UK newspapers are leading Wednesday’s front pages with coverage of a fatal stabbing in north-east London. The Guardian’s headline focuses on the 22 minutes of terror in which a 14-year-old boy was killed. Meanwhile, other papers feature images of the moment the attacker was tasered and the arresting police officer hailed as a hero. The… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: '22 minutes of horror' and new prostate cancer hope
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Cunard Queen Anne cruise ship set to arrive in Southampton
Cruise line Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, has arrived at its home port of Southampton after setting sail from the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice. The 3,000-passenger ship is the company’s first new cruise liner in 14 years and is due to embark on its maiden voyage to Lisbon on 28 May. Following a 14-day… Continue reading Cunard Queen Anne cruise ship set to arrive in Southampton
BBC – Hainault sword attack: The day that 'shocked everyone'
In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, a 14-year-old boy has been killed in Hainault, north-east London. The attacker, who was armed with a sword, rampaged through the area injuring four people, two of whom were police officers. The assailant was eventually caught and tasered in a residential garden as he… Continue reading BBC – Hainault sword attack: The day that 'shocked everyone'
Queen’s Yard Summer Party unviel dual after-parties ahead of 2024 event
Queens Yard Summer Party, the annual block party in Hackney Wick, will be hosting two after-parties taking place at Colour Factory and Village Underground. The former event will feature headliners Elijah & Skilliam, while Jossy Mitsu and Bluetoof will headline the Shoreditch-based Village Underground event. The event was established in 2017 by London-based promoter Percolate… Continue reading Queen’s Yard Summer Party unviel dual after-parties ahead of 2024 event
Postmasters were trying 'to get away with' blaming Horizon – expert
New evidence in the ongoing investigation into the Post Office scandal has uncovered an email in which Fujitsu “distinguished engineer” Gareth Jenkins seemed to be defending the Horizon system, saying that sub-postmasters were “trying to get away with ‘Horizon has taken my money’”. This email was seen by the Horizon Inquiry on Tuesday. Jenkins was… Continue reading Postmasters were trying 'to get away with' blaming Horizon – expert
England cricketer Monty Panesar to stand for George Galloway's party
Monty Panesar, the former English cricketer, has been revealed as one of dozens of candidates for the Workers Party of Britain in the upcoming general election. The party, founded by Rochdale MP George Galloway, reportedly has plans to field around 500 candidates overall. Panesar, who helped win the 2009 Ashes tournament, hopes to overturn Labour’s… Continue reading England cricketer Monty Panesar to stand for George Galloway's party
Kendrick Lamar drops Drake diss track ‘euphoria’
Kendrick Lamar and Drake are locked in a feud with each other, and Kendrick has recently dropped a new diss track aimed squarely at Drake called “euphoria.” This is the latest development in an ongoing back-and-forth between the three biggest names in rap music, with Kendrick, J. Cole, and Drake taking shots at one another.… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar drops Drake diss track ‘euphoria’
DJ Harvey announces residency at Bali nightclub he helped design, Klymax
Renowned DJ Harvey has announced that he will be playing a month-long residency at Bali’s Klymax Discotheque nightclub. The nightclub, which opened on New Year’s Eve, is part of the Desa Potato Head beach-front venue within the Potato Head resort. DJ Harvey will perform all-night-long sets on Saturday nights from May 11th until June 1st,… Continue reading DJ Harvey announces residency at Bali nightclub he helped design, Klymax
Erling Haaland: Manchester City footballer to star in Clash of Clans game
Manchester City football star Erling Haaland has become the newest character in popular mobile game Clash of Clans. Developer Supercell has announced that an animated version of Haaland will be the Barbarian King in the game, which allows players to recruit him to join their team or try to conquer his village. Haaland himself is… Continue reading Erling Haaland: Manchester City footballer to star in Clash of Clans game
Salford torso find: Police name man whose remains were found in woods
Greater Manchester Police have identified the man whose remains were found wrapped in plastic at Kersal Dale nature reserve on April 4th, as Stuart Everett. This prompted a murder inquiry. Further searching resulted in the discovery of more remains at three other sites across Salford. DNA testing will be used to confirm the identity of… Continue reading Salford torso find: Police name man whose remains were found in woods