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Man arrested for KFC murder

Man arrested for KFC murder

POLICE INVESTIGATING the murder of 22-year-old Daniel Smith, who was gunned down as he left a KFC in west London, have today arrested a man on suspicion of murder. The 22-year-old electrician had just left the fast food restaurant on Saturday 22 May when he was killed in an apparent motiveless drive-by shooting. In the days following Daniel’s death police arrested two 21-year-old men on suspicion of murder, but the pair were bailed to return to a central London police station on August 11....

After Khyra death council still face hurdles

After Khyra death council still face hurdles Photo

MAJOR SHORTCOMINGS and deficiencies still remain in Birmingham City Council's social services department, despite the death of Khyra Ishaq two years ago, an Ofsted report has found. Seven-year-old Khyra, was starved to death by her mother and boyfriend despite visits by social workers. Birming...

Entertainment

Making a meal of it

Making a meal of it

We salute 10 of the UK’s best-loved black chefsWHETHER they’re TV stars, restaurant experts of catering managers, there are countless British black chefs pleasing pallets with their culinary expertise. Here – in no particular order – we highlight 10 of the best. Ainsley Harriott ONE of Britain’s...

World News

Desmond Tutu to retire from public life

Desmond Tutu to retire from public life

NOBEL PEACE laureate Desmond Tutu announced last week that he is retiring from public life later this year when he turns 79, saying “the time has now come to slow down” and spend m...

Sports

Expect something special!

Expect something special!

KELL BROOK says fight fans will see a special performance when he takes on Michael Jennings - inspired by a fellow Sheffield fighter. Brook has fought just once this year because of injury, and has seen his clash with Jennings postponed three times. But now the former British champion finally ...

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Rethinking tragedy

Rethinking tragedy

How viewing devastating personal events as blessings can transform lives for the betterWHILST GROWING up in church as a teenager, my pastor constantly preached that life's difficulties provided believers with opportunities to deepen their faith, build spiritual muscles and develop strength of charac...

Features

Rethinking tragedy

Why the vuvu is here to stay

AS IF they didn't have any problems of their own to worry about, England's premiership teams have gone on the attack against the humble vuvuzela, the plastic trumpet that every kid wants for Christmas. The vuvus, of course, provided a very unique soundtrack to the World Cup last month. So, if it...

The many faces of Ayia Napa

Jasmine experienced the good, the bad and the ugly in the famed Cyprian resortAFTER experiencing Ibiza many years ago as a 19-year-old over excited girl - getting smashed on tequila for my first alcoholic experience and observing crazy antics by sex-mad, ...

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