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Zayn Malik has paid tribute on stage to Liam Payne in his former One Direction bandmate's hometown of Wolverhampton, saying he "hopes" the late star sees his gig. The singer, 31, had kicked off his Stairway To The Sky tour in Leeds's O2 Academy, with an on-stage blue screen message which read: "Liam Payne 1993-2024. Love you bro" with a pink heart. However, he has not appeared to directly speak about Payne, who died aged 31 in Argentina last month, during the tour. According to social media videos, Malik told the University of Wolverhampton venue The Halls: "I've been doing something, at the end of the show, every night, and it's been dedicated to my brother Liam Payne. Rest in peace." "I hope you're seeing this, we're in your hometown tonight, Wolverhampton, this is for you, Liam." Malik rescheduled his tour's original opening dates in Edinburgh due to Payne's funeral, which was also attended by his fellow One ...

Gamers can nab a massive discount on a Meta Quest headset with Amazon's bumper Black Friday tech deal. The Meta Quest 3 512GB has seen a huge price drop to £468.48, a saving of £151.51 from the usual £619.99. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest it's ever been. Several other retailers have also cut the price of the device, including Very , Currys and Meta direct, which are offering it from £468.89. Buyers will also get a free copy of the new Batman: Arkham Shadow game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+ – which includes two free games each month – at no extra cost. READ MORE: Shoppers love 'every piece' of Abbott Lyon jewellery advent calendar and it's now £338 off Amazon shoppers can save more than £150 on the Meta Quest 3 this Black Friday (Image: (Image: Amazon)) The Meta Quest 3 is hailed as the brand's 'most powerful' mixed reality headset, boasting 'next-level' performance with more than ...

Police have launched an investigation after a 16-year-old boy died in a car crash in a village. Paramedics tried to save the teenager but he was pronounced dead at the scene following an incident involving a red Vauxhall Corsa on Emsworth Common Road in Westbourne, West Sussex, on Wednesday night. Sussex Police were called at around 10.45pm, and two 17-year-old girls and a 16-year-old boy were also taken to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. A force spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating the full circumstances of the incident and want witnesses or anyone with relevant information such as dashcam or CCTV footage of the vehicles in the area at the time to come forward. “Police would also be keen to speak with anyone who believes they saw the vehicle prior to the collision in the area.” Anyone with information can contact police, quoting Operation Lutterworth. Adblock test (Why?) (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

A second man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of an eight-year-old girl and her father in Ladbroke Grove . The 32-year-old man was arrested yesterday (Tuesday, November 26) on suspicion of the attempted murder of two people and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and remains in custody. The girl and her 34-year-old father were shot as they sat in a car with the girl's two year old sibling and their 32-year-old mother on Southern Row, W10, at 5.30pm on Sunday, November 24. The girl had to undergo surgery but her injuries were assessed as not life threatening. Meanwhile, her father has been left with potentially life-changing injuries. A 22-year-old man had been arrested "immediately following the incident," Superintendent Owen Renowden told the press the day after. But he has since been released on bail to a date in early February pending further investigation. A police forensic officer at the scene on Southern Grove in ...

The head of Ofwat has denied failing to police water firms, despite admitting companies’ records on pollution “must change” and that they should not have been allowed to rack up huge debts. Speaking to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee of MPs, David Black said firms need to make “changes across the board” but he “wouldn’t agree” that the regulator has failed. Mr Black said: “The issues around public anger over storm overflows, sewage discharges, concerns about companies’ corporate behaviours, very clearly signal the need for change.” The privatised water companies have faced growing outrage over vast amounts of sewage pollution and steep planned hikes to bills, while paying large bonuses to directors and dividends to investors. In the most extreme case, Thames Water has piled up debts of more than £16 billion and is seeking another £3 billion loan to bail the business out. If it fails to get the financing it needs, it could collapse and meawould need to be ...

A toddler was also shot at in a serious incident in West London last night which saw a girl, 8, and man, 34, rushed to hospital, the Metropolitan Police has said. The police have said that a man fired a gun directly into a car on Southern Row in Ladbroke Grove. Emergency services were called at around 5.30pm on Sunday (November 24). In an update issued this afternoon (Monday, November 25), Superintendent Owen Renowden has said that a two-year-old child was also in the car when the gunman opened fire. The toddler was unhurt, police have confirmed. The eight-year-old girl is currently in surgery, although her injuries are not life-threatening and she is in a stable condition. Police officers at the scene on Southern Grove in Ladbroke Grove after a child, 8, and man, 34, were shot on Sunday night (November 24) (Image: Aaron Chown/PA Wire) However, the 34-year-old man shot has suffered potentially life-changing injuries, Supt Renowden has said. A man, aged 22, has be...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it purposely sends out benefits "earlier than usual" in the lead up to Christmas to help those in receipt to "prepare for the festive period". The response follows on from campaigning for the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus payment to be increased in line with the cost of living rising. While the 2024 payment date for the Christmas Bonus has not been confirmed yet, it tends to arrive in bank accounts in the first week of December. A DWP spokesperson said: “We know that Christmas is a time when people stretch their budgets, which is why we pay many people their benefits earlier than usual, helping them prepare for the festive period. “We’re focused on supporting people year-round through a new system which offers better personalised support for people out of work as well as those in work on a low income.” They added: "We are taking immediate action to turn around the dire inheritance we face — with more people living i...

An adults only playground known for 'booze and ball games' is opening its first London location next year. Roxy Ball Room is set to bring their late-night competitive socialising concept to St Mary Axe, in the City , sometime in Spring 2025. An exact date has not been confirmed yet but bosses have confirmed the site will have lots of fun activities all under one roof. These will include tech darts, beer pong, duck pin bowling, shooting pods, basketball, karaoke, ice-free curling, ping-pong, tech shuffle, crazy pool and much more. Guests can also enjoy a long list of cocktails, spirits, and beer whilst jamming out to a soundtrack of indie and rock hits. There will also be some tasty food options such as pizzas, Bratwurst hotdogs, and chicken wings, as well as fries tossed in the signature Roxy BBQ seasoning. You can go head-to-head with your friends and colleagues (Image: Roxy Leisure) Joel Mitchell, Roxy Leisure’s marketing director said, “We’re absolutely...

Amazon has slashed the price of a Shark robot vacuum and mop. Originally £899.99, the Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop is now £499.99. While the white version of the vacuum is an Amazon exclusive, you can also get the black version for £549.99 at Shark. The Shark vacuum and mop automatically cleans floors before returning to its base to empty, refill, and clean itself. There are five deep-cleaning technologies, and the machine detects and reacts to your home. It maps your home to detect and avoid obstacles, and lifts and lowers itself to avoid obstacles and cross thresholds. READ MORE: 'Best machine you can buy for your kitchen' is now £40 off on Amazon The vacuum charges and empties itself (Image: Amazon) The Shark vacuum can detect hidden debris, sense floor types, vacuum edges, mop edges, and remove stuck-on stains. On Amazon , it's got 4.6 stars from 11 reviews. One person said: "I absolutely love this little robot! It...

One man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and another taken to hospital after a fight on a London bus. At 10.20am this morning (November 21), police were called to reports of two men fighting on a route 59 bus in Brixton Road, Lambeth. Emergency services attended the scene and one man was taken to hospital. His condition is currently unknown. The other man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken into custody. Police do not believe that weapons were involved. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at approximately 10:20hrs on Thursday, 21 November to reports of two men fighting on a route 59 bus in Brixton Road, SW9. “Officers and London Ambulance Service attended. “One of the men was taken to hospital for treatment – condition awaits. The other man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken into police custody. “At this stage it is not thought any weapons were involved but enquiries into the circumstanc...

A stabbing took place outside a North West primary school today (Wednesday, November 20). A man is in hospital after the incident in Willesden at around 10am. The man was treated by paramedics this morning after being found on Sherrick Green Road outisde Gladstone Park Primary School. He was rushed to a major trauma centre as a 'priority'. Gladstone Park Primary School is near the crime scene on Sherrick Green Road. A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 10.05am this morning (Wednesday 20 November) to reports of a stabbing incident in Sherrick Green Road, NW10. “We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer and London’s Air Ambulance. The first of our crews arrived in six minutes. “Our crews treated a man at the scene, before taking him to a London major trauma centre as a priority.” The Metropolitan Police Service and Anthem Trust, Gladstone Park Pri...

A South London drug dealer who ran a county line into Peterborough has been jailed for more than four years. Henry Mansaray, 28, of Manaton Close in Peckham, was found guilty of being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine after mobile phone evidence showed he was heavily involved in drugs supply across Peterborough. A mobile phone consistently used to send out bulk messages offering to sell drugs was suspected to be in the control of Mansaray, and later found on him when he was arrested in Fletton, Peterborough, on August 11 2023. Analysis also showed the handset regularly travelling from Mansaray’s home in South London to Peterborough, with CCTV footage confirming his movements matching that of the phone. Mansaray appeared at Cambridge Crown Court on Friday (November 15) where he was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison. Cambridge Crown Court where the case was heard (Image: Google) Detective Constable Lloyd Davis, who investigated, said:...

If you're hoping to find an Apple Watch under the Christmas tree this year, there's a deal that might be worth your attention. While new Apple Watches usually range from £219 to £799, Wowcher is currently offering refurbished Series 4 models for £89. This limited-time offer is proving popular, with over 3,000 units already sold and some colours and models out of stock. To take advantage of this deal, visit the Wowcher website where you can choose from various colours, sizes and models of the refurbished Apple Watch Series 4. The cheapest option at present is the 40mm GPS model in black for £89. For an additional £10, you can opt for the larger 44mm GPD model, while the more advanced cellular models are priced at £119 and £129. READ MORE: Yankee Candle fans race to buy reduced large jars under £18 at Debenhams including Christmas Cookie There are several colours and sizes to choose from on Wowcher (Image: Wowcher) Given that other websites are selling ref...

A radiator expert has highlighted the dangers of drying clothes on radiators, especially during periods of dreary weather when outdoor line-drying isn't an option. Nancy Emery at Only Radiators warned that while it may seem like a "quick fix" for anyone without a tumble drier in the cooler months, using radiators to dry wet clothes can cause several potentially 'dangerous' issues. Emery explained that this method leads to increased condensation and moisture lingering in rooms due to covered radiators restricting airflow, which can result in mould growth. She said: "The problem with drying clothes on radiators is that it leads to higher amounts of condensation due to the lack of airflow from having your radiators covered, which leaves moisture lingering in your rooms, and that's when the issues start to arise." She further explained that the moisture released into the air can create the perfect conditions for mould, which not only damages the home...

A South London primary school has received glowing praise following an Ofsted inspection in October. Hitherfield Primary School in Streatham was praised by inspectors for their calm classrooms and pupils' love of reading, as well as the nurturing nature of staff and opportunities for pupils. The primary school accepts pupils aged between 3 and 11, and currently has 619 pupils enrolled, according to the Ofsted report. Ofsted's latest inspection of the school was carried out on October 8 and 9, and inspectors were very pleased with what they found. The school received four 'Good' ratings and one 'Outstanding' for personal development. Ofsted no longer provides one overall rating for a school and now grades the institution on five different categories. The report says: "Hitherfield Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils are safe and happy." The inspectors add: "Staff are nurturing and build positive relationships by get...

A “dangerous” man obsessed with explosives, who once asked to throw a grenade on BBC children’s show Jim’ll Fix It, has been jailed for causing an explosion at his family home. Matthew Haydon suffered injuries to his chest and hands in the blast at the four-bedroom house in the Bedfordshire village of Sharnbrook on April 10 last year. Afterwards Haydon, 48, told police of a longstanding interest in weaponry, citing his childhood request to the former BBC children’s show, which was presented by serial sexual abuser Jimmy Savile from 1975 to 1994. He was jailed for four and a half years with a four-year extended licence period at the Old Bailey on Friday. Haydon, who wore a waistcoat and shirt in the dock, was also made the subject of a criminal behaviour order, restricting him from creating explosives. Sentencing him on Friday, Mr Justice Johnson described Haydon as “dangerous”. “You have always had an obsession with explosives and explosions,” Mr Justice Johnson said. “You synt...

Parents have expressed frustration and disappointment with the City of London Corporation amid uncertainty over whether a primary school will continue providing childcare services for kids under three. One said the potential ending of the provision at The Aldgate School as part of wider changes to services would feel like a ‘profound loss’, and that it would effectively tell local families ‘we don’t belong here’. A spokesperson for the Corporation said the school is ‘working with key stakeholders to sustain 0-2 childcare’. They added the changes are designed to bring services closer to residents, and that the current spend on children’s centre provisions are not being reduced. The Aldgate School is a one form entry primary school in the east of the City. Its child and family centre combines the on-site children’s centre with its nursery and reception classes, and provides full and part-time day care for kids aged between 12 weeks and three years. The Aldgate School has ...