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The new fishing platform in Old Colwyn has been met with a range of reactions from the local community Some residents are excited about the potential for increased tourism and economic benefits, while others are concerned about the impact on the environment and wildlife. The platform is part of a larger regeneration project for the area, aiming to attract more visitors and improve the local Welsh economy. However, there are mixed opinions on whether the benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks of the development. Old Colwyn is a village just to the east of Colwyn Bay, in Conwy County Borough, North…

Summary Port of Aberdeen achieved record financial performance in 2023 with the opening of the £420 million South Harbour expansion. Turnover increased to £45.9m, attracting new business in energy, trade, and tourism. CEO Bob Sanguinetti highlighted the pivotal role of the South Harbour in achieving record profits and transitioning to net zero. With further investment, Aberdeen aims to become a leading hub for renewable energy, supporting economic growth and decarbonization. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Aberdeen shipping port announces record-breaking profits Port of Aberdeen, said to be…

Major supermarket reveals plans for huge London store and 1500 homes | UK News 3D mock-ups show the proposed area in Park Royal, Acton. Asda has announced new plans for a massive flagship store – and a development project which would create 1,500 new homes in London. North-west London’s Park Royal, nearby Acton, could be a new site for the supermarket giant’s flagship store and provide 500 affordable homes. The proposals have not been submitted yet for planning permissions, but the apartments would ‘utilise a landscaped podium’ over the new superstore. Park Royal, nearby Old Oak Common, is intended to…

Map reveals which Tube lines and stations will soon have mobile signal | Tech News Tube stations are getting mobile network (Picture: Getty)Checking your feed has just become easier as phone signal will soon be available across large swathes of the london Underground.  People who use the Tube will be able to get mobile phone signal within most London underground stations and tunnels by the end of this year. And you won’t need a password. If your phone is 4G/5G-compatible, it should connect to the station’s signal automatically. As it stands, all Elizabeth line stations have coverage with Paddington, Whitechapel, Canary Wharf and Woolwich completing it. Other…

This London area is the most up-and-coming location for a flatshare It’s definitely not cheap to rent in Central London, with the average rent coming to a whopping £2,121 a month according to Zoopla. Meanwhile, the cost of a first home in London averages at around £587,700 – and Halifax research shows deposits can total £188,700. The bank also says private renters – 2.7 million of whom live in the capital –spend on average £3,000 more a year on housing than homeowners. And since many are struggling to survive with rising bills, one South East suburb has become a hot…

Summary Rugby legend Martin Johnson’s final game for Leicester ended in disappointment as arch-rivals Wasps secured a dominant 39-14 victory in the Premiership final. Despite Johnson’s 500th career start, Leicester could not recover from a scintillating Wasps opening that saw them race to a 13-0 lead in just eight minutes. Former England stars Joe Worsley, Josh Lewsey, and Simon Shaw led the way for Wasps, who claimed their third successive Premiership title. Johnson, along with his colleagues Neil Back and coach John Wells, finished the season without silverware, while Wasps coach Warren Gatland bid farewell in style with a championship…

Man slashed three strangers with blade before killing woman in street | UK News A man who slashed three strangers with a blade before cutting a woman’s throat and killing her as she walked down the street faces life in jail. Mohamed Nur carried out his unprovoked rampage on April 29 and May 1 last year in south London. He previously pleaded guilty to the murder of Johanita Kossiwa Dogbey, 31, but denied the earlier three attacks. He was found guilty of those at the Old Bailey today following a trial. Johanita Dogbey died after Mohamed Nur attacked her in…

Man, 26, shot dead in south London is named and pictured | UK News Jazmel Dashourn Patterson-Low died in the early hours of Saturday morning in Lambeth. A man shot dead in the early hours of Saturday morning in south London has been named as Jazmel Dashourn Patterson-Low. Hospital staff called police at around 2.30am when the 26-year-old was dropped off at A&E by car, but he died about half an hour later. Police say he was shot on the Westbury Estate in St Rule Street, Lambeth, where a group of around 40 people had gathered an argument is believed…

London’s best cocktail bars – from Lucy Wong to Scales Some of London’s best bars are underground (Picture: El Bar De Cavita) Spicy margs, martinis, strawberry daquiris – who doesn’t love a good cocktail? And it’s even better when you find the perfect setting to sip in. May 13 is World Cocktail Day, and we can think of no better way to celebrate than by picking some of our favourite cocktails bars in London. Unsurprisingly, the capital is full of incredible, award-winning bars, from glamourous hotel salons to quirky underground speakeasies. Whatever your vibe, we’ve selected some of the best…

Woman in hospital after Brazilian butt lift in Glasgow hotel Glasgow launches investigation after Brazilian butt lift went wrong, in a dangerous “pop-up” cosmetic clinic in the city centre. Warning practitioners of potential legal action after a local woman was hospitalized. The public are warned about the dangers of “pop-up” cosmetic clinics operating in the city. Inspections are being carried out at clinics in Glasgow offering these services and practitioners have been warned they will face action if they are found to be acting illegally. Pop-up cosmetic clinics are dangerous The council issued the warning as it said people are travelling…

Summary Tonet Rivera from the Philippines has spent 27 years recreating his late father’s London holiday photos from the 60s using a disposable camera and his phone. He has successfully replicated 15 out of 300 photos and plans to continue the project. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report One devoted son spent 27 years recapturing his father’s London photos A loving son has devoted the last 27 years to recreating his late father’s holiday snaps around London in the 60s. Tonet Rivera, 66 and from the Philippines, has…

Summary Daniel Anjorin, 14, was tragically killed in a sword attack in Hainault, northeast London. His family paid tribute to their ‘amazing son’ and thanked the community for support. The suspect, Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, has been charged with murder. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Hainault attack victim Daniel Anjorin’s family issue statement | UK News The family of Daniel Anjorin, 14, has paid tribute to their ‘amazing son’ after he died in a sword attack in Hainault. His family issued a statement after the shocking attack…

Summary A person was found dead after a garden shed in south london caught fire, with emergency services responding to the incident in Church Hill Road North, Cheam. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is not believed to be suspicious. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report South London ‘house explosion’ leaves one person dead | UK News Police cordoned off the area around the fire (Picture: UKNIP)One person has been confirmed dead after a garden shed in south London turned into a ‘fireball’. Yesterday…

A teenager has been sentenced to 14 years in jail for fatally stabbing a British mother during a home invasion in Australia. Emma Lovell, 41, tragically lost her life while confronting two intruders in Brisbane on Boxing Day in 2022.

Summary Henry De Los Rios Polania, a hero father from Hainault, London, shielded his family from a samurai sword attacker, sustaining a deep hand wound. He paid tribute to his daughter, calling her an ‘angel’, after the tragic death of Daniel Anjorin in the attack. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Dad who protected family from sword attacker reunited with daughter | UK News A ‘hero’ father who shielded his wife and four-year-old daughter from the Hainault samurai sword attacker has reunited with his family. Henry De Los…

Summary The heavy rain caused flash flooding in several areas, leading to road closures and damage to properties. Emergency services were called to assist with rescues and clean-up efforts. The intense rainfall was described as “biblical” by witnesses, with some areas receiving up to 4 inches of rain in just one hour. The sudden downpour overwhelmed drainage systems and caused chaos for residents and motorists in the affected areas. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Roads flooded and torn up after thunder and downpours hit Wales Biblical levels…

Summary More than 300 mourners gathered at a vigil to pay tribute to Daniel Anjorin, a 14-year-old who was killed in a sword attack on his way to school in Hainault, east london. The family thanked the community for their support. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Mourners gather at Hainault vigil for stabbed schoolboy Daniel Anjorin | UK News More than 300 mourners came together at a vigil to pay tribute to teenager Daniel Anjorin, who was killed in a sword attack on his way to school.…

Summary A man was arrested after spitting at pro-Israel counter-protesters during a demonstration over Gaza at a London university. The incident, which took place at UCL, led to seven arrests, including for a public order offence and racially aggravated offences. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Shocking moment man spits towards pro-Israel protesters in front of police A man has been arrested after pro-Israel counter-protesters were spat at on the street during a demonstration over Gaza at a central London university. Footage from the incident shows a police…

Summary The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms on Bank Holiday Monday, with up to 40mm of rain expected in some areas. london and the South East will be hit hardest, with potential travel delays and flooding. Sunshine and warmer temperatures are expected later in the week. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Map shows where lightning could strike amid thunderstorm warnings | UK News The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms today with up to 40mm of rain expected…

Summary Shocking footage captured two people being hit and kicked in a possible mugging incident in North London. Police arrived after the incident, which left the victims injured, and are investigating the situation. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Man and woman beaten in London before attackers drive off in Audi | UK News Shocking footage shows the moment two people were hit and kicked in a busy Camden street this morning. It is not clear what led to the incident, but several reports suggested it could have…

Summary Scottish Greens representative Holly Bruce calls for Glasgow City Council to take action against Israel ahead of a football match at Hampden Park. Bruce’s motion condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza and calls for the suspension of Israel from qualifiers, sparking controversy ahead of the game on May 31. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Green councillor in bid to suspend Israel team ahead of Scotland match Holly Bruce, a Scottish Greens representative for Langside in Glasgow, has put forward a motion to Glasgow City Council calling on…

Summary A man died after being stabbed during a fight on Corfield Street in Bethnal Green, East london. Police are investigating the incident and have made no arrests. Another stabbing and shooting incident occurred in Dagenham, with five suspects arrested. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report London Tower Hamlets stabbing sees murder investigation launched by Met Police | UK News A man has died after he was stabbed during a ‘fight’ on a residential street in east London. Police said they were called to Corfield Street in Bethnal…

Summary Obdulia Gracia Medina, a heavily pregnant woman, has been missing from a london hospital for almost a month. Police are urgently searching for her, believing she may be sleeping rough and her baby might have been born. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Obdulia Medina was reported missing almost a month ago Appeal to locate missing pregnant woman Obdulia Gracia Medina | UK News An urgent search is underway for a heavily pregnant woman who went missing from hospital. Obdulia Gracia Medina, 39, was reported missing almost a month ago…

Summary Stomach-churning footage shows pools of human excrement floating in the River Thames in west london, leading to the cancellation of rowing training sessions due to water quality issues caused by sewage spills from storm overflows. The clean up will cost millions, but will the water companies sanction it? We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Video shows ‘oil slick of excrement’ flowing in the River Thames | UK News Stomach-churning footage has captured pools of human excrement floating along the River Thames in west London. Waste pooling near…

Front page summary The Sunday Telegraph – Civil Service diversity roles scrapped Civil service roles dedicated to improving diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI), are to be banned in a new crackdown on Whitehall spending, according to The Sunday Telegraph. Senior managers will be ordered not to hire staff dedicated to boosting diversity, equality and inclusion. Staff already there whose jobs are focussed only on diversity will be moved to Human Resources teams and given broader job specs, it reports. Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey tells the paper she is concerned Whitehall managers are becoming distracted by what she calls “woke…