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Spectator
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Spectator
Commons blow Lords away in shooting cup
The big guns of parliament were out in force this morning. The annual cross-party Commons v Lords shooting match has long been a fixture in the annual political calendar. After last year's contest was dominated by the shadow of the general election, this year was a much more relaxed affair. Peers and MPs descended on Ruislip to see which of the two Houses came out on top. And in the true spirit of the Parliament Act, it was the elected Commons who (narrowly) triumphed today… The final scores from an enjoyable morning of shooting proved to be 245 for the Commons versus 212 for the Lords. Captain Greg Smith, who stepped into the breach left by Bill Wiggin, received the silver cup, heroically rescued from the Bishops' Bar in the House of Lords. Kit Malthouse meanwhile wrestled the accolade of 'top gun' off the Earl of Effingham. Graham Brady, the captain of the Lords, graciously conceded defeat, assuring his fellow peers that his 'last minute transfer' from the Commons team had not seen him act as a double agent for MPs. As for Mr S, after a lamentable performance, there was only one piece of advice: musket better. The Commons team would be well shot of him next year…
The Independent
04-07-2025
- The Independent
Major fire shuts part of London Underground causing commuter chaos
Commuters in London are facing severe disruptions this morning (Friday 4) after a major fire brought Tube trains to a halt. The blaze began underneath railway arches in Roxeth Green Avenue in South Harrow around 1am. London Fire Brigade (LFB) deployed 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines to contain the fire, which was under control by 4am. There are no reports of injuries. However, parts of the Piccadilly line between South Harrow and Uxbridge remain closed. Transport for London (TfL) reports that there are also severe delays on the westbound line only between Acton Town and South Harrow. London Underground tickets are being accepted on local bus services in the interim. LFB received the first of around 40 calls about the fire at 1.18am and mobilised crews from Harrow, Wembley, Stanmore, Ruislip and surrounding fire stations to the scene. Two 32-metre turntable ladders attended and were used as water towers to help extinguish the fire from above. A drone was also deployed, providing the Incident Commander with a greater situational awareness of the incident. Road closures are currently in place in Roxeth Green Avenue, near the junction of The Arches, and are expected to remain in place through the morning. According to the LFB, an unknown number of gas cylinders at the site are believed to have exploded during the early stages of the incident. Firefighters safely removed two further cylinders and cooled them to an ambient temperature, as gas cylinders can explode when exposed to heat. Local residents were advised by authorities to keep their windows and doors closed because of the smoke. The cause of the fire, which severely damaged vehicle workshops, businesses and other commercial properties, is under investigation.
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Machete-wielding robbers broke into our home and stole £20k in jewellery and watches but we don't care about any of that... they took our DOG
The devastated owners of a dog stolen by machete-wielding robbers say they are living through 'their worst nightmare' as they continue to search for his whereabouts four months on. Sashi Shutt, 40, was left terrified after being pinned against the wall by the violent gang as they ransacked the home she shared with her RAF officer husband Jason, 53, in Ruislip, West London. The robbers viciously stole £20,000 in cash, jewellery and designer watches, alongside the one item that the family deems as 'priceless' - their beloved eight-year-old pug, Ozzie. Since that fateful day on February 10, the Shutts have neither heard from or caught sight of the beige-haired pet, who has a distinctive scar on his hind leg after previously undergoing treatment for cancer. Despite repeated appeals for information, the family has been left bereft by what might have actually happened to Ozzie, who needs regular medication. Speaking to MailOnline, Jason's daughter Serena, 22, who is one of four siblings and lives in Dorset, said her family had been through enough emotional turmoil and simply wanted answers. Serena, an aerial silk instructor, said: 'As horrible as it sounds, if a day later we found Ozzie and he was deceased, it would have been so much easier than the pain we're going through right now. 'We still don't know what happened four months later.' Recalling the events of that morning, Serena explained how her father had gone to the RAF base close to the house, while her younger brother, Harry, 14, was on his way to school, at around 8.30am. Owner Jason Shutt, 53, pictured with Ozzie, is living his 'worst nightmare' after the dog was taken during the violent robbery in February A short while later her step-mother Sashi, an NHS nurse, had left for work but turned back after realising she had left some items in the house. 'She just came home to grab whatever she'd forgotten - and then walked in on this robbery. One of the gang pinned her up against the wall with a machete, and told her not to move. 'They had come in through the bottom dining room window. The latch was slightly off, so they must have just got through the window, opened up all the doors and ransacked the house. 'They went upstairs, took my dad's entire watch collection, which was worth about £20,000, and jewellery that was sentimental. Both of their parents had died and left jewellery for them. That's all gone, so they'll never get that back. 'They took £1,000 in cash that was saved up for holidays as well. 'But when they finally left, my step-mum realised Ozzie was nowhere to be seen or heard.' The family initially thought the dog may have run off after the door was left open, but now strongly suspect the robbers, who were fully clothed in black and wearing balaclavas, stole Ozzie during the raid. 'We thought he'd run off and that we'd find him within two hours, because you know, what are they going to do with an eight-year-old pug who is neutered? They would have no use for him. 'But there were no sightings of him at all and then a couple of days after, we actually found muddy boot prints by Harry's bed, where Ozzie would have been sleeping. 'We also discovered a black cabin bag that was at the top of the stairs had been taken so realistically we think they could have used that bag to to snatch him up and take him.' Serena said the family's pain of Ozzie's absence has been made all the worse because of the 'deep connection' he had with them. She said: 'Any pug owner would get this. They're not like normal dogs - he would literally get the front seat in the car over anybody else. 'He sleeps where he wants and he gets the most presents at Christmas. 'If you talk to him, he tilts his head like he just understands you. 'He's so in tune with with us, and more aware than than any dog we've ever had. He has to be completely connected to you, and that's what worries us so much because of this deep connection he had with us. 'I just can't imagine how he's feeling, and if I think about too much, I just start crying. 'We can only hope that he's being looked after. But again, we just don't know. We don't even know if he's alive.' Four months on, Sashi - who suffered PTSD as a result of the robbery - has moved with Jason to another property after finding it too traumatising to continue living in their home. Their search for Ozzie has also continued, with the family posting regularly on social media with renewed appeals - and are offering a reward for any information that could bring the diminutive dog home. Serena added: 'If someone has Ozzie, I just want them to know that nothing you do will compare to the life that he had with us and the love that we gave him, and how much he loves us. 'He needs to be back with us. 'Even if you have bought Ozzie innocently, all you need to do is go to a vet, say you have found a stray dog and walk away. We don't care to know your name, or how you came to have him. 'No more questions will be asked, we just care about bringing Ozzie home.' A Met Police spokesperson said: 'We were called at 9.36 am on Monday, 10 February to an aggravated burglary in Bridgwater Road, Ruislip. 'Officers swiftly attended and spoke to the victim. 'The victim was threatened with a knife by the two suspects before they fled the property with a number of items. 'Detectives from the West Area's Burglary and Robbery Team are investigating. 'No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wealdstone boss Gibson leaves club
Wealdstone manager Neil Gibson and assistant manager Lee Jones have left the National League club by mutual Stones escaped relegation from the National League on the final day of the season with a 3-1 win over took over in January with the club 21st and a point from safety after the departure of Matt Taylor to Solihull Moors.A club statement said that Gibson and Jones could not relocate from Wales to Ruislip due to the cost of living."These circumstances have made it particularly hard to operate as a full-time management team based locally, something the club has always seen as vital for success and cohesion at this level," it said.A cut in the first-team budget for next season was also cited, making it "increasingly difficult to meet shared ambitions"."While efforts to secure investment in the club continue, no new funding has yet materialised," the statement added. "The financial reality means we must live within our means and not put the future of Wealdstone FC at risk."
Sky News
20-05-2025
- Sky News
Teenage boy and girl admit torturing and killing two kittens in London
A teenage girl and boy have pleaded guilty to torturing and killing two kittens in northwest London. The Metropolitan Police received a report on 3 May alleging that two teenagers had dismembered the animals on Ickenham Road in Ruislip. The 16-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were arrested on Monday 19 May and appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. They were flanked by security officers as they both admitted causing unnecessary suffering to the protected animals by "mutilating and killing" them. They also both admitted one count of possession of a knife at Ruislip Golf Course. The kittens were found with ropes attached to them and had been cut open, prosecutor Valerie Benjamin told the court. One kitten was found hanging from a tree while the other was on the ground nearby. Members of the public had seen the teenage boy in possession of an animal carrier and "became concerned" when they later saw him and the 16-year-old girl running from the scene, the court heard. Knives, blowtorches and scissors were also found at the scene, the hearing was told. After the kittens were found, police appealed for information and released CCTV images of suspects and an image of a black bag believed to have been used to carry the animals in. The teenagers will be sentenced at the same court on 23 June. Two other teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, arrested on Friday on suspicion of animal cruelty were released without charge, the Metropolitan Police said.
