Thamayanthi McAllister

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Journalist, BBC London Online at BBC

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King and Elba host mini summit to solve youth crime

Jul 12, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Thamayanthi McAllister

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King and Idris Ebla host mini summit in bid to solve youth crime

Jul 12, 2024 | bbc.com | Thamayanthi McAllister

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London Zoo 'back from the brink' as new law will extend its lease

May 24, 2024 | bbc.com | Thamayanthi McAllister

London Zoo's future secured with new leasehold billThamayanthi McAllister,PA MediaGetty ImagesLondon Zoo opened in 1826A new bill extending the leasehold for London Zoo has reached the final stage in Parliament before it becomes law. The Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill will increase the maximum term of the organisation's lease on the land from 60 years to up to 150 years. Now it has been agreed by both Houses of Parliament, it is ready for royal assent.
London Zoo's future secured with new leasehold bill

May 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Thamayanthi McAllister

Thamayanthi McAllister - BBC News and PA Media - News agencyMay 24, 2024 at 11:37 AM·1 min readA new bill extending the leasehold for London Zoo has reached the final stage in Parliament before it becomes law. The Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill will increase the maximum term of the organisation's lease on the land from 60 years to up to 150 years. Now it has been agreed by both Houses of Parliament, it is ready for royal assent.
London horses: Volunteer describes privilege of riding Army thoroughbreds

Apr 27, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jess Warren |Thamayanthi McAllister

On Wednesday, seven horses from the Household Cavalry were spooked by a loud noise and bolted through central London. The astonishing sight of their gallop caused alarm and concern, after four riders were thrown off, and the grey, Vida, was left covered in blood after hitting a bus and other vehicles.
D Day 80: WW2 veterans share frontline memories with London pupils

Apr 26, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Thamayanthi McAllister

A group of Second World War veterans have come together to share a "bit of living history" ahead of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The nine men, aged between 98 and 103, gathered at the Union Jack Club, near Waterloo, on Friday. Three of them also shared their experiences with pupils aged between 10 and 14 from three schools in London. Organisers have said it is likely to be the last time they are seen together outside the official D-Day events.
Heathrow Airport: Unite says 800 staff to strike in outsourcing row

Apr 23, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Thamayanthi McAllister

Hundreds of workers at Heathrow Airport are to strike for a week in a dispute over outsourcing of jobs. Unite said 800 of its members plan to strike from 7 to 13 May due to what it called "deplorable action" from the airport's management. The strike action is separate to a 72-hour walkout on 4 May involving 50 refuelling staff.
Tree of the Year 2023: Wrexham's sweet chestnut wins competition

Oct 18, 2023 | bbc.com | Thamayanthi McAllister

Image source, Kyle Jones MattockImage caption, The tree dates back to 1539, and has survived being pillaged for firewood in post-war 1940s BritainBy Thamayanthi McAllisterA towering sweet chestnut renowned for its beauty and history has been voted the UK's tree of the year. The 484-year-old tree in Acton Park, Wrexham, has stood since the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. As well as weathering many storms, it survived being pillaged for firewood in 1940s post-war Britain.
Hengoed boy loses fingers after picking up firework

Oct 14, 2023 | news.nestia.com | Thamayanthi McAllister

Image source, Family photo Image caption, Kyran had shrapnel wounds across his face and body By Thamayanthi McAllister BBC News A boy who picked up a firework which exploded in his hand is struggling with severe nightmares, his dad has said. Kyran, nine, was playing with his friend Bradley, when a firework was allegedly thrown into their den on a field in Hengoed, Caerphilly county.
Hengoed: Boy loses fingers after picking up firework

Oct 13, 2023 | bbc.com | Thamayanthi McAllister

Image source, NAtalie PayneImage caption, Kyran had shrapnel wounds across his face and bodyBy Thamayanthi McAllisterA boy who picked up a firework which exploded in his hand is struggling with severe nightmares, his dad has said. Kyran, nine, was playing with his friend Bradley, when a firework was allegedly thrown into their den on a field in Hengoed, Caerphilly county.