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Boy, 14, arrested after man dies in Glasgow street attack BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Glasgow. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/boy-14-arrested-after-man-dies-in-glasgow-street-attack-38147583.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article38147582.ece/dd235/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_17a6b53c-ff65-456e-bda2-b0c64069c3ad_1 Email A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Glasgow. Daniel McGuigan, 35, was attacked on Stravanan Street, Castlemilk, in front of his colleagues on Friday. Emergency services were called out at about 10.50am and Mr McGuigan was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland said in a statement: “Police Scotland can confirm a 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man in Castlemilk on Friday May 24.” The force continued: “The deceased can be named as Daniel McGuigan. Enquiries … [Read more...] about Boy, 14, arrested after man dies in Glasgow street attack

Tory leadership race: The top runners and riders BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Theresa May’s resignation speech effectively fired the starting gun on the official Tory leadership race. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/tory-leadership-race-the-top-runners-and-riders-38147198.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article38147186.ece/761b7/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_1d522183-0ecc-4361-a9bd-61d4808ba50d_1 Email Theresa May’s resignation speech effectively fired the starting gun on the official Tory leadership race. Here are the main runners and riders vying to take on the mantle of Conservative leader by winning over Tory MPs and grassroots members. Declared: – Boris Johnson Former foreign secretary and London mayor Mr Johnson, 54, is considered by most as the favourite to win the leadership race (Ladbrokes 4/5). Easily recognisable thanks to his popularity on comedy TV shows, he nearly beat Mrs May to the top job in 2016, until friend Michael Gove decided … [Read more...] about Tory leadership race: The top runners and riders

Missing man, 75, traced by police BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A 75-year-old man who went missing in Aberdeenshire has been found safe and well. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/missing-man-75-traced-by-police-38146571.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article38146569.ece/7d363/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_7c80a516-fabd-4de3-a290-ea858bad9097_1 Email A 75-year-old man who went missing in Aberdeenshire has been found safe and well. Derek Gray had not been seen since he left an address in Kemnay on Friday morning. Police Scotland issued an appeal for information and confirmed he had been traced a short time later. In an update on Twitter, the force said: “We would like to thank all persons who assisted in the enquiry and by sharing the post.” Press Association … [Read more...] about Missing man, 75, traced by police

Shipping container evacuated in Liverpool after sharp tilt BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A shipping container in Liverpool had to be evacuated after it tipped dramatically to one side, leaving it at risk of capsize. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/shipping-container-evacuated-in-liverpool-after-sharp-tilt-38146345.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article38146342.ece/b41de/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_cb8a126f-e30d-4230-b4bf-5daee7aa75b6_1 Email A shipping container in Liverpool had to be evacuated after it tipped dramatically to one side, leaving it at risk of capsize. A crew of 23 people were safely rescued from the 294m (965ft) MSC Matilde after it began to list to starboard at around 2am on Friday morning on the River Mersey. After being evacuated onto dry land some of the ship’s crew got back onto the ship to try and assess its condition and correct the issue by transferring ballast. Hoylake RNLI lifeboat attended the incident at the Liverpool2 Container … [Read more...] about Shipping container evacuated in Liverpool after sharp tilt

Donald Trump to have lunch with the Queen during state visit BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The Queen will host US president Donald Trump for lunch at Buckingham Palace during his state visit to the UK in June. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/donald-trump-to-have-lunch-with-the-queen-during-state-visit-38145701.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article38145697.ece/db169/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_5bf56f7a-db73-4960-b526-4e45d67d8e24_1 Email The Queen will host US president Donald Trump for lunch at Buckingham Palace during his state visit to the UK in June. The American head of state, and his wife Melania, will have a private lunch with the Queen when he arrives in Britain on Monday June 3. The US president will also have tea with the the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at Clarence House, and visit Downing Street for talks with Prime Minister Theresa May during the stay. Mr Trump’s first trip to the UK as president sparked controversy last year and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump to have lunch with the Queen during state visit