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2h Activist arrested after storming racecourse at Epsom Derby
9h UK ticket-holder wins £111.7m EuroMillions jackpot
5h ‘Homeless’ man found dead in Croydon car park after liver stabbing
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9h Caroline Flack’s mother: Schofield now realises what she went through
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UK

Minister slams strikes hitting FA Cup final and Beyonce concert

Two days of strikes set to cause major disruption on rail routes across London

<p>The two are now at loggerheads </p>
Politics

Johnson ‘has sent all unredacted WhatsApps directly to Covid inquiry’

The former prime minister said he was willing to pass on messages dating back to pre-May 2021 that are on a locked phone.
World

Putin ‘dilemma’ over whether to boost defences in Ukraine or Russia

Russia unleashing ‘full range of military firepower’ against anti-regime forces launching attacks in west of the country

UK
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UK ticket-holder claims £111.7m EuroMillions jackpot win

The lucky winner scooped a total of £111,709,000.
UK

Sadiq Khan: London needs more migrants

The Mayor called for more powers to manage migration to the capital

Politics

Fan describes ‘nightmare’ journey as rail strike hits sporting events

Some 15 train companies have been affected due to a mass walkout by drivers from the Aslef union.
Politics

DRS may be scrapped next week if UK Government does not back down, Yousaf hints

The scheme has descended into a battle between the UK and Scottish governments.
UK

Organised crime boss extradited from Thailand jailed

Richard Wakeling from Essex arrived back in the UK on Thursday

UK

Man refused bail over charges in connection with taxi ‘threat’ video

Brian Stalford appeared via videolink to Laganside Magistrates Court in Belfast.
UK

19-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder after man killed in attack

Police are in the early stages of a murder investigation and are working to piece together the timeline of events.
UK

Two arrested after woman in her 70s dies in dog attack in Warwickshire

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a banned breed of dog and owning a dog dangerously out of control

Crime

‘Homeless’ man found dead in Croydon car park after liver stabbing

Ion Radu, 46, was found with a stab wound in Homelands Drive at 9.24am on Thursday

London

Drug dealer convicted of manslaughter after fatal attack on man

Jay had facial injuries including a fractured eye socket and cuts and bruising to his face, lips and jaw

Politics

UK Government putting deposit return scheme ‘in grave danger’, Yousaf claims

The lack of a full exemption to the Internal Market Act for the scheme has created another constitutional spat between governments.
London

How to get around London during the train strikes

As train strikes across several networks continue this week, what other public transport options are available?

UK

When are the next train strikes? RMT and Aslef members’ walkouts

This week’s strikes will affect events such as the FA Cup Final, Beyoncé’s upcoming tour and the Lord’s cricket Test match in the capital

UK

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman, 51, stabbed to death

Police said they are in the process of piecing together the full circumstances and are keeping an open mind.
London

Met PC who tested positive for cocaine at work dismissed from force

PC Deborah Chapman had ‘high’ level of cocaine in her system while at work, panel heard

UK

UK ticket-holder wins £111.7m EuroMillions jackpot

The winning numbers were 03, 12, 15, 25 and 43 with Lucky Stars 10 and 11

London

Sadiq Khan marks six-year anniversary of London Bridge terror attack

The mayor vowed to ensure ‘no stone is left unturned in building a safer London for everyone’.
UK

Polymer knee joint ‘could improve quality of life of osteoarthritis patients’

The prosthetic knee technology, called PEEK-OPTIMA, has been developed by Invibio.
UK

What the papers say – June 3

A variety of stories feature on the front pages across Britain.
UK

Record 12p monthly fall in diesel prices

The RAC said the average price of the fuel at UK forecourts dropped from 158.9p to 147.0p in May.
Politics

Achieving independence has never been more important – Yousaf

An independent Scotland, the First Minister said, would be ‘built on the principles of a wellbeing economy’.
Health

Man thanks optician after artery blockage detected in first eye test in 40 years

David Cullen underwent successful surgery within days of his appointment at Specsavers after experiencing what he thought was a minor issue.
UK

Phillip Schofield ‘did everything he could’ during investigation into brother

Timothy Schofield, 54, was convicted of 11 sexual offences involving a child.
UK

Phillip Schofield ‘afraid to leave the house’ amid fallout from secret affair

In a new interview with The Sun the former ITV presenter said he feared being spat on in the street.
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