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Shekaj and Reid familiesKlevi Shekaj (left) died on arrival at hospital while Leonardo Reid died at the scene in Islington”Smirking” killers who ran amok at a music video shoot, fatally stabbing two young people and severely injuring a third, have been handed life sentences.Leonardo Reid, 15, and Klevi Shekaj, 23, were killed and 28-year-old Abdullah Abdullahi was badly hurt when a group of men armed with machetes ambushed the event in Archway, north London, on the night of 29 June 2023.Lorik Lupqi, 22, and Jason Furtado, 28, had planned the attack and enlisted Abel Chunda, 29, Xavier Poponne, 22, and…
Alphonsi: “England will win but it is going to be close. I am going to say by two points.”Merchant: “England win. They’ve been dominant for so long. Last year they were putting in amazing performances and everything was clicking.”Watching the WXV tournament, there wasn’t a single team in the world that could beat them on form. The more you’ve seen teams show up this World Cup – like Canada – the more you get worried.”Orchard: “By hook or by crook it will be ugly, but England will scrap themselves over the line.”John Mitchell has had this England team for a…
Sarah Spina-MatthewsNorth WestAbout 2,000 Bee Network drivers are set to strike again next weekGreater Manchester bus passengers have been warned to plan ahead for further drivers’ strikes planned for early next week. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said drivers from some of its Bee Network companies – First, Metroline and Stagecoach – had announced plans to strike from 30 September to 2 October. About 2,000 drivers took action last week amid ongoing negotiations with their operators over pay. TfGM chief network officer Danny Vaughan said two thirds of buses in the region, including some school buses, would not be running…
Drivers have been warned of changes to speed limits on major A-roads in Scotland, which come into effect next week, in a fresh blow to drivers.The A83 in Scotland will be subject to mandatory 20mph speed limits for up to 18 months from Monday, September 29.The changes will be in effect until March 29, 2027, and will be between the A83 in Tarbet, including Lochgilphead and Campbeltown Trunk Road at Arrochar. The speed limit reduction marks a change from the existing 30mph and 40mph in place along the 1km route in the Scottish region.Official regulations state: “The Scottish Ministers make…
Britons have expressed their outrage at Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for mandatory Digital ID cards, warning it will “split Britain” rather than renewing it.Speaking to GB News, Londoners in Notting Hill told National Reporter Will Godley that the Prime Minister’s move has “declared civil war” on Britain.FULL STORY HERE.
King Charles and Prince William’s relationship has been evaluated by several royal insiders, as speculation that it could be under strain has grown in recent weeks.The Prince of Wales is currently spending time with his father in Scotland after flying to Balmoral on Tuesday.William departed for the royal residence just hours after carrying out a joint royal engagement with the Princess of Wales in Southport on Tuesday.The King and Prince William have spent a period of time together in Scotland over the last three years as the father and son bid to strengthen their relationship.King Charles and Prince William’s relationship…
Britain’s affluent are increasingly eyeing the exit door, with new research revealing that one in four high net worth individuals have contemplated permanent relocation abroad.The Saltus Wealth Index highlights a striking trend among those with at least £250,000 in investible assets beyond their primary residence.Brexit, inheritance tax and concerns about Britain as a suitable environment for raising families emerged as the main reasons, according to the survey.This feeling persists despite a modest recovery in economic confidence to 64.7, though that figure remains below pre-Budget peaks.The findings show a group that feels increasingly disconnected from post-Brexit Britain and worried about the…
One of the UK’s most iconic vehicle brands has expanded its headquarters as it prepares to move towards an all-electric lineup of electric cars.Bentley has officially opened its new Engineering Technical Centre at the brand’s carbon-neutral Crewe headquarters.The Engineering Technical Centre is one of the key investments Bentley has made to facilitate the transition to electric mobility.The centre, which is located across two floors covering 13,000 square metres, features a prototype workshop for future models, a materials development area and a software department.The site, at Bentley’s Pyms Lane factory in Crewe, will test and prepare launches for all software included…
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to statements in favour of Russia while being an elected member of the European Parliament.Nathan Gill, 52, from Llangefni on Anglesey, admitted eight counts of bribery between 6 December 2018 and 18 July 2019, but denied one charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.It was alleged he made statements in the European Parliament which were “supportive of a particular narrative” which would “benefit Russia regarding events in Ukraine”.Gill will be sentenced in November and his defence barrister said he expected jail.The charges stated as an elected…
Watch the moment Europe’s Jon Rahm is booed approaching the first tee to kick of his foursome match with Tyrrell Hatton against Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas at the 2025 Ryder Cup.Follow day one of the 2025 Ryder Cup live on BBC SportAvailable to UK users only.