Robert Dex

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Robert Dex is Arts Correspondent at The Standard covering all things cultural. He previously did the same job at the Press Association and also worked on local newspapers in Cornwall and south London.... MORE

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Robert Dex is Arts Correspondent at The Standard covering all things cultural. He previously did the same job at the Press Association and also worked on local newspapers in Cornwall and south London.

<p>Oliver White with his partner Alana Dredge </p>
Crime

Watch dealer found dead after robbery should not have been 'alone'

His employers said the robbers had posed as customers over several days before the violent attack.

29 May 2024
<p>Janayo Lucima, 21, died in West Kensington </p>
Crime

Detectives appeal after man is charged with West Kensington murder

The shooting happened on April 1 in west London.

8 Apr 2024
<p>Total solar eclipse darkens parts of northern Mexico</p>
UK

Millions gather in UK and America for rare solar eclipse

Cheers broke out along a beach in Mexico as the moon began to pass over the sun

8 Apr 2024
<p>British pensioners in Spain </p>
World

Spain axes 'golden visa' popular with British expats

The scheme awards non-EU citizens investing in the property market

8 Apr 2024
<p>Jonathan Majors</p>
Showbiz

Jonathan Majors’ ex hopes sentence will ‘deter future conduct’

Majors was convicted in December by a Manhattan jury of misdemeanour assault and a harassment violation, against his former partner, Grace Jabbari.

8 Apr 2024
<p>William Wragg is the MP for Hazel Grove in Greater Manchester (UK Parliament/PA)</p>
Politics

Met Police confirms it is investigating Westminster honeytrap scandal

A number of unsolicited messages were sent to MPs over recent months, the force said

8 Apr 2024
<p>Felix Ngole</p>
UK

Tribunal for man who lost job offer over views on homosexuality

Felix Ngole, who is a Christian, claims discrimination against Leeds-based charity Touchstone.

8 Apr 2024
<p>Mayoral rivals Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall</p>
Politics

Fact checkers brand Tory Susan Hall's pay-per-mile claim 'deceptive'

Mayor Sadiq Khan has denied that he will introduce a charge for motorists based on the distance they drive

8 Apr 2024
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London

Garrick Club to put ending men-only membership rule to vote

New legal advice may force the hand of club members who have resisted previous bids to change the rules

5 Apr 2024
<p>The event was in honour of the Kinsey Family who own the largest private collection of African-American art</p>
World

Harry and Meghan make art exhibition a family affair

The couple teamed up with a famous family of American philanthropists for event in Los Angeles

3 Apr 2024
<p>The cast of Motherland</p>
Showbiz

BBC axes hit sitcom Motherland

The corporation faces a huge deficit this year.

1 Apr 2024
<p>Pouria Zeraati smiling and holding up the peace sign in his hospital bed</p>
Crime

Iranian journalist stabbed in London posts defiant photo from hospital

The victim was stabbed in the leg as he left his home in Wimbledon on Friday

31 Mar 2024
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London

Missing boy, 5, dies in hospital after being pulled from River Thames

Police said officers looking for Daniel Alaby found a child in the river.

30 Mar 2024
<p>A paddle-out protest organised by Surfers Against Sewage in Cornwall (PA)</p>
Politics

Waterborne diseases on the rise say Labour

The claims come as water firms face rising anger over the condition of the countries rivers and beaches.

29 Mar 2024
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World

Pope's last minute withdrawal from Easter event raises health concerns

The Pope has struggled with his health for some time.

29 Mar 2024
<p>Police have appealed for witnesses (PA)</p>
London

Dissident Iranian journalist stabbed outside London home

Counter-terrorism police are investigating Friday’s attack.

29 Mar 2024
<p>Passengers queue for ferries at the Port of Dover in Kent </p>
UK

Holidaymakers face more delays after ‘horrendous’ traffic queues

The roads, trains and airports are expected to be extremely busy as millions of Brits head away for the long Easter weekend

29 Mar 2024
<p>The King is hoping to attend the Easter Sunday service (Victoria Jones/PA)</p>
UK

The King and Queen to sit apart from other royals at church service

The King began treatment for cancer almost two months ago.

29 Mar 2024
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UK

Coronavirus victims remembered at Covid Memorial Wall ceremony

Some members of the group became emotional and hugged each other during the event.

29 Mar 2024
<p>US journalist Evan Gershkovich in a Russian court</p>
World

Biden warns Russia on anniversary of Evan Gershkovich detention

The reporter is the first US journalist arrested for spying in Russia for decades

29 Mar 2024