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Schoolboy died from “extraordinary reaction” to cheese that was flicked by another pupil
Karanbir Cheema, known as Karan, became ill at his school in Greenford, west London, was severely allergic to wheat, gluten, dairy products, eggs and nuts
Armed officers find gun and a grenade on suspect
Joseph Grey, 54, was stopped by Greater Manchester Police Specialist Ops Team on January 30, 2019 after being identified as part of the investigation.
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 would hand over his MEP salary, if elected, to women who have been victims of sexual exploitation. The letter signed by charities including the End Violence Against Women and Girls...
Ann Widdecombe compares no deal Brexit to the suffering of World War II
Brexit Party candidate Ann Widdecombe has ompared leaving the EU without a deal to the suffering people went through during the Second World War. Her comments were greeted by disbelief. The 71-year-old former Conservative Party MP who has returned to politics after retiring in 2010 insisted a no deal Brexit “is as nothing compared to the sacrifice that we asked a previous generation to make an order to ensure Britain’s freedom.” She added: “my granny was bombed out in Plymouth......
Global warming threat to British frogs
Warmer springs and autumns when temperatures reach a steady 16C - 60.8F - could dramatically increase the risk of Ranavirus outbreaks in common frogs
Scientists expanding knowledge of nuclear physics…using Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
Professor Arindam Banerjee and his team are making great leaps studying how certain materials react in extreme environments - which may one day be used to help pioneer space travel.
Nine members of a moped gang committed 383 offences between them
Footage of the robbery last June went viral and was shared by Britain's Got Taken judge Amanda Holden, who urged the public to call the police "if u know these scumbags".
UK arm of global advisory group continues acquisition spree with an investment in specialist London accountancy firm
London, 2nd May: The UK arm of ETL Global, the international network of professional services firms, has acquired an interest in leading, top 40, London-based accountancy and business advisory firm, SRLV, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction marks the 28th acquisition by the UK business and closely follows its investment in leading law firm Glaisyers Solicitors LLP in December last year. Based in the West End and founded some 30 years ago, SRLV supports numerous high net worth individuals, A-list...
EE customers suffer poor reception after phone mast becomes home peregrine falcons
It is illegal to remove the nesting birds from the mast in Shirley, West Midlands