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Police make first arrest in investigation into Grenfell Tower blaze that killed 72 people in 2017

The Metropolitan Police have made their first arrest during their investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire.  A 38-year-old man has been arrested in the Sussex area on Saturday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.  The unnamed man is the first person to be arrested by police investigating the fire.   The Metropolitan Police have made their first arrest, an unnamed 38-year-old man, during their investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire He was taken to a local police station and has since been released under investigation. The arrest was not made in relation to events heard at the Grenfell Tower inquiry this week, police said.  A total of 72 people lost their lives as a result of a fire at the west London block of flats in June 2017. A public inquiry, chaired by Sir Martin Moore-Bick, examining the circumstances and causes of the disaster, is ongoing. The man's arrest was not made in relation to events heard at the Grenfell Tower inquiry this week The inquiry is not sc

Two men are killed and one injured after horror crash between two Volkswagens in Surrey

Two men aged in their 20s have died after a crash involving two cars in Surrey. Police said a blue Volkswagen Golf and blue Volkswagen Sharan were involved in the incident at about 8.45pm on Saturday in Guildford Road, Chertsey. A Surrey Police spokesman said: 'Two men, the driver and the passenger from the Golf and both in their 20s, were sadly declared dead at the scene. 'The driver of the other vehicle was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time. Two men both aged in their 20s have died and another left injured after a serious crash involving two cars in Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey, which took place on Saturday night 'The road remains closed while emergency services, including fire and ambulance crews, deal with the incident.' The spokesman appealed for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. He added: 'We would particularly like to speak to a man and a woman in a small

Princess Margaret's heirlooms that were sold for £14million by her son are up for sale again including five-carat diamond ring valued at £1.1million - that went for £142,000 in 2006

It's been 14 years since David Linley infamously auctioned off precious valuables belonging to his mother, the late Princess Margaret, to settle a £3 million inheritance tax bill. And now the family's treasured possessions and mementos are up for grabs again. A collector who snapped up 50 of the 800 items on sale in 2006 is now offering them up for sale and with altogether heftier price tags. This includes the 5.16 carat diamond ring - the collection's most expensive item - which sold in 2006 for £142,400 and is now on sale for £1.1 million. A collection of 50 items once belonging to Princess Margaret are going on sale including this 5.16 carat diamond ring - the collection's most expensive item - which sold at an auction held by her son David Linley in 2006 for £142,400 and is now on sale for £1.1 million The auction also features a Macle Diamond Crystal Ring , By Stuart Devlin, which was sold in 2006 for £30,000 and is now on sale for £225,000 and a bed once belongi

‘It's laying out a domino effect’: Four states will vote on legal marijuana initiatives on Election Day that could influence Congress to ease federal restrictions

Voters in four states from different regions of the country could embrace broad legal marijuana sales on Election Day, and a sweep would highlight how public acceptance of cannabis is cutting across geography, demographics and the nation´s deep political divide. The November 3 contests in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana will shape policies in those states while the battle for control of Congress and the White House could determine whether marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Already, most Americans live in states where marijuana is legal in some form and 11 now have fully legalized the drug for adults - Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, Michigan, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont. It's also legal in Washington, D.C. Todd Wagner a medical marijuana caregiver sits with other vendors during the Medical Marijuana Clinic in Billings, Montana, ahead of the state's vote on Election Day In conservative Mississippi, voters will

'If that's Melania then I'm Helen Keller': Photo reignites bizarre FLOTUS body double rumors as conspiracy theorists zero in on her 'unusually' broad smile

Rumors about Melania Trump using a body double have been reignited by an odd new photo that sent Twitter into a frenzy.   The conspiracy theory that Melania has a lookalike stand in for her at public events has been circulated on social media for years, resurfacing whenever proponents spot a slight change in her appearance.  The latest round of speculation was fueled by a photo of Melania and her husband Donald Trump boarding Marine One on Thursday on their way to the final presidential debate.  Melania is seen wearing large sunglasses and a broad smile that some Twitter users believe did not match her usual subtle grin.  The theory doesn't hold up when compared to other photos of Melania taken minutes earlier, which clearly show its her and not an impostor.  But Twitter users seized on the theory anyway as #FakeMelania began trending.   Rumors about Melania Trump using a body double have been reignited by an odd new photo that sent Twitter into a frenzy. The photo in question sho

Angry masked protestors pelt riot police with fireworks during demonstration against new coronavirus rules in Rome

Protesters have pelted riot police with fireworks during demonstrations against new coronavirus restrictions.    At least a month of new restrictions have been imposed across Italy to fight rising coronavirus infections, starting on Monday and lasting until November 24. On Saturday night, far-right and neo-fascist political groups protested in Rome against an overnight curfew.  Riot police have been pelted with fireworks during demonstrations against new coronavirus restrictions in Rome Far-right and neo-fascist political groups protested against an overnight curfew which will start on Monday and be in place until November 24 Demonstrators clashed with the police in Naples on Friday while they were protesting a 11pm to 5am curfew. Several Italian regions and cities recently slapped on these curfews to cut down on young people congregating outdoors, especially to drink.   Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has set early curfews for bars, cafes and restaurants and has insisted on people weari

Dr. Fauci says 'safe and effective' COVID-19 vaccine could arrive by early December as he cautions against ‘anti-science’ that could see Americans skip the treatment

It will be known before the end of the year whether there is a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine, the US's top infectious disease specialist has said. Dr Anthony Fauci predicted such knowledge could arrive by the end of November or beginning of December, but warned there would not be enough doses to vaccinate everyone before 2021. His comments come as the Trump administration touts herd immunity as a possible solution to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, which has infected 8.7million Americans and killed 224,906.   News reports have indicted that Scott Atlas, a neuroradiologist who's gained favor with the President, has promoted the theory in the White House.  But several health officials, including Fauci, have criticized the notion as 'total nonsense.' Scroll down for video  Dr. Anthony Fauci revealed that Americans could know whether a 'safe' and 'effective' vaccine  is available by December  Appearing on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show, Dr Fauci was