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But it will be a scaled-down version featuring 10 sports Glasgow has been chosen to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, it has been officially confirmed. The Games will take place from July 23 to August 2, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced. Glasgow 2026 will feature a 10-sport programme across four venues within an eight-mile corridor, with more than 500,000 tickets made available for spectators. Around 3,000 athletes are expected to compete from […]

He was fatally shot by a police firearms officer, who was cleared of murder yesterday Chris Kaba was a “core member” of one of London’s most dangerous criminal gangs and was allegedly directly linked to two shootings in the six days before he was shot dead by police, it can now be reported. The 24-year-old was said to have shot a rival in the legs at a nightclub six days before he […]

15 people are injured A passenger has died following a collision between two trains in Wales, the PA news agency understands. British Transport Police (BTP) said a further 15 people were taken to hospital following the incident near Llanbrynmair in Powys shortly before 7pm on Monday night. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. All remaining passengers were evacuated from the trains, which were operated by Transport […]

Same day that around 1,100 inmates are due to be freed The Government is launching a sentencing review that will consider options to hand offenders tougher punishments outside of prison as part of efforts to ease overcrowding. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is launching the review on Tuesday, the same day that around 1,100 inmates are due to be freed as part of the Government’s policy to free up prison space. […]

Nuno Espirito Santo happy Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his delight after he saw his side pick up their first victory at the City Ground this season with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. In a back-and-forth contest, the two sides evenly shared 40 shots on goal, with Eddie Nketiah and Ryan Yates both rattling efforts off the woodwork in the first period. Palace looked likely to break […]

40 year old Martyn Blake stood trial at the Old Bailey after shooting the 24 year old through the windscreen of a car The police marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba has been cleared of his murder. Martyn Blake, 40, stood trial at the Old Bailey after shooting the 24-year-old through the front windscreen of an Audi Q8 in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5 2022. The car had been […]

Their father has travelled to Argentina to arrange the repatriation of his body Liam Payne’s sister Nicola has said he was an “angel who just lived for making people smile and happy” in an emotional tribute following his death. Their father has travelled to Argentina to arrange the repatriation of his body after the 31-year-old died falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. In a statement […]

29 year old PC Ruby Begum has appeared at a police misconduct hearing today A Metropolitan Police officer has apologised for posting offensive tweets about Jewish people and non-Muslims, but denied they warranted her dismissal. Pc Ruby Begum, 29, admitted during a police misconduct hearing on Monday that she used offensive language such as “dirty Zionists. Hell is waiting” while serving as a special constable. She also admitted using the […]

61 year old Peter Lynch died in HMP Moorland, near Doncaster, on Saturday A 61-year-old grandfather who was jailed for more than two years after he was filmed screaming abuse at riot police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers has died in prison. The Ministry of Justice confirmed that Peter Lynch, 61, died at HMP Moorland, near Doncaster, on Saturday. Sheffield Crown Court heard in August how Lynch was at […]