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9 hours ago

Met chief says British Jews not safe' in London after series of attacks

Counter-terrorism policing in London launched 11 investigations, arrested 35 people, and charged 10 after sustained attacks on the Jewish community.
#live-facial-recognition
fromtheregister
1 day ago
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London cops hail fixed facial recognition cams after suspects collared every 35 mins

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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
11 hours ago

Two-tier policing? Met to use facial recognition at Robinson rally but not pro-Palestine march - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Live facial recognition will be used at the Unite the Kingdom rally area in Camden under strict policing controls, while it will not be used at pro-Palestinian routes or assembly points.
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fromtheregister
1 day ago

London cops hail fixed facial recognition cams after suspects collared every 35 mins

Static live facial recognition cameras helped the Metropolitan Police Service secure 173 arrests in 24 operations over six months.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Woman wanted for 22 years over assault arrested in live facial recognition trial

A six-month live facial recognition trial in Croydon used static cameras to arrest wanted people and reduce serious crime and violence against women and girls.
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fromianVisits
10 hours ago

Sadiq Khan approves extra 6m for Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans

£6.29m has been approved to fund preparatory and design work for Oxford Street pedestrianisation and interim road maintenance under TfL control.
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fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

I was sexually assaulted by an imam. He told me he had supernatural powers

A London imam sexually abused girls and women while claiming supernatural “healing,” threatening victims with curses and harm if they disclosed abuse.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

Man who rammed stolen bulldozer into local village pub in cocaine-fuelled rage jailed

A man drove a stolen bulldozer into a village pub after drinking and cocaine use, causing major damage and fear, and received 40 months in prison.
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fromIrish Independent
19 hours ago

The Indo Daily: Who shot Liam Murray four times as he slept? New searches take place in 17-year-old murder case

A 2009 murder of mechanic Liam “Blackie” Murray remained unsolved for 17 years until renewed Garda searches sought the murder weapon and resolution.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
14 hours ago

Wealth manager who pawned former Premier League star's art collection faces jail

A wealth manager’s attempt to withdraw guilty pleas for fraud involving Edgar Davids’ art collection was rejected, leaving potential prison up to 34 months.
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fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Former imam sentenced to life for sexual assaults

A former imam received a life sentence with a 20-year minimum for raping and sexually assaulting women and girls, abusing religious authority to manipulate victims.
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fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

Woman guilty of killing ex-husband in acid attack

A woman was convicted of manslaughter and attempted kidnapping for helping orchestrate a fatal acid attack on her ex-husband, while murder charges were not proven.
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fromIndependent
19 hours ago

How garda and Interpol patience led to the capture of Kinahan confidant Sean McGovern

An intelligence operation tracked Sean McGovern’s Dubai movements for nearly two years before his arrest in October 2024.
#dublin-central-by-election
fromIndependent
19 hours ago
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'RTE can stay on their own' - Green candidate steps in as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch boycotts 'Six One' debate

fromIndependent
19 hours ago
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'RTE can stay on their own' - Green candidate steps in as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch boycotts 'Six One' debate

fromIndependent
19 hours ago
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'RTE can stay on their own' - Green candidate steps in as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch boycotts 'Six One' debate

fromIndependent
19 hours ago
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'RTE can stay on their own' - Green candidate steps in as Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch boycotts 'Six One' debate

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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Poll shows Sinn Fein-Soc Dem battle for Dublin Central by-election seat

Janice Boylan and Daniel Ennis will compete for the vacant Dáil seat, with Gerry Hutch likely to transfer votes to one of them.
#road-rage
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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We're not out to get anyone we just want to slow you down': why do lollipop people face so much road rage?

Lollipop crossing attendants face road rage, intimidation, and speeding drivers, prompting Suffolk to equip them with body-worn cameras to deter and document abuse.
fromJezebel
3 days ago
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Benedict Cumberbatch Gives Oscar-Worthy Performance in Public Bicycle Fight

A cyclist confrontation in London escalated into a verbal road-rage exchange, after which Benedict Cumberbatch still stopped for fan photos later.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We're not out to get anyone we just want to slow you down': why do lollipop people face so much road rage?

Lollipop crossing attendants face road rage, intimidation, and speeding drivers, prompting Suffolk to equip them with body-worn cameras to deter and document abuse.
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fromJezebel
3 days ago

Benedict Cumberbatch Gives Oscar-Worthy Performance in Public Bicycle Fight

A cyclist confrontation in London escalated into a verbal road-rage exchange, after which Benedict Cumberbatch still stopped for fan photos later.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

4,000 police to be deployed in London amid fears of football hooligan violence at Tommy Robinson-led march on FA Cup Final day

Helicopters, drones, armed units, facial recognition, and strict route controls will be used to police Nakba Day marches, with arrests for hate speech and disorder.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Brockwell Live to go ahead as residents lose legal challenge in London park wars latest

Festivals are treated as cultural activities, allowing councils to use parts of parks despite resident objections about recreation and ecological harm.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met to send 4,000 officers to police rival protests

The Met plans the highest-control policing for two London protests, using live facial recognition, drones, and 4,000 officers to prevent violence and hate speech.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Tfl warns Tube passengers off rescuing belongings on the track

Climbing onto Underground tracks to retrieve dropped items is extremely dangerous, criminal, and can lead to prosecution and fines up to £3,000.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sadiq Khan's words are disconnected from the reality of London life | Letter

London’s political portrayal as “hope” conflicts with lived realities of high rents, housing insecurity, overcrowded transport, and rising costs.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Four arrested in dawn raids over fatal shooting of man outside Euston station

Emergency services rushed to Chalton Street at around 11pm, but despite their efforts, Mr Medhanie was pronounced dead at the scene. Four men, aged 27, 32, 30 and 27, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder in relation to the death of Mr Medhanie on March 28. The arrests follow a series of dawn raids carried out by officers at seven addresses in Camden, Islington, Enfield, Brentford and Brent on May 12.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Durham police's $1.1B funding request will only be decided on after municipal election | CBC News

Durham regional council won't make a decision on a roughly $1.1-billion 10-year plan for the region's police service until after the municipal election in October. The strategy, created by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and regional staff, calls for more funding for the service through a series of property tax hikes over the next decade. The increases could push the region's total property tax increase above 10 per cent in 2027.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Moment police bust east London drugs gang dealing in children's parks

A two-year police operation dismantled the Specs line gang in Bethnal Green, leading to 16 convictions and over 100 years combined sentences for drug supply.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

6 teens, 1 adult arrested after Flemingdon Park stabbing: Toronto police | CBC News

Six teenagers and a 20-year-old man have been arrested after a stabbing in Flemingdon Park on Sunday, police said. They said the victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Toronto police said in a news released Wednesday that the suspects got into a fight with the victim and their friends early on Sunday.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

East London Green councillor quits straight after election victory for breaking rules

A teacher elected as a Green councillor in Hackney resigned because electoral eligibility rules barred council employees from serving as councillors.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'

Three working-class women in 1536 face rising misogyny and fear as Anne Boleyn’s execution rumours spread, reflecting familiar conversations women have today.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: Gouging, biting and an 'embarrassment' on pub dynasty - the Chawke sibling assault case

Led by pub mogul and family patriarch Charlie, the family have amassed a catalogue of some of Ireland's biggest public houses. The family business currently includes top pubs such as Searsons of Baggot Street, The Bank on College Green, The Old Orchard in Rathfarnham and, of course, the Goat Inn. It employs hundreds of people.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Widow of murdered Jason Hennessy Sr in High Court bid to prevent destruction of XL Bully dogs

A widow is appealing a High Court order requiring destruction of her XL Bully dogs after her husband was murdered in a gangland attack.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Mel Sutcliffe asset firm attempted to 'weaponise' threat of legal costs over sale of Ballsbridge property, says judge

Investor Mel Sutcliffe's asset vehicle Goldstein attempted to 'weaponise' the threat of hefty legal costs, in an attempt to intimidate an auctioneer to stop acting for receivers selling one of its valuable Dublin properties, a High Court judge said.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Young woman who died in Tipperary crash was a renowned athlete and camogie player

A fatal two-car crash on the R495 near Nenagh killed Laura Kennedy, with investigations seeking dash-cam footage from 8:15–9:15pm May 12.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Young woman who died in Tipperary car crash was renowned athlete and camogie player

The crash happened on the R495 Nenagh to Dromineer Road, near Nenagh, at about 9pm on Tuesday. A section of the road remained closed yesterday. Ms Kennedy was the driver of one of the cars and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

City moves on Mountbatten-Windsor Freedom honour

The City of London will censure Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for not replying to a request to relinquish his Freedom of the City of London.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Greens' Zack Polanski admits failing to pay correct council tax on houseboat

Zack Polanski admitted possible council tax nonpayment while living on a London houseboat and said he took steps to pay any owed tax.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Six lanes of tarmac and vehicles doing 70mph': can green bridges' help animals cross the UK's motorways in safety?

A3 and M25 road widening fragmented Wisley and Ockham commons, depleting reptiles and other wildlife, while a new heathland wildlife crossing aims to reconnect habitats.
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fromThe Independent
3 days ago

Benedict Cumberbatch clashes with London cyclist in heated row

A cyclist confrontation near King’s Cross involved accusations of verbal abuse and alleged traffic-law violations, ending with Cumberbatch taking a selfie with fans.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Publicans have said they've never seen anything like this' - rising costs leave rural pubs facing 'existential threat' as energy crisis hits

Many rural pubs are facing an "existential threat" from mounting bills as a growing number are forced to close their doors, it has been claimed.
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fromJezebel
2 days ago

Sir Ian McKellen Didn't Stop Fighting for Gay Rights, Even When an Idol Urged Him To

He took me for an Italian lunch in Pimlico, where we chatted about this and that until he brought up the real reason for his invitation. He had heard about my work to establish Stonewall-a lobby group to present to the government and the world at large the case for treating UK lesbians and gays equally under the law with the rest of the population.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

The businessman, the IRA bomber and the property deal: New searches carried out into unsolved 2009 murder of Liam Murray

Liam 'Blackie' Murray faced repeated threats before being shot dead in his south Dublin bedroom, with a property dispute linked to key suspects.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Third charged with murder after man stabbed to death

A third man was charged with murder after a 24-year-old was stabbed to death in east London following an argument.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Country diary: No Mow May is back on track and the results are wonderful | Jennifer Jones

Reduced mowing under No Mow May lets ragwort and other wildflowers recover, supporting pollinators and insect life in roadside verges.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Four men arrested over fatal shooting in Camden

Four men were arrested for conspiracy to murder after Nahom Medhanie was fatally shot in Camden, with raids finding suspected drugs at multiple addresses.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

TG Jones faces bailiff threat as WH Smith successor buckles under unpaid tax bills

TG Jones faces bailiff and winding-up risk after unpaid business rates, supplier debts, and a deferred HMRC tax bill leave it about £16m in the red.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

London's 7.1mph average bus speed is 'no faster than average jogging pace'

London’s buses are the workhorses of the capital, carrying millions of people every day, but they are being held back by worsening congestion and inconsistent road management. When buses are averaging little more than walking pace in some parts of the city, it is passengers, businesses and the wider economy that lose out. Slow buses are effectively expensive buses, as the longer a service takes to complete a route, the more buses, drivers, fuel, maintenance, depot space and staff are needed to maintain the same timetable.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I was fined 500 for putting a cigarette butt in a refuse sack

Fixed-penalty litter fines can be issued up to 500 without appeal, with limited transparency and proportionate enforcement varying widely by council.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Taxi fares set to rise as fuel costs surge following Middle East crisis - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

North Yorkshire Council has proposed increasing taxi fares by around 5 per cent, warning that sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices are squeezing the trade's viability. The council said fuel prices have risen significantly since the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, with petrol up by 18 per cent and diesel rising by 32 per cent since fare levels were last set in July 2024.
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fromianVisits
3 days ago

Londoners invited to grill the Mayor at People's Question Time

The Mayor of London and Deputy Mayors will be questioned by the public at an event on 3 June 2026 covering transport, safety, environment, housing, and the economy.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

What protests are happening in London this weekend?

The Metropolitan Police announced they will impose strict conditions on routes and gathering points to “prevent serious disruption and serious disorder.” It is expected to lead to an increased police presence in the capital, with demonstrators and activists taking to the streets becoming a regular occurrence in recent months. The force’s approach centers on controlling where people can gather and how marches move through London to reduce the risk of disorder and major disruption.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK firefighters called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours

Fire brigades across the UK are tackling lithium-ion battery fires at a rate of one every five hours, figures show, as fire chiefs warn that public awareness and government regulation have not kept pace with the ubiquity of this new hazard. Lithium-ion batteries power most rechargeable devices including mobile phones, electric toothbrushes, toys and vapes, as well as ebikes, e-scooters and electric vehicles.
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London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Chris Kaba BBC Panorama documentary complaint partly upheld by Ofcom

Ofcom found programme makers did not give the IOPC a proper chance to respond to criticisms, while Ofcom said the IOPC acted after gathering evidence.
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's first female bus mechanic honoured with blue plaque

“another blow has been struck for sex-equality in London Regional Transport. And it has been struck in a most masculine of worlds - that of London's bus mechanics”
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Ex-Havering councillor remanded over historical sexual abuse charges

Tucker represented Rainham and Wennington ward on Havering Council for 20 years for the Independent Residents Group, first being elected in 2002 and standing down in 2022. He faces allegations dating from 1987 and 1994, and was remanded in custody after a first court hearing at Barkingside Magistrates' Court last month.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Gardai investigating murder of man in 2009 begin searching land in south Dublin

Liam Murray was found shot five times at his Rathfarnham home on March 20, 2009, after being last seen leaving a bar on St Patrick's Day.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

The couple who 'lied and lied' about toddler's fatal injuries

A two-year-old boy died after severe abdominal injuries from abuse, leading to manslaughter and child death convictions for his mother and her boyfriend.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Man admits assaulting three Jewish people

Dylan Ossei, 34, pleaded guilty to three religiously aggravated offences at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Monday. It comes after two men, aged 58 and 26, and a 53-year-old woman were injured in the incident in Southbury Road in Enfield in the early hours of Saturday. Ossei was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Wood Green Crown Court for sentencing at a later date. The three victims did not require further medical treatment, the Metropolitan Police previously said.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Wexford man (22) who died in fatal crash is named locally and remembered as talented sportsman

A motorcycle collision in Adamstown killed Jack Egan, a popular local boxer and electrician apprentice, prompting community condolences and Garda witness appeals.
#antisemitism
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Thousands attend rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street

Thousands protested rising antisemitic hate crimes and violence outside Downing Street, with politicians and interfaith leaders calling for unity and action.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Thousands gather for protest against antisemitism in London

Thousands protested outside Downing Street against antisemitism, calling for action and support for Jewish safety and visibility.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Car allegedly driven at Jewish schoolboys' treated as religiously aggravated assault

A car reportedly drove toward three Jewish schoolboys in north-west London, prompting a religiously aggravated assault investigation and added police protection for Jewish communities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

From fringe issue to the heart of politics: the UK Living Wage campaign marks 25 years of success | Heather Stewart

Living Wage campaign marks 25 years by securing Department for Business and Trade as a living wage employer, raising pay for cleaners and security guards in London.
#antisemitic-hate-crime
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Man charged as three Jewish people assaulted

A man was charged with assault and antisemitic threats against three Jewish people in north London, with charges including racially or religiously aggravated offences.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Two men charged over alleged filming of antisemitic TikTok videos in London

Two men were charged with religiously aggravated intentional harassment and intentional harassment for allegedly harassing and filming Jewish people in Stamford Hill, north London.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Man charged as three Jewish people assaulted

A man was charged with assault and antisemitic threats against three Jewish people in north London, with charges including racially or religiously aggravated offences.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Two men charged over alleged filming of antisemitic TikTok videos in London

Two men were charged with religiously aggravated intentional harassment and intentional harassment for allegedly harassing and filming Jewish people in Stamford Hill, north London.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Wastewater testing in five Irish locations to provide HSE with real-time data on drug trends

Tests for traces of illicit drugs in wastewater in five cities and towns this summer will give the HSE a real-time picture of spikes in usage.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Geddes fires Middlesex to victory over Lancs

Middlesex secured their second victory of the season when they defeated Lancashire by six wickets on a dramatic third day of the County Championship match. Naavya Sharma took a career-best four for 17 and Ryan Higgins four for 27 to help dismiss the home side for 84, Middlesex's first win at Old Trafford since 1996. The visitors then needed 117 to win and the outcome was in some doubt when they were 64 for four just after lunch but Ben Geddes's 73 not out off 70 balls enabled them to reach their target in some comfort.
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fromIndependent
4 days ago

The Cork housing estates many had written off, and the women determined to change things

Mothers in Hillview Drive and Batt Donegan Place say a community support scheme has given a lifeline to struggling families
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I was in a terrible state': actor David Morrissey tells how social anxiety led him to alcoholism

Drinking first was about anxiety. I've had this terrible social anxiety and that helped me get through it. He said he started drinking in his teenage years after the death of his father and then in my adult life, I couldn't stop. I wasn't drinking to be convivial. I was on my own in the pub. That was really hard and very hard for my ex-wife and people around me.
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fromIndependent
4 days ago

Sinn Fein by-election candidate contradicts party leader who said he could take part in debates as Gaeilge

A Sinn Féin by-election candidate has contradicted party leader Mary Lou McDonald who said he could take part in debates as Gaeilge.
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fromIndependent
4 days ago

Sinn Fein by-election candidate contradicts party leader who said he could take part in debates as Gaeilge

A Sinn Féin candidate said he cannot debate in Irish, contradicting Mary Lou McDonald’s claim he could.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Short-stay Street: in some parts of Sydney, Airbnb guests outnumber residents

Short-term rentals have overtaken Federation-era public housing in Millers Point, reducing local children and prompting calls to ban non-hosted rentals to restore long-term housing.
#london-local-elections
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

A new political landscape for London sets in

Greens gained multiple London councils and directly elected mayors, while Reform UK and Conservatives also won control in several boroughs, reshaping London’s political map.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

It could have been a second Great Fire': how east London blaze showed scale of UK wildfire threat

A fast-moving wildfire in Wennington destroyed homes and overwhelmed London fire services during extreme heat in July 2022.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Wicklow man given 120 hours of community service for assaulting 82-year-old neighbour outside home

Garda Stephen O’Shea of Wicklow Town Garda Station told the court that on December 12, 2024, Mr Feeley waited for the 82‑year‑old victim to return to his home in Barndarrig, County Wicklow. When the man arrived and sat in his car, the accused approached and attacked him, delivering kicks, punches, jabs, and a headbutt.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'It's such an iconic place' - Protest held against plans to redevelop Stephen's Green Shopping Centre

Plans approved to partially demolish and rebuild the Grafton Street shopping centre into an eight-storey office-heavy development.
Protesters oppose removal of the building’s distinctive exterior and dome and argue the plan limits retail space.
Concerns include environmental unsustainability from demolition and rebuilding and increased carbon emissions.
Supporters at the rally call for upgrades without tearing down the structure.
#local-elections
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections: What were the results in Merton?

Labour retained control of Merton Council with a modest seat gain, while Liberal Democrats increased representation and Conservatives lost three councillors elsewhere.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections 2026: What are the results in Ealing?

Labour lost key seats in Ealing while Liberal Democrats and Greens gained councillors, and Conservatives won all North Greenford seats from Labour.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I'll talk to work on Monday': what happens when a paper candidate' actually wins

Some surprise local election winners were unhappy because they were selected as unlikely “paper” candidates or faced eligibility and practical constraints after winning.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections 2026: What are the results in Sutton?

Liberal Democrats won a landslide in Sutton, gaining 22 seats and taking full council control, while Conservatives lost all seats and Reform UK became main opposition.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections: What were the results in Merton?

Labour retained control of Merton Council with a modest seat gain, while Liberal Democrats increased representation and Conservatives lost three councillors elsewhere.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections 2026: What are the results in Ealing?

Labour lost key seats in Ealing while Liberal Democrats and Greens gained councillors, and Conservatives won all North Greenford seats from Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I'll talk to work on Monday': what happens when a paper candidate' actually wins

Some surprise local election winners were unhappy because they were selected as unlikely “paper” candidates or faced eligibility and practical constraints after winning.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections 2026: What are the results in Sutton?

Liberal Democrats won a landslide in Sutton, gaining 22 seats and taking full council control, while Conservatives lost all seats and Reform UK became main opposition.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections 2026: Green candidate Zoe Garbett elected Mayor of Hackney

Zoe Garbett won Hackney’s directly elected mayoralty for the Green Party, ending Labour’s control and promising direct policy and service control.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections: What are the results in Havering?

Reform won Havering, replacing the Conservatives as official opposition after major losses for Conservatives and Labour across the borough.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections 2026: What are the results in Westminster?

There are no councillors from any other parties and no independent candidates were elected either. Westminster, a borough considered one of the most high-profile wards in Thursday's local elections, has historically been a Tory stronghold. It shifted to Labour control in 2022, but political experts had widely predicted the Conservatives would win the council back. Conservative Westminster Group Leader, Paul Swaddle, described the result as fantastic, adding that he had been hopeful walking into the count tonight.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London local elections: What were the results in Kensington and Chelsea?

The Tories kept the same number of seats held in 2022, while Labour made notable inroads, increasing its representation from seven to 13 seats. The Liberal Democrats also saw a modest gain, securing three seats. However, the election proved less fruitful for other contenders with no wins for Reform or the Green Party.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth

Green Party gained major council control in south London, replacing Labour in Lewisham and Lambeth, and won first elected mayors in Hackney and Lewisham.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

How Rathwood success story ended up in examinership amid mounting debts, customer complaints and governance concerns

Revenue Commissioners have now raised questions over alleged reckless trading at well-known garden and homeware retailer
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Man (20s) dies following single-vehicle crash in Co Wexford

The single vehicle collision, involving a motorcycle, occurred last night at approximately 9.20pm near Glenour in Adamstown. The male driver was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has since been taken to the mortuary in University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Havering and Hackney voters choose opposing visions of change

Voters in Havering and Hackney chose different political directions, with Reform UK taking Havering council control and the Green Party winning Hackney’s first directly elected mayor and council majority.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Housing minister to meet Oliver Bond residents following outcry over scrapping of regeneration scheme

A meeting next Wednesday is confirmed to address scrapped Oliver Bond regeneration plans, with residents urging the minister to visit and listen beyond a photo opportunity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law on China spies in UK: We're not surprised'

A convicted spy ring photographed Nathan Law entering Oxford Union, confirming suspicions about Chinese intelligence activity and politicized Hong Kong government offices in London.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

TV tonight: a special 100th birthday party for David Attenborough

8.30pm, BBC One Happy 100th birthday to David Attenborough! A week of celebratory programming has led up to this special live extravaganza at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The BBC Concert Orchestra will accompany the 90-minute journey through the veteran broadcaster's most remarkable moments over the last century. Prepare to be left in awe and probably a wee bit emotional, too.
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fromFox Sports
1 week ago

Football's 'hostile and evil' bloodbath could be back as Aussie's 'crackers' club chase PL first

Millwall and West Ham have hated each other since Queen Victoria sat on the British throne and Australia was still a collection of English colonies. Their clashes have taken violence in football to new level for more than a century as they transformed from dockworkers' brawls over strikes and betrayals to rival "firms" spilling blood on the streets.
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