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Couple who named baby after Adolf Hitler prepared for “white holy war”
In the bedroom were several machetes, an axe and two sizes of crossbow
Private school helicopter landings put the wind up Hampstead residents
Neighbours in super-posh Hampstead say they were not informed of the plans - and the vibrations and noise from the choppers sets off their home security systems
Hamleys blames Brexit for toughest year in UK since…1760
World famous toy trader Hamleys has made a £9.2m loss for the year up to 31st December. The year before that they made £1.7m. They have put the blame for difficult trading down to Brexit and the potential terror threat. Hamleys is the world’s oldest toy retailer and was forced to shut some of its branches recently. They ceased trading entirely across three markets - Sweden, Denmark and Norway. "In the UK, 2017 was one of the most challenging years...
Hilarious advert uses reverse psychology to get young people to vote
A hilarious new advert has been rolled out in the US encouraging young people to vote by using reverse psychology. Although voter participation among the young has been going up in America just 50 per cent turned out in the last election, with those who did cast a vote overwhelmingly backing a Democratic candidate over the Republicans. Donald Trump only garnered the support of 37 percent of the millennial electorate in 2016. Comparatively, in 2012, young adults voted for Barack...
Fracking campaigner FAILS in High Court battle
An environmental campaigner has failed in his High Court action to temporarily block energy firm Cuadrilla from fracking in Lancashire. Cuadrilla chief executive Francis Egan had described the challenge as “a last gasp attempt at trying to frustrate the process.” Previously Bob Dennett, who brought the case and had raised over £12,000 towards his legal costs, said: “This case has been made to safeguard the lives and wellbeing of thousands of local residents and businesses, including schoolchildren, in the event...
Only tiny minority of UK voters want “cold & distant” relationship with EU post-Brexit
Only 4 per cent of UK voters want to have a poor relationship with the EU after leaving the European project. The YouGov survey, on behalf of the Fabian Society, indicates that the vast majority of people want a positive relationship with the remaining member states. 87 per cent want Theresa May to negotiate an agreement that ensures a future relationship with the EU that is either “close and warm” or “practical and neutral”. Andrew Harrop, general secretary of the...
DWP denies charities have been gagged from speaking out against Esther McVey
A Times article reported that charities and companies working within the UC (Universal Credit) parameters have had to sign clauses to ensure they don’t ruin the reputation of Esther McVey, Work and Pensions Secretary. Around 22 organisations, covering around £1.8 billion, have signed these gagging clauses, which the Government denies. However a Government spokesman confirmed contracts did include references to ensure both parties "understand how to interact with each other and protect their best interests". The Times reported that the...
Race relations adviser tasered in the face by cops says he is taking the force to court
Judan Adunbi has spoken out for the first time since the court case to explain why he didn't give his name to officers
Alright for some! Judges to get £60k pay RISE
In news that will offend many hard working people struggling by on low salaries, it has been recommended that senior judges in England and Wales should get a huge pay rise. The reason is that Judges are feeling low morale across the professions and potentially losing income due to pension scheme adjustments. The Senior Salaries Review Body have said that top judges could receive a pay rise of up to 32 per cent. A High Court Judge would take home...