understanding and sympathy" towards Shamima Begum, a Jihadi bride who wants to return to the UK.
Robert Halfon MP brands ISIS 'most horrific death cult since Nazi Germany'
Robert Halfon MP brands ISIS 'most horrific death cult since Nazi Germany'
The Conservative MP said the UK "cannot welcome back" any British citizen that joins ISIS, as a former London schoolgirl who joined the group revealed she wished to return to the country.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Manchester City Council's plans to fine rough sleepers dubbed 'social cleansing'
Manchester City Council's plans to fine rough sleepers dubbed 'social cleansing'
The leader of the opposition at Manchester City Council has criticised plans to fine rough sleepers for 'antisocial behaviour'
James Cleverly MP: No-deal Brexit would ‘make business harder’
James Cleverly MP: No-deal Brexit would ‘make business harder’
James Cleverly, Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party has said that leaving the European Union without a deal would “make business harder”, but that he still thought a deal was “the most likely option”.
Council covers up billboard targeting Jeremy Corbyn in 'mix up'
Council covers up billboard targeting Jeremy Corbyn in 'mix up'
Islington Council have admitted to covering up an anti-Brexit billboard targeting Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in his own constituency, adding that it was simply "a mix up".
Brexit Party revealed to be headquartered at a bed and breakfast
Brexit Party revealed to be headquartered at a bed and breakfast
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Inclusive Barbie dolls show the toy industry has 'finally got the message'
Inclusive Barbie dolls: 'The toy industry has finally got the message'
Toy manufacturer Mattel has released a range of Barbie dolls with disabilities, including one in a wheelchair and another with a removable prosthetic leg.
Norman Brennan: 'I have near zero faith in the policing minister'
Norman Brennan: 'I have near zero faith in the policing minister'
The campaigner and former police officer revealed he has "near zero faith" in policing minister Nick Hurd and London Mayor Sadiq Khan to protect policing in the UK.
It is 'appalling' former prisoners are reoffending to not sleep on the street, says homeless charity CEO
Crisis CEO: It is 'appalling' ex-prisoners are reoffending to avoid the streets
Jon Sparkes, chief executive of Crisis, has said that it is “an appalling state of affairs” when someone has to choose between sleeping on the streets or prison, after a report said prisoners are reoffending to get a roof over their heads.
Jeremy Corbyn attacks Chris Grayling over ‘fiasco’ of cancelled Brexit ferry contract
Jeremy Corbyn attacks Chris Grayling over Seaborne Freight ‘fiasco'
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has attacked Chris Grayling over the ‘fiasco’ of having to cancel a no-deal Brexit ferry contract with a company that it did not have any boats.
Scientists creating database of hand photos to crack down on child abuse
Scientists creating database of hand photos to crack down on child abuse
Scientists are appealing to the public to submit photographs of their hands in the hope of developing new tools to track down and convict child abusers.
'No link' between violent video games and teen aggression, study finds
'No link' between violent video games and teen aggression, study finds
Playing violent video games does not cause teenagers to be aggressive, according to a University of Oxford study.
Dominic Grieve: 'We will not be leaving the EU on March 29'
Dominic Grieve: 'We will not be leaving the EU on March 29'
The former attorney general has revealed he would be "astonished" if the UK was ready to leave the EU on March 29, even with a deal secured.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
'Hundreds' of people sign up to Brexit party under false names in internet prank
'Hundreds' of people sign up to Brexit party under false names in internet prank
A writer encouraged people to sign up to the Brexit party multiple times under comedic aliases
New upskirting law 'protects every gender'
New upskirting law 'protects every gender'
The woman behind a successful campaign to make upskirting a criminal offence has claimed the new law will "protect everyone".
Universal Credit staff consider striking over workload after being treated with 'contempt'
Universal Credit staff consider striking after being treated with 'contempt'
Staff working on the government's Universal Credit benefits system are being balloted for strikes in a dispute over workloads and recruitment, saying that they had been treated "with contempt".
Sports team suspended from student union for wearing 'the Jews deserved it' t-shirts
Sports team suspended from student union for 'the Jews deserved it' t-shirts
A university dodgeball team has been suspended from the student union for wearing t-shirts with antisemitic messages on them
'Corbyn' number plate to be sold for as little as £300 at auction
'Corbyn' number plate to be sold for as little as £300 at auction
The perfect registration plate for Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is being sold on Wednesday - with a reserve price of just £300.
95-year-old couple set to celebrate their 75th Valentine’s Day together
95-year-old couple set to celebrate their 75th Valentine’s Day together
James and Cecelia Marsh are set to celebrate their 75th Valentine's Day together as a married couple - at the age of 95.
Student who tweeted 'women don't have penises' banned from free speech event
Student who tweeted 'women don't have penises' banned from free speech event
A student who sparked a transphobia row after tweeting “women don't have penises” has been excluded from a university debate about free speech.
£100k worth of rare eggs hatched after being smuggled into UK strapped to hunter’s body
£100k worth of rare eggs smuggled into UK strapped to hunter's body
A bird centre has hatched £100,000 worth of rare eggs smuggled into the UK by an SAS-trained wildlife hunter dubbed the "Pablo Escobar of the egg trade".
Paul Scully MP: Taxi laws are 'totally out of date'
Paul Scully MP: Taxi laws are 'totally out of date'
The Conservative MP is calling for stricter laws on taxis, including criminal record checks on drivers and CCTV in cabs.
Smart motorways put recovery workers’ lives ‘at risk’, says MP Mike Penning
Smart motorways put recovery workers’ lives ‘at risk’, says MP
Sir Mike Penning, chair of the all-party group investigating motorway safety, has said that smart motorways – which optimise the hard shoulder to reduce congestion – put the lives of recovery workers “at risk”.
Public funds should be used to save local journalism, says report
Public funds should be used to save local journalism, says report
Dame Frances Cairncross, who led a review into the future of UK media, has said that public funds should be used to rescue local journalism.
Tattooist called 'Dr Evil' pleads guilty to GBH after slicing off customers' body parts
Tattooist pleads guilty to GBH after slicing off customers' body parts
Brendan McCarthy, a tattoo artist who called himself Dr Evil, sliced off a customer's ear and another's nipple with no medical qualifications
Stephen Timms MP calls Amber Rudd a 'breath of fresh air' for admitting Universal Credit's role in food bank use
Labour MP praises Amber Rudd for saying Universal Credit fuels food bank use
Stephen Timms, the former shadow work and pensions secretary, said he hoped Amber Rudd could make changes to the Universal Credit system
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