31 m. ago TfL issued warning after drunk woman lay dead in Tube tunnel for two days

A young artist was tragically killed by a train after she wandered into an Underground tunnel after a night out in Camden, London - a coroner sent a warning to TfL over the safety of drunk people on the network

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36 m. ago Intoxicated passengers could be at risk on the Tube unless safety is improved, says coroner after artist high on alcohol, cocaine and ketamine was killed on track

The 31-year-old was drunk as well as being on cocaine and ketamine when she was hit by the train after she walked into a tunnel at about 3.30am on November 2 last year.

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40 m. ago Putin and Witkoff meet in Kremlin after car bomb kills Russian general near Moscow – Europe live

US envoy and Russian leader hold planned meeting following the death of Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik in BalashikhaPjotr Sauer is a Russian affairs reporter for the GuardianA senior Russian military official was killed in a car explosion near Moscow on Friday, just hours before a Kremlin meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff. Continue reading...

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48 m. ago Person on mobility scooter hit by car outside railway station

A number of emergency services attended the scene of a collision involving a mobility scooter and a car

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53 m. ago Rhubarb mistake to avoid or risk bad crop warns gardening expert

The recent spell of sunny weather has bathed Britain in glorious sunshine but you might have noticed some unexpected effects on your rhubarb plants, but they're easily fixed

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55 m. ago Direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton planned

Arriva Group said the trains would run under its Grand Central brand and call at stations such as York, Birmingham New Street and Gatwick airport.

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75 m. ago Knifeman shot dead by police may have called 999 to report ‘man with a gun’

The IOPC said they have taken accounts from the officers involved, gathered a large amount of CCTV from inside and outside the station

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1 hour ago Slot on Liverpool’s final title push; Hürzeler’s João Pedro frustration; FA Cup: football – live

Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 things to look forFixtures | Latest tables | And you can also email DavidIf you’re planning an idle non-football related trip to Liverpool this weekend this weekend, I’d probably advise against it. No doubt the city will be absolutely packed with fans ready to bask in the warm glow of the club’s 20th league title – and second in the Premier League era.That previous title was in the 2019/20 Covid season, so this will be a proper chance to celebrate drawing level with Manchester United. Slot said he hoped Liverpool’s fans would bring their usual level of noise and support I think it might be a little louder than normal, Arne. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Prince William's 'power struggle' with King Charles over strict plan for Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew made a surprise appearance with the rest of the Royal Family at their Easter celebrations - and Mirror royal editor Russell Myers says King Charles and Prince William have differing views on the position of the disgraced Duke of York

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1 hour ago All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

Downing Street has said that all options “remain on the table” when it comes to support for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday that “advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace” and “all options remain on the table” when it comes to supporting Kyiv.The Times newspaper reported on Friday that the UK is likely to abandon plans to send troops to Ukraine as risks are considered to be too high, however Number 10 said that it does not recognise that report.A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday: “All options remain on the table and advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace.”The spokesman also pointed to the Operation Interflex programme training Ukrainian troops as one of the ways the country is being supported.Asked whether troops being deployed would be dependent on the US offering a “backstop” to a peace deal, the spokesman said he would not give a running commentary on talks, but added: “As the Prime Mini...

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1 hour ago ‘I like the weird and the offbeat’: the rise of the UK property guardians

Older people from more diverse backgrounds are now taking advantage of reduced rents in often unusual spacesA top-floor, open plan property in a trendy east London neighbourhood would be expected to set you back thousands of pounds a month, but Luke Williams is paying just a fraction of that.The 45-year-old programme manager is one of a growing number of professionals turning to property guardianship – a housing arrangement where people can live in vacant buildings in exchange for reduced rent. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Australian radio station secretly used an AI host for six months

Workdays with Thy broadcast for six months before listeners began questioning the host’s true identity

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2 h. ago Milton Keynes rail station knifeman died in suspected 'suicide by cop': Cannabis

An investigation into the incident has revealed that police had been alerted by David Joyce, 38, who was later shot dead after running at officers with a 12cm steak knife.

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2 h. ago When is VE Day 2025? Here's when we mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, history and events planned

It’s been eight decades since the guns on the Eastern Front fell silent.

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2 h. ago When are the VE Day celebrations as Charles and Camilla plan tea party for veterans?

Festivities begin on the Monday May 5 bank holiday and street parties and parades are planned in London and across the UK

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2 h. ago Starmer faces Labour revolt over plan to raid bank accounts of benefit claimants

Welfare fraud bill would allow funds to be taken from bank accounts and driving licences to be cancelledShould benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don’t think soKeir Starmer is facing a rebellion over his plan to use direct deductions from people’s bank accounts and the cancellation of driving licences as part of a government crackdown on welfare fraud and over-claiming.In an attempt to claw back the annual £9.7bn in benefit overpayments made by the Department for Work and Pensions due to fraud or error, the government has adopted Conservative plans for debt recovery. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Voices: ‘The system is broken’: Independent readers divided over plans for ‘postcode lottery’ energy pricing

Our community share their views on ‘zonal pricing’ for electricity – from concerns about a ‘postcode lottery’ and higher bills in the South, to the potential benefits for Scotland's renewable energy sector

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2 h. ago Two Bee Network buses smash into each other at station as passengers told 'get off'

One bus reportedly reversed into another at Middleton bus station

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3 h. ago Abandoned UK theme park to be reopened and transformed with new rides

The theme park was initially forced to close its outdoor rides due to “rising costs”, but has now revealed exciting plans to reopen as an adventure park featuring a complete overhaul and transformation of the existing structures.

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3 h. ago Plans for new traveller site in Bridgend deferred by council

It is the second version of the proposals to go before the authority

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