Blog masonry

Background

News

News 05/08/25

A father has been jailed for 10 years after crashing his car while high on cocaine and suffering an epileptic fit, killing his teenage son. Daniel Burba was driving his wife’s Peugeot van on the M6 near Lancaster in April when it veered off the road and hit a tree. His 14-year-old son, Ryan Morgan, died at the scene from head injuries. The crash happened between junctions 34 and 33 on the southbound side. Three men have been jailed after […]

todayAugust 5, 2025 17

News

News 04/08/25

Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron’s new migrant deal is set to come into force on Tuesday, with detentions expected to begin by the end of the week. The “one in, one out” pilot scheme allows the UK to return some people who crossed the Channel illegally, in exchange for asylum seekers in France with family ties to Britain. The European Commission has now given the plan the green light, just days after it was formally signed. This […]

todayAugust 4, 2025 5

News

News 03/08/25

The victim of a fatal stabbing in southeast London has been named as 26-year-old Ayowale Aledejana. Police were called to Monson Road in New Cross on Saturday evening following reports of a man with stab wounds. Emergency teams from the London Ambulance Service and the air ambulance also attended, but despite their efforts, Mr Aledejana, from South Norwood in Croydon, died at the scene. Two people have now been arrested on suspicion of murder, and police say specialist officers are […]

todayAugust 3, 2025 14

News

News 02/08/25

Hamas says it will not lay down its weapons unless an independent Palestinian state is created with Jerusalem as its capital. The militant group issued the statement following reports that a US envoy had suggested Hamas was open to disarmament. In a strongly worded response, Hamas reaffirmed its position, calling armed resistance a legitimate and legal right while the occupation continues. The statement added this right could only be relinquished once full national rights are restored, including the establishment of […]

todayAugust 2, 2025 10

News

News 01/08/25

Donald Trump says he’s ordered two nuclear submarines to be moved into position following what he described as “highly provocative” comments from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev, who now sits on Russia’s Security Council, had warned the US to remember Moscow’s Cold War-era nuclear capabilities. Trump wrote online that the submarines were being deployed “just in case” the Russian threat turned out to be more than words. A 76-year-old man has been charged with child cruelty after several boys […]

todayAugust 1, 2025 16

News

News 31/07/25

The most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2024 have been revealed, with some new additions to the top 100. Athena and Yahya appear for the first time. Muhammad remains the most common name for boys, followed by Noah and Oliver. For girls, Olivia holds the top spot again, ahead of Amelia and Lily. The figures were published by the Office for National Statistics and are based on birth registration data. A murder investigation is under way after […]

todayJuly 31, 2025 11

News

News 30/07/25

Canada is planning to formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. But the move depends on conditions being met, including a commitment from the Palestinian Authority to reform its governance and to hold elections in 2026 — with Hamas excluded from the process. Carney says he spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas earlier this week. He also criticised Israel, accusing it of allowing a catastrophe to unfold in Gaza. […]

todayJuly 30, 2025 13

News

News 29/07/25

Two men who died after a stabbing at a business in south-east London have been named as a father and son. Terry McMillan, aged 58, was pronounced dead at the scene in Long Lane, Bermondsey, just after 1pm on Monday. His 27-year-old son, Brendan McMillan, died later in hospital. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in hospital under police guard. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A fourth man, in his thirties, […]

todayJuly 29, 2025 11

News

News 28/07/25

The England women’s football team have returned home to a hero’s welcome after their Euro 2025 triumph over Spain. Hundreds of fans gathered outside Southend Airport on Monday, waving flags and cheering as the Lionesses landed just after half past three. Many were dressed in England kits, holding banners to celebrate the team’s historic win. The squad then travelled to a reception at 10 Downing Street, hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock. Celebrations continue […]

todayJuly 28, 2025 16

0%