A police and crime commissioner for Kent has called for illegal e-scooters to be “seized and crushed,” following the end of a rental trial in Canterbury. E-scooters can only be used on roads in England if they are part of a trial rental scheme. It is illegal to use privately-owned e-scooters or other powered transporters…
Djokovic Faces Kyrgios-Backed Thompson as Wimbledon Organizers Pray for Sun
As he continues his quest for a record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic will once again pit his wits against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, with the sidelined Australian serving an advisory role in countryman Jordan Thompson’s corner. Defending champion Djokovic faces Thompson on Wednesday, and though the odds will be heavily stacked in the…
Met Opens Investigations Into Two Partygate Gatherings
The Metropolitan Police has opened investigations into potential COVID-19 breaches at two gatherings during the pandemic involving Conservative Party personnel. The force said on Tuesday that new evidence has prompted officers to reopen its probe into a Christmas party held at the Conservative Campaign Headquarters in London on Dec. 14, 2020. The Met said it…
Andy Murray Gets a Win at Rainy Wimbledon and a Thumbs-Up From Roger Federer
WIMBLEDON, England—On a day filled with far more rain drops than drop shots at Wimbledon—light, but persistent, showers prevented the completion, or even start, of dozens of matches—Roger Federer and Andy Murray provided the highlights. The retired Federer, who won a men’s-record eight of his 20 Grand Slam titles at the All England Club, was…
Banks Must Not Close Accounts for Political Reasons, Says Government After Nigel Farage Row
UK banks must not close individuals’ accounts for political reasons, Rishi Sunak has warned in a row sparked by Nigel Farage. Last week, the British political leader Nigel Farage claimed that the bank he has been with for over 40 years has closed his bank account with “no explanation. The GB News presenter and former…
Fire Brigade Warns of Potential Risks of Overnight Charging as E-Bike Blamed for 3 Deaths
Fire brigade chiefs are warning people of the danger posed by lithium ion batteries after a fire—which has been blamed on an e-bike—killed a woman and two young children. Gemma Germeney, 31, died in the fire in Cambridge in the early hours of Friday and her children, Lilly Peden, 8, and Oliver Peden, 4, were…
Report Shows Ministers Warned Suicide Would Kill More Children Than Covid
The government was warned that more children would die from suicide than from COVID-19 before closing schools, according to a report. A parents group has collated key moments where the government reportedly missed to avert damage caused by school closures during COVID lockdowns. In England, during the 2020–2021 academic year, schools were open to all…
UK Hits out After Hong Kong Police Issues Bounty on Exiled Dissidents
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the UK “will not tolerate” the Chinese regime’s attempts to silence overseas dissidents after Hong Kong national security police put out arrest warrants and bounties against eight pro-democracy activists in exile. The Chinese embassy accused the UK of “sheltering wanted criminals” and interfering with “the rule of law” and China’s…
Ofcom Considers Stricter Rules on Politicians Presenting on News TV
Ofcom will review its rules after receiving hundreds of complaints about politicians presenting news programmes, the broadcasting regulator’s chief executive has said. Writing in The Telegraph, Melanie Dawes said politicians’ new roles as TV or radio presenters have “sparked vigorous debate” and Ofcom has a duty to ensure its rules “remain effective.” She said the…
Health Watchdog Probe New Trans Clinic Set up by Former Tavistock Staff
A clinic run by former staff who worked at the Tavistock unit which was closed after being accused of rushing vulnerable children into treatment is being probed by authorities. The independent regulator of health and social care in England The Care Quality Commission has confirmed to The Epoch Times that it is investigating Gender Plus…
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