Protesters swarm ‘sold out’ council meeting on future of Epping migrant hotel

Graham Thorpe, a former England cricketer and coach, took his own life on August 4, 2024, after struggling with depression and anxiety, exacerbated by losing his job in 2022. A coroner's inquest revealed significant failings in his mental health care, noting that he had not been seen in person for over four months despite expressing suicidal thoughts. Want More Context? 🔎

Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for a five-day private trip, landing at Prestwick Airport and heading to his Turnberry golf course. His itinerary includes meetings with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney, focused on trade and international issues, while also opening a new golf course dedicated to his late mother in Aberdeenshire. Want More Context? 🔎

A 28-year-old British tourist named Gerallt has been missing in Tenerife since July 7, after failing to return from a trip, prompting increasing concern from authorities. North Wales Police are appealing for information regarding his whereabouts, describing him as 5ft8in tall with short black hair, last seen in a navy tracksuit and black trainers. Want More Context? 🔎

A boy, Charles Hartle, was found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Noah Smedley after stabbing him in the heart on December 28. Hartle, who carried a Rambo-style knife to appear tough, attacked Noah during a meeting over a cannabis sale, fleeing the scene and later claiming self-defense, despite overwhelming evidence against him. Want More Context? 🔎

Poundland is closing 68 stores as part of a restructuring plan following its £1 sale to Gordon Brothers, with 32 branches set to shut next month alone. The company aims to reduce its store count from about 800 to between 650 and 700, while also discontinuing frozen food products and halting online sales. Want More Context? 🔎

Three major UK phone networks, EE, Vodafone, and BT, have experienced significant outages for the second time in 24 hours, affecting thousands of users' ability to make calls or send texts. While EE and BT confirmed ongoing issues, Vodafone claimed no network problems, although customers on other carriers like Three and O2 reported difficulties likely related to the outages. Want More Context? 🔎