Alex Gilbey is Charlton’s first signing since their relegation from the Championship Charlton have signed MK Dons midfielder Alex Gilbey and Hearts striker Conor Washington for undisclosed fees. Gilbey, 25, has agreed a three-year contract, while Northern Ireland international Washington, 28, has signed a two-year deal with the newly-relegated League One side. Charlton had been […]
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Image copyright FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA Image caption Caroline Flack was found dead at her home in Stoke Newington TV star Caroline Flack took her own life while she was facing trial accused of assaulting her boyfriend, a coroner has ruled. The ex-Love Island and X Factor host was found dead at her home in Stoke Newington, […]
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Image copyright Twitter @999London Image caption Detectives investigating the Hounslow murder say they have informed the next of kin. One man was shot dead and another fatally stabbed within hours of each other in London. The first victim was gunned down in Edmonton, north London, on Tuesday, while the other was attacked early on Wednesday […]
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Kerys Harrop has yet to make a senior appearance for England Tottenham Hotspur Women have signed centre-back Kerys Harrop following her departure from Birmingham City Women. Former Blues captain Harrop, 29, joins Spurs on a deal until 2022. In her 20 years at Birmingham, the England Under-23 defender helped them to two second-placed league finishes […]
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Boris Johnson has suggested Parliament could move to York while the Palace of Westminster undergoes renovation. In a letter, the prime minister said the government was considering establishing a hub in the northern city and “it would therefore make sense to consider this as a potential location”. Plans to move MPs out of Westminster are […]
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Image copyright Getty Images Two of the UK’s biggest High Street retailers, John Lewis and Boots, have announced 5,300 job cuts. Boots has said 4,000 jobs will go, while John Lewis is shutting down eight stores, putting 1,300 jobs at risk. The moves come amid warnings that new economic support from Chancellor Rishi Sunak will […]
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Image copyright PA Media Image caption All pupils and year groups are expected to be back full time next term The government has published its safety plans for England’s return to school in September – built on the principle of keeping classes or whole year groups apart in separate “bubbles”. But it means if there […]
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Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with more than nine million confirmed cases in 188 countries. Nearly 500,000 people have lost their lives. This series of maps and charts tracks the global outbreak of the virus. Where are coronavirus cases and deaths still rising? While some countries are starting to see confirmed cases […]
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Image copyright EPA Image caption Sadiq Khan said face coverings were becoming increasingly important as shops reopen Face coverings should be made mandatory in shops and confined public spaces, London’s mayor has said. Most people in England must wear them on public transport and in hospitals, while the government recommends their use when distancing is […]
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Image copyright Met Police Image caption Rehan Khan had denied two charges of attempted murder A man who stabbed his former partner and her baby son in front of her three other children after their relationship broke down has been jailed for life. Rehan Khan attacked Salma Sheikh and their 11-month-old boy at her home […]
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