Former Met Police chief Lord Ian Blair (pictured) said there needs to be a 'public conversation' about the violence officers faced in recent weeks A former Met Police chief said there needs to be a 'public conversation' about the violence officers faced in recent weeks. Lord Ian Blair said it …...Read More
Former Met chief Ian Blair slams rise in attacks on police
Watford 'investigating 20-person gathering at star Andre Gray's home'
Watford have launched an investigation into reports that a party was held at Andre Gray’s home on Friday night, in breach of Covid-19 lockdown guidelines. Watford officials are said to be ‘disappointed’ by the breach, which was revealed in now-deleted videos on Gray’s Instagram page. A group of friends was …...Read More
Where are the best value holidays while staying safe from coronavirus?
After more than three months in lockdown, many Britons are desperate to escape their neighbourhoods and jet off on holiday. And the government's shift from a two-week quarantine for those arriving in the UK to a 'traffic light' system showing the safest destinations will make it much easier. The new …...Read More
Met Police chief Cressida Dick insists the force is NOT racist
Met Police chief Cressida Dick has insisted that London's force is not institutionally racist but said the phrase Black Lives Matter a 'very important one' Met Police chief Cressida Dick has insisted that London's force is not institutionally racist but said the phrase Black Lives Matter a 'very important one'. …...Read More
Boris Johnson's new RAF Voyager proves it's still fit for active service after £1m paint job
Advertisement Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new RAF Voyager has been pictured refuelling Lighting and Typhoon fighter jets, showing that it is still fit for active services after its almost £1 million Union Jack paint job. It refuelled the jets in during 'Exercise Crimson Thunder' on Friday after taking off from …...Read More
Mother goose takes care of other geese's goslings
A Canadian man told how he spotted a goose trailing 47 goslings - and concluded she was caring for other geese's babies. Mike Digout, from Saskatoon, first saw the goose with 16 goslings during a walk along the Saskatchewan riverbank - and was startled by how many goslings swam behind …...Read More
Authorities were warned about mental health crisis among asylum seekers before Glasgow attack
Advertisement Campaigners warned that the coronavirus lockdown would trigger a mental health crisis among 'traumatised' asylum seekers in Glasgow weeks before a knifeman injured six people during a rampage in a hotel on Friday. Armed officers were scrambled at lunchtime yesterday to the Park Inn Hotel on West George Street, …...Read More
Author Lee Child admits he 'doesn't like' his character Jack Reacher
Lee Child, the creator of Jack Reacher, has admitted he doesn't like his character, 'that much.' Despite Reacher having millions of fans across the world, Mr Child said he hasn't fallen in love with the character which means he can be hardhearted towards him. 'I need to like him less …...Read More
Dog owner builds £90 shower for his dogs who love to 'roll in poo' so he can wash them after walks
Dog owners know only too well the pesky task of washing mud - or worse - off their beloved pets' fur after an eventful walk. Paul Rymer, from Leeds, has come up with the perfect solution to keep his two pups pristine after their daily outings - and all for …...Read More
BBC Radio 4's Today programme demotes editor to 'toothless' new 'executive' role
The Today programme - BBC Radio 4's flagship show - has demoted its editor position to a 'toothless' new 'executive' role with less power to set the news agenda. BBC bosses are also planning to cut the number of live political interviews on the programme as part of the corporation's …...Read More
