Image copyright Getty Images A draft copy of a review into the HS2 high-speed railway linking London and the North of England says it should be built, despite its rising cost. The government-commissioned review, launched in August, will not be published until after the election. It says the project might cost even more than its […]
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Highlights: Macclesfield Town 0-4 Kingstonian Macclesfield Town youth boss Paul Maguire was glad to avoid “a cricket score” after their strike-hit side were thrashed 4-0 and knocked out of the FA Cup by seventh-tier side Kingstonian. The Silkmen fielded six youth team players and five loanees as the first team continued a strike over unpaid […]
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Image copyright Met Police Image caption Hakim Sillah was attacked at Hillingdon Civic Centre on Thursday A teenager has been charged with murdering a man stabbed at a knife awareness course in London. Hakim Sillah, 18, was attacked in the youth offending service department of the Hillingdon Civic Centre in Uxbridge on Thursday. The Metropolitan […]
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionActor Wendell Pierce apologised for the roof collapse Several people were injured in a roof collapse during a show at the Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End. The venue in Denman Street was packed for a performance of the Arthur Miller play Death of a Salesman. Screaming […]
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Troy Parrott (left) has made only one competitive appearance for Tottenham Mick McCarthy says uncapped Tottenham teenager Troy Parrott will stay in his Republic of Ireland squad for the vital Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark. The 17-year-old, who has played only one competitive game for Tottenham, was named in an extended squad last week. The […]
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England international Tammy Abraham scored his 10th goal for Chelsea this season Goalkeeper Ben Foster was denied a stunning headed equaliser in stoppage time as Chelsea hung on for victory at Watford to move third in the Premier League. In blustery conditions, the visitors opened the scoring after five minutes when Jorginho’s delicious pass allowed […]
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Image copyright @999London/Twitter Image caption The crash occurred on Sevenoaks Road in Orpington at about 22:10 GMT One person has died and 15 others have been hurt in a crash between two buses and a car in south-east London. The crash occurred on Sevenoaks Road in Orpington at about 22:10 GMT on Thursday. London Ambulance […]
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Image copyright PA Image caption Inspectors said “fundamental change” was needed at Feltham YOI in west London Safety levels at a young offenders institution dropped to an “appalling” level over the first half of the year, inspectors have said. “Fundamental change” was required at Feltham YOI in west London following a surge in violence and […]
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Image copyright Walton/YouTube Image caption Stephen Morris, pictured playing his violin, said losing it was like “having my arm cut off” A violinist says he is “devastated” after leaving his 310-year-old instrument worth £250,000 on a train. Stephen Morris had been on the London to Orpington service on Tuesday night, and got out at Penge […]
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Tevez scored the crucial winning goal against Manchester United, who he joined later that summer Sheffield United and West Ham fans should be able to have a beer together, Blades manager Chris Wilder has said before the sides meet on Saturday. It is the first league meeting between the clubs since the 2006-07 season when […]
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