SELF-HARM IN UK SECONDARY SCHOOLS: Times publishes results
London, United Kingdom VIJAY SHAH via The Sunday Times British broadsheet publication The Sunday Times has released publicly the results this morning of a Freedom of Information request it made to 1,500 secondary schools in the country on the … Continue reading SELF-HARM IN UK SECONDARY SCHOOLS: Times publishes results
DRY THROAT? Egyptian woman quits abusive marriage over been woken up for a glass of water
Cairo, Egypt VIJAY SHAH via MARIAM NABBOUT/stepFEED A woman in Egypt is seeking a divorce from her ‘abusive’ husband after he made her wake up to fetch him a glass of water, according to Arab news site magazine … Continue reading DRY THROAT? Egyptian woman quits abusive marriage over been woken up for a glass of water
NORTH LONDON MURDER: Met investigates dead body dumped behind supermarket
London, United Kingdom VIJAY SHAH via PATRICK GRAFTON-GREEN/Evening Standard Breaking news from the London newspaper the Evening Standard this morning as the city’s police have opened an investigation after a corpse was found dumped in a wheelie bin … Continue reading NORTH LONDON MURDER: Met investigates dead body dumped behind supermarket
SULLEE J: New music submission – Vibes
Acclaimed Pakistani-American rapper and lyrical poet Sullee J, real name Suleman Janjua, has once again dazzled his fans and the world of grassroots East Coast hip-hop with the release this week of his stunning fresh new track “Vibes”. Hot on … Continue reading SULLEE J: New music submission – Vibes
RAMBO KNIVES: East London police considering to license ownership of large blades
London, United Kingdom VIJAY SHAH via RACHAEL BURFORD/Newham Recorder Police in the east London borough of Newham are considering proposals to require owners of large hunting knives, often known as ‘Rambo’ knives, to have their blades licensed in response to the wave of knife crime currently inundating the capital, local newspaper the Newham Reporter said yesterday. Senior detectives from the Metropolitan Police have begun key discussions with government officials on bringing in a system of ‘licensing or registration’ to keep track of the circulation of hunting knives, many of which are owned by collectors or hunters, but are also a … Continue reading RAMBO KNIVES: East London police considering to license ownership of large blades
HANGING AROUND: Why do bats roost upside down?
VIJAY SHAH Imagine you’re in a dark forest. It’s getting late and the shadows are getting longer. You decide to find somewhere to bed down for the night, and by chance, you stumble upon a cave. Out comes your sleeping bag and jim-jams, and as you switch on the nightlight, you become aware of fluttering motions above your head. Hundreds of small shadows flutter erratically about the cave ceiling above you. Parts of it appear to be moving, a strange fuzzy mass with leathery wings sprouting from it and then flying towards yo as you cower!. Now if … Continue reading HANGING AROUND: Why do bats roost upside down?
MET POLICE: Southwark teenager’s murder under investigation
London, United Kingdom VIJAY SHAH A murder investigation is under way by the London police force in relation to a stabbing death on a teenager in the south London district of Southwark, according to a police source’s announcement … Continue reading MET POLICE: Southwark teenager’s murder under investigation
GAZA BOMBING: Israel launches strikes after Hamas rockets bombardment
Tel Aviv, Israel VIJAY SHAH Israel has launched a series of air strikes on locations associated with the Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip area, after militants said to belong to the two outfits launched … Continue reading GAZA BOMBING: Israel launches strikes after Hamas rockets bombardment
UBER EATS: 8 surprising things you can order for takeaway in London
London, United Kingdom VIJAY SHAH When your average Londoner thinks of takeaway/takeout/carry-out, the first thing that comes to mind might be a cheeky curry, or chow mein, or a big stonking bucket of greasy fried chicken wings with a helpful, waistline-enhancing portion of chips, extra mayo. But surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly given London’s prominence as a world-class culinary hotspot, you can order some unusual foods to try in the comfort of your home or with friends or colleagues at your workplace or other place. The rapid increase in restaurant and takeaway apps and alongside it, the rise … Continue reading UBER EATS: 8 surprising things you can order for takeaway in London
COP BEATS HANDCUFFED BOY: Police brutality incident caught on camera
Romford, United Kingdom VIJAY SHAH via JOE ROBERTS/Metro A police officer who was caught on camera launching a vicious attack on a handcuffed male teenager is currently under investigation, reported the British newspaper Metro yesterday. Video footage from an … Continue reading COP BEATS HANDCUFFED BOY: Police brutality incident caught on camera
