Some people are exempt from wearing face coverings. Shona Muraldo-Parks, who is from Hackney in east London, has asthma and wears a home-made “I have asthma” badge after a few uncomfortable encounters on public transport. Transport for London (TfL) and the NHS are calling for people to be more understanding and considerate towards those who […]
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Image caption Insp Charles Ehikioya has served with the Met for more than two decades A black police inspector is suing the Met Police for racial harassment after being stopped in his car by two white officers. Insp Charles Ehikioya recorded the incident in which he said officers stopped him without justification as he drove […]
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Image copyright PA Media The public’s appetite for working from home and local lockdowns if a Covid-19 vaccine cannot be found appears to be growing, research suggests. King’s College London (KCL) has been tracking attitudes during the pandemic. Results from a survey reveal that 86% believe that, until a vaccine is found, workers should be […]
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Willian (centre) follows compatriot David Luiz (left) in moving from Chelsea to Arsenal Arsenal have signed Brazil midfielder Willian on a three-year deal after the 32-year-old’s contract with Chelsea expired. The Blues had offered the player a new deal but were unwilling to match what the Gunners had on the table. “I believe he’s a […]
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Charlton were relegated from the Championship at the end of the 2019-20 season Chris Farnell has had his contract to act as Charlton Athletic’s solicitor terminated by the League One club. BBC Sport understands Farnell was informed of the decision via email by Tahnoon Nimer, who remains the majority shareholder in East Street Investments (ESI), […]
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Image copyright London Fire Brigade Image caption The blaze started in a mid-terrace shop, then spread through four neighbouring premises About 100 firefighters have tackled a blaze which spread through a row of shops in east London. The fire started in a mid-terrace shop in Green Street, in Forest Gate, Newham, and spread through four […]
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Image copyright EPA Face coverings have become mandatory in more indoor settings in England and Scotland following a recent spike in coronavirus cases. Places where coverings must now be worn in both countries include museums, places of worship and aquariums. Other new settings in England include cinemas and funeral homes, and in Scotland banks and […]
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Image caption Josephine Conlon was stabbed seven times as she pushed her baby in a pram along a street A violent offender who stabbed a mother pushing a baby in a pram days after he was released from prison has admitted attempted murder. Mark Brazant attacked Josephine Conlon, 36, in Streatham Hill, south London, on […]
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Pedro was stretchered off during the FA Cup final after injuring his shoulder Chelsea forward Pedro has undergone successful surgery after dislocating his shoulder during his side’s FA Cup final loss to Arsenal. Pedro, 33, who came on as a second-half substitute, collided with Gunners goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the closing stages of the match […]
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Image copyright Getty Images New homes and hospitals will be granted “automatic” permission to be built as part of sweeping planning reforms in England, the housing secretary says. Robert Jenrick announced a “permission in principle” will be given to developments on land designated “for renewal” to speed-up building. It comes after the PM pledged £5bn […]
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