A British fashion label has had an advert banned by watchdogs for ‘glamourising smoking’. Jaded London, which counts Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Kylie Jenner among its fans, ran a campaign earlier this year that depicted a woman in a pink backless minidress posing in front of a Vespa-style scooter. It was used in an email … Read more
The son of Manchester United striker and former Wales manager Mark Hughes died tragically from sudden adult death syndrome, an inquest has found. Alex Hughes, 38, collapsed on the floor of his bedroom where he was found by his two sons at 7am on June 19, a coroner was told. Mr Hughes’ oldest son, Sebastian, … Read more
More than 9,000 domestic abusers are set to walk Britain’s streets within three years under Labour‘s early prison release scheme. Some 3,000 perpetrators will be freed annually before serving full sentences. It follows the Prime Minister passing plans to release some of the worst criminals from prison early, excluding rapists and the most serious sex … Read more
The cost of a fill-up hit £100 today as pump prices soared again thanks to the Iran war dragging on. Average petrol prices hit a new post-war record while diesel also soared, meaning filling up the average family car with the fuels hit £89 and £100 respectively. By comparison, a fill-up before the war cost … Read more
A footballer died and 12 players were injured after lightning struck during a match in Thailand. Sofwan Awae, 24, suffered serious injuries after a bolt of lightning struck the football pitch at Santiphap Stadium in Sungai Golok, southern Thailand, on Tuesday. The player died after succumbing to his injuries despite efforts by medical teams, police said. … Read more
TikTok has faced a backlash for not acting faster to remove disturbing footage posted by US celebrity blogger Perez Hilton before he was taken to hospital. He was taken for treatment in Miami last night after officers received multiple calls from concerned fans who said he was broadcasting alarming behaviour on a TikTok livestream. Deputies … Read more
Hordes of Jeremy Clarkson fans have descended on his Cotswolds Farm as day-trippers visit his Diddly Squat Farm shop during the summer holidays. Swathes of former Top Gear presenter’s fans stood diligently in long-stretching queues today as they patiently waited to visit the famed farm shop. Meanwhile, dozens of cars began filling the fields as … Read more
Green Party leader Zack Polanski today claimed the ‘climate crisis’ is the biggest threat to Britain since the Second World War. The self-described ‘eco-populist’ said he was ‘sounding the alarm’ in the wake of the country’s recent heatwaves, as he demanded urgent action from the Prime Minister. Mr Polanski delivered his ‘reality check’ on ‘extreme … Read more
Tributes have been paid to a ‘talented young footballer’ who drowned in the Thames yesterday during the heatwave. The body of 14-year-old Banta Sillah was recovered last night after the teenager entered the water at Millwall Outer Dock as temperatures soared to 30C. The youngster was captain of Frontline Community FC and was said to … Read more
The police marksman who shot violent gangster Chris Kaba will not face misconduct proceedings, it has been confirmed. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said officer Martyn Blake – known by his cipher NX121 – will not face a disciplinary probe, nearly four years after he shot 24-year-old Mr Kaba in the head. Mr … Read more