Lee Rigby Killer Launches Appeal

Michael Adebolajo, 29, who was given a whole-life sentence for the murder of soldier Lee Rigby, has launches an appeal against his sentence.

The British-born Muslim convert drove into Fusilier Rigby with a car before hacking him to death in Woolwich, south-east London.

Adebolajo has denied the murder and described the killing as a “military operation” describing himself as a “soldier of Allah”.

The judge Mr Justice Sweeney said Adeborajo's was a “rare case” which warranted a whole-life term, and he was sentences to a minimum of 45 years behind the bars.

Three Women Hurt In a London Hammer Attack

Three women in their 30's have suffered serious head injuries, with one understood to be fighting for her life in a medically induced coma, after a vicious hammer attack on the seventh floor of the Cumberland Hotel near Oxford Street in central London at about 1.50am on Sunday.

The woman are understood to be tourists from the United Arab Emirates on family holidays in the capital.

One of the victims is in critical condition and a second is in a serious but stable.

Police have said that “theft would appear to have been the motive” and the hotel staff and guests are also being questioned.

Aldi, Lidl And Waitrose Supermarkets Increases Shares

Discount and premium supermarket chains have continued to increase their market shares over the year, according to research by Kantar Worldpanel.

Aldi recorded a record gain, rising more than a third in a year, while Lidl and Waitrose also showed strong growth. Asda was the most resilient and Morrisons lost the most market share.

Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons experienced a decline in sales, although Tesco remains the dominating chain in the market with a 28.6% share, compared with 4.6% for Aldi.

(CVS/MH)