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London mayor Sadiq Khan to meet Met Commissioner over Gaza protest handling

London mayor Sadiq Khan to meet Met Commissioner over Gaza protest handling

London mayor Sadiq Khan to meet Met Commissioner over Gaza protest handling

21 April 2024

The mayor of London and the Commissioner are expected to discuss ‘community relations’ after calls for the police chief to go.


Celebrities, politicians and people in costume run in record London Marathon

Celebrities, politicians and people in costume run in record London Marathon

Celebrities, politicians and people in costume run in record London Marathon

21 April 2024

Runners of all ages completed the route for charity, with a number breaking records in costume.


Sir Salman Rushdie: I have the power back after writing about knife attack

Sir Salman Rushdie: I have the power back after writing about knife attack

Sir Salman Rushdie: I have the power back after writing about knife attack

21 April 2024

While speaking on stage at the Chautauqua Institution in New York State, Sir Salman was the victim of a knife attack.


Cameron to raise Russia sanctions side-stepping on Central Asia visit

Cameron to raise Russia sanctions side-stepping on Central Asia visit

Cameron to raise Russia sanctions side-stepping on Central Asia visit

21 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary will travel to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.


Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’

Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’

Mark Menzies quits Conservatives as Tories say conduct ‘fell below standard’

21 April 2024

The Fylde MP has been accused of misusing donors’ funds.


British conductor Sir Andrew Davis dies aged 80

British conductor Sir Andrew Davis dies aged 80

British conductor Sir Andrew Davis dies aged 80

21 April 2024

He was one of the longest-serving chief conductors of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.


Fastest runner in inflatable costume among record breakers at London Marathon

Fastest runner in inflatable costume among record breakers at London Marathon

Fastest runner in inflatable costume among record breakers at London Marathon

21 April 2024

A number of amateur runners set records, from the fastest marathon dressed as a scientist to the fastest for someone with multiple sclerosis.


Government set to ban wet wipes containing plastic to fight water pollution

Government set to ban wet wipes containing plastic to fight water pollution

Government set to ban wet wipes containing plastic to fight water pollution

21 April 2024

The Environment Secretary is expected to announce new legislation on Monday.


EastEnders stars run London Marathon in character for brain tumour storyline

EastEnders stars run London Marathon in character for brain tumour storyline

EastEnders stars run London Marathon in character for brain tumour storyline

21 April 2024

Jamie Borthwick admitted he and Emma Barton were ‘struggling a bit’ as they got to mile 12 of the marathon.


Met chief’s job not at risk despite calls to resign over Gaza protests

Met chief’s job not at risk despite calls to resign over Gaza protests

Met chief’s job not at risk despite calls to resign over Gaza protests

21 April 2024

Sir Mark Rowley is expected to meet the Home Secretary to discuss the handling of pro-Palestine protests.


Harness patriotism and stop decline in children’s sport, says Starmer

Harness patriotism and stop decline in children’s sport, says Starmer

Harness patriotism and stop decline in children’s sport, says Starmer

21 April 2024

The Labour leader said sporting pride was a ‘cornerstone’ of national identity, but too many children were ‘locked out’ of sport.


Crime scene reopened weeks after human remains found in nature reserve

Crime scene reopened weeks after human remains found in nature reserve

Crime scene reopened weeks after human remains found in nature reserve

21 April 2024

A murder investigation is ongoing after human remains were discovered in Kersal Wetlands, Salford, early this month.


Sarah, Duchess of York pays tribute to the late Queen on her birthday

Sarah, Duchess of York pays tribute to the late Queen on her birthday

Sarah, Duchess of York pays tribute to the late Queen on her birthday

21 April 2024

Sarah thanked Queen Elizabeth II for her leadership and friendship.


Aid worker’s friend turns grief into love by raising money for old boxing club

Aid worker’s friend turns grief into love by raising money for old boxing club

Aid worker’s friend turns grief into love by raising money for old boxing club

21 April 2024

James ‘Jim’ Henderson was among the seven World Central Kitchen workers who died in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.


Rapist Isla Bryson claims to be victim of hate crime

Rapist Isla Bryson claims to be victim of hate crime

Rapist Isla Bryson claims to be victim of hate crime

21 April 2024

A letter sent to The Sunday Mail accused Scottish Prison Service staff of transphobia.


Man charged after car driven towards Scottish independence march

Man charged after car driven towards Scottish independence march

Man charged after car driven towards Scottish independence march

21 April 2024

A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with drug and road traffic offences.


Barriers to stalking orders lowered to improve access to protection

Barriers to stalking orders lowered to improve access to protection

Barriers to stalking orders lowered to improve access to protection

21 April 2024

New guidance says it is ‘likely’ courts will apply the lower civil standard of proof for stalking protection orders, not the criminal standard.


Record number of runners take part in London Marathon

Record number of runners take part in London Marathon

Record number of runners take part in London Marathon

21 April 2024

More than 50,000 people are running through the streets of the capital.


Tories will keep two-child benefit limit, PM confirms

Tories will keep two-child benefit limit, PM confirms

Tories will keep two-child benefit limit, PM confirms

21 April 2024

Charities have called for the cap to be abolished amid record levels of child poverty.


Spice Girls reunite for Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party

Spice Girls reunite for Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party

Spice Girls reunite for Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party

21 April 2024

The 1990s girl group danced and sang along to their hit song Stop.


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