<p>Big Ben, the famous Great Bell of the Great Clock in London, failed to bong on Wednesday (May 10) when the dials of the clock atop Elizabeth Tower briefly stopped at 12.55pm (local time).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local media reports have mentioned that the clock hands were moved forward after 30 minutes but the issue persisted as the clock was running about five minutes late. However, the authorities moved the hand again and by 1.47pm, the right time appeared.</p>

<p>As quoted by The Guardian, a spokesperson for the House of Commons said: "We are aware that the clock dials on the Elizabeth Tower were temporarily displaying incorrect time on Wednesday afternoon." The spokesperson added that clock mechanics worked quickly to rectify the issue and the clock is now "functioning as normal".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Big Ben is one of the most popular tourist spots in London, and people take selfies and photos in front of the iconic landmark. But just a few know that Big Ben is not its official name as for hundreds of years, it was called the Clock Tower, which was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Big Ben during the coronation ceremony&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Elizabeth Tower was lit up with special royal imagery during the recent coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The colourful designs were projected during the ceremony period. Local reports said that the design was inspired by the coronation emblem of the national flowers of the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Words of the country’s National Anthem 'God Save The King' appear across the building and red, white and blue flowers were seen around the clock tower. The projection had the Coronation emblem, which was designed by Sir Jony Ive.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tonight, the Elizabeth Tower is lit up to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, to be held tomorrow. 👑<br />
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If you're in London, take a photo of the Houses of Parliament lit up in colour. Share it at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BigBen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BigBen</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HousesOfParliament?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HousesOfParliament</a>. 📸 <a href="https://t.co/6kVH6gf8sC">pic.twitter.com/6kVH6gf8sC</a></p>
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Got lucky catching a glimpse of pre Coronation projection testing 😁<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElizabethTower?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElizabethTower</a> <a href="https://t.co/YyrKIo3V1A">pic.twitter.com/YyrKIo3V1A</a></p>
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<p>While explaining the design, Ive said: "The design was inspired by King Charles’ love of the planet, nature, and his deep concern for the natural world. The emblem speaks to the happy optimism of spring and celebrates the beginning of this new Carolean era for the United Kingdom."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The gentle modesty of these natural forms combine to define an emblem that acknowledges both the joyful and profound importance of this occasion," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Big Ben, the famous Great Bell of the Great Clock in London, failed to bong on Wednesday (May 10) when the dials of the clock atop Elizabeth Tower briefly stopped at 12.

Big Ben, the famous Great Bell of the Great Clock in London, failed to bong on Wednesday (May 10) when the dials of the clock atop Elizabeth Tower briefly stopped at 12.55pm (local time). Local media reports have mentioned that the clock hands were moved forward after 30 minutes but the issue persisted as the clock was running about five minutes late. However, the authorities moved the hand again and by 1.47pm, the right time appeared. As quoted by The Guardian, a spokesperson for the House of Commons said: "We are aware that the clock dials on the Elizabeth Tower were temporarily displaying incorrect time on Wednesday afternoon." The spokesperson added that clock mechanics worked quickly to rectify the issue and the clock is now "functioning as normal". Big Ben is one of the most popular tourist spots in London, and people take selfies and photos in front of the iconic landmark. But just a few know that Big Ben is not its official name as for hundreds of years, it was called the Clock Tower, which was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Big Ben during the coronation ceremony The Elizabeth Tower was lit up with special royal imagery during the recent coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The colourful designs were projected during the ceremony period. Local reports said that the design was inspired by the coronation emblem of the national flowers of the United Kingdom. Words of the country’s National Anthem 'God Save The King' appear across the building and red, white and blue flowers were seen around the clock tower. The projection had the Coronation emblem, which was designed by Sir Jony Ive. Tonight, the Elizabeth Tower is lit up to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, to be held tomorrow. 👑 If you're in London, take a photo of the Houses of Parliament lit up in colour. Share it at #BigBen or #HousesOfParliament. 📸 pic.twitter.com/6kVH6gf8sC — UK Parliament (@UKParliament) May 5, 2023 × #BigBen never looked this good🤩🌈 Got lucky catching a glimpse of pre Coronation projection testing 😁#ElizabethTower pic.twitter.com/YyrKIo3V1A — London Viewpoints (@londonviewpts) May 3, 2023 × While explaining the design, Ive said: "The design was inspired by King Charles’ love of the planet, nature, and his deep concern for the natural world. The emblem speaks to the happy optimism of spring and celebrates the beginning of this new Carolean era for the United Kingdom." "The gentle modesty of these natural forms combine to define an emblem that acknowledges both the joyful and profound importance of this occasion," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>One of the Queen’s Royal Guards trampled over a kid who got in his way during a routine patrol at the Tower of London. A video of the incident has gone viral.</p>

<p>The clip purportedly shows a kid accidentally stepping into the path of one of the two guards who were marching in unison in front of a small crowd.</p>

<p>However, instead of avoiding the kid, one of the guards shouts, ‘Make way!’ and then steps over the boy and carries on past the tourists.</p>

<p>Fortunately, the boy immediately got back up with no visible injuries.</p>

<p>According to reports, the kid was with his family who was spending their first day visiting England.</p>

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<p>The video, which was initially shared on TikTok then on Twitter and reportedly viewed over 1.2 million times, has left people divided over the incident.</p>

<p>While one view argues that the guards could have applied common sense and avoided knocking down the kid, the other view contends that the blame should fall on the parents who were allegedly ignorant of the surroundings.</p>

<p>Following the incident, the Ministry of Defence issued a statement to the Daily Mail Online.</p>

<p>“We are aware of an incident at the Tower of London earlier today during a routine patrol. The Guardsmen on duty warned members of the public that a patrol was approaching but the child, unfortunately, ran out in front of the soldier unexpectedly.”</p>

<p>“The soldier tried to step over the child and continued on his duty. Following the incident, the soldier checked on the child and was reassured that all was well.”</p>

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One of the Queen’s Royal Guards trampled over a kid who got in his way during a routine patrol at the Tower of London. A video of the incident has gone viral. The clip purportedly shows a kid accidentally stepping into the path of one of the two guards who were marching in unison in front of a small crowd.

One of the Queen’s Royal Guards trampled over a kid who got in his way during a routine patrol at the Tower of London. A video of the incident has gone viral. The clip purportedly shows a kid accidentally stepping into the path of one of the two guards who were marching in unison in front of a small crowd. However, instead of avoiding the kid, one of the guards shouts, ‘Make way!’ and then steps over the boy and carries on past the tourists. Fortunately, the boy immediately got back up with no visible injuries. According to reports, the kid was with his family who was spending their first day visiting England. 🚨 | WATCH: A kid gets trampled by the queen’s guards pic.twitter.com/xzv7W8I2F5 — News For All (@NewsForAIl) December 29, 2021 × The video, which was initially shared on TikTok then on Twitter and reportedly viewed over 1.2 million times, has left people divided over the incident. While one view argues that the guards could have applied common sense and avoided knocking down the kid, the other view contends that the blame should fall on the parents who were allegedly ignorant of the surroundings. Following the incident, the Ministry of Defence issued a statement to the Daily Mail Online. “We are aware of an incident at the Tower of London earlier today during a routine patrol. The Guardsmen on duty warned members of the public that a patrol was approaching but the child, unfortunately, ran out in front of the soldier unexpectedly.” “The soldier tried to step over the child and continued on his duty. Following the incident, the soldier checked on the child and was reassured that all was well.” (With inputs from agencies)

Queen’s Royal Guard tries to step over kid after knocking him down, video goes viral

<p>A teenager has been arrested after&nbsp;five acid attacks were reported in north-east London, media reports said.</p>

<p>The attacks happened in a space of 90 minutes at&nbsp;Hackney, Stoke Newington and Islington on Thursday night, reports said.</p>

<p>Police said they had arrested a male teenage on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and robbery. He is in custody in an east London police station, news agencies reported.&nbsp;<br />
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The attacks happened in a space of 90 minutes at Hackney, Stoke Newington and Islington on Thursday night, reports said.

A teenager has been arrested after five acid attacks were reported in north-east London, media reports said. The attacks happened in a space of 90 minutes at Hackney, Stoke Newington and Islington on Thursday night, reports said. Police said they had arrested a male teenage on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and robbery. He is in custody in an east London police station, news agencies reported.

Acid attack at five places in London, teenager arrested

<p>Over a week after the deadly Grenfell Tower fire, five London tower blocks were evacuated late Friday due to fire safety concerns.<br />
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Fire inspectors warned that the towers to were unsafe to spend another night in.<br />
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Residents packed their bags and left following a snap decision by the Camden Council local authority, a few hours before midnight Friday.<br />
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All five buildings have exterior cladding and insulation similar to that used on Grenfell Tower, &nbsp;installed by the same contractor in 2006.<br />
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Leaving on foot, some with suitcases and bags, hundreds made their way to the nearby Swiss Cottage Library to be allocated a hotel for the night after the council block-booked rooms across London.<br />
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The Council encouraged residents to stay with their family and friends but said they would provide accommodation for those in need.<br />
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Evacuated residents could be spending up to four weeks living in hotels while the cladding is removed from outside the 800-odd flats.<br />
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Residents will be allowed in at the weekend to collect more possessions under escort from the fire brigade.<br />
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Mother-of-three Adelina, who lives in the estate&#39;s Burnham tower, said: &quot;I am in shock and I don&#39;t believe it.&quot;<br />
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But she added: &quot;I think it&#39;s the right thing to do if it&#39;s health and safety. I&#39;d rather be safe.&quot;<br />
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Ahmed Mohamed, 19, who lives in the Taplow tower with his parents and two sisters, said they were alerted by a neighbour.<br />
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&quot;It was a mess. We only had five minutes to get our stuff.<br />
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&quot;I don&#39;t think this is the right thing to do, I feel safe here and I don&#39;t think there&#39;s any threat to our building.<br />
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&quot;I don&#39;t know why they&#39;re telling us to evacuate 800 homes right now. We could&#39;ve packed our stuff nicely and they would&#39;ve had time to rehouse people.&quot;<br />
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At least 79 people are known to have died in the Grenfell Tower fire.<br />
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Residents of five London tower blocks were dragging their belongings through the dark streets early Saturday, having been told to pack their bags and get out due to fire safety concerns

Over a week after the deadly Grenfell Tower fire, five London tower blocks were evacuated late Friday due to fire safety concerns. Fire inspectors warned that the towers to were unsafe to spend another night in. Residents packed their bags and left following a snap decision by the Camden Council local authority, a few hours before midnight Friday. All five buildings have exterior cladding and insulation similar to that used on Grenfell Tower, installed by the same contractor in 2006. Leaving on foot, some with suitcases and bags, hundreds made their way to the nearby Swiss Cottage Library to be allocated a hotel for the night after the council block-booked rooms across London. The Council encouraged residents to stay with their family and friends but said they would provide accommodation for those in need. Evacuated residents could be spending up to four weeks living in hotels while the cladding is removed from outside the 800-odd flats. Residents will be allowed in at the weekend to collect more possessions under escort from the fire brigade. Mother-of-three Adelina, who lives in the estate's Burnham tower, said: "I am in shock and I don't believe it." But she added: "I think it's the right thing to do if it's health and safety. I'd rather be safe." Ahmed Mohamed, 19, who lives in the Taplow tower with his parents and two sisters, said they were alerted by a neighbour. "It was a mess. We only had five minutes to get our stuff. "I don't think this is the right thing to do, I feel safe here and I don't think there's any threat to our building. "I don't know why they're telling us to evacuate 800 homes right now. We could've packed our stuff nicely and they would've had time to rehouse people." At least 79 people are known to have died in the Grenfell Tower fire.

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London's famous Big Ben bell fails to chime when dials of clock briefly stopped

Queen’s Royal Guard tries to step over kid after knocking him down, video goes viral

Acid attack at five places in London, teenager arrested

Five London tower blocks evacuated due to fire safety concerns