Police declare £20,000 reward to find killer who shot man dead 12 years ago

Police declare £20,000 reward to find killer who shot man dead 12 years ago

Grieving relatives of a man gunned down on a park bench 12 years ago have begged for help to find his killer as police offer a £20,000 reward for information. Errol McKenzie, 37, was shot three times at close range at Seymour Road playing fields in Leyton, east London, on April 11, 2010. Mr McKenzie, a repair man who fixed cable boxes and electrical equipment, was known locally as the ‘cable guy’. His family have been left in agony over his death, for which there appears to be no obvious…

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David Amess trial: Murder suspect has no legal defence” Says Judge

David Amess trial: Murder suspect has no legal defence” Says Judge

Sir David Amess was fatally stabbed during a constituency surgery in October The judge in the trial of a man accused of murdering the MP Sir David Amess has said the defendant has no legal defence. Ali Harbi Ali, 26, said in evidence on Thursday that he stabbed Sir David on 15 October 2021 in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, as retribution for airstrikes in Syria. In a legal direction Mr Justice Sweeney told the jury there was no lawful defence for the killing of Sir David. Mr Ali denies murder and preparing…

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Team Rishi turns on Boris over ‘awful’ leaks about wife

Team Rishi turns on Boris over ‘awful’ leaks about wife

Isolated Sunak blasts ‘smears’ against Akshata Murty with allies blaming No10 as it emerges she may have avoided £20m tax bill from stake in firm that has UK public contracts worth £50m Downing Street was at the centre of political infighting over Rishi Sunak’s wife today as allies of the chancellor accused Boris Johnson and No10 of being behind ‘smears’ about her non-dom status – as it was revealed she may have side-stepped a £20million UK tax bill. Mr Sunak came out fighting in defence of billionaire heiress Akshata Murty…

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Mother’s final kiss for daughter who died after eating ‘cannabis gummy sweet

Mother’s final kiss for daughter who died after eating ‘cannabis gummy sweet

Damilola Grace Olakanmi, 23, bought the ‘gummies’ with her friend through a messaging app on her phone last Tuesday and they were delivered to her home. However, they both immediately fell ill at the house in Illford, east London, after eating just one sweet each. Ms Olakanmi’s mother Wunmi, 51 kept a vigil by her bedside as she fought for her life in Romford’s Queen’s Hospital, where she died on Saturday. A heart-breaking photo shows her kissing her daughter’s head in a final farewell as she lay dying. Justice campaigner…

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NHS Elective Recovery Plan: Government unveils proposal to tackle record NHS waiting lists in England

NHS Elective Recovery Plan: Government unveils proposal to tackle record NHS waiting lists in England

Nearly six million people in England were waiting to start routine hospital treatment in November, with NHS figures showing that 5.7 million people were on waiting lists at the end of August – the highest figure since records began in August 2007. The government has unveiled its plan to tackle record NHS waiting lists in England as officials aim to get core health services back on track as the pandemic eases. Nearly six million people in England were waiting to start routine hospital treatment in November, with NHS figures showing…

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SAVE THE DATE- EPRA – Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards 2022

SAVE THE DATE- EPRA – Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards 2022

We are very delighted to announce the 4th Annual EPRA, Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards taking place on Friday 23rd September 2022. Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards is set to be bigger and better than ever. The evening is set out to celebrate outstanding leaders and remarkable organisations which have shown exemplary leadership core values, norms, characteristics and continuing commitment to leadership excellence. With over 400 guests expected and hundreds of businesses/organisations set to enter, it’s well worth you and your team registering to attend and becoming involved. The EPRA Awards 2022…

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Brit Awards 2022: Adele is back – as show drops male and female categories and turns to TikTok

Brit Awards 2022: Adele is back – as show drops male and female categories and turns to TikTok

Liam Gallagher, Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender, Little Simz and Doja Cat will all perform at the Brit Awards – as well as Adele, who returns for the first time in six years following the success of her fourth album, 30, at the end of 2021 Six years after leaving clutching an armful of awards, Adele is back at the Brits and competing on an equal footing with Dave, Ed Sheeran and Little Simz for the most prizes at this year’s ceremony – where male and female categories have been dropped…

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Labour Leader” Sir Keir Starmer bundled into back of police car after being mobbed by protesters shouting

Labour Leader” Sir Keir Starmer bundled into back of police car after being mobbed by protesters shouting

Sir Keir Starmer bundled into back of police car after being mobbed by protesters shouting ‘Jimmy Savile’ at Labour leader The Labour leader is escorted to safety by police after being mobbed by a group of anti-COVID lockdown protesters in Westminster. And there’s fresh condemnation of Boris Johnson as some of the group were heard to be referencing the PM’s Jimmy Savile claim about Sir Keir Starmer. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been bundled into the back of a police car after being confronted by protesters shouting “traitor” and…

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Covid travel tests axed in England and Scotland for fully vaccinated

Covid travel tests axed in England and Scotland for fully vaccinated

People arriving in England or Scotland from abroad will no longer have to take Covid tests if they are fully vaccinated, it has been confirmed. In a boost for families, the changes will come in from 4am on 11 February, in time for the half-term break. Rules have also been eased for unvaccinated travellers, who will no longer have to take a day eight test or self isolate. However, they will still need pre-departure and day two tests. And everyone arriving in England and Scotland, regardless of vaccination status, will…

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PM birthday event was held in No 10 during lockdown

PM birthday event was held in No 10 during lockdown

ITV News reports up to 30 people attended the June 2020 event, sang Happy Birthday and were served cake. No 10 said staff had “gathered briefly” to “wish the prime minister a happy birthday”, adding that he had been there “for less than 10 minutes”. Rules at the time banned most indoor gatherings of more than two people. ITV News said the birthday event had taken place in the Cabinet Room just after 2pm on 19 June 2020, adding that it had been a surprise for Mr Johnson after he…

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