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Man committed ‘ferocious’ stab attack at Notting Hill Carnival, court told
Rumarni Tuitt is accused of using a 12-inch Zombie knife against Kamani Spooner, then aged 18, on August 26 last year in Canal Way, west London.
Hosting Open at Trump golf course is up to the organisers, says Downing Street
The venue for the 2028 Open championship is up to the organisers, Downing Street has said amid reports Donald Trump has pressed for it to be hosted at his Scottish golf course.
Alleged rape victim denies seeking ‘victory’ over ex-Britain’s Got Talent singer
A woman who has accused a former Britain’s Got Talent contestant of rape has denied plotting with another alleged victim to get a “victory” over him. Andrew Johnston, 30, who competed as a singer on ...
Burns victim in life-threatening condition after crews called to house blast
A burns victim is being treated for critical injuries after a house fire and explosion in the Bloxwich area of Walsall. West Midlands Police said the man was found and treated along with another male, ...
Former police sergeant in court charged with striking man during arrest
The 40-year-old allegedly perverted the course of public justice by creating false statements in relation to the arrest and the injuries suffered by Mr Kayode. Cambridgeshire Police officer Joshua ...
Temperatures soar as Met Office predict heatwave in Carlisle
In some areas of the UK, temperatures will soar past 27C, in Cumbria, temperatures are expected to be somewhat lower, but by no means freezing. Wednesday and Thursday are predicted to be the hottest ...
MPs urged to address ‘scandalous’ dementia support for families of ex-players
Former England stars including Sir Geoff Hurst and Kevin Keegan will be at the House of Commons on Tuesday evening to meet with MPs.
Coronation Street to air Julie Carp's emotional final scenes
Coronation Street will air Julie Carp's final scenes next week – and fans of the ITV soap are set for it be an emotional one.
UK could hit 30C temperature at earliest point in year on record
Parts of southern and central England are expected to see temperatures reach 26C on Tuesday, and they could climb to 30C on Thursday.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre loses his own seat in Canadian Parliament
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre was voted out of his own seat in Parliament as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election, the Canadian Broadcasting ...
Oil refining comes to an end in Scotland as Grangemouth halts processing work
The Grangemouth refinery has now ceased processing crude oil, its owner Petroineos has confirmed. The industrial site in central Scotland was the last oil refinery operating north of the border. In ...
Adidas cautions over higher prices and halts outlook upgrade due to tariff woes
The German sportswear giant said prices will rise in the face of cost increases from Donald Trump’s move to raise trade tariffs on goods into ...