Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Golders Green Attack

Police have charged a 45-year-old man with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday. Essa Suleiman has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place over the incident in Golders Green, the Metropolitan Police said. Suleiman, of Camberwell, south London, was also charged with attempted murder in relation to a separate incident in Great Dover Street in Southwark earlier […]

1 May 2026

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Dame Mary Berry Says Bafta Fellowship Is The Icing On The Cake

Dame Mary Berry has said it is “the icing on the cake” to learn she is to be honoured with the Bafta Fellowship for her exceptional contribution to television. Dame Mary, 91, will be presented with the fellowship at the Bafta Television Awards next month. She said she was “completely overwhelmed” at the news. “What an honour for a cook to receive the Bafta Fellowship,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it – for just doing what I love.” […]

1 May 2026

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Tony Blair Institute Calls For End To Triple Lock Ahead Of Pensions Overhaul

The triple lock should be scrapped ahead of replacing the current pensions system to enable people to access funds earlier in life, Sir Tony Blair’s think tank has said. A report by the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) said the state pension is “outdated, increasingly unaffordable, and too rigid for the way people live and work” because it concentrates state-supported income support at retirement. It argues that a new “lifespan fund” should be established instead, providing a flexible model […]

1 May 2026

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New Era For Private Renters As Stronger Rights And Protections Come Into Force

Eleven million private tenants in England have stronger rights and protections from today, helping to transform their experiences in the sector. The Renters’ Rights Act signals the end of Section 21 “no fault” evictions, meaning private landlords will not be able to evict tenants without a valid justification. Landlords must also reasonably consider renters’ requests to live with a pet. Rather than fixed contracts, tenancies in the private rented sector will also roll on from month to month […]

1 May 2026

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Charles Raising A Dram After Trump Vows To Lift Scottish Whisky Tariffs

The King will be toasting Donald Trump with a dram after the US president announced he will remove tariffs from Scottish whisky. Mr Trump said it was Charles and Camilla’s intervention that prompted the decision soon after they said their goodbyes at the end of their state visit to America. Mark Kent, chief executive of the Scottish Distillers Association (SWA), said “distillers can breathe a little easier” following the move. The development will vindicate Downing Street’s decision to […]

1 May 2026

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Terror Threat Level Raised To Severe After Golders Green Attack

The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to “severe” in the wake of the Golders Green stabbings, meaning a terror attack is “highly likely”. The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre announced the decision on Thursday, the day after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London and in the wake of a spate of attacks in Jewish neighbourhoods in recent weeks. The body, which is based in MI5 but makes independent assessments, previously set the […]

30 April 2026

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Bob Mortimer Very Very Sad After Death Of Gone Fishing Dog Ted

Comedian Bob Mortimer has said he is “very, very sad” after the death of Ted, the dog who starred in Mortimer And Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Ted first appeared in the BBC show during its third series in 2020 and quickly became popular with fans, being given a lifetime achievement award during the show’s 2025 Christmas special, as he appeared alongside Mortimer and fellow comedian Paul Whitehouse. Mortimer said: “So very, very sad. Lovely Ted, the best companion and […]

30 April 2026

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John Higgins Hits Back To Level Up Crucible Semi Final Clash With Shaun Murphy

Shaun Murphy was reminded his mission of ending a 21-year wait for a second World Snooker Championship crown will not be straightforward as he was pegged back by four-time champion John Higgins in their semi-final. The 2005 champion has moved through the gears since squeaking out a 10-9 first-round win over Fan Zhengyi, easing past Xiao Guodong in round two before conquering reigning world champion Zhao Xintong in the quarter-finals to set up a last-four showdown with Higgins […]

30 April 2026

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Scott Parker Leaves Burnley Following Premier League Relegation

Scott Parker has left Burnley following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. Burnley announced on Thursday they had parted company with their head coach by mutual consent. Parker led the Clarets to promotion to the top flight last year but this season has been a struggle with the team winning just four league games and relegated with four matches remaining. A statement from the club read: “Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley […]

30 April 2026

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