News bulletin 2022/04/25 18:38

Evening Standard
Michael Fabricant criticised for ‘making light’ of MP rape allegations
A Tory MP has been criticised for “making light” of rape allegations against a Conservative colleague. Michael Fabricant appeared to joke about the unnamed man in his 50s who was detained over accusations of rape and sexual assault offences as well as abuse of position of trust and misconduct in public office. The Conservative chief whip has asked the MP, who has been bailed until a date in mid-June, not to attend Parliament while the police investigation is ongoing.
2 days ago
The Independent
Boris Johnson confronted by journalist over Tory party's 'toxic culture'
Boris Johnson confronted by journalist over Tory party's 'toxic culture'
23 hours ago
Yahoo Celebrity UK
Raymond Blanc criticised for destroying wildflower meadow at Oxfordshire restaurant
The celebrity chef has upset residents by cutting down a wildflower meadow at his Oxfordshire restaurant.
2 days ago
The Conversation
Psychedelics: how they act on the brain to relieve depression
The active compound in magic mushrooms seems to increase connections between different brain networks.
21 hours ago
The Independent
Starliner capsule set for launch towards the ISS
The uncrewed test flight comes after a series of delays, including a failed launch in 2019.
2 days ago
The Telegraph
Teenagers ‘murdered father after joking he looked like Ant or Dec’
A father was murdered as he walked home after a gang of seven teenagers joked with him that he looked like one of Ant and Dec, a court has heard.
2 days ago
ITN
Dorries falsely claims 96% surveyed support Channel 4 sale
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries incorrectly claims that 96% of respondents to her Channel 4 privatisation consultation supported it when asked by John Nicolson of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee. Nicolson corrects her afterwards, saying "the answer, of course, is 96% opposed privatisation".
17 hours ago
The Telegraph
We are so grateful to Britain, Ukrainians tell Prince Charles and Camilla
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been told of the profound gratitude of the Ukrainian community for the support of the Queen and Royal family in the face of war with Russia.
2 days ago
The Independent
Kate Quigley discusses fentanyl poisoning in new episode of Red Table Talk
Kate Quigley discusses fentanyl poisoning in new episode of Red Table Talk
22 hours ago
The Independent
US intel shows Russians fear Mariupol abuse will backfire
The U.S. has gathered intelligence that shows some Russian officials have become concerned that Russian forces in the ravaged port city of Mariupol are carrying out grievous abuses
a day ago
The Guardian
Want to know why food prices won’t go down any time soon? Ask a farmer
The simple solution to food inflation is to grow more of our own produce. Just don’t expect the government to support that
19 hours ago
Daily Echo
I'm so disappointed - Lidl needs to act immediately
I’m so disappointed with Lidl Hythe for selling disposable barbecues when other local shops have stopped stocking them.
16 hours ago
Euronews
Azov wives: 'This is not a game or a reality show. The truth is horrible'
The partners of Azov fighters', who asked the Pope to help save those under siege at Azovstal steel plant, are still waiting for news from their men.
23 hours ago
Reuters
Spain's former King Juan Carlos to arrive in Spain after two-year exile
MADRID (Reuters) -Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is due to land in Spain on Thursday for his first visit since he departed to Abu Dhabi in 2020 under a cloud of financial scandals that shook the Royal House. The former monarch is expected in the city of Vigo on Spain's northwest coast on Thursday evening and will then go to Sanxenxo, a nearby resort, to participate in a sailing regatta, Pedro Campos, a long-time friend, told state broadcaster TVE. Juan Carlos will stay at Campos's house during the visit.
a day ago
Evening Standard
Taylor Swift tells graduates to embrace ‘cringe’ as she gets honorary degree at NYU
‘I’m 90% sure the main reason I’m here is because I have a song called 22,’ she joked during her near 20-minute address to the graduates of 2022
22 hours ago
The Independent
Gabriel Byrne says Richard Burton told him he’d done ‘the most appalling s*** for money’
Byrne said that the legendary actor’s ‘words stayed with me’
2 days ago
The Guardian
Lady Afshar obituary
Politics scholar who put women’s education and voices at the centre of her work
17 hours ago
Dorset Echo
Dorset County Orchestra announce their return with summer concert
DORSET County Orchestra have announced their summer concert which will be taking place in St Mary’s Church, Swanage on Saturday, June 18.
5 hours ago
Evening Standard
Best solar lights to brighten up your garden
Make your garden dazzle with these bright and beautiful solar lights
48 minutes ago
The Guardian
Delays caused by Victoria’s triple-zero system leading to ‘dire outcomes’ for ambulance patients, review finds
Investigation follows the deaths of at least 12 people kept waiting after emergency calls weren’t answered on time
a day ago

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