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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Londoners brace for more Tube misery as second RMT strike begins on Thursday

London faces significant travel disruption due to a 24-hour Tube strike by RMT union drivers over working week changes.
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fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

My tenant owes 15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property

Rongmala faces severe financial and emotional distress due to a tenant's non-payment and court delays under new rental laws.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Fly-tipping gang sentenced for massive London waste-dumping spree

Four men were sentenced for illegally dumping waste across London, with prison terms ranging from 14 to 28 months for their criminal activities.
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fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

What you need to know as Waltham Forest heads into local elections

Waltham Forest shows a potential shift in political control with Labour dominance challenged by Conservatives and emerging Green successes.
#lgbtq
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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

An LGBTQ+ nightclub burnt down over the weekend. A suspect was just arrested. - LGBTQ Nation

A suspect has been arrested for arson following a significant fire at Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes, with no injuries reported.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Man sent fake comments to try to close nightclub

A man was sentenced for submitting fake comments to shut down a London LGBT+ nightclub, raising concerns about the integrity of licensing hearings.
#northern-ireland
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fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Police release footage of moment car bomb explodes at Dunmurry police station

A suspected dissident republican attack in Northern Ireland has been condemned by political leaders and police as an act of attempted murder.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Police release footage of moment car bomb explodes at Dunmurry police station

A suspected dissident republican attack in Northern Ireland has been condemned by political leaders and police as an act of attempted murder.
#arson
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Met investigating suspected arson attack on north London memorial wall

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in north London, linked to protests in Iran, but no arrests have been made.
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fromTheregister
8 hours ago

Two men charged over series of arson attacks on 5G masts

Two men face charges for arson attacks on 5G masts in Northern Ireland, causing significant damage over two years.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Met investigating suspected arson attack on north London memorial wall

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in north London, linked to protests in Iran, but no arrests have been made.
London politics
fromTheregister
8 hours ago

Two men charged over series of arson attacks on 5G masts

Two men face charges for arson attacks on 5G masts in Northern Ireland, causing significant damage over two years.
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fromianVisits
13 hours ago

London's Pocket Parks: Dibden Street Triangle, Islington, N1

The pocket park on Dibden Street has a complex history of development and changes in housing from the 1800s to the 1970s.
#crime
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Woman (44) killed in brutal Waterford assault named locally as gardai quiz man over death

Yveta Donovalova was found critically injured and later pronounced dead after a suspected assault in Waterford.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Woman (44) killed in brutal Waterford assault named locally as gardai quiz man over death

Yveta Donovalova was found critically injured and later pronounced dead after a suspected assault in Waterford.
#homelessness
fromIndependent
14 hours ago
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Wicklow mum of two children with additional needs days away from eviction - 'Her food alone costs 110 a week'

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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Wicklow mum of two children with additional needs days away from eviction - 'Her food alone costs 110 a week'

A single mother of two children with additional needs is facing homelessness despite seeking help from local authorities.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Homelessness reaches new record high with 17,517 in emergency accommodation including 5,571 children

The number of people in emergency accommodation in Ireland rose to 17,517, with record levels of both adult and child homelessness.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

5,571 children in emergency accommodation as homelessness reaches new record high

Homelessness in Ireland has reached record levels, with 17,517 people in emergency accommodation as of late March.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

We were evicted without warning now my 11-year-old is homeless'

Ealing Council's housing policies led to a family's unexpected eviction and homelessness after rejecting a distant housing offer.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 hours ago

Yellow box junction downsized after 2m fines

A recent ruling by London Tribunals ordered the council to cancel any penalty charge notices (PCNs) after adjudicators found the enforcement area to be 'disproportionately large' and 'fundamentally flawed'.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

UK to appeal High Court ruling that granted Palestine Action a victory

The UK government is appealing a High Court ruling that deemed the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization unlawful.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61

In his final days, Dr. Ittai Gradel received a medal from the British Museum for his significant contribution, highlighting the importance of his work in exposing the thefts.
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London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 hours ago

Man who killed British father in Australia declared unfit for trial

David Summers-Smith was declared mentally unfit for trial after killing Royce Mallett, leading to indefinite detention in a mental health facility.
London politics
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

A sunny sleepy Saturday, a table full of drinks on a rooftop bar... Jack Grealish is guilty of stupidity - nothing more

Jack Grealish often finds himself in trouble due to friends not considering the presence of phones when he is around.
#sexual-assault
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fromThe Local France
1 day ago

US woman speaks of ordeal in France Al-Fayed trafficking probe

Pelham Spong accuses Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault, expressing frustration over his lack of accountability and the pain of multiple victims.
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fromThe Local France
1 day ago

US woman speaks of ordeal in France Al-Fayed trafficking probe

Pelham Spong accuses Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault, expressing frustration over his lack of accountability and the pain of multiple victims.
#murder
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Man extradited from the UAE charged with woman's Airbnb murder two years ago

Enzo Bettamio has been charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit at a Westminster Airbnb after being extradited from the UAE.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
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'I was innocent but treated like a killer - my best friend was murdered and I couldn't even attend her funeral,' says ex-partner of Natalie McNally as he describes killer's plot to frame him

fromIndependent
5 days ago
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'I was innocent but treated like a killer - my best friend was murdered and I couldn't even attend her funeral,' says ex-partner of Natalie McNally

London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Man extradited from the UAE charged with woman's Airbnb murder two years ago

Enzo Bettamio has been charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit at a Westminster Airbnb after being extradited from the UAE.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
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'I was innocent but treated like a killer - my best friend was murdered and I couldn't even attend her funeral,' says ex-partner of Natalie McNally as he describes killer's plot to frame him

fromIndependent
5 days ago
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'I was innocent but treated like a killer - my best friend was murdered and I couldn't even attend her funeral,' says ex-partner of Natalie McNally

London politics
fromIndependent
15 hours ago

Messages reveal Sean McGovern's plan to have 'easy target' Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan killed to restore hitman's 'confidence'

Kinahan cartel leadership casually discussed murder tactics, including targeting innocents, during their feud with the Hutch gang.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Lib Dems pledge 5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs

Liberal Democrats propose cash rewards up to £5,000 for tips leading to successful prosecutions of fly-tippers to combat illegal waste dumping.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Keep Hampstead ponds access as is, body recommends

Hampstead Heath's ponds will remain trans-inclusive following overwhelming public support and legal advice, despite ongoing scrutiny and a legal challenge.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Residents felt 'intimidated' in councillor flags row

A councillor apologized for inflammatory responses to residents' complaints about St George's flags, citing personal rather than professional communication.
fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

Woman hospitalised with serious injuries after incident at a residence in Waterford

Paramedics fought to stabilise her condition before she was transferred to University Hospital Waterford (UHW) by ambulance. Initial indications are that the woman suffered multiple injuries.
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fromianVisits
1 day ago

London's Alleys: Norfolk Row, Lambeth, SE1

The Dukes of Norfolk are better known as the Howard family, which indirectly provided two wives to King Henry VIII. After falling from favour in 1546, Norfolk was stripped of his dukedom and imprisoned in the Tower of London, only just managing to avoid being executed because King Henry VIII died before it was carried out.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Peter James rushed to help during the Port Arthur massacre: Some people were falling apart. I would become one of them'

Peter arrived at the command post sometime after 5pm, and police began explaining the scale of the slaughter. The number of deaths wasn't confirmed yet, they said, but it was unthinkably high.
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#activism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
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Activist defends crustacean jailbreak' after throwing restaurant crayfish into sea

Emma Smart, an activist, has no regrets about liberating a crayfish from a restaurant despite facing legal consequences and being held in custody.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Activist defends crustacean jailbreak' after throwing restaurant crayfish into sea

Emma Smart, an activist, has no regrets about liberating a crayfish from a restaurant despite facing legal consequences and being held in custody.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Men who used tipper trucks to dump waste sentenced

CCTV footage shows the men breaking into the areas and directing tipper trucks loaded with rubbish for dumping while trying to hide their faces.
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London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'We are prepared to be arrested' - President Catherine Connolly's sister joins latest flotilla to Gaza

Dr. Margaret Connolly set sail for Gaza to deliver aid and challenge the Israeli naval blockade.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Trusted family friend jailed for 14 years for rape of two girls

Benedick Joel, 46, was convicted following a Central Criminal Court trial last February of 24 counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted anal rape.
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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Shoplifters aren't just bad to the bone or mums stealing nappies. The truth is more complex| Emily Kenway

Shoplifting offenses in England and Wales have surged to record highs, with individuals like Ryan stealing strategically to make a living.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Complaints as Montenegro embassy moves into house

Residents in Westminster oppose the Embassy of Montenegro's presence in a family home, citing lack of local support for the planning decision.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Annabel's owner admits 'dumb mistake' after managers paid 70,000 in bonuses from staff tips

Annabel's club misallocated over £70,000 in staff tips to pay managers' bonuses, causing outrage among workers reliant on gratuities.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What you need to know as Southwark heads into local elections

Labour remains dominant in London councils, but upcoming elections may lead to significant changes in control across boroughs.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

What you need to know as Redbridge heads into local elections

Labour's dominance in London is challenged by Independents and Greens, potentially leading to no overall control in upcoming elections.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What you need to know as Southwark heads into local elections

Labour remains dominant in London councils, but upcoming elections may lead to significant changes in control across boroughs.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

What you need to know as Redbridge heads into local elections

Labour's dominance in London is challenged by Independents and Greens, potentially leading to no overall control in upcoming elections.
London politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Waymo Baffles Police When it Plows Through Taped Off Crime Scene

Self-driving cars in London face significant operational challenges, as demonstrated by a recent incident involving a Waymo vehicle breaching a police cordon.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Tate at a turning point: new director must confront unwieldy beast' of an art institution

Tate's visitor numbers and membership are at record highs, but leadership changes and financial challenges loom.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO

Pride in London leaders ignored complaints about bullying and misconduct by former CEO Christopher Joell-Deshields for years.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on toilets: public spaces need public conveniences | Editorial

Public toilet availability in England has decreased by 14% over the last decade, impacting social equality and hygiene.
#jeffrey-epstein
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals

Jeffrey Epstein housed women he allegedly abused in London flats after UK police chose not to investigate him despite multiple allegations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Epstein housed alleged victims in London after Met declined to investigate him, reports say

Jeffrey Epstein housed alleged abuse victims in London flats after UK police declined to investigate him, leading to multiple abuse accusations.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals

Jeffrey Epstein housed women he allegedly abused in London flats after UK police chose not to investigate him despite multiple allegations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Epstein housed alleged victims in London after Met declined to investigate him, reports say

Jeffrey Epstein housed alleged abuse victims in London flats after UK police declined to investigate him, leading to multiple abuse accusations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

What you need to know as Richmond-upon-Thames heads into local elections

Richmond had the highest turnout in London at 47.7%, with an 8.2% swing from Conservatives to Lib Dems.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Vigil for 14-year-old boy shot dead in Woolwich

Eghosa Ogbebor was described as a "beautiful, gentle soul" whose "happiness was infectious" and who "made the world light up, just by being in it."
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#wood-quay
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on existing offices despite plans to demolish Wood Quay complex

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Dublin City Countil sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, despite allocating €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on existing offices despite plans to demolish Wood Quay complex

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Dublin City Countil sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, yet allocates €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on Wood Quay office HQ due for demolition

Local authority plans to demolish Wood Quay HQ after relocating to Camden Yard, despite allocating €10.3m for renovations and upgrades.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Council apologises for Millwall KKK leaflet image

The illustration showed a cartoon figure dressed like a KKK member wearing Millwall's club badge. The council admitted the image was "insensitive".
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fromIndependent
4 days ago

'It just seems bizarre' - council intervenes as public green where children play is fenced off without permission

South Dublin County Council ordered the removal of an unauthorized fence around public green space in Old Bawn.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

Protesters oppose a housing development on Enderby Golf Course, emphasizing the need to preserve green spaces and affordable housing.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Russell Brand announces plan to run for London Mayor - and admits to 'exploitative' sex with 16-year-old when he was 30

Russell Brand intends to run for Mayor of London in 2028, advocating for a pragmatic democracy involving public input on key issues.
London politics
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Understanding the Most Dangerous Areas in London 2026: A Guide for Visitors and Locals

Newham and Brent exemplify urban change through diverse populations, economic shifts, and evolving crime patterns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Tube strike disruption continues into fourth day amid RMT walkout

Nick Dent, Director of Customer Operations for London Underground, stated: 'We urge the RMT to call off this strike... we expect significant disruption to continue into Friday and the level of service we can provide will vary across lines, so customers should continue to check before they travel for the remainder of this week.'
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London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

London Tory politician sacked as magistrate after accusing judge of two-tier justice'

A Conservative councillor was dismissed as a magistrate for criticizing a judge and the justice system after a conviction of anti-ULEZ activists.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'We can't be classist' - Cluid Housing official criticised for saying tenants 'don't know how to behave with each other'

Building grounds attendants help new residents adjust to community living in housing complexes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Welsh church claimed by spiders and ivy: what do Britain's derelict churches say about our health and happiness?

St Tyfrydog's church on Anglesey closed in November 2020 due to dwindling attendance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rise of the ghost owners': 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper records

More than 18,000 vehicles are being used in the UK without proper records of where their owners live, part of an increasing problem of ghost owners who cannot be held accountable for their driving.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'We were given keys to occupied hotel rooms twice'

Hotel guests at Travelodge in Newham received keys to occupied rooms, prompting security retraining after multiple incidents.
#counter-terrorism
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

More arrests over alleged Jewish site arson plot

Counter-terrorism police have arrested two more suspects in connection with planned arson attacks targeting the Jewish community.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

More arrests over alleged Jewish site arson plot

Counter-terrorism police have arrested two more suspects in connection with planned arson attacks targeting the Jewish community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Former boss at Lucy Letby's hospital arrested on suspicion of perverting course of justice

Cheshire constabulary confirmed that the arrested individual was one of three former hospital bosses detained last June on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, as part of an ongoing investigation.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal

Allegations of workplace bullying and harassment at Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust have led to severe mental health issues for staff members.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A moment that changed me: I thought landlords were unchallengeable until I met one of mine at a party

A chance encounter with a former landlord reveals the complexities of tenant-landlord relationships and personal feelings of powerlessness.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Homeless man given Freedom of the City of London

Paul Atherton, homeless for 17 years, received the Freedom of the City of London, highlighting resilience and the honor of belonging to the city.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

More than 20 'very vulnerable' people living on boats in Tipperary's Lough Derg

Waterways Ireland is removing abandoned boats from Lough Derg to recover costs and improve access to waterways.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Criminal Record season two review Peter Capaldi is just devastating in this intense crime thriller

DCI Daniel Hegarty, played by Peter Capaldi, returns to navigate London's dark streets, where systemic corruption permeates the police force and the city itself.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

What you need to know as Newham heads into local elections

Labour's dominance in Newham is challenged by significant defections and a potential shift in control during upcoming elections.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Tram operator sued over e-scooter rider death

Family of Reuben Abakah sues Tram Operations Limited for negligence after his death from a tram collision, seeking over £200,000 in damages.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Thrill-seeking' disqualified driver (19) who led gardai on high-speed chases jailed for two years

Josh Killeen, a 19-year-old disqualified driver, led gardaí on two high-speed chases within three months, resulting in a two-year prison sentence for endangerment.
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