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9 minutes ago

Sadiq Khan protection officers leave bag with guns and Taser on south London street'

Armed police officers left a bag with firearms and a Taser on the street, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan police.
#arson
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 minutes ago

Three people charged over alleged arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in London

Three individuals have been charged with arson after four Jewish community ambulances were set on fire in north-west London.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Three more people arrested in Golders Green ambulance attack investigation

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community in Golders Green.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Boy, 17, among new arrests over suspected arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances operated by a Jewish charity in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance attack

Three more arrests made in connection with the arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 minutes ago

Three people charged over alleged arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in London

Three individuals have been charged with arson after four Jewish community ambulances were set on fire in north-west London.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Three more people arrested in Golders Green ambulance attack investigation

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community in Golders Green.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Boy, 17, among new arrests over suspected arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances operated by a Jewish charity in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance attack

Three more arrests made in connection with the arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London.
#retail-crime
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago
London politics

M&S calls for crackdown on brazen, organised, aggressive' retail crime

Marks & Spencer urges government and mayor to address increasing retail crime and violence affecting stores across the UK.
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago
London politics

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff

Retail crime is escalating, with organized gangs targeting stores, leading to violence and abuse against staff, necessitating a stronger police response.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff

Retail crime is escalating, with organized gangs targeting stores, leading to violence and abuse against staff, necessitating a stronger police response.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Young people want to come together': experts respond to mass teen meet-ups in Clapham

Teenagers organized chaotic gatherings in London via social media, leading to disorder and arrests, prompting political outrage and calls for action against youth behavior.
#murder
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

It has been traumatic': the Cornwall landmark left battered by Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti caused significant damage to St Michael's Mount, uprooting trees and leaving lasting impacts on the community and environment.
#hate-crime
fromwww.cbc.ca
19 hours ago
London politics

Boy charged after Tamil Genocide Memorial defaced in Brampton, police say | CBC News

A 14-year-old boy was charged with vandalizing a Tamil genocide memorial in Brampton, reflecting a hate crime investigation.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago
London politics

Police criticised over public transport crimes

Police are failing to address rising hate crimes and violence against women on London's public transport.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

This is what Clapham has become': Anger and fear as teenagers run riot

Six girls were arrested after chaotic gatherings in Clapham, resulting in assaults on police and significant public disorder.
#clapham
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
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Teenagers wreak havoc in Clapham during Easter holiday link up'

Teenagers caused chaos in Clapham, London, leading to police intervention and local businesses closing.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Unsafe cladding in London won't be fixed for a 'long time' despite Grenfell tragedy, Sadiq Khan admits

London faces a significant cladding crisis, with many residents trapped in unsafe buildings and remediation efforts lagging behind national deadlines.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Why gangs of feral teenagers are swarming streets causing panic and chaos

Teenagers in south London are organizing violent mass gatherings via TikTok and Snapchat, leading to looting and police intervention.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We're trapped': developer's unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell

Leaseholders in east London are trapped in unsellable homes due to an unpaid debt of £850,000 by the building's developer to the local council.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Roving security team to tackle surge in antisocial behaviour in Dublin parks

A new Mobile Security Crew will patrol city parks to deter antisocial behavior during a six-month trial period.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Khan: Fewer Labour councils mean less investment

Labour's loss in London councils could lead to reduced investment in housing, youth services, and high streets.
#pride-in-london
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Years at strict school's sixth form were worst of my life'

Mossbourne Community Academy's strict culture has led to emotional abuse and lasting negative impacts on students' wellbeing.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Brazilian student (27) killed in collision with cement truck in Dublin had only been in Ireland for three weeks

A 27-year-old man named Johnny Santos tragically died in a collision while on his way to an English language lesson in Dublin.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

London Pride boss sacked after being accused of buying luxury goods with company vouchers

Christopher Joell-Deshields was dismissed from Pride in London for misusing vouchers intended for volunteers.
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Elephant and Castle skyline plan would beam lights into the night sky

The plans call for beams of light right up into the night sky, which means they're directly affecting the night sky and, by design, the skyline view for anyone looking in that direction.
London politics
#kennington-park
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

This legendary south London skatepark is getting a half-million-pound makeover

Lambeth Council has committed £566,000 to restore the Kennington Park Skatebowl, a historic skateboarding site.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Kennington skatepark secures over 500,000 for restoration

Lambeth Council has allocated over £500,000 to restore Kennington Park's historic skate park, addressing safety and structural issues.
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

This legendary south London skatepark is getting a half-million-pound makeover

Lambeth Council has committed £566,000 to restore the Kennington Park Skatebowl, a historic skateboarding site.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Kennington skatepark secures over 500,000 for restoration

Lambeth Council has allocated over £500,000 to restore Kennington Park's historic skate park, addressing safety and structural issues.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on Sheffield and snooker: hope for an overlooked northern giant | Editorial

The announcement that the world snooker championships would remain at Sheffield's Crucible theatre until 2045 was not just a surprise... it was a major relief for a neglected northern giant.
London politics
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Local elections profile: Brent

Brent is one of the most ethnically diverse local authorities in the UK, with a mix of urban districts in the east and suburban neighbourhoods in the west.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Arrests after man shot dead in Woolwich

Three men arrested following a fatal shooting in Woolwich, prompting a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Five arrested in suspected botched burglary after car crash in Dublin with three hospitalised

Three individuals were hospitalized after a collision involving a car fleeing from police in Dublin.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Scrambler ban is no use if it can't be enforced,' say parents of Grace Lynch (16) after garda is convicted over pursuit of two riders

The parents of Grace Lynch stated, 'There is no point having a new law banning the bikes if gardaí are not allowed to chase riders.' This reflects their concerns about the enforcement of the law.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Leisure centre and lido operator enters administration

Fusion Lifestyle announced on 1 April that it had appointed administrators after a prolonged period of financial difficulty. The charity cited rising operational costs, reduced government funding, and post-pandemic recovery challenges as the causes of its financial struggles.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'We entered Race Across the World to honour dying wish'

Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen, once skeptical of each other, became in-laws competing on Race Across the World to honor the memory of Julia, Mark's late wife.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and stealing donations from mourners

A fraudulent funeral director pleaded guilty to multiple counts of preventing lawful burials and fraud involving ashes and charity theft.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Less than two weeks into the job, Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann was grilled by politicians over the reliability of its service

Billy Hann aims to improve Dublin Bus services through structural changes informed by his aviation background.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Gang boss arrested and faces extradition to Northern Ireland over Robbie Lawlor gangland murder

A gang boss known as 'Mr Big' was arrested in Dublin and will be extradited to Northern Ireland for charges related to a murder.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Man admits preventing lawful burial in relation to 30 bodies found at Hull funeral home

A funeral director admitted to preventing lawful burials after 30 bodies and ashes were found at a Hull funeral home.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman who died in Clare car crash is named locally - 'Geraldine was full of good nature, kindness and warmth'

Geraldine Cullinan, a beloved community member, passed away following a car crash, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and warmth.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

The IOPC launched an investigation in November, looking at the level of force used, whether race or the child's age was a factor in their treatment of him, and the aftercare provided to him.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
London politics
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
#derby
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Such a tragic loss of life' - Brothers who drowned off Clare's west coast named locally

Two Afghan brothers tragically drowned while fishing in rough waters at Pulleen Bay, prompting community mourning and a search operation.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Woman charged with manslaughter after great-grandmother attacked at train station

A woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 87-year-old great-grandmother after an assault at a Birmingham railway station.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's really polarised the population': amid a police search for Dezi Freeman's helpers, some sympathy towards the double-murderer remains

The manhunt was one of the biggest in Australian history, involving hundreds of police officers and help from the army. And yet one man, on foot, got away.
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#garda
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

Transport minister 'taken aback' by driving ban for garda pursuing illegal scramblers as GRA issues statement

London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Law needs to be changed to raise criminal threshold for gardai involved in accidents while on duty, says Garda Commissioner

A dedicated drone unit will be launched to assist in serious incidents and pursuits by next year.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

Transport minister 'taken aback' by driving ban for garda pursuing illegal scramblers as GRA issues statement

London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Law needs to be changed to raise criminal threshold for gardai involved in accidents while on duty, says Garda Commissioner

A dedicated drone unit will be launched to assist in serious incidents and pursuits by next year.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Teenagers storm shops on Clapham high street as three arrested for anti-social behaviour and assault

Footage shows screaming teenagers pushing each other and knocking food off shelves at an M&S store, as others filmed the scenes on their phones.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Teenager, 16, fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in the head in East Dulwich

A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after being stabbed in the head in Southwark, with an investigation ongoing and no arrests made.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Paedophile City of London police officer granted anonymity due to health concerns

A constable resigned after being caught with child abuse images, damaging police legitimacy and failing to protect vulnerable individuals.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Pictured: 'Funny' and 'honest' man, 26, shot dead in car outside Euston station as murder probe continues

Nahom Medhanie, 26, was shot dead outside Euston station, remembered by family as a funny and honest man who lit up the room.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Major security alert after delivery driver threatened at gunpoint to drive vehicle with object inside to PSNI station

A delivery driver was threatened at gunpoint, leading to a major security alert in Lurgan, Co Armagh.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Historic Highams Park signal box to reopen for community use

The disused signal box next to Highams Park station will reopen as a community hub after a 50-year lease was signed.
#burglary
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Irish billionaire Paul Coulson's London home burgled twice in four days as thieves get away with valuables worth 1.25 million

Paul Coulson's Knightsbridge townhouse was repeatedly burgled, leading to the arrest of Ali Lamnouar, who pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Irish billionaire Paul Coulson's London home burgled twice in four days as thieves get away with valuables worth 1.25 million

Paul Coulson's Knightsbridge townhouse was repeatedly burgled, leading to the arrest of Ali Lamnouar, who pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Barnet

Barnet is one of London's least urban-looking boroughs, characterized by leafy suburbs, picture postcard villages, and Green Belt countryside, making it a unique area in the city.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air

A two-part drama will depict the murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer, examining systemic failures in policing.
#scrambler-bikes
fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban, 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

Garda in Dublin scrambler chase gets driving ban as 'Grace's law' due to come into force

fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban and 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban, 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

Garda in Dublin scrambler chase gets driving ban as 'Grace's law' due to come into force

fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban and 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'We weren't ready for mam to go yet' - Roy Keane pays emotional tribute to his 'cool, kind and caring' mother, Marie, at funeral mass

Losing her was like 'the heart being ripped out of the chest' of our entire family. Our mam played so many different roles in our lives. She was a wife, mother, sister, daughter, mother-in-law and grandmother. She was pretty cool at all of them.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Local elections profile: Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham is a diverse, affordable borough in east London with a young population and significant historical sites.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We didn't want to be preachy': David Attenborough's unexpected new show which might enrage cat lovers

David Attenborough's 'Secret Garden' emphasizes the importance of local biodiversity and offers practical solutions to ease eco-anxiety regarding wildlife.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Dismay as allotments set to become graveyard

Richmond Council plans to convert allotments into a cemetery despite significant public opposition and calls for a sustainable burial strategy.
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