The family of murdered policeman Keith Palmer have accused Scotland Yard of ‘feeling like they are on trial’ at his inquest. Miss Michelle Palmer, the sister to Mr Palmer who was killed in last year’s Westminster Bridge attack, said the family feel they are treated as if they had ‘come below’ terrorist Khalid Masood. Last year, Masood killed five people after driving onto Westminster Bridge in London and mowing down pedestrians. Masood drove a Hyundai into the railings of Parliament, and ran into New Palace Yard before stabbing PC Keith…
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Middle class voters ditch Tories amid rifts over Brexit’
Tens of thousands of middle-class voters have deserted the Tories amid the bitter splits over Brexit, according to new polling. Support for the Conservatives among the ABC1 social groups has fallen from 44 per cent last year to 39 per cent now, surveys by YouGov show. The waning of backing for the Tories among this group of professional, managerial and white collar workers may have started shortly after the 2016 referendum on EU membership, according to the analysis by former YouGov president Peter Kellner. But the polling suggests it has…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing 2018: Susannah Constantine becomes the first celebrity eliminated after facing Lee Ryan in the dance-off
TV presenter Susannah Constantine was the first celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday. The television personality, 56 and her partner Anton Du Beke were voted out by all four of the judges, after competing in a dance-off against boy band star Lee Ryan and his partner Nadiya Bychkova. Gracious in defeat however, Susannah told the judges that they ‘made the right choice,’ and gushed to host Tess Daly that she felt ‘so lucky’ and ‘privileged’ to have taken part in the BBC show. When asked by Tess about…
Read MoreEurope wins the Ryder Cup! Sergio Garcia’s wife gives her victorious husband a loving kiss while Francesco Molinari is mobbed by fans as Europe sink the USA – dashing comeback hopes of Woods and Mickelson
Rookie Jon Rahm produced a pivotal victory over Tiger Woods and history-maker Francesco Molinari fittingly secured the winning point as Europe regained the Ryder Cup. Europe’s 10-6 overnight lead meant they needed just four and a half points from the 12 singles matches for a ninth win in the last 12 biennial contests, but Justin Thomas gave Jim Furyk’s side an early boost with victory over Rory McIlroy in the opening match. And when Webb Simpson beat Justin Rose 3&2 and Tony Finau thrashed the previously unbeaten Tommy Fleetwood 6&4,…
Read MoreHAPA nominates Florence Blaster Okonkwo film ‘Love Conquers’
Nigerian UK based actress cum producer, Florence Blaster Okonkwo, is overjoyed on her countless awards received locally and internationally. This dynamic multiple awards winning producer, also doubles as red carpet queen; with outstanding fashionable commendation on the red carpets. She has proven beyond every reasonable doubt that she is a reputable movie entrepreneur with a different. Her creativity in the world of movie making stands her out with accolades. Delectable Florence Okonkwo is cheery as her movie titled ‘Love Conquers’ was selected among 300 films submitted for 2nd Official Hollywood…
Read MoreOsun election: PDP agent arrested for alleged vote-buying
An agent of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been arrested for alleged vote-buying at ward 1, unit 1, Obada Ede local government area of Osun state. The agent whose identity was not disclosed was said to have brought out money openly, forcing security operatives at the unit ti pick him up. Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the PDP in the election is from the local government. There have been allegations of inducement of voters by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP in the state. At unit…
Read MoreHurricane Florence strikes the eastern US
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina on Friday, drenching the East Coast area of the United States. Five deaths have been linked to the storm and thousands of people spent the night in emergency shelters. Originally categorised as a hurricane, Florence has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. Evacuation warnings have been issued for 1.7 million people as it moves across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Here is a selection of striking images from when it hit.
Read MoreHow police chase drama unfolded after early morning failed cash machine burglary
A village has been left in shock following an early morning police chase as thieves attempted to make off with a cash machine. The dramatic incident saw a vehicle smash into two police cars after five people allegedly broke into a Co-op food store. A police dog and a drone were used to apprehend two people allegedly involved in the burglary at the Co-op in Kessingland, near Lowestoft on Monday at 2.40am. A shop window had been smashed before a stolen green Land Rover was used to drag the cash…
Read MoreOsun State Ex-Speaker, Adejare Bello dumps PDP
former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adejare Bello, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Bello, who hails from Ede Local Government Area of the state served in the State’s Assembly from 2003 to 2011. In a letter he signed and sent to the Osun PDP Chairman, on Monday, Bello explained that he left the party because PDP has been hijacked in the state. The letter reads, “It is my sincere belief that some elements have hijacked the rudders of the ship of the party and…
Read MoreSerena Williams fined $17,000 for violations during her US Open loss
The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss in Saturday’s women’s singles final, the United States Tennis Association said. Saturday’s match between Williams and Naomi Osaka was marred by controversy in the second set after umpire Carlos Ramos penalized Williams a point and then an entire game. Osaka beat Williams in straights sets to win her first Grand Slam title. Ramos first issued a warning to Williams after ruling that her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, gave her hand signals that Ramos said constituted illegal…
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