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England cricket star Graham Thorpe died from multiple injuries after being hit by train near his home, inquest told
England cricket legend Graham Thorpe died from multiple injuries after being hit by a train, an inquest heard today. The star, 55, was found dead on August 4 after a heartbreaking battle with anxiety and depression for several years. An inquest today heard how his cause of death was given as multiple injuries after he was struck by a train near his home. Area Coroner Simon Wickens offered his “sincere condolences” not just to his family, but to “all those touched by his life and career”.
I booked romantic £5,000 holiday to Mexico but it was ruined by porn on hotel TV
Exclusive HOLIDAY MOANS Published: 21:00, 11 May 2023 Updated: 17:15, 12 May 2023 A GRANDAD says his dream romantic holiday was ruined by porn popping up on the hotel TV. Frank Butler, 63, forked out £5,000 for a two-week stay at a five-star Mexican hotel with girlfriend Ann. But whenever he switched on the telly, he was confronted by “disgusting” sex acts and hardcore romps. The former submarine engineer said: “We got there and the hotel was fine. The food was a bit bland.
Genevieve Lhermitte: Mum who murdered her 5 children with kitchen knife euthanised at own request
A mother who murdered her five children has been euthanised at her own request — 16 years to the day after their killing. Genevieve Lhermitte, 56, slit the throats of her son and four daughters, aged three to 14, with a kitchen knife at the family home in Nivelles, Belgium, while their father was away. Devastated Bouchaib Moqadem was visiting his parents in Morocco when his wife turned on their children.
Only 12 countries make green list for holidays - including freezing South Georgia
JUST 12 countries made the much-anticipated green list for holidays yesterday, with the Costa del Sol out but Falkland Islands in. South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands, British territories close to the South Pole and with temperatures well below zero, also made the grade. 🔵 Read our coronavirus and green list announcement live blog for the latest updates But in one bit of good news for sun-starved holidaymakers, those heading for Portugal from May 17 won’t have to quarantine.
Fraudster jailed for selling ‘worthless’ carbon credits & pocketing £2.4 million
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappDiggRedditStumbleupon A fraudster was jailed for selling ‘worthless’ carbon credits to 130 victims – and pocketing a whopping £2.4 million. Sami Raja targeted homeowners over the age of 50 with a team of ‘brokers’, who cold-called their victims using fake names. The 32-year-old and four others offered fake carbon credits through companies Harman Royce Ltd and Kendrick Zale Ltd.
City chief "recovering well" after being knifed and left for dead by suspected car thief
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappDiggRedditStumbleupon A top City executive survived being knifed “near the heart” during a car jack horror yards from Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, and is now recovering well after the attack. Eric Salama, 57, chief executive of the Kantar market research group, was stabbed by a suspected car thief armed with an “enormous” knife in the leafy west London suburb on Sunday morning.
Dealer was busted with haul of crack cocaine, cash & blinged-out pendant of BUZZ LIGHTYEAR
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappDiggRedditStumbleupon A dealer who ran a nationwide drugs operation was busted with a haul of crack cocaine, cash – and a blinged-out pendant of BUZZ LIGHTYEAR. Perry Allen-Thomas was caught in laying in bed with more than five ounces of drugs around his house during a police raid. The 20-year-old ran the gang using mobile phones – that when searched revealed him preparing the drugs for sale.
Anti-drone measures 'should have been beefed up at Heathrow BEFORE Army was drafted in' say security experts
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappDiggRedditStumbleupon Anti-drone measures should have been beefed up at Heathrow BEFORE the Army was drafted in following the latest disruption, say security experts. Police have confirmed that “military assistance” has been implemented at the west London airport after flights were prevented from taking off for an hour on Tuesday night following sightings of a drone near one of the runways.
Witnesses have spoken of their horror after SECOND man fell to his death in Canary Wharf in less than 24 hours
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappDiggRedditStumbleupon Witnesses have spoken of their horror after a SECOND man fell to his death in Canary Wharf in less than 24 hours. A man “wearing a suit and in his late fifties” was seen laying on the ground after falling down three floors during rush hour. It comes after a man in his thirties was found dead after falling from a height at Canary Wharf station, at around 3pm yesterday (Mon).
REVIEW: JUNCTION 2 LAUNCH PARTY
The venue was a Victorian-era warehouse built for tobacco from the New World and last week a new, electronic import had arrived to mark the 2019 launch of Junction 2 Festival. Thousands had descended into London’s East End to rave to the sounds of Dixon, Amelie Lens and Drumcode boss Adam Beyer. More than 200 years after its conception, Wapping’s Tobacco Dock saw an international crew of electronic music artists spin webs of sound – ranging from vocal-heavy house to the hardest techno.
Man tried to smuggle assault rifle into Britain
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappDiggRedditStumbleupon An East European criminal who tried to smuggle an assault rifle into Britain has been jailed for 22 years. Marek Platko, 28, a Slovakian national, had arranged for the ‘self-loading’ gun to be sent into the UK by having it carefully stashed inside a van. Platko who was living in Anfield, Liverpool, when he concocted a plan to smuggle a massive amount of arms over the Channel.
Homeless people are attending drop-in centre to receive free flu shots
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappDiggRedditStumbleupon Homeless people have been queuing up at a medical drop-in centre – where doctors are injecting them with free flu shots. A Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) launched the scheme to vaccinate homeless people against the ‘life threatening’ virus. The drop-in clinic was set up to vaccinate ‘the most vulnerable people’ who live on the streets in Barking and Dagenham, east London.
Man died after being shot in face as three men burst into house in London
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappDiggRedditStumbleupon A man died after being shot in the face in his living room as three men burst into the house, neighbours said today (wed). The property, known locally as a drugs den, had been raided by police in the past. Two teenagers and another man have been arrested on suspicion of murder. The victim is believed to be around 20. Eyewitnesses have described men dressed in black hanging around the multiple occupancy house at 9pm.
British hi-tech ocean measuring device lost five years ago discovered in Tasmania 9000 miles away
A British hi-tech ocean measuring device lost on Christmas day five years ago has been discovered on a beach in Tasmania 9000 miles away. Scientists at the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) launched the device in 2011 to measure the world’s largest ocean current. The ‘deep-ocean lander instrument’ was released into the Drake Passage, a narrow section of ocean between South America and Antarctica.
Flock of sheep caused motorway to be closed after they got stuck in freezing river
A major motorway had to be closed after a flock of sheep almost drowned when they fell into a freezing river. RSPCA officers, Highways England workers and firefighters staged a spent almost four hours dragging the sheep out. A lorry driver was stunned when he spotted 16 sheep packed into a river on the M1 near Watford, Herts. He called the rescuers, who sped down to the river on December 12 and managed to save nine of the 16 sheep.
Driver had two dozen yellow bricks of cocaine in boot when pulled over by cops in East London
A driver was caught with two dozen yellow bricks of cocaine in the boot of his car after being pulled over for a random stop and search. William Dunford, 24, made no attempt to conceal the bricks weighing 26kg and worth £800,000 as he drove through east London. Dunford was caught red handed when officers from Scotland Yard’s Violent Crime Taskforce on patrol in two unmarked cars stopped him.
Man subjected woman to "serious sexual assault" in London's square mile hunted by detectives
A sex fiend who subjected a woman to a ‘nasty’ assault just yards away from an iconic City market is being hunted by detectives. The victim, in her 30s, suffered a “‘serious sexual assault” by Leadenhall Market in the centre of London’s square mile in the early hours of Friday morning. City of London Police said: “At approximately 3.30am on Friday, December 7, the City of London Police received a report of a serious sexual assault in St Michael’s Alley.
Police hunt hooligan who threw beer bottle at Crystal Palace star Aaron Wan-Bissaka during Newcastle match
A football hooligan who threw a bottle of beer at Crystal Palace star Aaron Wan-Bissaka is being hunted by police. The defender was struck on the shoulder by the flying bottle but was uninjured during a home game against Newcastle United. Aaron Wan-Bissaka made three important tackles in the match which ended 0-0. A fan in the away section at Selhurst Park, south London, launched the beer bottle during the ill-tempered game on September 22 – which ended 0-0.
Manhunt after woman endured" serious sexual assault" in London's square mile
A sex fiend who subjected a woman to a ‘nasty’ assault just yards away from an iconic City market is being hunted by detectives. The victim, in her 30s, suffered a “‘serious sexual assault” by Leadenhall Market in the centre of London’s square mile in the early hours of Friday morning. City of London Police said: “At approximately 3.30am on Friday, December 7, the City of London Police received a report of a serious sexual assault in St Michael’s Alley.
"Frail lovely lady" collapsed on phone to police after two men forced way into her London home
A “frail lovely lady” collapsed on the phone to police after two men forced their way into her home to steal. The 77-year-old who lived alone and named locally as Maureen Whale died this morning after trying to report the break-in at her home yesterday teatime. Officers and paramedics resuscitated her but she died in hospital today sparking a murder investigation.
Armed police shoot man in ‘proactive operation’ in London suburb
Armed police were scrambled to a leafy suburb this morning – where they shot a man during a ‘proactive operation’. The Met’s Flying Squad descended on a residential street, shooting a man and arresting another for ‘conspiracy to rob’. Shocked residents described a ‘police firearms operation’ that saw vans and unmarked cars descend on their road. Police said that a crime scene in Wimbledon, south west London, is now under control, but have not released the condition of the man they shot.
Company director jailed after caught speeding in customised white Range Rover five times in month
A company director was jailed after being caught speeding in his customised white Range Rover five times in a month. Tauqir Khan lied to police to avoid charges – claiming that somebody else was behind the wheel of his £93,000 motor. The 47-year-old was caught speeding on Tower Bridge in 2014, before he was clocked in Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. But he gave a false name, which lead to 11 people getting a call from the cops, none of whom had ever known Khan.
Vandal children wrecked town's Christmas display
Vandal children wrecked a town’s Christmas display by climbing on the giant baubles. Massive light-up baubles were smashed in the centre of a busy shopping district after kids were spotted using them as a climbing frame. Tony Healey spotted the disfigured decoration on his way to the shops this morning in Brighton, East Sussex. The author, 33, said: “They’ve brought the bauble out for years as part of their decorations for Western Road.
Residents of posh London street have set up their own community force
Residents of a posh London street have set up their own community force to start policing crimes – after burglars started ‘terrorising’ their affluent neighbourhood. Maliha Butt heads a ‘vigilante’ Whatsapp group that was created to investigate 12 burglaries that took place in just three months. After being set up just weeks ago, the group’s 100 members are ‘mobilised’ to approach people in cars and monitor the activity of passers-by along their road in Sutton, south London.
Corners of eyes 'provide best clues for predicting age'
The best way to predict a person’s age is to look at the skin around the corners of their eyes, according to a new study. Researchers used an artificial intelligence (AI) system to predict age – and it was accurate to within 2.3 years. They used a ‘photographic ageing clock’ that can tell a person’s age just from a small region of the face. Humans can predict age with reasonable accuracy – but factors such as different ethnic groups can throw some people off.
Even beards can get festive for the holidays with these facial hair lights
Get your beard in the holiday spirit with these beard lights. (Firevox.com) Hipsters across the country are delighted after an online gift shop started selling Christmas lights for beards. Social media users have already started #Beardlights - which features dozens of hirsute men adorning their facial hair with glittery fairy lights. Online retailer Firebox is one of the first to offer men the chance to light up their facial hair with the battery-powered gift.
This baby sloth is too cute
A zoo has announced the birth of their first sloth, but the cutie is so shy it doesn’t want to leave its ‘snuggly blankie.’ The tiny sloth, which has not been named yet, was abandoned by its mother, so staff at Brevard Zoo have been hand-rearing it. But it is so shy it refuses to let go the comfort blanket, which acts as a surrogate mother. Sloths are notoriously difficult to sex, so staff do not yet know the gender of their newest arrival.
Police hunting two women who smashed up Uber cab in London causing £1,500 worth of damage
Police are hunting two women who smashed up their Uber cab after a night out, and caused a whopping £1,500 worth of damage. The ladies were heading through central London when they cancelled their trip – a common con to try and get out of paying – so the driver asked them to leave. But the pair flew into a rage, leaving the taxi full of dents as the women smashed up the Toyota Prius with their fists.
Self-taught artist was shocked when veteran Hollywood actress turned up at her gallery TWICE in a week
A self-taught artist was shocked when a veteran Hollywood actress turned up at her gallery TWICE in a week. Thelma and Louise star Susan Sarandon dropped by Sara Leroy’s gallery and bought eight of her 3D inspired art and prints. Academy Award winner Sarandon, 72, spent almost £500 on paintings at the gallery in Brighton – and even made a return visit. The actress picked up one print titled ‘Whoring Ariel’ – which features a Disney mermaid standing suggestively by the roadside.
Husband in court accused of wife's murder in Balham, London
A husband accused of murdering his wife has appeared in court. Naseer Khan, 66, was charged today with the murder of 62-year-old Tanseen Sheikh at an address in Balham, south London, on Monday evening. He was arrested at the murder scene in Balham Park Road Balham, south London on November 12. The Pakistani national was refused bail at Wimbledon Magistrates Court today (Weds) as he stood in the dock with an interpreter.
Teenager brought a 'large' kitchen knife into work in Central London & stabbed his colleague
A teenager brought a ‘large’ kitchen knife into work and stabbed his colleague. The 17-year-old knife attacker, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told his colleague he ‘had something to show him’ after work. When the pair walked around Liverpool Street, central London, the teen pulled the blade out his bag and stabbed his victim, severing tendons in his arm. CCTV footage from the attack shows the knifeman lead his colleague down a narrow alleyway – before trying to stab him repeatedly.
London baby born in an emergency caesarean after pregnant mother was murdered with crossbow
A baby born in an emergency caesarean remains in a stable condition after his ‘kind’ pregnant mother was murdered with a crossbow. Sana Muhammad, 35, was shot and killed as she tried to run away from her killer as her other children cried in terror at her east London home yesterday morning (Mon). Mrs Muhammed, a mother-of-five, was eight months pregnant when she was allegedly shot in the stomach with a crossbow by her ‘jealous ex-husband’.
Health inspectors shut down filthy London takeaway finding mouse droppings on first aid box
Health inspectors shut down the ‘filthiest’ takeaway they had ever seen – that even had mouse droppings on the first aid box. Village Food Court – a self described ‘Mauritian restaurant’ was home to swarms of rodents, droppings and a host of ‘absolute filth’. Council officers visited the site in Walthamstow, east London, and were immediately hit with the smell of urine and droppings.
Costa coffee customer fighting for life after "calm" man stabbed him in front of horrified London coffee shop
A ‘calm’ customer grabbed a knife and stabbed another man inside a Costa coffee shop in front of horrified staff today. Police say the victim, who has not been named but is believed to be in his twenties, is in a “critical” condition following the incident at about 11.30am this morning. Shocked eye-witnesses said a row erupted inside the coffee shop ending with the victim on the floor with ‘severe stab wounds’.
Food bank warns Britain in crisis after families given 660K emergency starvation ration packs in just 6 months
ShareTweetGoogleWhatsappDiggRedditStumbleupon A national food bank has said Britain is in the grip of a crisis after handing out a whopping 660,000 emergency starvation ration packs to struggling families – in just six months. Figures from April to September show an increase in parcel referrals by 13 per cent – which contain everything from cereal to tinned meat. The Trussell Trust claimed that a delay in Universal Credit payments has forced people to come seek help from food banks.
Teenage girl has been arrested over a murder that saw a man knifed to death on a 'quiet street' in London
A teenage girl has been arrested over a murder that saw a man knifed to death on a ‘quiet street’ in London. Ayodeji Habeeb Azeez, 22, was repeatedly stabbed in broad daylight over the weekend. Witnesses claim a group of up to five people approached him before somebody knifed him ‘multiple times’. Despite their best efforts, paramedics could not save the victim – who was airlifted to hospital. Police arrested a 16-year-old girl at a south London address this morning (Fri) over the brutal murder.
Brazen London thief sought by police for string of thefts by targeting diners in luxury restaurants
A brazen thief is being sought by police for a string of thefts by targeting diners in luxury restaurants. The grey-haired suspect was caught on CCTV in central London pinching wallets and purses from restaurants and hotels. Police began hunting the thief after he was pictured sitting next to a woman as she sat down for dinner last month in Victoria. He pulled her bag towards him with his feet and rifled through it – before nicking her purse and sliding off.
Fingertip search for clues at home of 98-year-old war veteran beaten & left for dead by burglars
Forensics experts were today conducting a fingertip search at the home of a 98-year-old war veteran brutally beaten before being left for dead by burglars. Peter Gouldstone had his home broken into at some point on Bonfire Night before being found clinging to life by his son, Simon, on Tuesday morning. Police said today that the horrifically bruised pensioner remains in a “critical” condition in hospital.
London fire brigade urging Hindus not to use candles during their festival of lights
Britain’s biggest fire brigade are urging Hindus not to use candles during their festival of lights – and buy battery-operated tealights. London Fire Brigade safety officers requested Diwali worshippers stop using their traditional candles – and use LED tea lights instead. Many people mark the festival by placing candles by shrines to mark a ‘triumph over evil’ – which are then left burning.
London man wanted over the murder of a teenager on the party island of Malia faces extradition to Greece
A British man wanted over the murder of a teenager celebrating his 19th birthday on the party island of Malia faces extradition to Greece. Myles Litchmore-Dunbar, 24, was initially cleared of murdering Tyrell Matthews-Burton, 19, during a mass brawl outside a bar in 2013. But he now faces extradition over the knife murder after a court in Greece issued a warrant for his arrest.
Severed fox paw found in illegal trap in south London garden
A wildlife charity volunteer was horrified to find a severed fox paw in an illegal gin trap. Ruth Thomas, 37, made the grim discovery while she was searching for an injured fox in a suburban garden. She found the paw in Forest Hill, south east London, while working for The Wildlife Lodge. At first Ruth spotted the ‘barbaric trap’ hidden in a bush – but on closer inspection she made the gruesome discovery. She said: “We were asked to set up a safe trap to find an injured fox in a lady’s garden.
Seventh East London school closed due to spiders, though there's bad news too:
Eastlea Community School is set to become the seventh east London school to close due to being infested by Britain’s most dangerous spiders – the False Widow. But the bad news is the headteacher is insisting that pupils still some in to be given their homework. Bites from the spiders can cause flu-like symptoms, swellings or a nasty infection if left untreated – and could even kill in rare circumstances.
DIYNAMIC ISTANBUL - IN REVIEW
It was around eight in the evening as the call to prayer rang over the hills of northern Turkey. It was hill lands mostly – and I circled around a cliff-face while the sun set purple across the Black Sea. Turkish cars filed in alongside me – on foot – as I felt the distant vibration of the festival. Passing a police checkpoint I could see it, a twisted metal structure that battled to contain violent lights of orange and green.
Brewery making craft beer with white wine
A brewery has created a novel craft beer formula made from wine. The creation, dubbed Curiouser & Curiouser, forms part of a series of booze collaborations between leading U.K. brewers. Curious Brewery in Ashford, Kent, forged the formula that allows drinkers to experience a bottled blend of sour ale and chardonnay. Just 1,500 bottles of the limited edition brew are being produced in partnership with The Wild Beer Company.
Secrets revealed in King Tut’s armor
Tutankhamun was a battle-hardened warrior and not merely a sickly boy-king, new research suggests. Specialised photography uncovered signs of battle scars on the 18-year-old pharaoh’s 3,000-year-old leather war armor. A University of Northampton researcher worked with a TV crew during the filming of a documentary for Channel 5 in the UK which recreated Tutankhamun’s armor.
Residents vow to continue fighting for Merton hall as campaign suffers blow
Residents’ plans to take Merton Council to court over the historic Merton Hall were suddenly halted on Thursday in a fresh blow to the campaign to save the Wimbledon building. Built in 1899, Merton Hall has an architectural aesthetic unique to south Wimbledon, but Historic England refused the hall a Grade listing. This has damaged the High Court review, but campaigners are set to challenge these proceedings, before a visit to court next month.
Reset Robot – Mask of Sanity Review | DGH
Take a listen to the work of Reset Robot and you will hear a clear continuity between name and sound, with structured drum patterns, sharp punchy kicks and futuristic synths. Reset Robot champions a stripped back sound, proving that less is more when it comes to making an impact. It is by using this format, complete with crisp and often daring samples, that Reset Robot is able to accentuate particular sounds for full dramatic affect.
RVA PARENTING: 7 steps to choose the right summer camp - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Sending your most precious possession away to camp for a week or a whole summer is not a decision taken lightly. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you wade through the incredible variety of camps out there, and choose the one best suited for your child. STEP 1 – Accreditation. Narrow your search immediately by choosing a camp that is accredited by the American Camp Association.
Reset Robot – Attack of the Denim Hand Review | DGH
Take a listen to the work of Reset Robot and you will hear a clear continuity between name and sound, with structured drum patterns, sharp punchy kicks and futuristic synths. Reset Robot champions a stripped back sound, proving that less is more when it comes to making an impact. It is by using this format, complete with crisp samples, that Reset Robot is able to accentuate particular sounds for full dramatic affect.
Fur Coat – Transcendental Review | DGH
Variety is an essential facet of any successful artist involved in electronic music. This has been a strong theme in the work of Venezuela’s dark techno masterminds Fur Coat. Starting in 2004, the story of Fur Coat stems from a collective passion for music and dark, rolling baselines with mechanical drums. The name itself evokes a sense of class and flamboyance, which is certainly something that seeps through the sound of the South American duo.
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