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23 hours ago

Police say big away fan groups 'not safe' for Old Firm derby

Police determined that large away supporter allocations at Rangers-Celtic matches create unsafe conditions, with Sunday's pitch invasion resulting in injuries and arrests.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Call for bleed kit rollout on TfL bus network

London Assembly unanimously backed installing bleed control kits on buses and at major bus stations to help save lives in areas affected by serious violence, though TfL currently opposes the measure citing NHS guidance.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 hours ago

Row erupts over 'sheds from B&Q' planned for Hampstead ponds

Proposed replacement huts for Hampstead Bathing Ponds staff facilities face opposition due to poor design that critics compare to a B&Q shed, conflicting with the site's protected nature conservation status.
London politics
fromianVisits
16 hours ago

London's Alleys: Roberts Alley, South Ealing, W5

A historic South Ealing alley dating to pre-development times was shortened by railway construction and housing development, with a promised 1928 road conversion never completed despite brewery funding.
fromIrish Independent
7 hours ago

Woman dies in Sligo crash as Tipperary woman killed after being struck by car named locally

It's very sad for her family. It's the loss of a mother. I always considered losing a mother as terrible - losing any parent or anybody - but losing a mother is terrible to a family. We hear of road accidents, but we always hear of them further away - it brings it home to you about how badly road accidents affect people.
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London politics
fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

Gerry Adams arrives at London's High Court for bombings trial

Three bombing victims are suing former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams for £1 in damages, alleging he was a leading Provisional IRA member responsible for 1973 and 1996 bombings on the British mainland, which Adams denies.
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fromIrish Independent
10 hours ago

Police 'gripped' seriousness of Noah Donohoe search at early stage, inquest told

A police compliance review identified five areas of non-compliance with PSNI procedures in the Noah Donohoe missing persons investigation, though overall police response was deemed good and well-resourced.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
7 hours ago

Gerry Adams appears to wear protective vest as civil case hears he was 'directly responsible' for England bomb decisions

Three bombing victims are suing former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, alleging he was a leading Provisional IRA member responsible for 1973 and 1996 bombings; Adams denies all IRA involvement.
#domestic-abuse
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Man charged with manslaughter six years after woman's death by suicide

A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a woman's suicide, with allegations that prolonged domestic abuse contributed to her death.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Man charged with manslaughter six years after woman's death by suicide

A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a woman's suicide, with allegations that prolonged domestic abuse contributed to her death.
#police-misconduct
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Met PC avoids jail over drunken pub sexual assault

A Metropolitan Police officer received a 12-month community order for sexually assaulting a woman by groping her in a pub while intoxicated.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Met PC avoids jail over drunken pub sexual assault

A Metropolitan Police officer received a 12-month community order for sexually assaulting a woman by groping her in a pub while intoxicated.
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fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

Man (40s) charged after two gardai 'physically and verbally assaulted' at house in Dublin

A man was charged after physically and verbally assaulting two gardaí who responded to a domestic incident in Finglas, Dublin at 3am on Sunday.
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fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Woman (50s) killed and man critically injured in overnight crash in Sligo

A fatal single-vehicle collision on the N15 in Co Sligo on March 9, 2026 killed a female passenger in her 50s, with three other occupants injured.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Is Glasgow losing the spaces that made it an arts powerhouse?

The event was the following day: we had 250 tickets sold, we'd done so many rehearsals, and inside there were lighting rigs, performers' equipment, shop stock. It was truly heartbreaking. So many businesses lost so much money and time, and now the loss of the space itself is having a huge impact on the wider community.
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London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman (20s) dies after being struck by car in Co Tipperary

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car on the R502 near Templemore; gardaí are investigating and seeking witness information.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Jon Rahm wins LIV Hong Kong, first individual title since 2024

Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf Hong Kong event with a 23-under tournament score, securing his first individual title since 2024.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

John Hunt gives emotional interview after murder of wife and daughters

BBC commentator John Hunt develops coping strategies for grief after his wife and two daughters were murdered, finding strength through philosophy and recognizing his power to choose his response to tragedy.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

'Most generous free parking in London' made permanent in major borough

Harrow Council permanently establishes one-hour free parking across 13 car parks and all on-street bays, the most generous scheme in London, to boost local shopping and footfall.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Van driver jailed for killing 'amazing' university student in The Strand 'pedal confusion' crash

A van driver was sentenced to eight years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving after crashing into a pedestrianised area and killing a King's College London student sitting on a bench.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ian Huntley death: the summer we watched a senseless tragedy unfold in Soham

Two young girls go missing on a Sunday evening. It's still light and warm. Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman are 10 years old, best friends and having a great time. It's a lovely day, there's a barbecue. They are inseparable chatting, playing at each other's homes, listening to music, eating sweets. They disappear sometime after 6pm.
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London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Dublin City Council pulls out of offer to lease 37 apartments from company linked to Wexford developer behind 36 eviction notices

Dublin City Council terminated a social housing lease agreement with a Sinnott-connected company due to construction delays, affecting dozens of people with provisional housing offers.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Jack Crowley must show command and control to make this Ireland team his own

Finn Russell returns to Dublin as Scotland's chief conductor, bringing world-class playmaking that will test Ireland's defense in a high-stakes championship match with Triple Crown implications.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Take Back Power activists arrested by Met Police over 'mass shoplifting plans'

Metropolitan Police arrested 15 activists from Take Back Power on suspicion of conspiracy to commit theft after they gathered to plan a mass supermarket shoplifting campaign in London.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Met interviews three suspects over Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged sexual assaults

Three women are being investigated for allegedly facilitating Mohamed Al Fayed's sexual abuse of 154 victims over four decades, including human trafficking charges.
London politics
frombmmagazine.co.uk
3 days ago

Net-a-Porter workers ballot for strike action over London Living Wage dispute

Over 100 warehouse staff at Net-a-Porter's London fulfilment centre will ballot on industrial action over pay disputes, with the company offering £14.41 per hour below the London Living Wage commitment made in 2021.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Flats for the blind could be sold to developer

When I moved in here it truly was my last resort. Since living here I feel like I have the same independent life that my friends have and I just don't want to lose that. The guide dog run is probably the most important thing for me. It's a safe and confined area where I feel comfortable taking my dog out, especially at night.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

A British citizen in Dubai says he still feels safe despite the Iran strikes

If you live here or have lived here for a long time, you understand that it is a safe place to live and that measures are in place to protect you. There's been a big difference in reactions between people who live here and people who are visiting.
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#drug-dealing
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Drug dealer points loaded gun at police officer during chase

Drug dealer Jay Conway received a 14-year prison sentence for pointing a loaded 9mm pistol at police officers and a member of the public while evading capture in Salford.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Drug dealer points loaded gun at police officer during chase

Drug dealer Jay Conway received a 14-year prison sentence for pointing a loaded 9mm pistol at police officers and a member of the public while evading capture in Salford.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Four arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Today's arrests are part of a long-running investigation and part of our ongoing work to disrupt malign activity where we suspect it. We understand the public may be concerned, in particular the Jewish community, and as always, I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them, then to contact us.
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London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Three women interviewed by police over enabling Mohamed al-Fayed's abuse

Three women are being interviewed under caution in a Metropolitan Police investigation into former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed, with 154 people reporting allegations of rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Dublin High student arrested for allegedly cutting down 8 trees on campus

Police here believe they've solved the mystery behind a seemingly random act of nighttime tree-cutting at Dublin High, which caused an estimated $60,000 to $80,000 in damage. The suspect, arrested after being identified through electronic records, is a teen boy who attended the school, authorities said.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Mountbatten-Windsor to keep City of London Freedom

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor retains his Freedom of the City of London because it was inherited by patrimony and cannot be legally removed under current rules.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Paul Williams: Shambles of Bikegate case highlights real concerns over gardai's lack of judgment

The experienced and respected midlands-based detective with over 30 years of unblemished service endured a nightmare after he was suspended for more than three years.
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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mass stranding of whales on Scottish beach caused by loyalty to their pod, report finds

Fifty-five long-finned pilot whales stranded on Isle of Lewis in 2023 died because the pod followed a female experiencing difficult birth, driven by their strong social cohesion and protective behavior.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Noah Donohoe inquest: Police search advisor says he was 'grasping at straws' when he deployed search and rescue

A police search officer has said he was "grasping at straws" when he called in the search and rescue team who ultimately found Noah Donohoe, the inquest into the teenager's death has heard.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Life on Moore Street: 'We're blessed with the best characters that Dublin has ever seen'

One of Caroline Alwright's earliest memories is sitting in a box of bananas, watching and listening to her granny and mother selling fresh fruit and vegetables on Moore Street. Alwright, who is 68, is the fourth generation of women in her family to work on the busy market street.
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#housing-development
fromianVisits
4 days ago
London politics

Mayor steps in after Barnet Council blocks homes next to High Barnet tube station

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4 days ago
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Mayor steps in after Barnet Council blocks homes next to High Barnet tube station

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fromTime Out London
3 days ago

London's best airport is set to get bigger, quieter planes

London City Airport proposes a shallower landing approach for new-generation aircraft to enable larger planes, potentially reducing noise for 110,000 people and saving significant CO2 emissions.
#metropolitan-police-reform
London politics
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Tickets Alert: Easter tours of the House of Commons' Speaker's House

Speaker's House opens for public tours during Easter, offering 75-minute guided visits through richly decorated state rooms within the Houses of Parliament.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Low-traffic zones unlawful, High Court rules

Six Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in south London were ruled unlawful because their primary purpose was generating revenue through enforcement rather than improving road safety.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Nearly 4m Londoners below income for decent living

Nearly four million Londoners live below the minimum income standard for a decent life, primarily due to chronic social housing shortages forcing reliance on expensive private rentals.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Young refugee spent winter on London streets due to secret' hotel eviction rule

A teenage refugee was evicted from Home Office accommodation with inadequate support, forcing him onto streets where he suffered two attacks, exposing gaps in asylum housing protections and discretionary exemptions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Activists arrested over 'mass shoplifting plans'

Fifteen activists from Take Back Power were arrested for allegedly planning mass shoplifting from London supermarkets to redistribute goods.
#police-accountability
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
London politics

Not enough done by police to protect women since Sarah Everard murder, Baroness Casey says

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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Not enough done by police to protect women since Sarah Everard murder, Baroness Casey says

The Metropolitan Police has made insufficient progress in protecting women and girls five years after Sarah Everard's murder by a serving officer.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Met chief 'can see why women don't trust police'

Metropolitan Police Commissioner acknowledges women's justified distrust following officer misconduct cases and commits to removing problematic personnel to rebuild public confidence.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Met Police chief knows women still do not trust the force after Everard murder

Met Police Commissioner reports 1,500 officers removed since 2022 for misconduct including inappropriate behavior toward women, while acknowledging trust rebuilding requires time following Sarah Everard's murder by officer Wayne Couzens.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Foreign Office no-show at fake alcohol inquest

A British backpacker died from methanol-poisoned drinks in Laos; a coroner expressed concern about the Foreign Office's absence at her inquest hearing.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Social media influencer says justice has been served as stalker is given six-month suspended sentence

Denis Morris (24) followed Chloe Koyce into the hotel lift and along the corridor behind her. A social media influencer has said justice has been served as a stalker was given a six-month suspended sentence for following her into a hotel. Chloe Koyce was speaking out as Denis Morris (24) of Braemor Road, Churchtown, who had admitted stalking her at the Iveagh Gardens Hotel on Harcourt Street, Dublin, on March 21 last year, appeared in court.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Shop staff threatened with acid attacks by thieves

Shop workers in Harold Hill, Romford face acid attack threats, violence, and abuse from thieves, though police initiatives have reduced theft by over 40% since December 2023.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Anti-terror gates on Oxford Street will prevent cyclists riding through Sadiq Khan's 'pedestrian plaza'

Oxford Street will be pedestrianised between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, with terrorist-proof gates installed as hostile vehicle mitigation barriers that will also prevent cyclists from riding through the area.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Oxford Street to ban traffic by 'end of summer'

London's mayor has instructed his team to pedestrianize Oxford Street's west stretch from Orchard Street to Great Portland Street by summer's end, banning all motorized vehicles while maintaining emergency access.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Dozens gather at vigil marking five years since Sarah Everard's murder as organisers say much more' must be done to keep women safe

Sarah Everard's murder by a police officer sparked national outrage, leading to increased safety measures, though advocates argue reforms remain insufficient.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Rising demand for e-scooter rental in London - TfL

E-scooter rental demand in London surged over 50% in 2025, with 2 million trips recorded, though safety concerns persist regarding pedestrian accessibility and parking placement.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Police launch new appeal 30 years on from murder of Melanie Hall

Police are launching a new public appeal for information about Melanie Hall's murder, a 25-year-old hospital worker who disappeared from a Bath nightclub in June 1996 and whose remains were found in 2009.
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fromCity AM
5 days ago

Leeds United: Westfield mogul Lowy issues ultimatum over 2bn project

Leeds United's American owners plan to expand Elland Road by 15,000 seats to 53,000 capacity as part of a £1-2bn wider urban redevelopment including a tram line, contingent on government infrastructure support.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Leeds director warns regeneration is now or 'never'

Leeds United director Peter Lowy urges government support for Elland Road regeneration, warning the development will never happen if it fails to materialize now.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Al Fayed abuse should be investigated as human trafficking, says former senior Met officer

An investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed's sexual abuse allegations should be expanded to include human trafficking charges, with lawyers arguing the current scope is insufficient to prosecute enablers.
London politics
fromianVisits
5 days ago

London hire bikes named after inspirational women cyclists for International Women's Day

Transport for London named ten hire bikes after inspirational women cyclists to celebrate International Women's Day, honoring contemporary cycling advocates and a historical pioneer.
#anti-discrimination-policy
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fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Wrexham warn fans against anti-gay chant for Chelsea visit

Wrexham enforces zero-tolerance policy against anti-gay slurs with criminal charges, bans, and club sanctions for offenders.
London politics
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Wrexham warn fans against anti-gay chant for Chelsea visit

Wrexham enforces zero-tolerance policy against anti-gay slurs with criminal charges, bans, and club sanctions for offenders.
London politics
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Wrexham warn fans against anti-gay chant for Chelsea visit

Wrexham enforces zero-tolerance policy against anti-gay slurs with criminal charges, bans, and club sanctions for offenders.
London politics
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Wrexham warn fans against anti-gay chant for Chelsea visit

Wrexham enforces zero-tolerance policy against anti-gay slurs with criminal charges, bans, and club sanctions for offenders.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Hoxton hotel noise dispute with Yamamori nightclub due back before High Court

The Hoxton Hotel is suing Yamamori Izakaya over excessive noise from music events disrupting guests, forcing closure of approximately 25% of rooms.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Londoner sobs in court as she is convicted of blackmail over false claim banker raped her in Hong Kong

The demands were unwarranted. The alleged rape was false. The defendant knew that her allegation was false. Rose, who has been effectively trapped in Hong Kong on bail for the past two years, was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on July 22.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police Federation boss arrested on suspicion of corruption

The City of London Police domestic corruption unit are leading a criminal investigation into allegations of fraud made against three individuals connected to the national Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW). A 46-year-old man from Surrey, a 51-year-old man from Wales and a 55-year-old man from Bristol were all arrested on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position.
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London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Kerry charity worker savagely beaten says he 'still feels unsafe' as his attacker pleads for forgiveness

A 24-year-old man pleaded for forgiveness after savagely beating a charity worker who helps elderly people on St Stephen's Day in an unprovoked attack.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I'm concerned the Iran war might drive up living costs': Britons respond to Reeves's spring forecast

The UK government did not address student loan debt in the spring forecast despite public concern about frozen repayment thresholds causing ballooning interest and growing outstanding balances for graduates.
#housing-crisis
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
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Irish-language protesters demand action on housing crisis in Gaeltacht areas

Housing shortage in Gaeltacht areas drives Irish speakers away, threatening the language's survival as affluent outsiders purchase properties.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
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Sadiq Khan appalled' after billionaire landlord's company accused of mass evictions

London Mayor Sadiq Khan confronts billionaire Asif Aziz over mass evictions using Section 21 notices across properties containing 606 flats before the practice becomes banned.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Irish-language protesters demand action on housing crisis in Gaeltacht areas

Housing shortage in Gaeltacht areas drives Irish speakers away, threatening the language's survival as affluent outsiders purchase properties.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Sadiq Khan appalled' after billionaire landlord's company accused of mass evictions

London Mayor Sadiq Khan confronts billionaire Asif Aziz over mass evictions using Section 21 notices across properties containing 606 flats before the practice becomes banned.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Armed police called after man stabbed near primary school in Birmingham

We believe this to be a contained incident with a man in custody. We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Councils' temporary housing costs to more than double by 2029-30, says LGA

Since 2017-18, local authorities across England had spent almost 1.5bn more on temporary accommodation (TA) than had been reimbursed in housing benefit from the government. Without intervention, this figure is set to balloon to 3.9bn in the next four years, the LGA said as it urged the government to take action to help councils facing soaring demand and funding pressures.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Brit who reported rape in Hong Kong faces jail

A London woman was convicted of blackmail and perverting the course of justice after making a rape allegation in Hong Kong, with the judge finding the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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fromLondon On The Inside
6 days ago

North vs South London | Ten Reasons Why Each Side Is Better

North London claims superiority through Roman history, the Barbican, anti-fascist heritage, major protest movements, and superior underground transport infrastructure compared to South London.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Neighbours dispute plans for Grade II listed house

The survival of the recessed single-storey double-fronted entrance to nos 25-26 contributes to the significance of the building and the group value with no 26. This element would cause harm to the significance of no 25 and no 26 Gloucester Circus, as well as the West Greenwich Conservation Area.
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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Nottingham killer sought arrest at MI5 HQ before 2023 attack, inquiry told

A man who killed three people in a 2023 Nottingham knife attack had attempted to surrender to MI5 two years earlier, but was not properly assessed or monitored by police.
#hit-and-run
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years after killing student in hit-and-run

Rapper Ghetts received a 12-year prison sentence for killing a 20-year-old student in a hit-and-run while speeding and over the drink-drive limit in north-east London.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years after killing student in hit-and-run

Rapper Ghetts received a 12-year prison sentence for killing a 20-year-old student in a hit-and-run while speeding and over the drink-drive limit in north-east London.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

British rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years for causing death of student in hit and run

Rapper Ghetts received a 12-year prison sentence for killing a 20-year-old student in a hit-and-run while speeding and over the drink-drive limit.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Green Surge Sees Garbett Positioned Against Sadiq Khan - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Punters have rallied behind Zoe Garbett in the 'London Mayoral Election' betting market this week. The Green representative is 25/1, cut from 50/1 to succeed Sadiq Khan come the 2028 election. The Hackney Borough Council leader was backed by 71% of bets placed this week, putting her well ahead of Reform candidate Laila Cunningham (18%) and current favourite, Sadiq Khan (6%).
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London politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Malahide couple deny Irish Rail claim they caused embankment collapse that disrupted Dart services

Property owners dispute claims that their rear garden outbuilding caused a rail embankment collapse that disrupted Dart services in Malahide.
London politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Gardener who told gardai he was in fear when he agreed to hold nearly 90,000 of drugs jailed

A landscape gardener was sentenced to three years in prison for holding nearly €90,000 worth of drugs including cannabis, cocaine, and cannabis jellies found during a Churchtown search.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Fight to save homes by Euston restarts 50 years on

Tolmers Village residents face uncertainty from Camden Council's updated Euston Area Plan, which may redevelop nearby office buildings to address London's housing shortage, continuing decades of regeneration pressures on this working-class central London estate.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Mayor spends 20m to encourage more bus trips

London's mayor allocates £20 million to boost bus ridership through fare innovation, including reduced and free fares, addressing declining passenger numbers and sluggish bus speeds.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour council accuses minister of moral bankruptcy' over social care dispute

Hartlepool council accused housing secretary Steve Reed of arrogance and indifference toward children in social care funding after he declined their request for £3 million support.
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Bad news, Londoners: more tube strikes are coming to the London Underground

RMT tube drivers voted 91% in favor of striking over TfL's proposed four-day work week without contractual hour changes, with potential strikes possible mid-March.
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fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Traders at Ridley Road Market are being threatened with eviction

Ridley Road Market's indoor section faces closure as 13 traders received eviction notices citing police crackdowns, though the Met denies requesting any closure.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Man accused of attempted murder over police axe attack

Officers attended an address on Marine Street, Bermondsey, at about 15:20 GMT on Sunday in connection with an ongoing investigation. Two of them were bitten by a dog and one was also injured by an axe. The pair were taken to hospital. A third officer suffered a minor injury.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Edinburgh area locked down after reports of man with weapons and stabbings

The public is being advised to avoid the Calder area of Edinburgh following reports of a man with a bladed weapon. Police, including firearms officers, are in attendance.
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