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A 14-year-old boy named Daniel Anjorin was murdered in a sword attack in Hainault, north-east London. Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, was charged with his murder and due to appear before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when police received reports of a car crashing into a house and people being stabbed.… Continue reading Man due in court over Hainault sword attack

Almost 11,000 black cab drivers in London are trying to bring a multi-million pound legal case against Uber. RGL Management, which manages litigation, has claimed that the case’s value is at least £250m. If successful, it would mean that the drivers could receive £25,000 each. Uber has not yet issued a comment on the matter.… Continue reading London black cab drivers to file £250m lawsuit against Uber

A reconstructed model of a Neanderthal woman has been unveiled by scientists in a new documentary, Secrets of the Neanderthals. Based on a skull found in Shanidar Cave in Iraqi Kurdistan, the five-year research project reinforces beliefs that Neanderthals were a separate species to humans, but were in many respects like us. The skull was… Continue reading Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has expressed her disappointment after her sold-out gigs at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena were cancelled. The trouble-plagued arena had already postponed its opening three times before cancelling Rodrigo’s shows due to a fault that scuppered a gig by rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. Rodrigo told her fans on Instagram that… Continue reading Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester tour dates fall foul of Co-op Live arena fiasco

Dua Lipa is set to headline Glastonbury this year, a significant upgrade from her first appearance at the festival in 2017 on the cramped John Peel stage. Despite injuring her tailbone during the performance, Dua was ecstatic about the gig, calling it a “massive step up.” Since her humble beginnings, Dua has become a globe-conquering,… Continue reading Dua Lipa wants her new album to turn Glastonbury ‘into a small nightclub’

John Swinney, who spent 16 years in various senior positions within the Scottish government until last year, is expected to launch his campaign to become the SNP leader and First Minister later today. He has already secured the support of a significant number of his party colleagues, although it is currently unclear whether he will… Continue reading Swinney expected to announce first minister bid

The BBC is taking legal action against the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) over the alleged surveillance of former journalist Vincent Kearney. The broadcaster has accused the PSNI of attempting to identify sources of information after Kearney presented a programme about the Police Ombudsman’s Office in 2011. It is believed the whistleblower and the… Continue reading Spotlight: Claims PSNI spied on ex BBC journalist to find sources

A sword attack which occurred in north-east London has resulted in the charge of a man with the murder of 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin. Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, will appear in court on Thursday over the attack in Hainault, which also led to five others being injured, including two police officers. Witnesses reported a car… Continue reading Daniel Anjorin: Man charged with murdering boy in sword attack

Manchester’s Co-op Live arena has cancelled its opening show for the third time, leaving fans disappointed. The arena, the largest indoor venue in the UK, had already pushed its opening back twice last week. US rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was set to perform at the arena’s first official event, which was ultimately cancelled… Continue reading Fans' dismay as Co-op Live Arena cancels show again

John Swinney and Kate Forbes, both potential successors to outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf, held informal talks on Tuesday as they consider bids for the leadership of the Scottish National Party. While neither candidate has confirmed they are running to lead the SNP, nominations for the role close on Monday, and a contest will be… Continue reading Kate Forbes and John Swinney hold talks about SNP leadership