THE best way for Israel to show it is complying with international law is to flood Gaza with aid, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has urged. He said “given the level of human suffering” it was vital to end the bloodbath conflict. 2 Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has called on Israel to ‘flood Gaza with aid’ … Read more
RISHI Sunak has backed calls for Nottingham knife rampage victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar to be awarded a George Cross. The Prime Minister said he would support recognition for her bravery in trying to save university pal Barney Webber. 6 Rishi Sunak has backed the parents of Nottingham knife attacks victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar’s calls for their daughter … Read more
A SPOOF Valentine’s Day message put out by Brit cops to snare a fugitive has finally found its man — in South Africa. Sussex Police came up with the Cupid stunt in 2018 after Callum Gower, 27, and his mother Caroline Sevier, 51, vanished following their arrests on drugs and firearms charges. 2 Sussex Police … Read more
THINGS have come a long way since the earliest fairground carousels and miniature railways to grace seaside resorts. These days, visitors to theme parks expect adrenalin-packed coasters, buzzing entertainment and great street food. 6 Lisa Minot looks at five of our seaside favourites and gives the lowdown on what’s new for 2024 Lisa Minot looks … Read more
SOARING numbers of online criminals are tricking teens into sending them nude photos before blackmailing them. Parents and teachers are being urged to warn children after reported cases of “sextortion” jumped from 10,731 in 2022 to 26,718 last year. 2 Soaring numbers of online criminals are tricking teens into sending them nude photos before blackmailing … Read more
A LOYAL dog found next to her dead owner has been adopted by a firefighter called to the scene. James Trounson helped police and medics gain entry to the property. 2 Loyal dog Martha, who was found next to her dead owner, has been adopted by firefighter James Trounson 2 James was called to the … Read more
TWO lads are on a mission to find the nation’s best sausage roll — by visiting every Greggs. Milo Fletcher and Tom Saady-Gardiner, both 23, have started visiting the chain’s 2,450 shops, posting popular reviews on their Instagram account, Greggs Pilgrimage. 1 Two lads are on a mission to find the nation’s best sausage roll … Read more
THEIR faces were a picture when these art fans spotted their likenesses in galleries and realised life truly does imitate art. Ross Duffin found his bearded double clad in armour in a Jan van Bijlert oil in a museum in Pasadena, California. 8 Ross Duffin found his bearded double clad in armour in a Jan … Read more
A TEEN migrant who tried 100 times to get to Britain vowed he can never be stopped — moments before dodging cops and jumping on to a boat on a French beach. I watched Abdul Usman — who claims to be 17 — evade police as they fired tear gas and knifed a “taxi boat” … Read more
IT is not easy to turn around in Bacareto da Lele – a bar so tiny it doesn’t even have room for tables or chairs. But I am being beckoned back by the barman to collect a pile of euros he has placed on the counter. 4 The city seems to swallow up money as … Read more
