Man admits throwing kittens off London bridge
Andrew Shephard, 58, has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after drunkenly throwing three kittens into the River Thames from Twickenham Bridge. One kitten was saved.
Andrew Shephard, 58, has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after drunkenly throwing three kittens into the River Thames from Twickenham Bridge. One kitten was saved.
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A woman accused of murdering two Colombian schoolgirls with poisoned chocolate raspberries was rescued from the River Thames in London. The fugitive was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. Read the full story.
Dramatic footage captures the moment a replica of New York's Statue of Liberty toppled over in strong winds in Brazil. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Westminster City Council continued to contract a financially unstable builder, Geoffrey Osborne, which later collapsed, leaving homes unfinished and costing taxpayers an extra £27.5m. Discover the full investigation.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
Thames Water defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
Author Raynor Winn rejects new allegations she stole money from relatives, calling them a 'false narrative'. The claims follow scrutiny over her bestselling memoir, The Salt Path.
Zipcar's departure from the UK is a setback for sustainable transport, forcing users back to private cars and highlighting government policy failures. Read the full analysis.
Analysis: Russia's economy is faltering as the war in Ukraine drains resources. With inflation soaring and energy income plummeting, could internal tensions lead to Putin's downfall?
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
A US-brokered peace deal for DR Congo collapses within 24 hours as heavy fighting erupts, forcing thousands to flee. Read the latest on the escalating humanitarian crisis.
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
A catastrophic sardine collapse, driven by climate crisis and overfishing, has caused mass starvation of critically endangered African penguins. Urgent conservation action is needed.
Richmond upon Thames and Camden have secured podium spots in Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' index. Discover why these London areas topped the list for their green spaces and vibrant atmosphere.
Hundreds of Sydney drivers were trapped for up to four hours in a major tunnel amid fears of a 'shockcrete' roof collapse. Read the full report on the emergency closure and traffic chaos.
Ian Wright opens up about the frightening moment presenter Laura Woods collapsed live on ITV. Get the latest update on her health and the full story behind the incident.
The water regulator Ofwat has delayed Thames Water's vital refinancing, casting doubt on its survival plan. What does this mean for the debt-laden utility and its customers? Read the full analysis.
Thames Water reveals a 75% surge in complaints as it negotiates a bailout to tackle its £20bn debt. Read the latest on the utility giant's financial struggle.
Powervault, the London-based home battery firm backed by the Mayor's fund, has collapsed. The firm, which raised over £10m, is the latest UK energy tech casualty. Read the full story.
Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.
Thames Water reports a near-£400m half-year profit, but its financial future remains precarious with a looming funding deadline. Read the full analysis.
Thames Water's debt pile grows to £17.6bn despite a return to profit after inflation-busting bill hikes. The firm faces a surge in customer complaints as rescue talks continue.
A damning parliamentary report reveals 'systemic failures' led to the collapse of a major China espionage trial, warning the issues could be repeated. Read the full findings.
ITV presenter Laura Woods fell ill and collapsed live on air during coverage of England women's friendly against Ghana. She is now 'in good hands' and recovering.
ITV presenter Laura Woods fell ill and collapsed live on air during the build-up to England Women's friendly against Ghana at St Mary's. Pundits Ian Wright and Anita Asante rushed to her aid. Read the latest updates on her condition.
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
Explore the year's standout history and politics books, from Middle East revolutions and brutalist architecture to the Tory implosion and Starmer's rise. Discover essential reads.
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution impacting health and recreation. A 16-year-old rower contracted E. coli, missing GCSE exams.
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.