Month: April 2025

A MAN accused of causing the death of a young girl in a Channel tragedy will be extradited to France to face trial. Seven-year-old Sara Alhashimi and four others were crushed when too many people piled on to a dinghy setting off for the UK from Wimereux in April 2024. Sudanese passenger Musaab Altijani, 20,… Continue reading Man accused of causing death of a girl, 7, in Channel tragedy will be extradited to France for trial

DONALD Trump has signed off Britain’s handover of the Chagos Islands — triggering fury over a deal set to cost UK taxpayers billions.  Downing Street confirmed yesterday that talks were in the final stretch after receiving the green light from the US President.  PM Keir Starmer’s spokesman said the UK was “working with the government… Continue reading Fury as Trump signs off Starmer’s Chagos Islands handover in deal set to cost UK taxpayers BILLIONS

THE Queen met two hosts of chat show Loose Women at a royal charity reception yesterday. ITV stars Janet Street-Porter and Denise Welch were among 100 guests gathered at London’s Clarence House. Camilla, 77, hosted the event to mark the 21st anniversary of SafeLives, which aims to end domestic violence. Diana Parkes, whose daughter Joanna… Continue reading Queen Camilla beams alongside Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter and Denise Welch at charity reception

THE humiliated quango boss who tried to impose two-tier sentencing must be dismissed, the Tories have demanded.  Lord Justice William Davis was accused of politicising the judiciary and putting the safety of the public at risk.  Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick told the Commons he had to go, saying he had brought the Sentencing Council… Continue reading Tories demand humiliated quango boss who tried to impose two-tier sentencing must be axed

THE Sun joined Britain’s most powerful warship in live-firing drills as a warning to Russia and Iran. Exercise Sharpshooter simulated threats HMS Dauntless will face when it escorts a carrier strike group through the Red Sea later this year. The £1billion destroyer’s 260 crew leapt into action when radars detected an air and sea drone… Continue reading Incredible moment UK’s most powerful warship blitzes swarm of drones in major show of force to Iran & Russia

POLICE have revealed 23 potential victims of one of the UK’s worst rapists have come forward after the fiend drugged and filmed women. Zhenhao Zou was found guilty of raping ten women between 2019 and 2023 in the UK and China and will be sentenced in June. The 27-year-old “stupefied” his victims using vast amounts… Continue reading Cops reveal 23 potential victims of one of UK’s worst rapists have come forward after predator drugged and filmed women

RYANAIR is suing Britain’s air traffic control HQ for £5million after a work-from-home engineer ruined 700,000 passengers’ travel plans. High Court papers show the technician spent more than an hour fruitlessly trying to log on remotely to fix a glitch at the National Air Traffic Service. The “Level 2” specialist finally set off for its… Continue reading Ryanair suing UK air traffic control HQ for £5m after work-from-home engineer ruined 700,000 traveller’s plans

ROMESH Ranganathan revealed he ‘couldn’t see the point in carrying on’ while opening up about his darkest days and suicidal thoughts. The comedian, 47, is a fan favourite who hosts hit shows for BBC and Sky One. In a new interview with Runners World UK, the star reflected on his battles with mental health. Romesh… Continue reading Romesh Ranganathan reveals he ‘couldn’t see the point in carrying on’ as he discusses darkest days and suicidal thoughts

PUBLIC satisfaction with the NHS is at a record 40-year low, a survey has found. Some 59 per cent said they were unhappy with the health service, with A&E delays the biggest bugbear among patients. The figure is up from 52 per cent last year and the highest since the study began in 1983. Just… Continue reading NHS slumps to NEW all-time low for patient satisfaction with ‘grim’ poll showing soaring anger at A&E delays

TEMPLEGATE tackles Wednesday’s racing confident of building the bank ahead of a huge Aintree Grand National Festival. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. RANGATIRA JACK (2.55 Exeter, nap) This seven-year-old clocked a big personal best when going close over this course and distance last month. A slow jump two from home stopped him… Continue reading Horse racing tips: ‘Local trainer’s runner comes here off a personal best’ – Templegate’s Wednesday NAP