Archaeologists have uncovered a Roman arena in Turkey that was ‘just like Rome’s Colosseum’ and would have hosted gladiator fights for some 20,000 spectators. The find, a national first, was revealed as part of excavations of Mastaura, an ancient city in Aydin Province. The arena was partly buried and hidden by vegetation. Its remains are well preserved … Read more
Tina Arena ‘refuses’ to cancel her 2021 tour over Covid concerns and insists ‘we need to get on with our lives’ By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:50 GMT, 13 March 2021 | Updated: 12:50 GMT, 13 March 2021 Tina Arena has revealed that she has no plans to cancel her new tour, … Read more
An officer said he ‘felt ashamed to be a firefighter,’ after a sobbing paramedic asked crews why they were ‘stood around,’ instead of helping victims of the Manchester Arena bombing a mile away, an inquiry has heard today. The first fire engine did not arrive at the scene until two hours after the explosion on … Read more
The mother of a Manchester Arena bombing victim today welcomed the launch of consultation into a new law that would make it a legal requirement for venues to improve security. The proposed Protect Duty, which builds on Martyn’s Law, would make it a legal requirement for venue owners to consider the risk of such attacks and take … Read more
Families of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing today blasted the operator running responsible for the venue’s security over its ‘flagrant disregard’ for the safety of those attending the concert. Pete Weatherby QC, lawyer for the family of seven victims, said SMG’s failings – including ‘a CCTV blind spot to exist for many years so … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Tina Arena says the relationship with her long-time artist partner is strong as she pulls her $7million Toorak mansion from sale -and shoots down reports she’s returning to France Do you know more? Email [email protected] By Wayne Flower, Melbourne Correspondent and Ali Daher Published: 03:31 GMT, 21 January 2021 | Updated: 03:31 GMT, 21 … Read more
The harrowing first police radio and 999 calls reporting the Manchester Arena bomb attack have been played to the inquiry. In one call, a desperate parent who was in the City Room foyer when the bomb was detonated, can be heard telling and ambulance controller he is looking for his daughter. The ambulance call handler … Read more
Youngest victim of Manchester Arena terror blast ‘bled to death while asking paramedics for help’: Family of Saffie-Rose Roussos, eight, claim she ‘could have survived with better first aid’ Saffie-Rose Roussos, eight, died after losing too much blood from leg injuries New report revealed no one used tourniquets or splints to stop the bleeding Her … Read more
Manchester Arena terrorist Hashem Abedi and Parsons Green Tube bomber Ahmed Hassan are charged with joint attack on Belmarsh prison officer Hashem Abedi, 23, and Ahmed Hassan, 21, charged with assault on prison officer Muhammed Saeed, 21, awaiting sentencing for terror offences, was also charged Met Police said the trio are due to appear at … Read more
Manchester Arena terrorist Hashem Abedi and Parsons Green Tube bomber Ahmed Hassan are charged with joint attack on Belmarsh prison officer Hashem Abedi, 23, and Ahmed Hassan, 21, charged with assault on prison officer Third man, who is awaiting sentencing for terror offences, has also been charged Trio due to appear at Bromley Magistrates Court … Read more