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A fraudster who is wanted over a multi-million pound property scam fell to his death on one of Britain’s most affluent roads.Karl Cronin, 58, was discovered with fatal injuries on the pavement of King’s Road, in Chelsea, London in the early hours of Easter Monday. The scammer is believed to have fallen from a second-floor flat, while the Metropolitan Police said they do not suspect any third-party involvement in his death, the Daily Mail revealed.Investigations into the circumstances of his death remain ongoing.Before his death, Cronin had been sought by detectives over his involvement in a major property fraud worth…
Crude oil prices climbed to their highest point in nearly three weeks on Monday morning, with benchmark Brent rising two per cent to just below $108 a barrel.The surge followed President Donald Trump’s decision to scrap plans for sending American negotiators to Pakistan for talks with Iran.Mr Trump announced over the weekend that US envoys would not be travelling to Islamabad, blaming insufficient progress in discussions.Speaking to Fox News, the President said: “If they want, we can talk but we’re not sending people.”Crude oil prices have jumped once again as US-Iran peace talks fall apart | GETTY / TRADING ECONOMICS…
BBC Radio 1 has found itself at the centre of a fresh controversy after broadcasting a racial slur on two separate occasions during a single day’s programming.The offensive term was reportedly aired during Newsbeat bulletins at 12.45pm and again at 5.45pm, contained within a backing track by American artist Childish Gambino.A source described the incident as “an appalling oversight in the edit suite.”The rapper, whose real name is Donald Glover, has several songs featuring the derogatory language in their lyrics, though the specific track used in the news package has not been identified.A source described the incident as ‘an appalling…
Aldi is set to bring back popular items as part of its Outdoor Dining range, which will land in stores on April 30. The star of the collection is the Gas Pizza Oven, priced at £69.99, which has earned a reputation for selling out quickly whenever it appears on shelves.This compact oven comes equipped with a ceramic pizza stone and a built-in thermometer, making it easy to achieve perfectly cooked results every time.Home cooks can whip up restaurant-quality 12-inch pizzas in just 10 minutes, turning any garden gathering into an al-fresco Italian feast.Aldi’s sell-out pizza oven returns for less than…
The injury to Simons comes amid Spurs fighting for Premier league survival.Tottenham are in the relegation zone in 18th place and two points from safety with four games left.The 2026 World Cup, which is taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, begins on 11 June, with the Netherlands starting their campaign in Group F against Japan on 14 June. “All I’ve wanted to do is fight for my team and now the ability to do that has been snatched away from me … along with the World Cup,” added Simons. “Representing my country this summer … just gone.…
Residents of an Essex town have lashed out at their local authority after officials declined to hoist the St George’s flag above the town hall. Braintree, where residents have hung hundreds of lampposts with national flags, saw council workers removing banners erected by residents.Locals branded the council’s actions as hypocritical, particularly following leaked official documents from last month that suggested both the St George’s Cross and Union flag could be viewed as “tools of hate”.Those living nearby insist there is nothing wrong with displaying national pride and have called on the local authority to join in. Maria Moore, a 56-year-old…
Donald Trump has insisted King Charles “will be very safe” ahead of the monarch’s State Visit this week.While the US President has talked up his excitement for seeing his “friend” King Charles once again, the trip falls on the backdrop of a shooting scare in Washington DC.While gunshots rang out around the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance were swiftly whisked away to safety, and a federal officer suffered a gunshot wound from close range, though he has since been discharged from hospital.The suspect of the attack, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, from Torrance, California, is…
Universal Credit claimants are receiving discounted rounds on the golf course and kayaking lessons as part of numerous freebie benefits provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).A recent probe into the primary benefit payment for working-age people has uncovered, what critics claim, are “ridiculous” perks attached to welfare support.Among those qualifying for such perks are individuals on low incomes, people unable to work due to illness, and those with disabilities.Previous revelations showed claimants in the capital could access reduced entry to attractions including the Cutty Sark and Hampton Court Palace, whilst Portsmouth residents were offered cheaper beach hut…
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s girl group The Ronettes, has died at the age of 80.Ms Talley Ross performed in The Ronettes alongside her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett and the group scored huge hits with songs including Be My Baby, Walking in the Rain, Baby, I Love You and (The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up.The news of the singer’s death was shared on the group’s Instagram account, saying: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Nedra Talley Ross’ passing. She was a light to those who knew and loved…
Drivers are facing traffic chaos this morning after a serious accident on the A1M, which has left two people hospitalised.The A1M in County Durham has been closed in both directions between J62 (Durham) and J63 (Chester le Street) due to a serious collision last night.National Highways outlined that police are undertaking formal collision investigations at the scene of the accident.The transport organisation’s officers are assisting with traffic management, although it is unclear how long this will take.It added: “Due to the nature of the incident, the road is expected to remain closed into the morning.”Traffic maps from National Highways show…