Home secretary said to be ‘receptive’ to upgrading drug to class A, alongside heroin Home secretary said to be ‘receptive’ to upgrading drug to class A, alongside heroin
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The London rental market has this to offer (Picture: Rightmove.co.uk) What can £1,712 per month get you in Notting Hill? A compact one-bedroom flat with a ladder instead of stairs, according to Rightmove. The new listing – found in one of the capital’s fanciest neighbourhoods – shows a vertical ladder next to the kitchen that leads to another ‘room’ – if you can really call it that. So a keen interest in climbing would clearly suit the new tenant – and a fear of heights might be problematic. The ladder in question (Picture: Rightmove.co.uk) It’s on the market for £1,712…
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Weird Al Yankovic has spoken out over the portrayal of Madonna in his upcoming biopic, joking that she’s not ‘on his Christmas card list’. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is set to be released next month and stars Daniel Radcliffe in the leading role, alongside Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna and Rainn Wilson as Dr Demento. Judging from the trailer alone, it is set to be a wild ride and the star-studded cast and crew spoke of what is in store for…
Lord West tackled the government over whether three patrol boats offered enough protection for oil platforms, undersea cables and gas pipelines. Lord West tackled the government over whether three patrol boats offered enough protection for oil platforms, undersea cables and gas pipelines.
Friday’s deadly explosion was a “pure human tragedy”, one relative has said.
Liz Truss government also sanctions top security officials accused of ‘serious human rights violations’ Liz Truss government also sanctions top security officials accused of ‘serious human rights violations’
Jack Sepple has been jailed for the murder of his girlfriend Ashley Wadsworth (Picture: Facebook) A man who murdered a Canadian teenager he met online and who had flown to the UK to be with him has been jailed for 23 years. Jack Sepple, 23, stabbed Ashley Wadsworth, 19, to death after she travelled thousands of miles across the world. Today judge Justice Murray, said it was a ‘brutal and cowardly attack’ and that Sepple ‘gratuitously inflicted some 90 wounds on her body.’ Ashley was found unresponsive at a flat in Tennyson Road, Chelmsford on February 1 this year. He…
Scotland’s First Minister addressed delegates as she closed the SNP conference in Aberdeen on Monday. Scotland’s First Minister addressed delegates as she closed the SNP conference in Aberdeen on Monday.
Gabriel Martinelli was Arsenal’s star man in their 3-2 win over Liverpool (Getty) Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Gabriel Martinelli should not make Brazil’s World Cup squad. The 21-year-old has made an impressive start to the season with the Gunners and delivered a brilliant performance in the 3-2 victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Martinelli has been capped three times by Brazil but was left out of their squad for their final World Cup warm-up matches during the recent international break. The Arsenal winger faces strong competition for a place in Brazil’s final squad and Petit believes it is ‘too…
The band are continuing to honour Sarah Harding’s memory (Picture: Girls Aloud/Polydor) Girls Aloud have announced a special Sound of the Underground vinyl to raise money in memory of Sarah Harding. The pop song catapulted members Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, and Cheryl to fame, as well as late member Harding, who died from breast cancer in September last year. Now, in honour of the 2002 song’s 20th anniversary, a limited edition 7″ vinyl is available for pre-order, set for release on December 9. Girls Aloud and their record company Polydor will be donating 100% of the profits received from the sale…
The ruling will not have an impact on the 2021 title (Picture: Getty) Red Bull have been found guilty of a ‘minor’ breach of Formula One’s financial rules, the FIA has announced – though it will not impact last season’s championship. The governing body has finally announced the results of its checks on teams’ compliance with budget cap rules, which permitted a spend of up to $145million during the 2021 season. Although there had been some speculation that Red Bull might have overspent by as much as $10m, Monday’s announcement says they have only committed a ‘minor’ overspend which amounts…
Spokesperson says ‘no plans’ to reclassify drug despite claims that home secretary supports moveDowning Street has distanced itself from reports that Suella Braverman wished to reclassify marijuana as a class A drug amid sniping from parliamentary colleagues that the home secretary was failing to fall into line with government policies.The prime minister’s spokesperson said on Monday that there were “no plans” to change the drug from class B, despite several reports claiming that those close to the home secretary said she supported the move. Continue reading…
The FIFA World Cup is the grandest spectacle in football, as the top countries on the planet compete to be crowned world champions. In 2018, the most recent running of the competition, France defeated Croatia 4-2 in the final. England made it all the way to the semi-finals, which was their best performance in a World Cup since 1990. The next World Cup will take begin in November 2022 and will be hosted in Qatar. The FIFA World Cup is the grandest spectacle in football, as the top countries on the planet compete to be crowned world champions. In…
THE UK’s dangerous dog capital where you are most likely to be attacked has been revealed. Locals fear walking out of their homes with young children during the day as XL Bullies and their ow…
First minister uses SNP conference to promise steady hand compared with Westminster mayhemFollow the latest developments – politics liveNicola Sturgeon has told the Scottish National party’s annual conference that independence makes the “case for optimism” in troubled times, and promised Scotland “a steady and compassionate hand on the tiller”.The first minister spoke of the “massive responsibility of me and my government” to help Scots through the cost of living crisis, as she spoke to delegates in Aberdeen at the party’s first in-person conference since the pandemic. Continue reading…
A COUPLE once fought with their neighbour about who was stealing tea and biscuits – now they’re being threatened with eviction. Andy and Maureen Williams, of Surrey, have been handed an…
RUSSIA could use Belarus to launch nuclear strikes as the world enters what could be the early days of World War 3, a Putin foe has warned. Kyiv would be destroyed in minutes if Belarus followed Ma…
Fleur East was ‘very nervous’ as she faced the Strictly dance-off (Picture: PA/BBC) Fleur East has revealed her instant reaction to finding herself in the dreaded Strictly dance off over the weekend. The X Factor star found herself in the bottom two on the Strictly Come Dancing result show on Sunday night, and she had to face fellow fan favourite Richie Anderson to keep her place in the BBC competition. Appearing on her own Hits Radio Breakfast Show on Monday, she admitted she was stunned when her name was called out. She said: ‘I couldn’t believe it. Of course, you…
The First Minister claimed Scotland “has what it takes to be successful” outsdie the UK.
Maria has been advised not to let the trolls win, but the sorrow is etched on her (Picture: ITV) Maria Connor’s (Samia Longchambon) experience of online trolling in Coronation Street is an important reminder that no woman should have to accept abuse anywhere. As our lives are increasingly played out online, the use of social media and smartphones to abuse and harass women and girls is also rising. It’s estimated that one in five women has suffered online abuse or harassment. It’s become so everyday that we’re almost anaesthetised to reality. If you’re a woman on social media, you know…
Manorbier Church in Wales VC School has been evacuated as a result of the fire, which is believed to have destroyed its roof.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Yazmin Oukhellou is raising awareness of World Mental Health Day (October 10) by opening up about the tragic accident that killed her boyfriend, Jake McLean. McLean died in a car crash in Bodrum, Turkey in July, aged 33, with girlfriend Yazmin also injured. He is believed to have been driving at the time, before their Mercedes went over a 70ft cliff – despite the best efforts of emergency services, McLean’s life could not be saved. Yazmin, 28, suffered serious injuries to her…
Central bank plans ‘orderly’ close to scheme after mini-Budget chaos Central bank plans ‘orderly’ close to scheme after mini-Budget chaos
It is against the law to sell, give away, abandon, or breed these dogs in the UK.
About 60% of employees reported being subject to some form of technological surveillance and monitoring at their current or most recent job (Picture: Unsplash) Asking employees to constantly keep their webcams on while remote working, could constitute a human rights violation in the Netherlands. The ruling comes after an American software company fired a Dutch employee working remotely for refusing to keep his webcam on for ‘8 hours per day’. The employee took the company to court in his home country for unfair dismissal. The Dutch court ruled in his favour saying that ‘tracking via camera for 8 hours per day is…
