66 m. ago How Prince William has upheld his promise to survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire after the shock of being heckled on his first visit with his grandmother

The late Queen and Prince William visited the site to speak with survivors, relatives of those who died, as well as volunteers and emergency services workers on June 16, 2017.

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70 m. ago One of two black boxes reportedly found in Air India crash that killed more than 260 people – latest updates

Narendra Modi visits crash sit where hundreds died in Ahmedabad; one man miraculously survives plane crashFull report: Briton is sole survivor of Air India plane crash that killed more than 260What we know so far about the Air India flight 171 crash – a visual guideHere are a couple of images coming in via the newswires:Gatwick airport posted on X that it could confirm the Air India flight AI171, which had been due to arrive at 6.25pm in London, had crashed on departure from Ahmedabad airport. It added that more information would follow. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Expert reveals 6 crucial steps to get some sleep while camping at a festival

It's one of the biggest issues festival-goers face - the loud noise and lack of comfort usually leads to a bad night's sleep, but one expert says it doesn't have to be that way

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2 h. ago Air India disaster: rescue teams with sniffer dogs comb site of deadly plane crash

Narendra Modi visits crash site in Ahmedabad where at least 265 people died, with one man aboard the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner miraculously survivingLatest news: one of two black boxes reportedly foundRescue teams with sniffer dogs were combing the crash site of a London-bound passenger jet that ploughed into a residential area of India’s Ahmedabad city, killing at least 265 people on board and on the ground.One man aboard the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – carrying 242 passengers and crew – miraculously survived Thursday’s crash, which left the tailpiece of the aircraft jutting out of the second floor of a hostel for medical staff from a nearby hospital. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Sadiq Khan meeting targeted by protesters after minicab driver caught in TfL licensing backlog chaos dies from heart attack

Veteran driver Rob Dale waited three months for a new licence. It finally arrived - 17 days after his death.

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2 h. ago 'Free' bus and train perks need to be axed urgently in one area says expert

Critics say the schemes are increasingly being used by well-off older workers, while younger people are left footing the bill through council tax and the congestion charge

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2 h. ago Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad LIVE Updates: PM Modi arrives in city to take stock of situation, to meet lone survivor and those injured in Boeing 787

Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad LIVE Updates: PM Modi arrives in city to take stock of situation, to meet lone survivor and those injured in Boeing 787-8 crash  The Indian Express

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3 h. ago South Carolina prepares for its 6th execution in 9 months with a man serving 2 death sentences

A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders is scheduled to die by lethal injection in the state’s sixth execution in nine months

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3 h. ago Experience: ‘I live as William Morris for three months a year’

It’s made me feel it’s OK to be an artist with a social purpose, though my wife hates the beardI have spent the first three months of the past six years trying to become the 19th-century designer and activist William Morris. I grow my hair and beard to look like him, while immersing myself in his work.On 24 March – his birthday – I dress as Morris and finish the quarter with some kind of absurd performance to highlight pressing social issues that he was concerned about, and that I want more people to focus on today. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Air India plane crash latest: One black box recovered after airline confirms 241 on board killed

One of two black boxes of Boeing 787 Dreamliner headed for London Gatwick recovered from crash site, local media report

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3 h. ago People on PIP must report these changes to DWP or monthly payments could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

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4 h. ago UK family visits IKEA and are stunned at the price of fish and chips meal

A TikToker was left astonished during her IKEA trip with her family after finding out her lunch outing, which included four main meals and desserts, only cost under £30 - but there's a catch.

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4 h. ago Air India crash: Inside video call survivor made to dad as plane burst into flames

The brother of the only known survivor of the Air India plane crash has shared how his brother made an important video call as the plane crashed shortly after the jet took off from Ahmedabad Airport

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4 h. ago Netanyahu announces launch of military operation against Iran – video

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said Israel had launched Operation Rising Lion, a 'targeted operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival'. Declaring that Iran had recently take steps to weaponise enriched uranium, Netanyahu said Israel had targeted its leading nuclear scientist and main nuclear enrichment and weaponisation facilities. 'This operation will continue for as many days as it takes.'Israeli military says strikes hit dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear sites – live updates Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The lone passenger who survived the deadly Air India crash sparks interest in other sole survivors

The notion that only one person survived the Air India plane crash that killed 241 people on board is sparking interest on social media about how that could happen and if such a thing has happened before

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5 h. ago Call for council tax discount for all people over State Pension age as bills soar

The 'legislate for a council tax discount for all pensioners' petition has been posted on the UK Government's petitions-parliament website

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5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says troops contesting Russian advance in Sumy

Ukrainian forces ‘pushing back the occupiers’ says president but prevailing assessments show Russian gains. What we know on day 1,206Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukrainian forces are pushing back against Russian forces in the border Sumy region where they have established a foothold in recent weeks. “Our units in Sumy region are gradually pushing back the occupiers,” said Ukraine’s president in his nightly video address. “I thank you! Thanks to every soldier, sergeant and officer for this result.”The Ukrainian president provided no further details and offered no proof of Ukrainian advances in the area, and the claim contradicts prevailing assessments of continued Russian gains in Sumy. Russia has seized over 190 sq km (73 sq miles) of the Sumy region in less than a month, according to pro-Ukrainian open-source maps. They have captured more ground in the past days, advancing to around 20km from the city of Sumy’s northern suburbs and rendering it vulnerable to long-range artillery an...

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5 h. ago Move faster on firms’ public contracts ban, Grenfell survivor urges Government

Edward Daffarn said a new documentary “clearly exposes how little” companies and individuals have been held to account over the 2017 disaster.

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6 h. ago Monty Don's two tomato plant tasks to do in June for 'strong' growth

Monty Don has shared his top tips for growing tomatoes in June - and it's not too late to get them in the ground before the end of the summer months

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6 h. ago After 50 years I have finally given up smoking... and it's transformed my life in the most surprising way: ALEXANDRA SHULMAN

It's only in the past few months that I have regained an acute sense of smell. And the world is suddenly a very different and at times a rather overwhelming place.

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