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Claire Freemantle, the driver of the four-by-four that crashed into a primary school in Wimbledon, killing two schoolgirls, has been bailed for the second time by the Met Police. The incident occurred during a picnic on the last day of the summer term, resulting in the deaths of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, both 8 years old. After an internal review was launched due to concerns raised by the families of the victims, Freemantle was...

Over 40 MPs and peers have expressed concerns about the public health risks posed by the trade in real fur, citing the presence of viruses on Chinese fur farms that could potentially spread to humans. The politicians have warned that fur farm practices, including outbreaks of bird flu on European fur farms, could lead to future pandemics. Despite promises from both the Conservatives and Labour to ban fur imports and sales, little action has been...

The EU is allocating over €1 billion in grants to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects to support energy market integration and decarbonization. These projects will focus on developing hydrogen and offshore electricity grids within the EU, aligning with the EU's goals. This investment aims to advance sustainable energy systems and promote the transition towards cleaner energy sources. Source: (insert source link) Full Article

Shoplifting in England and Wales has reached a record high with nearly half a million offences reported last year, according to new Office for National Statistics data. The alarming figures show a 23% increase in shoplifting crimes, with 1,350 incidents occurring daily. Retailers are warning that crime in shops, including theft and violent incidents, is escalating out of control, with over 20 million theft incidents costing retailers £2.2bn in losses. Full Article

This morning, a pile-up involving three trucks on the E403 highway near Wevelgem caused a complete road closure for several hours, resulting in significant traffic delays. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the drivers involved in the accident. The incident was attributed to wet road conditions, highlighting the importance of caution and heightened awareness during bad weather on this important transportation route in Belgium. Full Article

Sir Keir Starmer and Labour ministers attended Lord John Prescott’s funeral at Hull Minster, where over 300 guests paid their respects to the former deputy prime minister who passed away in November at the age of 86. Meanwhile, Shadow Chancellor Rachell Reeves expressed support for the construction of Heathrow's third runway, aiming for construction to begin in this Parliament and flights to commence within a decade, despite facing opposition from both within Labour and environmental...