News bulletin 2022/05/02 08:20

Sky News
Partygate: Sue Gray's team reject claim she initiated meeting with Boris Johnson over report
Pressure is growing on Number 10 to explain a meeting between Sue Gray and Boris Johnson as it emerged an unnamed Downing Street official suggested the pair get together. Opposition MPs have demanded more details about the event, which took place some weeks ago and was made public last night by Sky News. Downing Street sources issued a statement which said the meeting had not been ordered by the PM personally.
21 hours ago
Evening Standard
Charles and Camilla to star in EastEnders special Jubilee episode
The special programme starring the royal couple is due to be aired on June 2.
12 hours ago
Sky News
Australian election: Voters go to the polls as gap between two parties narrows
Australians head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a national election that shows the Opposition ahead in opinion polls. The Labor Party is narrowly ahead of the ruling conservative coalition although a strong showing by climate-focused independents could lead to a hung parliament. Opposition leader Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party is a favourite to win its first election since 2007.
a day ago
Euronews
Boeing Starliner capsule docks at ISS to compete with SpaceX
It's second time lucky for Boeing as they successfully launch their space capsule and dock it at the International Space Station.
21 hours ago
Echo
'Devastating' closure of south Essex nurseries will lead to 33 job losses
THURROCK Council is facing a barrage of criticism over its “devastating” decision to close two Tilbury nurseries.
2 days ago
The Guardian
Clive Palmer’s massive advertising spend fails to translate into election success for United Australia party
United Australia party vote increases slightly to around 4.7% but was exceeded by the One Nation vote
17 hours ago
The Guardian
India’s wheat farmers count cost of 40C heat that evokes ‘deserts of Rajasthan’
The ban on wheat exports highlights the effect a rapidly warming planet has on food security – and livelihoods
a day ago
Sky News
Ukraine war: Russians have turned to a devastatingly random tactic in the Donbas - and they're still on the march
Carpet bombing is indiscriminate - devastatingly destructive and utterly random. The town in eastern Ukraine's Donbas has seen its topography alter dramatically in the last 72 hours as the Russians intensify their assault on the region.
12 hours ago
Glasgow Times
Appeal for witnesses after man hit by bin lorry
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was hit by a bin lorry in Cumbernauld.
18 hours ago
Sky video
Ukraine war: The site where 'hundreds' of Russians were killed after botched attempt to cross Donets River
The Donbas is feeling the brunt of the recent Russian military failures.
a day ago
News and Star
New camping coaches to be unveiled at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
RAVENGLASS and Eskdale Railway will officially unveil the two new camping coaches at a special launch ceremony on Monday 23 May, hosted by British Railway Historian and TV presenter Tim Dunn.
a day ago
The Independent
Dr Fauci warns society is in ‘decline’ because of spread of disinformation
Dr Fauci warns society is in ‘decline’ because of spread of disinformation
2 days ago
Echo
Round up of cases and allegations of crimes in magistrates courts
The south Essex magistrates have been busy again with a range of cases.
6 hours ago
The Conversation
Why you shouldn't trust research which claims that a single foodstuff has amazing health benefits
Research into bioactives often results in headlines about amazing foods. Really, it is just a tiny part of the food, often found elsewhere as well.
2 days ago
The Telegraph
Trooping the Colour in chaos as spectators rushed to hospital after stand collapses
Three people were taken to hospital when a section of the stands for spectators watching Trooping the Colour collapsed on Saturday.
20 hours ago
Evening Standard
Lewis and Javid oppose using windfall tax to battle cost-of-living crisis
The Government is under pressure to bring in a one-off levy on corporations which have benefited from globally high oil and gas prices.
3 hours ago
Reuters
Russia says 963 Americans are banned from entering, adds 26 new Canadians
Russia said on Saturday it had so far banned 963 Americans from entering the country - including previously announced moves against President Joe Biden and other top officials - and would continue to retaliate against what it called hostile U.S. actions. The largely symbolic travel bans form part of a downward spiral in Russia's relations with the West since its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, which prompted Washington and its allies to impose drastic sanctions on Moscow and step up arms supplies to Ukraine. Separately, the Foreign Ministry said it had added 26 new names to a list of Canadians it has barred from travelling to Russia, including defence chiefs, defence industry executives and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, the wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
20 hours ago
Sky News
Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of terror offences
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, Scotland Yard has said. A 17-year-old girl was arrested in east London on Friday under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and has been taken to a London police station. Both are being questioned as part of the same investigation into extreme Islamist ideology.
a day ago
The Telegraph
Turn on your anti-theft car tracker or risk losing insurance payout, vehicle owners warned
Car owners have been warned to turn on their anti-theft trackers or risk missing out on insurance payouts if their vehicle is stolen.
2 days ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Air ambulance attends car and motorcycle collision in Shalfleet
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, the ambulance service and the Island police attended a road traffic incident in Shalfleet.
14 hours ago

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