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Acid attacks down more than 40 per cent in London – but stabbings continue to rise
The number of noxious and corrosive attacks in the capital between January and September plummeted from 405 last year to 239 - the first reduction since 2014
Ruthless London dealer killed teenager in “county lines” drugs dispute
Gaille Bola, 22, was convicted of the manslaughter of 18-year-old Meschak dos Santos Cornelio in Enfield on New Year's Eve
Brits call for Winter Fuel Payments to be made available to everyone who needs it
Most Brits would like to see Winter Fuel Payments made available to everyone who needs it – regardless of their age, a study found. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found two thirds think the scheme should be expanded to support anyone who is currently living in hardship. And 59 per cent of existing beneficiaries think it should too - while 34 per cent admit they don’t really need the allowance. Of these, a quarter say they don’t use the...
Michael Gove reveals Game of Thrones ‘soulmate’ as Brexit negotiations enter crucial stage
Brexiteer Michael Gove last night revealed his Game of Thrones ‘soulmate’ is Tyrion Lannister as negotiations over Britain's exit from the European Union reach a crucial juncture. The environment secretary was criticised after he posted on Twitter the results of a quiz entitled “Who’s your ‘Game of Thrones’ soulmate?” last night. He got Tyrion Lannister, who known as being an instinctive schemer. In a 2014 interview, Gove said: "“My favourite character in Game of Thrones is undoubtedly Tyrion Lannister, and the moment...
Sinister 2001: A Space Odyssey computer ‘becomes reality’
A real-life robot based on homicidal HAL 9000 - the most terrifying computer in movie history - has been created by scientists
Theresa May just confirmed: voting against her deal “risks no Brexit at all”
“If we look at the alternative to that deal with the European Union, we see that it will either be more uncertainty and more division, or it could risk no Brexit at all.”
‘Star Trek’ plane with no moving parts takes flight
Using a technology featured in the cult sci-fi fantasy series, scientists say it combats both air - and noise - pollution
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Government defeated in Commons for third day in a row
The Conservatives have been dubbed a "zombie party" after they were defeated in the House of Commons for the third day in a row. Not a single Tory voted to support the government in an appeal to change the horse racing betting levy order in a joint regulatory reform committee. Ministers and civil servants were unable to make a coherent argument for the legislation, and the shadow body, which has already been set up with Sir Hugh Robertson at the helm,...