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Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
What is methanol poisoning? Sixth tourist dies after Laos incident
The tourists became severely ill after reportedly drinking tainted alcohol in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Storm Bert to bring ‘multi-hazard event’ to the UK following cold snap
The storm is set to reach the UK on Saturday and the Met Office is expecting it to bring ‘heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow’ to t...
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
‘We will never forget you till our last breath’
The body of the 24-year-old was found in the boot of a car in east London on November 14.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Former Christian Brother teacher showed ‘no mercy’ to child victims, court told
A judge said he would pass sentence on Paul Dunleavy next week.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
What's stopping new train services between London and the Continent?
New destinations could include Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva, Zurich, Marseille and Bordeaux
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Status Quo stage gear and studio equipment to be auctioned after final tour hint
The sale would give fans the chance to buy part of the band’s history, including its ‘backline’, auctioneers said.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
BBC confirms Gary Lineker podcast licensing deal will be for one year initially
BBC Sounds said it could extend its hosting of The Rest Is History and The Rest Is Politics.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Sir Chris Hoy ‘openness’ sees surge in prostate cancer awareness, charity says
Nearly one in two men in Scotland will be affected by prostate disease at some point in their lives, according to Prostate Scotland.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Manchester Arena survivors cannot continue legal claim against MI5, judges rule
They had argued that the failure to take ‘appropriate measures’ to prevent the atrocity infringed their human rights.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Minister: Far too many buildings remain unsafe after Grenfell Tower tragedy
Latest statistics show remediation work has yet to begin at 2,415 of the 4,834 residential buildings being monitored by the Government.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Woman appears in court accused of murdering father-of-three in 2022
Amy Pugh was charged on Thursday with murdering Kyle Pugh in March 2022.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Storm Bert to bring ‘multi-hazard event’ to the UK following cold snap
The storm is set to reach the UK on Saturday and the Met Office is expecting it to bring ‘heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow’ to t...
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Darts may quit Ally Pally as iconic venue is 'too small for overwhelming demand'
PDC World Darts Championships may leave Ally Pally amid increased demand for tickets
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Gatwick Airport evacuates 'large part' of south terminal over 'security incident'
A large part of Gatwick Airport’s south terminal has been evacuated due to a security incident.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to pledge oath to King
A request to swear a different oath is reportedly being reviewed.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Homes evacuated after suspected 'radioactive' waste found in bin bags
Around a dozen homes were evacuated after the discovery in Hammersmith’s Bentworth Road
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
King’s coronation cost taxpayers £72 million, government accounts show
The figure included £21.7 million for policing the events around the coronation of the King and Queen.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Home Secretary signals backing for assisted dying law change
Yvette Cooper said she was in favour of the ‘principle of needing change’ to the law.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
US Embassy in London under lockdown as police blow up suspicious package
Met says ‘loud bang’ reported in area was a controlled explosion
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Woman pleads guilty to killing seven-year-old boy
Papaipit Linse, 43, admitted manslaughter during a hearing at Swansea Crown Court on Friday.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Firms illegally employing workers in UK face 'stronger' action, says Yvette Cooper
The Home Secretary admitted some of the pull-factors attracting people to risk their lives crossing the Channel in ‘small boats’ needed to b...
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Cooper suggests ‘we will continue’ to see ‘aggressive’ rhetoric from Putin
Yvette Cooper told Sky News that there has been an ‘aggressive, blustering tone’ from Mr Putin throughout the conflict.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
‘Rough haircut’ logged by City of London Police as hate crime incident
Debate over ‘appalling’ treatment of Telegraph writer Allison Pearson continues as it emerges children as young as nine investigated
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Man, 22, named his neighbour as his killer with dying breath
Sanchez Tate, 18, claimed he had acted in self-defence but was found guilty of murder following a trial at the Old Bailey
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
What is the Ofgem energy price cap? Households to face higher energy bills
Billpayers are bracing themselves for a colder season that could strain their budgets
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Napoleon’s pistols gifted after Waterloo expected to fetch £14,000 at auction
The former emperor gave the weapons to Captain Marshall on HMS Bellerophon, which was moored off Plymouth.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Moth Club fears residents will move next door and start complaining about the noise
The popular Hackney venue has warned that flats towering over the venue could have ‘devastating consequences’
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Michael Ball says he is ‘disappointed’ by Captain Tom Foundation ‘mismanagement’
The 62-year-old sang with the veteran on his charity single You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Anti-social behaviour crackdown: Two years in jail for ‘respect orders’ breach
As well as a prison sentence, courts could hand out unlimited fines, the Home Office said.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Home Secretary signals backing for assisted dying law change
Yvette Cooper said she was in favour of the ‘principle of needing change’ to the law.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Sir Chris Hoy ‘openness’ sees surge in prostate cancer awareness, charity says
Nearly one in two men in Scotland will be affected by prostate disease at some point in their lives, according to Prostate Scotland.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls for military expansion at North Korea missile parade
Kim Jong Un urges military leaders to develop the ‘strongest defence power’ capable of overwhelming any enemy
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Ireland would arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, says Simon Harris
The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
UN climate summit set to go into overtime as talks stall over finance deal
Frustrations intensified at Cop29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where countries are polarised over a deal on paying poorer nations climate finance.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Cooper suggests ‘we will continue’ to see ‘aggressive’ rhetoric from Putin
Yvette Cooper told Sky News that there has been an ‘aggressive, blustering tone’ from Mr Putin throughout the conflict.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Ireland would arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, says Simon Harris
The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Sixth Laos tourist dies after drinking 'tainted shots' as hostel manager detained
Six tourists, including Simone White from Orpington, are thought to have died after ingesting tainted alcohol
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Laos hostel manager and owner detained after British lawyer’s ‘poisoning’ death
Simone White died from suspected methanol poisoning following the incident in Vang Vieng last week.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Putin missile threat on UK is 'bluster and won't hit support for Kyiv,' says minister
Putin made the threat after Ukraine fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
US kayaker who faked own death tells police how he did it
Ryan Borgwardt faked his death and fled because of ‘personal matters,’ thinking it was the right thing to do, authorities heard
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Map shows Britain blanketed in weather warnings as Storm Bert approaches
The mercury fell as low as minus 6C at Tulloch Bridge in Scotland on Thursday night
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Household energy bills to rise again as price cap increases by 1.2%
Typical household bill will increase from £1,717 to £1,738-a-year, or around £1.75-a-month, from January 1
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Two-million-miles-per-hour galaxy collision seen in detail
The impact was observed in Stephan’s Quintet, a nearby galaxy group made up of five galaxies.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu unlikely to be arrested in Britain, says Yvette Cooper
Israeli premier condemns arrest warrants against him and his defence minister as ‘antisemitic’ and US president Joe Biden calls them ‘outrag...
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Estate agents in pricey London borough warned not to encourage rental bidding wars
ACORN Southwark said the motion would strengthen protections for local renters
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Protest group tells council not to toughen rules for dog owners in Tower Hamlets
Campaigners from East London Dog Community have demanded the council either completely reject or significantly reduce plans to introduce a P...
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Wandsworth Council approves plans for 54 new homes despite overcrowding concerns
Residents raised concerns about the scheme, including over the loss of storage space in the garages and potential parking issues
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Disability music charity aims to fulfil late MP Sir David Amess’s Broadway dream
The Music Man Project, which was formed 25 years ago in Essex, has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium.
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024
Baby orangutan travels first class to join youngsters at Dorset monkey sanctuary
Bornean orangutan Kiwi is the second young arrival to join Europe’s specialist orangutan creche in a month
Evening Standard
November 22, 2024