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William hands out the hugs as he visits Royal Marsden Hospital
The Duke of Cambridge became the prince of hugs when he showed off his affectionate side and embraced a hospital cleaner. William’s heartfelt encounter came as he visited the Royal Marsden in central London to highlight its work supporting the mental health of cancer patients, their families and the medical staff who care for them. Speaking to a matron who had returned to duties after receiving help, he praised the work of nurses, saying the “reservoirs of compassion” they must...
Travellers ‘in a state of panic’ as councils seek security team for evictions
The travelling community is in “a state of panic” as Dublin’s councils seek to hire a full-time security company to evict families from private land, it has been warned. A joint tender document from the four local authorities was published on June 25 by Dublin City Council saying they are seeking a security firm to help evict Travellers from sites around the county, seven days a week. The contract’s estimated total value excluding VAT is more than 750,000 euro. John Connors,...
Tommy Robinson’s broadcast ‘subjectively reckless’, judges told
Tommy Robinson’s broadcasting of footage featuring defendants in a criminal trial was “subjectively reckless”, High Court judges have been told. The former English Defence League (EDL) leader, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is said to have committed contempt of court by filming defendants accused of the sexual exploitation of young girls and livestreaming footage on social media, in breach of a reporting ban. Lawyers for the Attorney General Geoffrey Cox QC, whose application to have Robinson committed to prison...
Rookie firearms officer fell over and shot terrorist through legs, London Bridge terror inquest told
The City of London Police officer, known as BX44, was giving evidence anonymously at the Old Bailey.
Children’s home boss jailed for rape and systematic sexual abuse of children at North Yorkshire care home
During a trial, jurors heard there was a culture of “rigid discipline” at the home where Berry would prowl the corridors “like the Gestapo”.
Hiker killed as volcano erupts on Sicilian island of Stromboli
A hiker was killed after glowing lapilli and lava was spewed into the air, started a series of fires on the Sicilian island.
Royal Marines seize supertanker bound for Assad’s ‘murderous regime’
The first marines onto the vessel descended on ropes from a Wildcat helicopter, while others were in rigid inflatable boats.
Chief inspector of constabulary warns public safety at risk from increasing strain on police forces
There has been a 19% drop in police funding under Conservative governments since 2010/11.
Man stabbed to death in broad daylight becomes the 72nd murder in London this year
The victim suffered multiple knife wounds during a frenzied attack in Battersea, south London.