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Lifeline for London's largest city farm as Mudchute lease agreed

Mudchute City Farm secures a 30-year lease renewal with Tower Hamlets at £15,000 annual rent, ending years of uncertainty despite higher costs than previously proposed.
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fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago

Gerry Adams was a 'major, major player in war', UK High Court hears

Gerry Adams denies IRA membership and involvement in 1970s-1990s bombings while defending against a legal claim by three bombing victims seeking damages.
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fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

'My bike was stolen while I was riding it and police did nothing'

A cyclist was knocked off her electric bicycle and robbed by two men on a moped, but police declined to investigate due to lack of identified suspects, leaving her traumatized and unable to cycle home.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Market town pledges to save butterflies from shocking decline in UK first

Gillingham becomes the first UK local authority to commit to a nationwide challenge reversing butterfly population decline through habitat protection, pesticide elimination, and light pollution reduction.
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fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

'Why councils need tourism tax revenue by default'

London boroughs demand 50% of revenue from a new tourist tax to offset the 1.5bn annual costs of tourism-related services they provide.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Graves in England and Wales could be reused after 100 years

The Law Commission proposes modernizing England and Wales burial laws by allowing grave reuse after 100 years, reopening closed burial grounds, and establishing national standards for the first time in over 170 years.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Banksy has been unmasked (again). But does this major Reuters investigation actually tell us something new?

Reuters investigation claims street artist Banksy is Robin Gunningham, a 52-year-old Bristol man, supported by a 2000 NYPD arrest report where he signed his real name to a confession.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Country diary: Return to bitey horse field' this time with a plan | Derek Niemann

A community in Somerset plants trees to create a woodland memorial for a young woman, transforming a former pasture into a shared natural space for future generations.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
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23 hours ago

No quick fix for London's potholes, report warns

London's road network faces a critical maintenance crisis with 20% of carriageways having less than five years of structural life remaining and a repair backlog exceeding £1.22 billion.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Councillor calls for action on illegal car meets

Westminster Council faces criticism for delayed action on illegal car meets, with a councillor demanding high-friction road surfacing and court injunctions to enhance public safety.
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16 hours ago

Seven jailed over luxury smashandgrab raids

Seven men were sentenced for orchestrating smash-and-grab raids on London luxury retailers, stealing over £146,000 in goods across five successful burglaries between May and July 2025.
#murder-investigation
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Teenager, 18, stabbed to death in street of 2.5million homes in west London

An 18-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a double stabbing incident in Hammersmith, west London, with a man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of murder.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai expected to launch murder inquiry after man stabbed in Cork city

A man in his 30s died following an assault in Cork city, with a murder investigation expected to launch after post-mortem examination results.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Three arrested after man's body found in wheelie bin

Three people arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body discovered in a wheelie bin near Coventry park; victim's identity and cause of death remain under investigation.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Teenager, 18, stabbed to death in street of 2.5million homes in west London

An 18-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a double stabbing incident in Hammersmith, west London, with a man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of murder.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai expected to launch murder inquiry after man stabbed in Cork city

A man in his 30s died following an assault in Cork city, with a murder investigation expected to launch after post-mortem examination results.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Three arrested after man's body found in wheelie bin

Three people arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body discovered in a wheelie bin near Coventry park; victim's identity and cause of death remain under investigation.
#fatal-assault
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fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

Ukrainian man (31) on way to buy food for his family stabbed to death in Cork city

A 31-year-old Ukrainian man died after being attacked in Cork city centre, staggering nearly 100 metres to his apartment before succumbing to his injuries.
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fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

Ukrainian father on way to buy food for his family when he was stabbed to death in Cork city

A 31-year-old Ukrainian man died after being attacked in Cork city centre; he walked nearly 100 metres to his apartment seeking help before succumbing to his injuries.
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fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

Ukrainian man (31) on way to buy food for his family stabbed to death in Cork city

A 31-year-old Ukrainian man died after being attacked in Cork city centre, staggering nearly 100 metres to his apartment before succumbing to his injuries.
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fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

Ukrainian father on way to buy food for his family when he was stabbed to death in Cork city

A 31-year-old Ukrainian man died after being attacked in Cork city centre; he walked nearly 100 metres to his apartment seeking help before succumbing to his injuries.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Football Ultras: A menace or a force for good?

Scottish football Ultras, inspired by European terrace culture, represent a social media-driven subculture combining passionate fan engagement with controversial militant behavior, raising questions about their role in modern football.
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23 hours ago

Unite fined 265k over bin strike protests

Unite union fined £265,000 for repeatedly breaching an injunction during Birmingham's bin strike, with additional £170,000 interim payment ordered for council legal costs.
#st-patricks-day-parades
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

St Patrick's Day parades 2026: use our interactive map to see what's happening across the Republic of Ireland

Ireland's St. Patrick's Day parades feature thousands of participants, elaborate floats, and marching bands across major cities, with Dublin expecting over half a million attendees.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

St Patrick's Day parades 2026: use our interactive map to see what's happening across Republic of Ireland

Ireland's St. Patrick's Day parades feature thousands of participants, elaborate floats, and marching bands across major cities, with Dublin expecting over half a million attendees.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

St Patrick's Day parades 2026: use our interactive map to see what's happening across the Republic of Ireland

Ireland's St. Patrick's Day parades feature thousands of participants, elaborate floats, and marching bands across major cities, with Dublin expecting over half a million attendees.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

St Patrick's Day parades 2026: use our interactive map to see what's happening across Republic of Ireland

Ireland's St. Patrick's Day parades feature thousands of participants, elaborate floats, and marching bands across major cities, with Dublin expecting over half a million attendees.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Excessive' Leicester Square advertisements denied

Westminster City Council rejected Google's plans for five LED advertising screens at 39 Charing Cross Road near Leicester Square, citing excessive scale and unsuitability for the location.
#police-misconduct
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20 hours ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Carrick investigation 'hindered by officer's bias'

Unconscious bias regarding a victim's race and sex caused a Metropolitan Police detective to inadequately investigate serial rapist David Carrick's case, failing to oversee proper investigation procedures.
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fromwww.bbc.com
20 hours ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Carrick investigation 'hindered by officer's bias'

Unconscious bias regarding a victim's race and sex caused a Metropolitan Police detective to inadequately investigate serial rapist David Carrick's case, failing to oversee proper investigation procedures.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Police investigate 'death to IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at Al Quds rally as 12 arrested

Here we are today as a community in an attempt to remain human and let this Government know that despite all of their scare tactics, for every doctor they harass with repeated arrests; for every musician they attempt to ban from playing shows; for every pensioner with a placard they bundle into a police van; for every political prisoner they hope starves to death; we are here unbreakable and human standing always with the people of Gaza.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gerry Adams says he had 'no involvement' in IRA bombings as he gives evidence in London court

I was not involved in any way in the planning, preparation or conduct of any of the bombings, and have never been a senior, let alone most senior figure, in the IRA. I had no involvement in or advance knowledge of the Old Bailey bombing (1973), the Canary Wharf bombing (1996) or the Manchester bombing (1996).
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Union fined 265,000 for blocking lorries in Birmingham bin workers' strike

Justice Jefford found that Unite had repeatedly breached the injunction issued in July by blockading and slow walking next to vehicles. The judgment, issued in the high court on Tuesday, said such action had contributed to 22,000 tonnes of uncollected rubbish accumulating in Birmingham in March last year, which led the council to declare a major incident.
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London politics
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1 day ago

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout

Parmod Kalia, a sub-postmaster wrongly convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal, died without receiving full compensation despite his conviction being overturned in 2021.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

176-year-old London pub facing demolition gets lifeline as plans for flats rejected

Greenwich Council rejected plans to demolish the 176-year-old Anglesea Arms pub in Woolwich for a second time, citing insufficient evidence that the pub is no longer commercially viable.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gerry Adams 'categorically' denies IRA involvement as he gives evidence in London civil trial

I wish to emphasise that I am very conscious that the claimants have suffered significantly as a result of bombings in England in 1973 and 1996, in which they were innocent victims. Although I deny categorically the allegations made by the claimants of my involvement in those bombings in any way, nothing in this statement should be taken as criticism of the claimants, or as any attempt to deny or diminish their awful experiences.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sky monkeys, pink tutus and bum nuts: behind the scenes at the Eden Project as it turns 25

The Eden Project, celebrating its 25th anniversary, houses ancient Mediterranean plants including 1,500-year-old olive trees and showcases diverse flora while generating significant economic impact for southwest England.
#gerry-adams
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Gerry Adams was 'de facto leader' of IRA, court told

A witness in a civil trial testified that former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams was undoubtedly a member of the IRA Army Council, contradicting Adams' denial of ever being in the Provisional IRA.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Gerry Adams was 'de facto leader' of IRA, court told

A witness in a civil trial testified that former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams was undoubtedly a member of the IRA Army Council, contradicting Adams' denial of ever being in the Provisional IRA.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 day ago

Alexander McQueen's Sarabande Foundation Has Opened a Cafe in Tottenham

Established by Lee Alexander McQueen in 2006, Sarabande is a foundation that supports creatives with scholarships, subsidised studio programmes, mentoring and events. Sarabande's Tottenham location features 15 studios and an exhibition space across two Grade II-listed townhouses, and now it's added a cafe.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Strip club Stringfellows bid for new Mayfair site

Stringfellows seeks to open a strip club in Mayfair, but police and residents oppose it citing crime concerns, noise disruption, and neighborhood character preservation.
#suv-safety-risks
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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The Guardian view on SUVs: London's mayor is right to push back on supersize cars | Editorial

SUVs now dominate global car sales at 46%, but pose significant safety risks to pedestrians and occupy excessive parking space, prompting cities to consider higher charges and stricter regulations.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Mayor to consider new charges for SUVs in London

London's mayor is considering charging large SUVs to drive in the capital due to research showing they create intensifying safety risks and are more likely to kill pedestrians in collisions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on SUVs: London's mayor is right to push back on supersize cars | Editorial

SUVs now dominate global car sales at 46%, but pose significant safety risks to pedestrians and occupy excessive parking space, prompting cities to consider higher charges and stricter regulations.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Mayor to consider new charges for SUVs in London

London's mayor is considering charging large SUVs to drive in the capital due to research showing they create intensifying safety risks and are more likely to kill pedestrians in collisions.
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fromianVisits
2 days ago

London's Alleys: Church Yard Walk, Paddington, W2

A pedestrian passage at St Mary on Paddington Green represents an early example of pedestrianisation, created when a former road was blocked to unite the church and graveyard into one site.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man dies after stabbing in Cork city as gardai launch murder investigation

A man in his 30s died from stab wounds sustained during an assault near Camden Court in Cork city centre after staggering back to his apartment for help.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Moment gang raid Yorkshire garage to steal 80,000 of bikes in minutes

Seven thieves stole nine off-road motorcycles worth £80,000 from a Keighley shop in a ram raid using a Nissan Juke and white Luton van.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn

Ekaterina Barrett, a 69-year-old who posed as a wealthy multi-millionaire in exclusive European locations, is accused of defrauding numerous associates of millions of pounds through elaborate schemes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Evil' paedophile jailed for 24 years after abuse of five children at Bristol nursery

A 30-year-old nursery worker was sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexually abusing five young children at a Bristol nursery, with the judge describing him as evil and considering a life sentence.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Dublin City Council spent 130k to repair roof of Coolock Swimming Pool in building it doesn't own

Coolock Swimming Pool remains closed since December 2024 due to storm damage, with the roof in dangerous condition and its reopening date uncertain.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Councillors fight to have north Wexford's roads repaired by crews - 'Some people consider them to be in Wicklow, but they're not'

Rural roads in northern Wexford districts like Coolgreany and Ballyfad are consistently neglected in council maintenance schedules despite residents being integral to the county.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

World Bank rules block Paschal Donohoe from helping Fine Gael in by-election to fill old Dublin Central seat

Fine Gael's Lord Mayor Ray McAdam will contest the Dublin Central by-election in late May without support from former finance minister Paschal Donohoe, who now works at the World Bank.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Cyclist (70s) dies after being hit by truck in Co Dublin

A cyclist in his 70s died in a collision with a truck on Dublin Street in Balbriggan, Dublin on March 16, 2026, and a man in his 30s was arrested at the scene.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Senior Kinahan gang member Sean McGovern pleads guilty to directing criminal organisation

Sean McGovern, a senior Kinahan gang figure and Daniel Kinahan's closest confidant, pleaded guilty to directing gang activities in murders including an innocent grandfather and a rival Hutch gangster.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Ten years, what justice is that?' - man who killed Jordan Ronan (20) after victim stole from van jailed

A man with previous convictions for knife crime, who killed a 20-year-old outside his home after that person stole from the defendant's unlocked van in the early hours of the morning, has been jailed for nine years.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Ten years, what justice is that?' - homeowner jailed for killing Jordan Ronan (20) after he stole from van

A man with previous convictions for knife crime has been jailed for nine years after he killed a 20-year-old who stole from the defendant's unlocked van in the early hours of the morning.
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London politics
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Environment officers given police-style powers to fight waste crime

The government is implementing a zero-tolerance approach to waste crime, granting environment officers police-like powers including warrant-less searches, asset seizure, and arrest authority to combat illegal dumping gangs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I've been living under a shadow for 13 years': life with prostate cancer

A man diagnosed with hereditary prostate cancer at 52 has endured 13 years of intensive treatments and severe physical and psychological side effects that profoundly impact his quality of life and family.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Students get first taste of the Square Mile

The City of London is launching initiatives to make finance careers more accessible to young people from underrepresented backgrounds through workplace visits and mentorship programs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Twelve arrests at al-Quds Day rally and counterprotest in London

London police separated rival pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrations with 1,000 officers, making 12 arrests and banning al-Quds marching for the first time since 2012.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

A dozen arrests as hundreds attend Al-Quds Day rally in London

Police arrested 12 demonstrators during an Al-Quds Day rally in London held under new restrictions and heavy police presence, with hundreds defying a month-long march ban.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Three arrested at Al Quds Day protest in London

Three arrests were made during Al Quds Day protests in London after the Home Secretary banned the annual march due to public disorder concerns.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Allotment saved from Duke's development plans

Park Road allotments in Isleworth are preserved after a decade-long dispute, with Northumberland Estates leasing the land to Hounslow Council for at least 24 years.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

From Park Lane to Palm Beach: London club owner eyes Florida rival to Trump's Mar-a-Lago

London club owner Robin Birley is developing a luxury private members' club in Palm Beach, financed by the Reuben brothers, to rival Mar-a-Lago and serve wealthy British expatriates.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

The deal that cost father and son's lives in 'forgotten disaster'

A father and son died in a 1946 crush at an FA Cup match at Burnden Park when over 85,000 people exceeded the stadium's 20,000 capacity, killing 33 and injuring 400.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Teen suffers serious injuries after stabbing at Cork birthday party

A teenager suffered serious injuries after being stabbed when a row erupted at a birthday party in Cork. The boy - who is understood to be in his late teens - was injured when a dispute suddenly erupted between a group of teenagers at a premises where an 18th birthday party was being hosted in Cork city.
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London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Activists target supermarkets in mass shoplifting campaign for food banks

Take Back Power conducted coordinated mass shoplifting across UK cities, redistributing food to local food banks while arguing legality does not determine morality.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Moment undercover police swoop on bag thieves preying on City pub drinkers in Leadenhall Market

Undercover police arrested two men for stealing a backpack worth £1,335 from a pub customer in London's Square Mile using coordinated surveillance and CCTV evidence.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Fears of 'Tehran plot' to unleash violence on streets of London led to ban on Al Quds Day march

London police banned the Al Quds Day march due to intelligence indicating Iran-orchestrated violence threats and serious disorder risks during the planned Sunday demonstration.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Where to get the cheapest petrol in London - as one filling station sells unleaded for LESS than 1.30-a-litre

London petrol prices have risen 8p per litre due to Middle East conflict, with the government pressuring retailers to keep prices down and implementing daily price transparency requirements.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

'Peasants revolt' secures victory after decade-long London allotments battle

Park Road Allotments in Isleworth secured a 24-year lease with Hounslow Council after over a decade of planning disputes, preserving the site for community gardening.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Body of man found in park wheelie bin after suspected hit-and-run incident

An unidentified man aged 40-50 was found dead in a wheelie bin in Coventry; police suspect he was hit by a vehicle and then moved to the park.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Taxi drivers smuggled hundreds of illegal migrants from UK to France

A gang of taxi drivers led by Madjid Belabes smuggled hundreds of illegal migrants from the UK to France, charging £1,200 per person and generating nearly £290,000 over nine months.
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3 days ago

Drivers demand fuel supply chain must be held accountable as petrol prices soar - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK drivers overwhelmingly support fuel duty cuts and stricter measures against oil company profiteering, with 97% backing duty reductions and 94% demanding enforcement against price manipulation.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Grenfell Tower stairwell handprints to be saved but Arabic script hasn't been preserved'

Arabic text reading 'Allahu Akbar' from Grenfell Tower's 18th floor stairwell was removed in December 2025 and will not be preserved in any memorial, sparking criticism from the Grenfell community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ireland overpower Scotland to claim triple crown and throw down Six Nations title gauntlet

Faced with the losing run in the fixture hitting a dozen, Scotland did their best to escape the tag. And got caught. On a bright and bracing day in front of a full house, paying crazy money for the privilege, Scotland played their part in an enthralling game for no reward. Ireland's bonus point win gives them a triple crown in a season where that prize exceeds its usual merit.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Woman found dead in Cork named locally as gardai investigating suspicious death

The woman - a mother of one - was pronounced dead at the scene. It is understood suspected blood stains were also found at the scene. The woman had a number of unexplained injuries to her head and had apparently been dead for a number of hours. Her body was found near the stairs in the two storey property which is located in a quiet residential area.
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fromIndependent
4 days ago

The 200,000 dream - why Ireland's most exciting female driver can't get on the grid

When Kayleigh (Kayls) Cole came downstairs on Christmas morning 2016, she was wearing her dad's rigger boots. She shuffled out to the shed in the dark, and there it was, wrapped in paper, unmistakable. A go-kart. Nine years later, she is one grid spot away from making Irish motorsport history.
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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

SUV drivers could face extra charges for driving in London

London authorities are reviewing charges for SUVs due to their increased danger to pedestrians and cyclists, with plans for expanded 20mph zones and reduced speed limits.
#road-safety
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
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Sadiq Khan may give up armoured car as part of clampdown on SUVs in London

London's mayor proposes charging or restricting large SUVs to reduce child fatalities, as evidence shows children hit by large SUVs are 77% more likely to die.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
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TfL considering extra charges for SUV drivers travelling in London

Transport for London proposes charging SUV drivers and expanding 20mph zones to reduce road deaths and achieve zero fatalities by 2041.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Sadiq Khan may give up armoured car as part of clampdown on SUVs in London

London's mayor proposes charging or restricting large SUVs to reduce child fatalities, as evidence shows children hit by large SUVs are 77% more likely to die.
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fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Lime bikes could soon be banned in another London borough

Richmond Council may replace Lime e-bikes with Forest as the sole operator after Forest won a competitive tender, potentially banning Lime from the borough.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police seize gold bars, teeth and guns in unusual' drug gang crackdown

We did have an unusual seizure, we had a gold bar seized. I think it might be just indicative of the type of criminal lifestyle some of these drug dealers want to lead, the sort of bragging rights and things.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

St Patrick's Day parades 2026: use our interactive map to find out what's happening near you

Over half a million people are expected to get in on all the action in Dublin for the national St. Patrick's Day Parade which will feature 12 large-scale floats from independent parade companies, with over 3,000 participants involved. The parade route runs from Parnell Square starting at 12pm, through the city centre to the finishing point at the junction of Kevin Street and Cuffe Street.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Met officer in court charged with stalking woman

A Metropolitan Police officer featured in a recruitment campaign was charged with stalking and harassing a woman between June and August 2024, including repeated calls, messages, home visits, and following her from work.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

20 families in Limerick facing eviction from long-term homes in 'direct result' of new rental rules

20 families in an apartment block in Limerick are facing the heartbreaking prospect of eviction after receiving notices of termination from their landlord - just a week before the government's new rental rules were implemented.
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London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Nephew of John Gilligan appeals judge's dismissal of hit-and-run damages claim to High Court

David Gilligan, nephew of crime boss John Gilligan, appeals a Circuit Court dismissal of his hit-and-run damages claim to the High Court.
#cheltenham-festival
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
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Cheltenham Day Four: Wilful wins County Handicap Hurdle, as Patrick Mullins rides 50/1 shot to victory in opener

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
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Cheltenham Day Four: Irish hopefuls aim for more Gold Cup glory, with Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man the one to beat

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
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Cheltenham Day Four: Wilful wins County Handicap Hurdle, as Patrick Mullins rides 50/1 shot to victory in opener

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
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Cheltenham Day Four: Irish hopefuls aim for more Gold Cup glory, with Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man the one to beat

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fromIndependent
4 days ago

Murder accused told gardai that mother of two was his 'soul mate' and he was now 'replaying a nightmare'

Adam Corcoran pleaded not guilty to murdering Daena Walsh, a mother of two found with catastrophic stab injuries in their burning Cork apartment in August 2024.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

MPs demand urgent' probe into London grooming gangs

MPs urge the government's grooming gang inquiry to investigate London specifically, citing BBC evidence of girls as young as 14 being exploited by gangs in the capital.
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fromianVisits
6 days ago

London councils to share 95m for safer roads and new cycle routes

London councils receive £94.8 million from Transport for London to fund neighbourhood safety, cycling infrastructure, pedestrian crossings, and bus service improvements through the Healthy Streets programme.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Sign threatens 5year jail term for feeding birds

Brent Council installed an illegal sign threatening five-year prison sentences for feeding birds, which the council later apologized for and acknowledged as inaccurate and outdated.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

London homes 'overheating due to climate change'

London faces severe home overheating risks from climate change and urban heat island effects, requiring both passive cooling measures and efficient active cooling systems to protect vulnerable residents.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Police officer borrows bike to chase down thief

A police officer borrowed a bystander's bicycle to chase and apprehend a man who stole a suitcase from a taxi outside St Pancras station in London.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Man, 49, charged with murder of court bailiff in County Durham

This has been a deeply upsetting incident which has caused a great deal of shock to the local community. Jeff Blair was killed after being assaulted in County Durham. Our thoughts are with Jeff's family and all those who knew and loved him at this difficult time. We will continue to have a police presence at the scene, and I'd like to thank the public and nearby residents for their patience, understanding, and co-operation while we work to establish exactly what has happened.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Spying on De Menezes family invasive, inquiry told

Metropolitan Police undercover officers spied on the de Menezes family's justice campaign, which the cousin described as invasive and unnecessary surveillance of their grief-driven activism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Cheltenham festival 2026: racism inquiry continues before day three action live

The stewards' inquiry into the incident is expected to resume at the course this morning and there could presumably be a result well before De Boinville heads out for the first of his two rides on the card: Impose Toi in the Stayers' Hurdle at 3.20pm (all times GMT), and the ever-popular Jonbon in the Ryanair Chase at 4pm.
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