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Opening the case for the prosecution, William Emlyn Jones KC said the defendant argued with Rook and “in the course of that argument he punched her, he then tried to strangle her, and then he went to the kitchen to get a knife, he came back with the knife and he stabbed her to death.
Football Australia has urged the Victorian government to reverse a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne’s Federation Square.Australia supporters have gathered there to watch tournament matches since 2006.However, the Melbourne Arts Precinct, which manages the venue, said behaviour in previous years had been “unacceptable and damaging”.Video of fans celebrating went viral during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as Australia advanced to the last 16, but there were incidents involving people being injured by flares and projectiles.Supporters also stormed barricades during the 2023 Women’s World Cup semi-final between Australia and England, leading to the…
More than 50 pupils from a secondary school in Lincolnshire staged a walkout this week, boycotting their classes in protest against newly introduced changes to when they can use the toilet.The students from Years 9 and 10 at University Academy Long Sutton claim the new policy effectively bars them from using bathroom facilities during lesson time.The protesting students claim their basic needs are being ignored by the institution, with new rules implemented without a consultation with parents who have subsequently voiced concerns over girls’ sanitary requirements.Henri, who helped organise the demonstration, described the school as “a prison we feel like…
Sir Keir Starmer’s latest move to protect Britain’s Jewish community has been torn apart by the Chief Executive of the Antisemitism Policy Trust.Speaking to GB News, Danny Stone argued “not enough is being done” following a string of antisemitic attacks across the country.Set to be announced in next week’s King’s Speech, Iranian proxies which are behind antisemitic attacks on British soil could now face up to 14 years in prison.The new legislation will grant Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood the ability to designate proxy groups as a foreign intelligence service, even if they are not aware of what foreign country they…
The Princess of Wales visited the University of East London on Wednesday afternoon to continue her ongoing commitment to early childhood development.Dressed in a camel-coloured wide-leg trouser-suit with her hair worn down, Catherine spent time with families who have babies and young children.The engagement focused on discussing recent research into early years care and the significance of building reliable professional support networks around families.During the visit, the princess unveiled a new guide from her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.The Princess of Wales visited the University of East London on Wednesday afternoon to continue her ongoing commitment to early childhood…
TSB bank branches could leave the high street for good following a major business deal in a blow to millions of the financial institution’s customers.Santander is understood to be retiring the name from physical branch locations following its acquisition of the UK retail lender. This would effectively bring an end to a banking brand that is operated in the UK from around years.The Spanish banking giant completed its £2.65billion takeover of TSB from Sabadell last week and intends to operate the merged business under the Santander UK banner once integration is finalised, The Financial Times reports.Bank branch blow as TSB…
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left rather divided after learning which of the show’s professional dancers would be returning for the upcoming series.The BBC dance competition has faced its biggest ever shake-up in recent months, with several long-serving dancers following hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman out the exit door. Just last week, Spanish dancer Gorka Marquez confirmed he wouldn’t be returning to the ballroom after almost a decade in the cast.He’s far from alone as BBC bosses have bid farewell to former longest-serving dancer Karen Hauer as well as Michelle Tsiakkas, Nadiya Bychkova, and Luba Mushtuk so far…
Drivers of heavy lorries have been banned from passing through Towcester town centre in Northamptonshire from today, as a long-awaited new road officially opens. National Highways has introduced a 7.5-tonne weight limit on part of the A5, meaning large vehicles must now avoid the town and use a new bypass instead.The change came into force this week alongside the opening of the Towcester Relief Road, which links the A5 with the A43 just south of the town. The new route, built by Persimmon Homes, is designed to take pressure off Towcester’s historic centre, where high traffic levels have caused problems…
Susan Mably, consultant in Health Protection for Public Health Wales, said: “The best way to prevent the spread of hepatitis A is to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. This is important after using the toilet, changing nappies and before preparing or eating food.”
Former captain Michael Vaughan says it is “ridiculous” England are yet to appoint their new national selector.The process to name the successor to Luke Wright, who announced he was stepping down on 22 January and left after the T20 World Cup concluded in March, has reached the final stages, with interviews for the position held this week.There have already been four rounds of action in the County Championship and England are set to name their squad for the first Test against New Zealand in two weeks’ time.”It’s ridiculous how they’re announcing a selector so late,” Vaughan said on the Stick…