Extinction Rebellion activists accused of gluing themselves to DLR train to stand trial
Cathy Eastburn, 51, Mark Ovland, 35, and Luke Watson, 29, all appeared at Blackfriars Crown Court to enter not guilty pleas
“Of course I’m going to go for it” Boris Johnson confirms Tory leadership bid
It will come as a surprise to very few people, but Boris Johnson intends to stand to become the leader of the Conservative Party. He said he will go for the top job as soon as Theresa May steps down. Asked at a business event in Manchester if he would...
Brexit will either be cancelled or no-deal if Parliament fails to back May, Liam Fox says
A senior Tory has urged Parliament to back the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) or risk "democratically" and "economically” damaging outcomes for the UK. The bill is not the same as the deal May negotiated, but it must be passed by Parliament for Brexit to be recognised in UK law. The...
US state passes bill banning abortion even in case of rape or incest
The US state of Alabama have just passed the strictest abortion law in the US. The state Senate passed the law by 25 votes to six, which does not allow exemptions for rape or incest. This vote makes it the most restrictive anti-abortion measure passed since pro-life campaigners were defeated...
Motorist breaks world record for top speed in TUK-TUK
Matt Everard purchased the three-wheeled 'Bangkok taxi' in a drunken stupor five months ago and has since spent £20,000 on renovations
Tusk claims chances of Brexit being cancelled are 30 per cent
Donald Tusk, president of the European council, claims that the chances of Brexit being cancelled is up to 30 per cent. He believes that a new referendum would see a remain majority, overturning the original vote. Tusk said: “Paradoxically, Brexit awoke in Great Britain a pro-European movement,” to Polish newspaper Gazeta...
Women’s groups reject Tommy Robinson’s pledge to donate salary to grooming victims
Controversial MEP candidate Tommy Robinson’s offer to donate his salary to grooming victims was branded an “insult” by women’s groups. Over 40 women and charities have signed a letter stating that they would not be willing to accept any of his salary to their causes. He had announced that he...
Fans MISS Tottenham Hotspur’s comeback after leaving stadium at half time – thinking it was full time
Lifelong Spurs fans James, Michael and Will Perkins stormed out of Ajax’s Amsterdam Arena when the score was 2-0 and “all hope seemed lost”.
Danny Baker sacked over “racist” Tweet about new royal baby
Radio host Danny Baker has been fired by the BBC after tweet regarding the birth of the royal baby. Baker, 61, seemingly mocking Meghan Markle's racial heritage with an image of two people holding hands with a monkey dressed in a suit. The radio star posted it, moments after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex...