40 m. ago Pete Doherty's Libertines bandmate issues major health update after 'toe amputation' scare

Pete Doherty's health has been a cause for concern in recent months, after the musician was warned that he risked having his toes amputated if he didn't change his ways

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2 h. ago Those who object to music events shutting off parks are branded nimbys. But this time, I’m on their side | Moya Lothian

A high court dispute over a south London park shows the limits of private interests encroaching on public spaceA grassy south London oasis erupted into a turf war this week. From Monday, visitors to Brockwell Park would have seen calling cards left by both sides. The provocation? A sturdy 3-metre-high boundary fence, encircling large swathes of the 50-hectare (125-acre) stretch that has been designated for music festivals this summer. Daubed on the structure were signs of discord: graffitied messages in stark white lettering. “You fucked our park,” read one. “We fucked your wall.”Brockwell is now the hottest front in a conflict that has started to rear its head in the capital every summer. A week ago, it made the front pages in the form of a bombshell high court ruling against Lambeth council. The authority responsible for the park lost a case brought by Protect Brockwell Park (PBP), a group of local residents and park users who argued that the council had not obtained the proper pl...

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8 h. ago Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting scandal sees major update with shock legal move

In October 2021, while filming the Western movie Rust in New Mexico , Baldwin was holding a prop revolver that went off and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins .

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10 h. ago NHS App major update to help everyone get prescriptions quicker ‘like Amazon’

NHS England to roll out a new 'game changer' feature to track if medicines are ready to collect or have been despatched for delivery

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13 h. ago Kneecap reveal their Glastonbury slot hangs in the balance after terror charge

Rap group Kneecap have taken to the stage to perform in the headline slot of Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London after one member was charged with a terror offence

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13 h. ago Kneecap reveal Glastonbury slot uncertain as they slam Government after terror charge

Rap group Kneecap have taken to the stage to perform in the headline slot of Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London after one member was charged with a terror offence

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13 h. ago Jessica Alba kisses mystery man in London three months after shock marriage split

US actress Jessica Alba may be embracing a fresh start after her recent separation from Cash Warren, as she was seen sharing affectionate moments with a new man in London’s Regent’s Park

Events

15 h. ago Campaigners launch fresh legal bid to block Brockwell Park festivals

Campaigners launch fresh legal bid to block Brockwell Park festivals  London Evening Standard

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16 h. ago Fresh legal challenge over Brockwell Park festivals as campaigners accuse council of 'silencing residents'

Lambeth Council approved a Certificate of Lawfulness less than 24 hours before Wide Awake opened its gates to revellers

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17 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres issues response after star’s uncle made feelings clear on Man United transfer

Viktor Gyokeres and his uncle have both delivered major updates on the Sporting CP striker's transfer plans this summer amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United

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18 h. ago Aaron Hickey set for 'little bonus' as Brentford boss provides major update on Scotland defender

Former Hearts youngster to end 18-month wait

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19 h. ago Stephen Graham reveals Adolescence season two a 'possibility' in major Netflix update

The streaming series is one of the most praised show of the year

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20 h. ago What festivals are taking place in London this weekend and where?

Brockwell Park has confirmed its festivals are going ahead in spire of a High Court decision that determined the events lacked the required planning approval

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20 h. ago Trump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’

President says EU imports to US will be subject to levy from 1 June as markets slump in reaction to ‘major escalation’Business live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said he will impose a 50% tariff on all EU imports to the US from 1 June after saying trade talks between the two trading blocs were “going nowhere”.In a surprise announcement, the US president posted on his Truth Social platform that his long-running battle to secure concessions from the EU had run aground. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Man who left daughter, 2, to die in scorching hot 43C car handed major marriage update

Christopher Scholtes, 37, is charged with first-degree murder after his two-year-old daughter Parker was left in a car outside their home in Marana, Arizona, in July 2023

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22 h. ago Mystery vandalism attacks on north London primary schools leave 40 shattered windows and £200,000 bill

Police investigating six late-night hammer attacks on primaries

Economics

22 h. ago The City of London’s biggest and oldest park has reopened after a massive makeover

The City of London’s biggest and oldest park has reopened after a massive makeover  Time Out

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23 h. ago DWP tells claimants to 'contact us straight away' in major payment update

The Department for Work and Pensions issued an alert on Friday, May 23, ahead of the upcoming bank holiday as they urged claiments

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24 h. ago Good Morning Britain halts live broadcast for major breaking news update

Good Morning Britain halted Friday's show for breaking news regarding household energy bills, as viewers voiced their frustration online

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25 h. ago Olly Murs issues major health update after running off stage in Glasgow to see a doctor

Olly Murs walked off stage last night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro just 20 minutes into his show, explaining he was struggling with his voice and could not go on with his set.

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