Terror at Terminal One is the front of the Independent as the Sunday's reports on the second day of terrorist activity in the Uk
Britain was on maximum alert last night after a burning 4x4 Jeep Cherokee was rammed into the terminal building at Glasgow airport, triggering fears that the two failed car bombs in London marked the start of an organised terror campaign.
With Britain in the grip of a new wave of terror attacks, the Government raised its threat assessment to "critical", the highest level indicating that further attacks are imminent.
Yesterday afternoon, passengers waiting to check in for flights from Glasgow scattered as the blazing vehicle, said to have two Asian men inside, smashed into the building at speed and became jammed in an entrance at 3.11pm. According to witnesses, one man climbed out and tried to throw more petrol on the flames from a canister, while the other sought to force the Jeep further into the terminal as people ran screaming from the scene.
With Britain in the grip of a new wave of terror attacks, the Government raised its threat assessment to "critical", the highest level indicating that further attacks are imminent.
Yesterday afternoon, passengers waiting to check in for flights from Glasgow scattered as the blazing vehicle, said to have two Asian men inside, smashed into the building at speed and became jammed in an entrance at 3.11pm. According to witnesses, one man climbed out and tried to throw more petrol on the flames from a canister, while the other sought to force the Jeep further into the terminal as people ran screaming from the scene.
Suicide bombers hit British airport is the lead in the Mail
Suicide bombers tried to blow up Glasgow Airport by driving a blazing car bomb into the terminal building.
Two Asian men ploughed the Jeep Cherokee 4x4 at high speed into the airport's main entrance, but it failed to explode.
Security guards, initially believing the car had been involved in a straightforward accident, grabbed fire extinguishers and tried to put out the flames.
But one of the men, both in their 30s, leapt out and attacked the guard, screaming at him that a bomb was about to go off.
Two Asian men ploughed the Jeep Cherokee 4x4 at high speed into the airport's main entrance, but it failed to explode.
Security guards, initially believing the car had been involved in a straightforward accident, grabbed fire extinguishers and tried to put out the flames.
But one of the men, both in their 30s, leapt out and attacked the guard, screaming at him that a bomb was about to go off.
CAUGHT says the News of the World
The driver was already engulfed in flames while his passenger was waving a petrol bomb out of his window. Both were under arrest last night.
Incredibly, the attack injured just five members of the public. They were taken to the nearby Southern General Hospital. Four were discharged and details of the remaining patient's conditioned could not be confirmed.
Incredibly, the attack injured just five members of the public. They were taken to the nearby Southern General Hospital. Four were discharged and details of the remaining patient's conditioned could not be confirmed.
The Telegraph reports that
Britain was placed on the highest terror threat level of “critical” last night, meaning an attack was expected imminently,The attack came as detectives continued a massive manhunt for three men thought to be behind a suspected al-Qaeda plot to detonate car bombs in central London. Detectives and MI5 agents now believe those involved in the London plot were part of a previously unknown al-Qaeda terrorist cell thought to be preparing to launch a series of Baghdad-style car bombings.
Airport strike linked to London car bombs· UK-wide hunt for al-Qaeda cell headlines the Observer
Just four days into his premiership, Gordon Brown was dealing with the most dangerous situation facing Britain since the attacks on London in July 2005. Police and intelligence officers confirmed that there was a direct link between the Scottish attack and the attempted car bombing of London on Friday - confirming the reality of a renewed UK offensive by Islamist extremists.
Last night the Prime Minister summoned intelligence chiefs and ministers before the Cobra emergency committee in Whitehall to discuss the deteriorating security situation. It was agreed to raise the threat level to the highest degree possible, a decision that confirmed another attack is expected imminently.
In a televised address from Downing Street, a sombre-faced Brown urged people to be 'vigilant' and support the police and security services. He said: 'I know that the British people will stand together, united, resolute and strong.'
Last night the Prime Minister summoned intelligence chiefs and ministers before the Cobra emergency committee in Whitehall to discuss the deteriorating security situation. It was agreed to raise the threat level to the highest degree possible, a decision that confirmed another attack is expected imminently.
In a televised address from Downing Street, a sombre-faced Brown urged people to be 'vigilant' and support the police and security services. He said: 'I know that the British people will stand together, united, resolute and strong.'
Away from that news the Telegraph reports that
Labour put on alert for autumn election
Voters have been put on full general election alert after Labour sent out a battle plan instructing constituency parties how to "sell" Gordon Brown as Prime Minister.The glossy, 25-page document sets out a polling strategy under the slogan "Keep It Labour" and identifies eight key areas as the battleground against David Cameron's Conservatives.
News of the blueprint came as it emerged that Douglas Alexander, the party's election supremo, is working to a timetable that would see Mr Brown calling an election a year from now - on the anniversary of his taking power.
However, insiders at 10 Downing Street were not ruling out an even earlier poll last night - possibly as early as this autumn.
News of the blueprint came as it emerged that Douglas Alexander, the party's election supremo, is working to a timetable that would see Mr Brown calling an election a year from now - on the anniversary of his taking power.
However, insiders at 10 Downing Street were not ruling out an even earlier poll last night - possibly as early as this autumn.
The Times is reporting that
Brown to curb powers of PM
GORDON BROWN is to break with centuries of tradition by surrendering historic powers delegated to previous prime ministers by the Queen.
The new prime minister will this week publish plans to give up some of the royal “prerogative powers” enjoyed by his predecessors including important public appointments, the right to recall parliament during holidays and sending troops to war.
It marks a significant break from the era of Tony Blair who, like previous prime ministers, had rejected calls to relinquish the powers.
The new prime minister will this week publish plans to give up some of the royal “prerogative powers” enjoyed by his predecessors including important public appointments, the right to recall parliament during holidays and sending troops to war.
It marks a significant break from the era of Tony Blair who, like previous prime ministers, had rejected calls to relinquish the powers.
Meanwhile the Observer reports that
Cameron faces split within Tory ranks
David Cameron is facing a battle for the soul of the Conservative party as young Tories urge him to be ruthless and promote young modernisers, while traditionalists are calling for a brake on modernisation.
An expected reshuffle of his shadow cabinet this week will be a major test of Cameron's authority as he seeks to rejuvenate his team after his worst month since taking over as Tory leader.
As Labour exploited a 'Brown bounce' in the polls by floating the idea that Cameron may not survive until the next general election, younger Tories urged their leader to shore up his position by bringing some fresh blood into his shadow cabinet. They also want to see him sticking to the centre ground of politics rather than being tempted into any lurch to the right.
An expected reshuffle of his shadow cabinet this week will be a major test of Cameron's authority as he seeks to rejuvenate his team after his worst month since taking over as Tory leader.
As Labour exploited a 'Brown bounce' in the polls by floating the idea that Cameron may not survive until the next general election, younger Tories urged their leader to shore up his position by bringing some fresh blood into his shadow cabinet. They also want to see him sticking to the centre ground of politics rather than being tempted into any lurch to the right.
The same paper reports that
Floods bring fears of looting
Residents who have suffered the worst of June's extraordinary rains and floods are on alert for potential looting in areas where homes have been left empty and cars abandoned.
South Yorkshire police said extra-high-visibility patrols had been brought in because of residents' concerns and warned they would bring 'the full might of the law' down on anyone caught looting.
Bob Dyson, the force's deputy chief constable, said: 'There have been rumours of burglary and theft in empty homes but we have not received any reports of this. No one deserves to be a victim of crime but to take advantage of people affected by the flooding would be viewed severely by us. Our officers would bring the full might of the law to bear on anyone caught doing that.'
Labour plans flood defence cuts as Britain flounders in the deluge says the Times
South Yorkshire police said extra-high-visibility patrols had been brought in because of residents' concerns and warned they would bring 'the full might of the law' down on anyone caught looting.
Bob Dyson, the force's deputy chief constable, said: 'There have been rumours of burglary and theft in empty homes but we have not received any reports of this. No one deserves to be a victim of crime but to take advantage of people affected by the flooding would be viewed severely by us. Our officers would bring the full might of the law to bear on anyone caught doing that.'
Labour plans flood defence cuts as Britain flounders in the deluge says the Times
England's flood defence programme is facing funding cuts that could last until 2011, according to a memo sent by Environment Agency executives to senior staff last month.
The document, understood to have been prompted by demands from the Treasury, says flood defence plans might have to be pared back as the cuts take hold.
The memo, written despite high-level reports warning that Britain’s flood defences are in a parlous state, could prove deeply embarrassing to Gordon Brown’s new government.
The document, understood to have been prompted by demands from the Treasury, says flood defence plans might have to be pared back as the cuts take hold.
The memo, written despite high-level reports warning that Britain’s flood defences are in a parlous state, could prove deeply embarrassing to Gordon Brown’s new government.
Flood areas miss out on £1bn defences says the Telegraph
Following a week in which more than 32,000 homes and businesses across Britain were left under water, the Environment Agency, part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has admitted that only three-quarters of the £4.5 billion spent on flood defences since 1997 has been directed at the most vulnerable areas.
The Mirror reports from
THE MINING VILLAGE THAT SANK
NO point in calling a taxi. I hailed a passing rowing boat on the main street of Toll Bar yesterday instead.
Water swirled and flowed for as far as you could see. The flood was a mile long and, in places, 10ft deep.
It had always been one of Yorkshire's prettier pit villages and now it was turned into this - an ocean, with the tops of houses sticking out.
"Saturday afternoon - people should be out mowing their lawns and walking their dogs," said Neil Bradford, 40, the local carpenter. "You couldn't do anything now, except swim for it."
Almost a week ago the rains began and in a matter of hours Toll Bar slipped under the water. Many villagers just had time to grab what they could, and leave.
Water swirled and flowed for as far as you could see. The flood was a mile long and, in places, 10ft deep.
It had always been one of Yorkshire's prettier pit villages and now it was turned into this - an ocean, with the tops of houses sticking out.
"Saturday afternoon - people should be out mowing their lawns and walking their dogs," said Neil Bradford, 40, the local carpenter. "You couldn't do anything now, except swim for it."
Almost a week ago the rains began and in a matter of hours Toll Bar slipped under the water. Many villagers just had time to grab what they could, and leave.
As England becomes smoke free this morning,the same paper reveals
Children urged to pressure parents on smoking
Young children are to be mobilised to heap pressure on their parents to give up smoking, in a continuing drive against the habit.As England awakes to a ban on lighting up in pubs and restaurants today, plans have been drawn up for "smoking cessation support workers" to visit schools to "educate" children about the dangers of passive smoking.
Benefits of smoke ban will be felt 'at once 'says the Observer
Improvements in people's health will begin to filter through the population almost as soon as England's smoking ban takes effect today. This is the key implication of a series of studies based on research into existing tobacco bans, as highlighted in Nature last week.
In one study it was found that bar workers in Scotland and Ireland complained of fewer respiratory problems within months of the bans being introduced. And in a study of a six-month temporary smoking ban imposed in 2002 in Helena, Montana, the number of heart attacks fell by 40 per cent compared with other years.
In one study it was found that bar workers in Scotland and Ireland complained of fewer respiratory problems within months of the bans being introduced. And in a study of a six-month temporary smoking ban imposed in 2002 in Helena, Montana, the number of heart attacks fell by 40 per cent compared with other years.
The Times reports that
Zimbabwe’s top cleric urges Britain to invade
Pius Ncube, the Archbishop of Bulawayo, warned that millions were facing death from famine, unable to survive amid inflation believed to have soared to 15,000%.
Mugabe, 83, had proved intransigent despite the “massive risk to life”, said Ncube, the head of Zimbabwe’s 1m Catholics. “I think it is justified for Britain to raid Zimbabwe and remove Mugabe,” he said. “We should do it ourselves but there’s too much fear. I’m ready to lead the people, guns blazing, but the people are not ready.”
Mugabe, 83, had proved intransigent despite the “massive risk to life”, said Ncube, the head of Zimbabwe’s 1m Catholics. “I think it is justified for Britain to raid Zimbabwe and remove Mugabe,” he said. “We should do it ourselves but there’s too much fear. I’m ready to lead the people, guns blazing, but the people are not ready.”
Refugees flood from Zimbabwe reports the Obsever
The number of Zimbabweans seeking asylum in South Africa has increased dramatically since Robert Mugabe's police assaulted the country's opposition leaders on 11 March, experts say.
South Africa has not officially recognised the human rights abuses of President Mugabe's regime so those seeking refugee status face a difficult, drawn-out process. The flow of Zimbabweans fleeing the country, both legally and illegally, has become a rush as food and fuel shortages grow and inflation - now at 4,000 per cent - is predicted to hit a staggering 1.5 million per cent by year end.
South Africa has not officially recognised the human rights abuses of President Mugabe's regime so those seeking refugee status face a difficult, drawn-out process. The flow of Zimbabweans fleeing the country, both legally and illegally, has become a rush as food and fuel shortages grow and inflation - now at 4,000 per cent - is predicted to hit a staggering 1.5 million per cent by year end.
The Mail tells us that
Army ordered to report every civilian death to Afghanistan president
Army chiefs are being forced to provide reports to the Afghan government detailing the death of every civilian killed during British troops' clashes with the Taliban.
They were previously required to file papers on such incidents only to the Ministry of Defence.
But now, following a demand by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the documents are sent to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and then used to brief members of the Kabul administration. maybe fllowing this report in the Observer which claims
They were previously required to file papers on such incidents only to the Ministry of Defence.
But now, following a demand by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the documents are sent to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and then used to brief members of the Kabul administration. maybe fllowing this report in the Observer which claims
'Up to 80 civilians dead' after US air strikes in Afghanistan
Air strikes in the British-controlled Helmand province of Afghanistan may have killed civilians, coalition troops said yesterday as local people claimed that between 50 and 80 people, many of them women and children, had died.
In the latest of a series of attacks causing significant civilian casualties in recent weeks, more than 200 were killed by coalition troops in Afghanistan in June, far more than are believed to have been killed by Taliban militants.
In the latest of a series of attacks causing significant civilian casualties in recent weeks, more than 200 were killed by coalition troops in Afghanistan in June, far more than are believed to have been killed by Taliban militants.
The Independent reports on the comments of the Poet Laureate that
US is stripping Britain of its literary treasures
Andrew Motion, the Poet Laureate, has joined leading figures from the arts in warning that future generations face a "black hole" in public collections of contemporary art and literature.
While the world's billionaires were busy snapping up the work of Britain's leading artists for record prices earlier this month, the curators of the UK's museums and galleries could only look on and despair.
Professor Motion and the British Library are worried that Britain's leading authors are selling their manuscripts abroad because Britain's foremost literary institution - the British Library - cannot compete on price with American universities.
They are now calling on the new Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to introduce tax incentives that will encourage wealthy individuals and artists to sell their work or collections to British institutions.
While the world's billionaires were busy snapping up the work of Britain's leading artists for record prices earlier this month, the curators of the UK's museums and galleries could only look on and despair.
Professor Motion and the British Library are worried that Britain's leading authors are selling their manuscripts abroad because Britain's foremost literary institution - the British Library - cannot compete on price with American universities.
They are now calling on the new Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to introduce tax incentives that will encourage wealthy individuals and artists to sell their work or collections to British institutions.
The News of the World carries
THE TRUTH ABOUT TONY AND CHERIE'S MARRIAGE
THE Blair Years lasted a decade for Britain, but for Cherie Booth they started back in 1979 when she got down on bended knee to clean the toilet...and her boyfriend proposed. The barrister wife of ex PM Tony Blair has revealed details of his declaration of lav in her first-ever proper interview.
In an amazingly candid chat, the gaffe-prone Cherie defended herself, declaring: "I'm not bonkers. How could I possibly be a successful QC and be completely stupid?"
In an amazingly candid chat, the gaffe-prone Cherie defended herself, declaring: "I'm not bonkers. How could I possibly be a successful QC and be completely stupid?"
Staying with the Blair's the Mail reports on the
The ghostly history of Blair's new home in Connaught Square giving us a potted history of the occupants of the property,including
1856-1887 A captain's treasure
Captain William King was 51 when he bought the lease for the property from Richard Smith after he retired from the Navy. He moved in his wife Sarah, 43. They employed four servants: a ladies' maid, cook, housekeeper and footman.
King died in the house on October 27, 1887, aged 82, after suffering from gangrene. Like Sefton Strickland, he was a wealthy man, leaving £38,292 – worth about £2.9million today – and his house in Connaught Square to his niece Emma Bullmore.
However, William's great-great-great-nephew, George Bullmore, 95, said: "I don't know where William got his money from."
Captain William King was 51 when he bought the lease for the property from Richard Smith after he retired from the Navy. He moved in his wife Sarah, 43. They employed four servants: a ladies' maid, cook, housekeeper and footman.
King died in the house on October 27, 1887, aged 82, after suffering from gangrene. Like Sefton Strickland, he was a wealthy man, leaving £38,292 – worth about £2.9million today – and his house in Connaught Square to his niece Emma Bullmore.
However, William's great-great-great-nephew, George Bullmore, 95, said: "I don't know where William got his money from."
EXCLUSIVE: CHEAT DOHERTY
Pete rows with Kate, goes out on the pull ..then spends night with brunette clubber reports the Sunday Mirror
Pete rows with Kate, goes out on the pull ..then spends night with brunette clubber reports the Sunday Mirror
PETE DOHERTY has cheated on fiancee Kate Moss with a girl he picked up in a nightclub.
Supermodel Kate has not been able to contact Pete for days and when she finds out she will hit the roof.
The Babyshambles singer, 28, spent Thursday night in the arms of South African brunette Lindy after a bust-up with his famous girlfriend Kate, 33.
He vowed to go on the pull and headed into London's West End to find himself a girl.
Supermodel Kate has not been able to contact Pete for days and when she finds out she will hit the roof.
The Babyshambles singer, 28, spent Thursday night in the arms of South African brunette Lindy after a bust-up with his famous girlfriend Kate, 33.
He vowed to go on the pull and headed into London's West End to find himself a girl.
Finally the People reveals that
THE SPICE Girls reunion has been rocked by a blazing bust - up between Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell, The People can reveal.
The feisty pair have hardly spoken since clashing at a critical meeting to finalise plans for the £20million comeback tour more than three weeks ago.
A source said: "Geri and Victoria are not the best of friends at all and never will be.
"Emma Bunton is the only one of the five who has genuinely managed to stay on friendly terms with all of the other girls."
The feisty pair have hardly spoken since clashing at a critical meeting to finalise plans for the £20million comeback tour more than three weeks ago.
A source said: "Geri and Victoria are not the best of friends at all and never will be.
"Emma Bunton is the only one of the five who has genuinely managed to stay on friendly terms with all of the other girls."
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