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Oasis v Blur rivalry revived as play recreates Britpop battle
1+ day, 16+ min ago (1473+ words) The much-hyped 1995 Britpop battle between Oasis and Blur has been recreated for a new play in which the cast take sides. At 21, George Usher has spent most of his life unwittingly researching his first professional acting role - as Liam Gallagher....
Kingsbury School: Boy, 13, questioned after two students stabbed
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (806+ words) Police are continuing to question a 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, as counter terrorism officers lead an investigation into the school stabbing of two boys at a school in north-west London. Officers were called to Kingsbury High…...
Kingsbury School: Boys stable after double stabbing, police say
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (750+ words) Two boys who were stabbed at a school in north-west London are in a stable condition in hospital, the Metropolitan Police has said. Emergency services were called to Kingsbury High School in Brent, at 12:40 GMT on Tuesday, to find a…...
Campaigners say cuts are 'biggest attack' on Essex libraries
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (389+ words) A campaign group says proposed funding cuts are the "biggest attack on our libraries" in years. Save Our Libraries Essex (SOLE) is a volunteer-based group which has campaigned since 2018 to protect local services. But Essex County Council said it could…...
Two boys stabbed in north London school
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (101+ words) Two boys have been taken to hospital after a stabbing at a school in Brent, north London. The Met Police said officers were called to Bacon Lane at about 12:40 GMT following reports that a 13-year-old boy had been stabbed. They…...
Brecon Beacons: Walker who fell 30ft off cliff at Waterfall Country 'lucky to be alive'
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1347+ words) A woman who survived a 30ft (9m) fall at a waterfall beauty spot where several people have died says action should be taken to improve safety. Suzie Dyer, 50, was left with severe injuries to her hip, back and pelvis after falling during…...
Chichester Cathedral sees peregrine falcons return for 25th year
1+ week, 2+ day ago (236+ words) Peregrine falcons have returned to a cathedral to nest in what is believed to be their 25th year at the site. Chichester Cathedral said the birds were nesting on its spire and that it would be live streaming its nest from…...
Man, 57, will not be granted bail, court told
1+ week, 5+ day ago (241+ words) A 57-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a woman. James McKenna, from Carmarthen, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article in a public place and stalking. Dyfed-Powys…...
Boy, 14, stabbed art teacher because he had 'too much hatred', he tells police
1+ week, 6+ day ago (417+ words) A 14-year-old who stabbed his art teacher told French police he attacked her because he had "too much hatred", a prosecutor has said. The 60-year-old woman's condition remains a "serious concern" after she was stabbed three to four times in…...
France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (360+ words) A secondary school teacher in south-eastern France was left in a critical condition on Tuesday after being stabbed by a 14-year-old pupil. The 60-year-old female art teacher was stabbed three to four times in her chest in front of around…...