Girl becomes first in Taylor Swift queue at Wembley after spotting 'loophole'

A girl who camped for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour at Wembley overnight has shared how she became the first person in the queue after spotting a loophole. TikToker Amy and her friend arrived at the queue in the early hours after spotting that some people were heading to camp out - which they thought was not allowed.

After they had been to buy some merch, the pair saw people with tents setting up at the general admissions queue. They got the idea to then go and stay overnight themselves as they couldn't see that the people were being moved on by security guards and so they knew they had a chance of being first in the queue for VIP.

As they arrived at 3.30am the pair were in mixed moods but Amy was in high spirits waiting for the concert to begin. They may have stared in the early hours when it was cool in temperature but the sun soon came out making it a hot day to be in the queue.

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Amy shared that there was water, including 5 litres of water, sun cream, shade covers and toilets available in the queue.

In their initial video, Amy said: "We are the first ones in the queue and she is unimpressed". To which Chloe replied, "I've been up since 1am." Amy proudly showed off her Number 1 stamp on her hand that noted her place in the queue waiting to be let in through the doors - though she did share that she didn't get any sleep the night before because she was so 'excited'.

Amy continued: "Massive respect for the guys who camped out last night." She added: "For all the people saying camping was allowed, so we were buying merch at 4pm yesterday and we saw people going up to camp at the barrier. We then went down at half 3 in the morning because we couldn't sleep, we were so excited and so awake that we went down.

"I know its unfair on others but we did try to tell them to move the campers on but they didn't, so if you can't beat them, join them."

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Taylor Swift's surprise songs at Wembley as fans react to choice for first London show

Taylor Swift has dazzled her fans with her first Wembley Stadium show who reacted to her choice for the surprise songs with delight. After coming on stage at about 7.25pm, Taylor excitedly told the crowd there were over 88,000 people in the stadium.

She chose a mashup of Hits Different from her Midnights album with Death by a Thousand Cuts from Lover for the first night surprise song. She merged the bridges of the two sings as she told the crowd they were 'two of my favourite bridges I've ever written'.

It's fair to say fans were impressed. Jake wrote on X: I am actually crying my eyes out, not my favorite 2 songs." Another fan, Ethan Bradley said: "She can end the show there."

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A third, Lex, said: "Hits different really killed me off," with a crying face emoji.

But for her second surprise song she amalgamated three different tracks. The Black Dog was the main song played on piano, with elements of 'Come Back... Be Here' and 'Maroon'.

The Eras Tour kicked off at Wembley with a performance from US singer Mette, who is also known as a dancer who's appeared in videos for N.E.R.D and Rihanna.

Paramore delivered a rousing set, opening with Hard Times, with a sample of Blondie track 'Heart of Glass'. They finished with Ain't It Fun. Swift then burst onto the stage at around 7.25pm and opened the show with a shortened version of Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince, for the Lover section.

Multiple outfits were on show (Image: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

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Croydon Boxpark's England joy and despair in pictures as fans endure stuttering performance

England's 1-1 draw with Denmark was watched at the East Croydon venue by hundreds

It was the same old story for England fans tonight (June 20) as the team faltered to draw with Denmark in the second group game of Euro 2024. But it was the same story at Boxpark in Croydon too where the lively fans vocalised every moment of joy and despair.

The venue next to East Croydon station has become famous as arguably London's rowdiest place to watch England games, with pints flying every time a goal went in at the World Cup in 2022. And on Thursday night it was no different as plastic cups and sprays of liquid went skyward at Harry Kane's 18th minute goal against Denmark.

That ecstasy didn't last long with Hjulmand's 34th minute equaliser that proved the final goal of the game, with England perhaps feeling fortunate to have come away with a point. See a selection of photos below from Boxpark Croydon, showing how fans enjoyed and endured the match.

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Dangerous paedophile who sexually abused two young children cries as he's jailed for 18 years

A dangerous paedophile who sexually abused two young children sobbed and wiped his tears as he was jailed. Jarreau Warsop was found guilty on 12 counts of child sex offences, including rape of a child under 13, sexual activity with a child, and multiple sexual assaults, after a trial in which he forced his victims to come to court and give evidence.

The pathetic 40-year-old of Coppies Grove, New Southgate, sobbed and wiped his tears as he was jailed for 18 years at the Old Bailey. The predator, who is a self-employed music publisher, will also serve another four years on extended license after a probation officer concluded he is 'dangerous' and is likely to pose a risk to the public on release from prison.

The jury heard sickening details of his abuse, which included forcing himself upon the young victims and making demands for sexualised content. The prosecution described the abuse as a 'campaign', a view accepted by Judge Charles Bourne KC as he considered whether to jail him for life.

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The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court, also known as the Old Bailey (Image: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Jurors were shown 150 pages of WhatsApp messages, which, the prosecution said, showed 'extensive grooming'. The prosecution also argued the abuse had 'gained in severity' over time, and there had been an element of 'additional degradation' and 'humiliation' during one an incident of rape.

The court also heard of the 'severe' and continuing psychological impact of the abuse, including one victim's potential risk of suicide. The same victim was said to be unable to enjoy normal activities, has suffered a loss of sexual desire, and still experiences uncomfortable physical sensations linked to the abuse.

Warsop's disgusting crimes came to the attention of police when one victim disclosed it to a friend. But it took four more years for the abuser to come to court and be convicted.

Judge Bourne decided the offences were not worthy of a life sentence, but did agree with the probation officer's view on dangerousness. "I have come to the conclusion I must impose an extended sentence to protect the public in the future," he said.

Warsop pointed at the public gallery and mouthed something as he was taken away. He will serve at least 12 years before the Parole Board can consider him eligible for release.

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First picture of 'predator' child rapist who locked a girl inside a train toilet

A "predator" who locked a 14-year-old girl inside a train toilet and raped her has been jailed for 10 years. Awsaf Ahmed even messaged the teenager the next day asking of she 'enjoyed' his sickening sex attack.

Ahmed, aged 30, of Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe was found guilty by a jury of rape of a female under 16, and causing / inciting a child to engage in sexual activity at Inner London Crown Court on April 24. Ahmed had already pleaded guilty to a charge of causing / inciting a child to engage in sexual activity at an earlier hearing.

On Monday, June 17 he was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court to 10 years in jail. He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life, and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

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The train was heading to London Marylebone station (stock image) (Image: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The court heard how the victim was on board a train heading towards London Marylebone station when Ahmed entered the carriage. Ahmed engaged the victim and her group of friends in conversation, asking their age and if they smoked weed.

Ahmed then pressured the victim to get her alone, coercing her to speak to him privately in the toilets and insinuating he had friends everywhere, making her fear for her friend’s safety. Upon entering the toilet, Ahmed locked them inside and despite her repeated pleas for him to stop, raped her.

Following the attack, he added her on Snapchat to continue his contact with her. The victim reported the rape to British Transport Police the following day. Later that evening, Ahmed called the victim on Snapchat, asking her “When do you turn 16?” and “Did you enjoy yesterday?”.

BTP Investigating officer Detective Constable Matthew Nolan said: “Ahmed is a callous predator who targeted young girls for his own sexual gratification. Despite the victim’s repeated pleas for him to stop, he trapped her and raped her, making her fear for not only herself but her friend’s safety. I hope this outcome goes some way in bringing her some closure."

Less than a week later, Bedfordshire Police received a report of an incident involving Ahmed. The court heard Ahmed attempted to engage a girl, aged 15, in sexual activity. Initially, he engaged her in conversation about her jewellery and heritage, before the conversation became more threatening, telling the victim everyone had it in them to kill and if he was disrespected, he could make someone disappear with just one text or call.

Following this he turned the conversation to relationships, asking the 15-year-old for relationship advice before asking her about her own relationship status and sexual experience. He then attempted to coerce her into engage in sexual activity with him. Thankfully, the victim was after able to leave the situation and reported Ahmed to Bedfordshire Police the following day.

BTP Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Paul Attwell said: “These were extremely frightening experiences for Ahmed’s victims, and I praise them for reporting him so we could act. Ahmed’s coercive and threatening behaviour towards young, vulnerable girls will never be tolerated on the rail network, or anywhere else and I’m thankful to see this sentence.”

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Red Arrows to perform display in London commuter town for free event and there's a direct train

The famous Red Arrows are performing at an event for free in a London commuter town and there is even a direct train to get there from London.

The Red Arrows wowed crowds over the weekend who got to see them during the Trooping the Colour event around Buckingham Palace. They did a flypast for the King to celebrate the event and flew across the capital to do it.

Those who were unlucky now have another chance to see the amazing plane display at Armed Forces Day in Folkestone, Kent, on June 30, 2024. The event is described on the Armed Forces Day website as a "free family day out with recognition of Service Personnel, Veterans and Cadets past, present and future the prime focus"

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The Red Arrows made their famous flyover above Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour on the weekend (Image: BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

The event will feature air displays from various RAF assets including the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Lancaster & Spitfire) and Chinook Display Team. There will also be the Red Arrows and Typhoon display team flight simulators.

Included are also displays and stands including military benevolent organisations, military static aircraft and vehicle displays, Great War Trench Experience, a funfair, a Classic Car Show, the Battle of Britain and weapon display stand, cadet’s laser-shooting tents, face painting and more.

The free event is a great day out and takes place at The Leas in Folkstone, expected to attract around 50,000 visitors. It starts at 10am and finishes at 5.30pm with the funfair being open until 8pm.

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It takes just under an hour and 40 minutes to drive along the A2 before the M20 into Folkestone.

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Driver who crashed into barrier after M11 police chase still fighting for his life over 36 hours later

A man involved in a car crash following a police chase along a motorway is still in a life-threatening condition in hospital. The driver crashed into a barrier and left the carriageway on the A406 North Circular Southbound in the Woodford area at about 4.30am on Saturday (June 15) following a police chase which began on the M11 in Essex.

It left the major road closed for about 12 hours, leaving drivers facing huge delays. The incident also had an impact on the M11 Southbound at Junction 4 with the exit slip road to the North Circular Road closed.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 4.31am on Saturday, the Met Police were notified by colleagues from Essex Police that they had initiated a pursuit after a vehicle had failed to stop along the M11, Essex. This then travelled into the Met area.

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"Essex officers later confirmed the vehicle had collided with a barrier along the A406, before leaving the carriageway. The driver of that vehicle was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

“No one else was injured. A scene – managed by the Met due to it being in our area – is in place. Met officers were not involved in the pursuit. Enquiries into the incident continue.”

Providing an update on Sunday afternoon (June 16) a Met Police spokesperson said the driver's condition remained the same so he continues to fight for his life in hospital.

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