Laura Proto
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United Kingdom
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Dog put down after being found in 'shockingly' filthy kennel
A man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after an emaciated German shepherd was found dying at the bottom of his garden. The nine-year-old dog, called Max, was found in a dirty kennel in the back garden in south London by RSPCA inspectors. Neighbours in Croydon feared the dog had died. He was still alive but was found to be “completely collapsed in an emaciated state”. His… → Read More
Barack Obama: 'Britain and the US are indispensable partners despite Brexit'
Barack Obama has said the relationship between Washington and London will continue despite the UK voting to leave the European Union. The US president said his nation respects the decision of UK voters and both countries will remain “indispensable partners”. But he also paid tribute to the EU, saying it has achieved "so much" to foster democratic values and ideals. In a statement, President… → Read More
Unhappy voters create #NotMyVote hashtag as Londoners back independence for the capital
Voters unhappy with the result of the EU Referendum are using the hashtag #NotMyVote as Londoners back independence for the capital. The capital was one of the only regions in the UK to vote in favour of remaining in the European Union in the historic referendum yesterday. Of London’s 33 boroughs, just five voted in favour of leaving the EU. → Read More
'I really regret my vote now': The Brexit voters who wish they'd voted to remain
Some of the voters who backed Britain leaving the EU have revealed their regret over the choice after Leave triumphed in the referendum. More than 17.4 million people across the UK voted Leave in the EU referendum, while 16.1 million voted to remain in the EU. But many voters have since spoken out saying they are shocked at the poll's outcome and did not believe their Leave votes would actually… → Read More
Spain calls for joint sovereignty over Gibraltar after Brexit vote
The Spanish government has called for joint sovereignty over Gibraltar after the UK voted to leave the European Union. Voters in the British Overseas Territory voted overwhelmingly to remain in the EU – at 95.9 per cent – and acting Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo hoped co-sovereignty would happen. In his plea for joint sovereignty, Mr Garcia-Margallo said: “The Spanish flag… → Read More
London EU Referendum results: The five London boroughs which bucked the trend and backed Brexit
London overwhelmingly backed to remain in the European Union, but five boroughs bucked the capital’s trend by voting to leave. Across London, Remain received 2.2 million votes and Leave secured 1.5 million votes. But in the country as a whole, Leave received a 52 per cent share of the vote – 17.4 million - to Remain’s 48 per cent – 16.1 million. The only other areas alongside London to vote… → Read More
EU referendum result: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen welcomes Brexit as global figures react
Far-right politicians in France are calling for their country to leave the European Union after branding Britain’s historic referendum a “victory for freedom”. Millions of British voters backed leaving the EU, with leave receiving almost 52 per cent of the vote to remain’s 48 per cent. → Read More
Parents-to-be made homeless as flash floods destroy flat in Romford
A couple who are due to become parents for the first time next month have been made homeless after their ground-floor flat flooded. David Sandor and his wife Lidia, who is eight months pregnant, had to leave their home in Romford after torrential rain and flash floods in the early hours of this morning. Mrs Sandor is due to give birth on July 24 but will not be able to return to her home until… → Read More
Ikea recalls safety gates after reports of children 'falling down stairs'
Ikea was recalled a line of safety gates after reports children have fallen down stairs after they unexpectedly opened. The Swedish furniture giant has urged people to “immediately” stop using Patrull gates and return them to stores for a full refund. The retailer said the safety gates had been reported to them as opening unexpectedly with some children requiring medical attention after falling… → Read More
London flooding: EU referendum polling stations closed in Kingston due to flooding
Two polling stations in south west London have been closed after they were overcome with water in flash floods. Torrential downpours throughout Wednesday evening and Thursday morning caused chaos across the capital after a month’s rain fell in a matter of hours. → Read More
London weather: Flash flooding and thunderstorms cause rush hour chaos
Commuters face travel chaos this morning after torrential rain and thunderstorms battered the capital. A month’s worth of rain fell within hours early on Thursday and more heavy downpours are expected throughout the morning. Flash floods have caused disruptions and cancellations across the rail and London Underground network, with some stations closed completely. → Read More
London weather: Flash flooding and thunderstorms cause rush hour chaos
Commuters face travel chaos this morning after torrential rain and thunderstorms battered the capital. A month’s worth of rain fell within hours early on Thursday and more heavy downpours are expected throughout the morning. Flash floods have caused disruptions and cancellations across the rail and London Underground network, with some stations closed completely. In south west London, there is… → Read More
Police hunt man over attempted rape of 13-year-old schoolgirl
Detectives hunting a man over the attempted rape of a 13-year-old school girl have today released an e-fit image of the suspect. The teenager was approached by a man in Highbury, who placed his hand over her mouth before he forced her into Coach House Lane at about 8.20am on June 8. The girl was assaulted before a member of the public intervened and the man fled the scene. The man then stole a… → Read More
Thief steals all four wheels from a Smart car in north London
A Smart car owner got a nasty surprise after they returned to their vehicle to find all four wheels had been stolen. The tiny blue car was targetted in the Brent borough on Wednesday morning. After the bizarre theft of all four tyres, the car was raised up on bricks to stop the underneath of the vehicle from touching the ground. Brent MPS posted a photograph of the striken vehicle with the… → Read More
Thief steals all four wheels from a Smart car in north London
A Smart car owner got a nasty surprise after they returned to their vehicle to find all four wheels had been stolen. The tiny blue car was targetted in the Brent borough on Wednesday morning. After the bizarre theft of all four tyres, the car was raised up on bricks to stop the underneath of the vehicle from touching the ground. Brent MPS posted a photograph of the striken vehicle with the… → Read More
Teenagers go for joyride on rollercoaster after breaking into Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Two teenagers went on a 30-minute joyride on a rollercoaster after breaking into Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The pair scaled the locked gates of the amusement park and got into the control room of the Blue Flyer ride. The teenagers were captured on CCTV using the 82-year-old wood roller-coaster, which reaches speeds of 15mph. After enjoying the ride for 30 minutes, they allegedly went into a cafe… → Read More
Teenagers go for joyride on rollercoaster after breaking into Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Two teenagers went on a 30-minute joyride on a rollercoaster after breaking into Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The pair scaled the locked gates of the amusement park and got into the control room of the Blue Flyer ride. The teenagers were captured on CCTV using the 82-year-old wood roller-coaster, which reaches speeds of 15mph. After enjoying the ride for 30 minutes, they allegedly went into a cafe… → Read More
Man walks up Tower bridge suspension supports and stays up there for two hours, pausing for cigarette breaks
This is the dramatic moment a man scaled the suspension cables of Tower Bridge early today. Emergency services were scrambled to the London landmark after reports of a man climbing up the structure of the bridge shortly before 2am. The man, believed to be in his 40s, initially climbed on the handrail of the bridge before making his way up the bridge's iconic blue support beams. He spent more… → Read More
Motorcyclist dies after collision close to Hampton Court Palace
A motorcyclist has died after being hit by a car close to Hampton Court Palace. The motorbike and car collided in Hampton Court Way, East Molesey, at about 6am on Wednesday. The biker, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service. His next of kin have been informed. No arrests have been made. Road closures are currently in place while… → Read More
Wimbledon security heightened in wake of overseas terror attacks
Wimbledon organisers are boosting security measures in the wake of overseas terrorist attacks. The tennis championships, which start on Monday, will see more private security staff employed to ensure the safety of fans. The Met Police said security at the championships had been “thoroughly reviewed”. Armed officers would be on patrol like in previous years but would be “deployed in a different… → Read More