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18 hours ago

'Broken lift is affecting my mental health'

Disabled residents in a Camden block face mental health issues due to a broken lift, affecting their mobility and access to essential services.
#antisemitism
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
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fromIrish Independent
10 hours ago

Eddie Hearn to fly to Dublin for Katie Taylor Croke Park talks

Katie Taylor's final fight negotiations are ongoing, with Croke Park as a potential venue, but plans are complicated by Joshua vs. Fury fight scheduling.
fromIrish Independent
18 hours ago

The Indo Daily: Who is Jonathan Gill, man accused of killing 'gangland psycho' Robbie Lawlor

Authorities in the North want to prosecute the 44-year-old, from Malahide Road on the capital's northside for Lawlor's assassination in Belfast on April 4, 2020.
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London politics
fromIndependent
19 hours ago

Wicklow boy (11) who solved Rubik's Cube 2,318 times wins national speedcubing title

An 11-year-old from Wicklow won a national speedcubing competition, having solved the Rubik's Cube 2,318 times.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
#metropolitan-police
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Met police accused of favouring Tommy Robinson far-right rally over Palestine march

Artists accuse Metropolitan police of favoring a far-right demonstration over a pro-Palestine protest in London.
#havering
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

This dangerous spider is spreading across London - and it's been found at one of the city's most iconic attractions

False widow spider populations are increasing in the UK, leading to a rise in hospital admissions from bites.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Huge' increase in kennelling and vet spending by police after XL bully ban

Police spending on kennels and veterinary bills has surged over 300% since the XL bully ban, straining police budgets and resources.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Lib Dems 'local champions who get things done'

Sir Ed Davey expresses confidence in the Liberal Democrats' chances of gaining more councillors in London elections.
#fuel-protests
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

Fuel protests in Ireland highlight the impact of high fuel taxes on farmers and the broader population, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Colin Murphy: On O'Connell Street, far-right figures were hitching their wagons to the tractors

Fuel demonstrations have evolved from grassroots movements to broader grievances among participants.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

'There is not a f**king oil truck moving until we get what we want': three key players in the fuel blockades

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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting; petrol stations run dry as ambulances in west 'dangerously low' on fuel

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Large garda force arrives at Whitegate refinery as fuel blockades continue; Government to announce new supports as crunch meeting to take place

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them yet our leaders still don't get it | Caelainn Hogan

Fuel protests in Ireland highlight the impact of high fuel taxes on farmers and the broader population, emphasizing the need for a transition to clean energy.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Colin Murphy: On O'Connell Street, far-right figures were hitching their wagons to the tractors

Fuel demonstrations have evolved from grassroots movements to broader grievances among participants.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

'There is not a f**king oil truck moving until we get what we want': three key players in the fuel blockades

London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting; petrol stations run dry as ambulances in west 'dangerously low' on fuel

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Large garda force arrives at Whitegate refinery as fuel blockades continue; Government to announce new supports as crunch meeting to take place

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
#police-misconduct
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Police watchdog investigates handling of inquiry into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

The IOPC is investigating 11 officers for alleged gross misconduct in handling a road crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Officer sacked for 'appalling' remarks on Panorama

A police officer was dismissed for making inappropriate comments and using force against a detainee during an undercover investigation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Police watchdog investigates handling of inquiry into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

The IOPC is investigating 11 officers for alleged gross misconduct in handling a road crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Officer sacked for 'appalling' remarks on Panorama

A police officer was dismissed for making inappropriate comments and using force against a detainee during an undercover investigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Health of boy thrown from Tate Modern's 10th floor worse after surgery, says family

The family of the boy, who survived a 100ft fall, stated that his rehabilitation is proving longer and more difficult than expected after surgery in January.
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London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Man jailed for brutal assault of homeless man over 100 debt in Peter McVerry House

A man was sentenced to five and a half years for attacking a fellow homeless services user with a knife and hatchet over a debt.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman in her 50s dies two weeks after she was found seriously injured in Carlow

Linda Costello was found with serious injuries at a home in Graigucullen, Co Carlow, and was rushed to St. Luke's General Hospital for treatment. She later died on April 10, two weeks after the incident.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man (40s) arrested after Waterford pensioner's death 'was known to victim'

Gardaí say they are investigating 'all of the circumstances' in relation to the incident that occurred in the townland of Cappagh.
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#crime
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Meath bus company urging coach operators to 'strike' this Wednesday as fuel prices remain high

James Carolan will not run buses on April 15 in protest of high fuel prices.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific hire e-bike crash

Sandy Peters suffered severe injuries and PTSD after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking with her son.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Troubled waters: Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?

Hammersmith Bridge faces a funding deadlock for repairs, with costs reaching £250 million and no clear resolution in sight after seven years.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on the Southport inquiry: buck-passing led to three girls being killed | Editorial

Public bodies failed to prevent the fatal stabbings at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class due to systemic flaws and lack of accountability.
#protest
fromIndependent
5 days ago
London politics

Fionnan Sheahan: Centre ground tested as marginalised turn radicalised in fuel-tax Mexican standoff

London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Palestine Action ban protest in London sees 523 people arrested including 87-year-old

Over 500 people were arrested during a protest in London against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting strong public support for the organization.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban

Hundreds protested in Trafalgar Square against the ban on Palestine Action, leading to arrests and calls for free speech and government accountability.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Metropolitan Police anticipates criminal offences at a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Centre ground tested as marginalised turn radicalised in fuel-tax Mexican standoff

The Taoiseach hopes the diesel protest will diminish as the Coalition maintains its stance on engaging only with recognized groups.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Ex-detective fears Emma Caldwell wasn't killer's first victim

Iain Packer, convicted of Emma Caldwell's murder, likely committed more killings according to a former detective involved in the investigation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Football fan accused of killing man with one punch

A football fan is accused of killing a man with one punch outside a convenience store before a Premier League match.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Deadlines, 1bn budget and home demolitions: What comes next after the Galway City Ring Road approval?

The decision on the Galway project has mixed reactions, with hopes to reduce traffic but concerns over environmental impact and costs.
#dublin-protests
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

Government wants investigation into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absoluetly appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

Government wants investigation into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absoluetly appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

#scarlett-faulkner
#murder
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Shoplifting rife, police overwhelmed, an angry public the trail leads back to one person: Theresa May | Dal Babu

Shoplifting is rampant in major UK stores, reflecting a decline in law and order and a significant loss for retailers.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Part of our souls': the fight to stop the New Forest being split in two

Residents of the New Forest protest against government plans to split its administration, fearing loss of rural identity and control.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Hackney mayoral race sees Greens take on Labour

Hackney's mayoral election features Labour's Caroline Woodley and Green's Zoe Garbett, focusing on housing and cost of living concerns.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Drag queen: 'I'll be bringing joy on marathon day'

My grandma was my biggest cheerleader to get to do this for her and to raise awareness and to help find a cure is just the most incredible feeling.
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London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

More than 500 people arrested at London rally for Palestine Action

Pro-Palestinian protesters in London faced over 500 arrests during a demonstration against UK government complicity in Gaza genocide.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A messy garden is a glorious garden. We need to stop tidying, titivating and paving them over | Emma Beddington

The industrious buzz of bees tackling the dregs of cherry blossom was lawnmower-loud, accompanied by back off peeps from blackbirds nesting in the ivy.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Hundreds of gardai clear O'Connell Street blockade at 3.30am as new poll reveals what the public really think of fuel protests

Hundreds of gardaí have formed an effective ring of steel around the city centre. Protesters did not resist the move to free up the country's main thoroughfare.
London politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

The New York Lawn Bowling Club quietly turns 100. They'd love you to join the team.

The NYLBC currently has about over 100 members, many of whom found the sport after accidentally coming upon it in Central Park and asking what they were looking at.
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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Two years on from the Bondi Junction stabbings, eight courageous people will receive special bravery awards

Bravery awards were given to eight individuals, including Faraz Tahir, who responded heroically during a tragic stabbing incident at Bondi Junction.
#affordable-housing
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan-led group's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site have been broken, prompting potential legal action from local residents.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin have been broken.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan-led group's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site have been broken, prompting potential legal action from local residents.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'Greed is behind it': Ringsend locals threaten legal action over affordable housing at Johnny Ronan's Glass Bottle site

Legally binding promises for affordable housing at the Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin have been broken.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Behind the barricades: how Ireland's week of fuel protest chaos unfolded

Protests over fuel prices in Dublin raised concerns about potential shutdowns of ports and airports.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The kindness of strangers: The Ashes heat was unbearable. Then a Barmy Army member offered his seats in the shade

Acts of kindness can transcend rivalries, as shown by a Barmy Army member offering shade to an Australian cricket fan during a match.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Shocking scenes as youths go on the rampage in south London in crazed car mayhem

Youths clashed violently in south London, causing concern among local residents and prompting police investigations.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

World Naked Bike Ride confirmed for London this summer despite growing intolerance towards event

The World Naked Bike Ride in London promotes cycling safety and body positivity while facing criticism and concerns over public nudity and safety.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

London park wars: Inside the battle to restrict festivals in Brockwell Park and Gunnersbury Park

London's summer music events face cancellations and local opposition due to concerns over park conditions and community disruption.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

At-risk traders anxious despite court reprieve

Traders at Brixton Plaza are fighting eviction to make way for a supermarket, but a High Court injunction has temporarily halted the process.
#palestine-action
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The party was chilled until police sent in the riot squad': when a Dorset free rave turned violent

Ravers at the Eggtek event faced police intervention, leading to disputes over the use of force during the illegal gathering.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Mother of schoolboy shot dead in London weeks after 14th birthday left living in fear'

The whole family is distraught but while grieving for their eldest child they are living in fear for their lives at the moment. They haven't been able to leave the house since.
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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Six great reads: the man who let snakes bite him, masked heavy metal and the brutal reality for foreign students in the UK

Tim Friede's self-experimentation with snake bites aims to create a universal antivenom amid increasing human-snake interactions due to climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Kimberly's story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Kimberly Milne's tragic death highlights a disturbing trend where victims of domestic abuse are more likely to die by suicide than be killed by their partners, raising serious concerns about accountability for alleged abusers.
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London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Gangland double killer Stephen Penrose at the centre of DPP 'suspicious package' scare

Stephen Penrose, a notorious criminal, caused a security scare at the DPP's office in Dublin due to a suspicious letter.
London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Living with ambiguous loss: 'When someone is dead, you get to have a eulogy, you put a lid on a coffin. With missing, you get none of that'

Families of missing persons experience prolonged uncertainty and struggle to grieve.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

'See you later. I'll be back to cook dinner': Heartbreaking last words of Primrose Hill stab victim to father

I called my son Finbar because I knew he was going to become famous and wanted him to have a name that everyone would know. I never thought it would be on the front pages because of his own murder.
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London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police get extra 5m to patrol places of worship after Golders Green attack

Police forces in London and Manchester will receive £5 million to enhance security around places of worship following recent attacks.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Extra 5m pledged for patrolling places of worship

Police in London and Manchester receive £5m for increased patrols around places of worship to enhance community safety.
#fuel-crisis
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Fuel protesters not among invitees to meeting with ministers; petrol stations run dry as ambulances in west 'dangerously low' on fuel

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Government to announce new package of supports as ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Fuel protesters not among invitees to meeting with ministers; petrol stations run dry as ambulances in west 'dangerously low' on fuel

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Government to announce new package of supports as ministers 'won't dictate' who attends crunch fuel protest meeting

Blockades of fuel terminals are causing a national crisis, leading to fuel shortages and potential economic chaos across multiple sectors.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police officer bombarded rape victim, 14, with inappropriate drunken messages

A former police officer was jailed for 18 months for sending inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old rape victim he was assigned to help.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Londoners aren't unfriendly but don't compare us to New Yorkers | Letters

Returning home after years abroad can evoke feelings of alienation and nostalgia, revealing a new perspective on familiar places and people.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

More homes agreed on former Chelsea Barracks site

The changes will see 87 apartments built across three blocks as part of Phase Five of the development, instead of 20 townhouses developer Qatari Diar originally asked for.
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London politics
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Green light given for 3,300-home Edgware redevelopment

The redevelopment of Edgware town centre will proceed after the Mayor of London declined to intervene in the planning process.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Fuel protest organiser had tax judgments of 550,000 and was convicted of cruelty after 60 cattle died on farm

James Geoghegan, a protest spokesman, faces six judgments totaling nearly €550,000 from the Revenue Commissioners.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Gardai exhume remains of Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell as part of new investigation into his death

The exhumation of Liam Farrell's remains is a crucial step in addressing the unresolved questions surrounding his death, which occurred over six years ago. The garda cold case unit's involvement signifies a renewed commitment to uncovering the truth and ensuring justice for the family.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Men guilty of part in violent anti-asylum protest

Two men were convicted for violent disorder during a protest at an asylum hotel in Epping, Essex, which turned chaotic and violent.
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