24 m. ago Russian attack on Zelensky's hometown kills 8 as British volunteers lucky to survive

Eight dead in overnight Kremlin missile onslaught - as UK and US humanitarian helpers narrowly escape death in direct hit on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's targeted home town

Events

37 m. ago Triple killer will not give evidence at trial for rape, jurors are told

Kyle Clifford denies the rape of his ex-girlfriend, Louise Hunt, 25, at her family’s home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9 last year.

Events

54 m. ago Revealed: London's worst stations for cancelled trains as rail firms are 'named and shamed'

Ealing Broadway was the major London station with the worst reliability in the four weeks to February 1

Politics

80 m. ago Oliver Glasner is already loved at Crystal Palace – will he become their greatest manager?

The Eagles are going places after a slow start under Austrian boss

Society

82 m. ago Stunned family comes within inches of certain death when giant tree crashes down seconds after they walked by it

Ben and Shelly Kerstein, who were walking with a relative in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, branded their escape a miracle after they managed to dodge the tumbling tree.

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84 m. ago London weather: Capital 'hotter than Ibiza' this weekend as mercury tipped to reach 18C

But the warm sunshine won’t last as the weather is tipped to take a much cooler turn next week

Politics

86 m. ago Judge accused of branding chicken shop customers 'intoxicated morons in a hurry' in 15

The 15-year-long legal row centres around trademark infringement claims by bosses of the popular south London fried chicken chain Morley's against their 'copycat' competitor Metro's.

Economics

95 m. ago BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood hits back at Naga Munchetty after brutal swipe

Carol Kirkwood was presenting the weather forecast from a pod on the London Eye ahead of the landmark's 25th anniversary on Sunday (March 9) when Naha Munchetty made a cheeky dig live on air

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1 hour ago Tell us: have you completed a running event wearing an amusing costume?

We want to hear what it’s like to run events such as marathons while wearing fancy dressMore than 50,000 runners are expected to join the London Marathon on 27 April, after the event through the capital’s iconic sites helped raise £73.5m for charity last year.Some people will be pushing themselves to achieve a competitive time, but other participants will be running in fancy dress. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Tottenham Street: Man in hospital after being pulled from flames in central London fire

Tottenham Street: Man in hospital after being pulled from flames in central London fire  The Independent

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1 hour ago Laurel County Grand Jury indicts man involved in London standoff

Laurel County Grand Jury indicts man involved in London standoff  The News Journal

Politics

1 hour ago Texas border facility due to close over falling number of crossings from Mexico

The Firefly holding facility at Eagle Pass is due to shut its doors as apprehensions for illegal crossings plummet

Politics

1 hour ago Charles Barkley calls athletes who won’t visit Trump’s White House ‘stupid’. I disagree | Etan Thomas

Sports stars have stayed silent about the policies of the new administration. I spoke to someone who knows all about the power – and price – of protestSince Donald Trump took office for his second term, he has taken a blowtorch to America. He has pardoned January 6 rioters, started the gutting of the federal government, eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs, insulted who we thought were the country’s allies, and vilified immigrants.While there have been voices of dissent in the sports world – such as former NFL punter Chris Kluwe and soccer coach Jesse Marsch – athletes have largely stayed silent on Trump’s policies, a stark contrast to his first term in power. In recent months, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce spoke of their pride in playing in front of Trump at the Super Bowl, while the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly keen to visit the White House to celebrate their NFL title, a decision supported by Charles Barkley, who believes boycotts make the nation more divi...

Politics

1 hour ago How Dungeons & Dragons helped my siblings and me grieve our father’s death

Fantasy realms offer a place to escape when our own world is too intense, too boring, too heartbrokenThe idea of being present with your grief might evoke virtuous images of letting ashes blow in the wind like dandelion seeds, days spent flipping through family photo albums, or crossing the finish line of a charity run in honor of your person. Grief at different times in your journey might look like all those things to you.Perhaps your life might call for you to find the off switch. Or if there’s not one to be found, to turn the volume up on something else in your life to drown out the noise that all this grappling with death can stir up. Fantasy football. National politics. FBoy Island. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Met Officer accused of assault was ‘gobsmacked’ after boy, 13, insulted him

Pc Stephen Evans allegedly assaulted the then-13-year-old on November 4 2022.

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1 hour ago Tottenham Street fire: Man rescued as blaze sends smoke billowing across central London skyline

Man rescued using fire escape hood and taken to hospital after dozens of firefighters scrambled to the scene

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2 h. ago London fire: Smoke seen for miles as 'avoid the area' warning issued

London fire: Smoke seen for miles as 'avoid the area' warning issued  Express

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2 h. ago World Book Day: Why schools are asking pupils not to wear costumes of their favourite characters

A number of schools have scrapped children dressing up as their favourite book character this Thursday

Culture

2 h. ago First phase of Kirkcudbright Parish Church Redevelopment Project set to be commissioned

Church members have so far raised £168,400, with the first stage set to include toilets, a kitchen and an improved entrance.

Events

2 h. ago Miraculous moment family comes within inches of certain death when giant tree comes crashing down seconds after they walked by it

Ben and Shelly Kerstein, who were walking with a relative in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, branded their escape a miracle after they managed to dodge the tumbling tree.

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