An adviser from Downing Street has stated that the recent civil unrest could have been far more severe, describing how people attempted to set alight a hotel with people still inside. However, they confirm that the British Prime Minister remains focused and knowledgeable on how to handle these situations thanks to his career in the… Continue reading Keir Starmer will be judged on response to causes of UK riots
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Hampshire family feels 'helpless' as sewage damages home
A family from Winchester has been left feeling despondent after their home was contaminated by sewage due to heavy rainfall. Will Capper received a call from his partner, Lauren, on 1 August notifying him that the manhole in the garden had started to overflow. The sewage pipe, which runs through their backyard, had gushed over,… Continue reading Hampshire family feels 'helpless' as sewage damages home
Woman 'fractures knee' in Boardmasters crowd surge
A young woman who attended the Boardmasters music festival in Newquay, Cornwall has said that she suffered a fractured knee as a result of a crowd surge. The festival took place over the weekend and, as well as the woman’s injury, several others were also taken to hospital for “precautionary examination”. Organisers have said that… Continue reading Woman 'fractures knee' in Boardmasters crowd surge
Crowds pay final respects to Alice da Silva Aguiar in Southport
The funeral of Alice da Silva Aguiar, one of the three girls killed in the Southport attacks, has drawn hundreds of mourners, who gathered to pay their respects to the nine-year-old at St Patrick’s Catholic Church. Alice died from her injuries a day after a knifeman attacked children attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class back… Continue reading Crowds pay final respects to Alice da Silva Aguiar in Southport
Knaphill: Man shot by armed police in Surrey
In Surrey, a male was shot by armed police in the early hours of this morning following reports of an altercation between two individuals, with one suspected of being armed with a weapon. The police were called to Nursery Road with the male in his 20s subsequently shot by the police at the scene. The… Continue reading Knaphill: Man shot by armed police in Surrey
Banksy paints fish on police sentry box in London's Ludgate Hill
Banksy has revealed his seventh artwork in London this week, confirming that he painted swimming fish on a police sentry box on Ludgate Hill. The glass-fronted box has been transformed into an aquarium, and is the latest addition to his surprise animal-themed series. Since Monday, new stencil images of a goat, elephants, monkeys, a wolf,… Continue reading Banksy paints fish on police sentry box in London's Ludgate Hill
Two migrants die trying to cross English Channel in small boat
Tragedy struck on Sunday, as two migrants died in the English Channel during an attempt to cross to the UK. According to a French maritime official, the incident occurred off the coast of Calais and Dunkirk. Approximately 50 other migrants were rescued from the same boat, while searches are ongoing in the area for any… Continue reading Two migrants die trying to cross English Channel in small boat
Doncaster: Man dies after crashing car into garden
A man, aged 40, has died following a car crash in Doncaster which occurred on Marshland Road, Moorends, at 16:45 BST on 9th August. The police attended the scene and said that the collision involved a blue Volkswagen Touran, while mentioning that anyone who has witnessed the incident or obtained footage should come forward to… Continue reading Doncaster: Man dies after crashing car into garden
Eastbourne: Penny farthing uphill time trial rides into Sussex
An unconventional cycling event known as the Beachy Head World Championship Penny Farthing Hill Climb Time Trial is set to take place for the seventh year in a row. The uphill penny farthing race is organized in East Sussex and is deemed as the only such race in the world specifically designated for penny farthings.… Continue reading Eastbourne: Penny farthing uphill time trial rides into Sussex
Young sailing crews to race from Guernsey to Dorset
Over 130 young sailors will race across the English Channel from Guernsey to Dorset as part of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. The Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) will organise the race, which is expected to take two days to complete. The sailors will begin the race at 2 pm on… Continue reading Young sailing crews to race from Guernsey to Dorset