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8 hours ago

Liquid gold': heating oil thefts rise in Northern Ireland as Iran war sends prices soaring

Heating oil theft in rural Northern Ireland is rising due to increased prices and visibility of deliveries, making homes vulnerable to opportunistic thieves.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

It was our little idyll until the solar farm landed': the battle raging in the heart of the British countryside

Sean Matthews and Natalie Oliver plan civil disobedience against solar farms in Lincolnshire, prioritizing local concerns over renewable energy initiatives.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Fight breaks out on Elizabeth line train after youths told to stop vaping by middle-aged passenger

Teenagers instigated a violent brawl on a London train after being asked to stop vaping.
#police-misconduct
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Distressed' police officer sacked for driving without insurance after row over young son

A police officer was sacked for driving without a valid license after a personal dispute, despite showing remorse and taking steps to rectify the situation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met officer cleared of misconduct in Carrick case

Det Sgt Ray Mackennon cleared of gross misconduct over handling of David Carrick investigation; allegations of bias unproven.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Failed inquiry into Met PC rapist 'based on smear'

A Met Police detective's defense team claims misconduct allegations regarding oversight of a serial rapist investigation are baseless accusations designed to scapegoat him for systemic organizational failures.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Carrick driven home by officer after rape arrest

A Metropolitan Police detective sergeant gave serial rapist David Carrick preferential treatment by driving him home after his arrest on rape suspicion in July 2021.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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
5 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Distressed' police officer sacked for driving without insurance after row over young son

A police officer was sacked for driving without a valid license after a personal dispute, despite showing remorse and taking steps to rectify the situation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met officer cleared of misconduct in Carrick case

Det Sgt Ray Mackennon cleared of gross misconduct over handling of David Carrick investigation; allegations of bias unproven.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Failed inquiry into Met PC rapist 'based on smear'

A Met Police detective's defense team claims misconduct allegations regarding oversight of a serial rapist investigation are baseless accusations designed to scapegoat him for systemic organizational failures.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Carrick driven home by officer after rape arrest

A Metropolitan Police detective sergeant gave serial rapist David Carrick preferential treatment by driving him home after his arrest on rape suspicion in July 2021.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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
5 days 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
1 day ago

John Lewis tower block in west London with 465 homes gets green light

Ealing Council approved plans to add even more homes to the site, bringing the total to 465 flats. John Lewis will remain a delivery partner and seek to find someone to take over the homes.
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#murder
fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Family of Daena Walsh (27) brand partner 'demonic and evil' as he is sentenced to life for her murder

fromIndependent
2 days ago
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Family of Daena Walsh (27) brand partner 'demonic and evil' as he is sentenced to life for her murder

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fromIrish Independent
16 hours ago

Judge slams 'four adult men acting like boys in a schoolyard' in road rage incident

A confrontation occurred between two vehicles involving aggressive driving and physical altercations, leading to injuries and legal proceedings.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Bone discovered in east London garden in hunt for Muriel McKay's remains 'not human', say police

The bone was uncovered on Friday, March 20, during an independent search. Officers attended the scene assisted by forensic colleagues who have determined the bone does not belong to a human.
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London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 hours ago

London protests LIVE: Police brace as huge crowds rally against Iran war in central London

Protesters in London demand an end to the war in Iran and call for a break from Trump's foreign policy.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Drug barons who hid cocaine worth 210k in hair wax are jailed for 44 years

Humberto Caicedo Ramirez, 53, and Carlos Barbosa Arias, 61, were caught when police raided a laboratory inside a flat in Vauxhall, south London, where they were processing cocaine concealed in bars of soap.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Mass eviction' claims as tenants told to leave

Over 100 tenants in London face eviction notices from Criterion Capital ahead of the abolition of no-fault evictions in England.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour will be decimated in May local elections, Unite leader says

Labour faces significant electoral losses due to its handling of the Birmingham bin strike, according to Unite's general secretary.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

More than 70 UK councils failed to issue single fine for littering last year

Many UK councils are not enforcing littering fines, leading to increased littering and potential revenue loss for local authorities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Fire experts losing sleep' over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries pose significant fire hazards, with increasing incidents outpacing public safety awareness and regulations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Fined drivers to get refunds after LTNs scrapped

Croydon council will refund drivers fined under scrapped Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes after a High Court ruling deemed them unlawful.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It makes me feel more British': Muslims say religious diversity in the UK part of identity

Political tensions surrounding Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the UK have sparked concerns about bigotry and the acceptance of diversity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

There's nothing sinister about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square. As a bishop, I reject the right's attacks on worship | Arun Arora

Every year on Remembrance Day, the bishop of London leads a public Christian act of lamentation in the open air, accompanied by hymns, Bible readings, and prayers in the name of Jesus Christ.
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#gerry-adams
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: Was Gerry Adams in the IRA? Inside the landmark 1 court case

Three IRA bombing victims are suing Gerry Adams for damages, claiming he approved the attacks that injured them.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: Was Gerry Adams in the IRA? Inside the landmark 1 court case

Three IRA bombing victims are suing Gerry Adams for damages, claiming he approved the attacks that injured them.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

School uniform reuse scheme launches in London

A new scheme in London allows parents to buy second-hand school uniforms to reduce waste and support sustainability.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

McKay family hopeful after digging up back garden

"We were only allowed to dig in a certain area, an area found from a scan. We've only done 20% of it. We're forever hopeful."
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Muriel McKay family speak out after bone found in search was non-human

Mark Dyer, Ms McKay's grandson, stated that the family has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions since the bone found was confirmed not to be human. He expressed a sense of calm, stating, 'We're surprised but I feel sanguine about all of this.'
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

BP moving offices in Surrey and London to new HQ

BP is relocating its offices to Timber Square in Southwark by 2028, impacting the local community in Sunbury.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Dog digs up possible link to notorious 19th-century Devon murder case

A dog in Devon unearthed a bottle linked to a Victorian murder case involving Mary Ann Ashford, who was convicted of poisoning her husband.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

London trials new radar speed cameras that don't flash or need road markings

TfL is deploying new radar-based speed cameras across London that use infrared technology to monitor up to five lanes of traffic simultaneously, addressing speeding as a major cause of collisions.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Small cafe chain in north London faces eviction

The City of London Corporation is pursuing eviction of Hoxton Beach from three north London cafes to allow new operator Daisy Green to take over following a remarketing process.
#bike-theft
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago
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Racing team's 8,000 bike robbed by masked men with big machete' in Putney

Balaclava-clad robbers on a moped stole an £8,000 carbon bike from a British cycling team in Putney using a machete threat, damaging the vehicle and destroying a second bike in the process.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago
London politics

'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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Racing team's 8,000 bike robbed by masked men with big machete' in Putney

Balaclava-clad robbers on a moped stole an £8,000 carbon bike from a British cycling team in Putney using a machete threat, damaging the vehicle and destroying a second bike in the process.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days 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.bbc.com
2 days ago

Most council events cut over cost in Tower Hamlets

London councils cancelled 17 events in five years due to financial constraints, with Tower Hamlets accounting for 10 cancellations amid a £1bn budget shortfall.
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fromianVisits
2 days ago

Cricklewood bus shelter sprouts a living roof in climate trial

A new bus shelter in north London features a sedum-covered roof designed to increase biodiversity and manage rainwater runoff, addressing lessons learned from previous unsuccessful trials.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Lollipop people: share your experiences of the job

Lollipop people in Suffolk have become the latest neon-clad, road patrollers to don body cams amid a rise in abuse. The council has launched a six-week awareness campaign called Lollipops Aren't Just For Children to remind drivers to slow down, be patient, and show respect at patrol points.
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#planning-permission-violation
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Gardai and security arrive as council takes control of Meath family home built without permission

Meath County Council executed a High Court order to seize and demolish a home built without planning permission by Rose and Chris Murray after a 20-year legal battle.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
London politics

'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out after council seize home

fromIndependent
2 days ago
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'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out as demolition due to get underway

London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Gardai and security arrive as council takes control of Meath family home built without permission

Meath County Council executed a High Court order to seize and demolish a home built without planning permission by Rose and Chris Murray after a 20-year legal battle.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
London politics

'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out after council seize home

fromIndependent
2 days ago
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'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out as demolition due to get underway

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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Moment two-tonne Land Rover reverses onto Met police car as officers cheat death'

Two police officers survived a dangerous ramming incident when a Land Rover Defender reversed at high speed into their patrol car, flipping the vehicle onto its side, after they attempted to stop it in a residential area.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Greene King to sell 150 pubs as operator reshapes estate amid mounting cost pressures

Greene King is selling 150 managed pubs and converting 150 others to tenanted or franchise models to address rising costs, weak consumer spending, and structural hospitality sector challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A Queer Inheritance by Michael Hall review the National Trust's LGBTQ history revealed

The National Trust was established in 1895, the year Oscar Wilde stood trial for gross indecency. Hall recreates the suffocating, hypocritical atmosphere of late 19th-century England; of London, in particular. But did hard-pressed queer Victorians create the National Trust? Not exactly. It's true that one of its founders, Octavia Hill, lived with a woman.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment

English local authorities will gain powers to enforce fly-tipping penalties including 20 hours community service and fines up to £300 without court proceedings.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 days ago

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.
#smash-and-grab-raids
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Luxury smash-and-grab gang jailed after string of raids across London

Seven men received 22 years total imprisonment after pleading guilty to smash-and-grab raids targeting luxury stores across London, stealing over £100,000 in designer goods from seven businesses over four months in 2025.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days 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.
#sexual-violence-depiction
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Appalling failure of judgment' - 'Epstein Files' float in Ballinrobe St Patrick's Day parade condemned

A St Patrick's Day parade float in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo depicted sexual violence incidents, prompting widespread condemnation from advocacy groups and the organizing committee.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Appalling failure of judgement' - 'Epstein files' float in Ballinrobe St Patrick's Day parade condemned

A St Patrick's Day parade float in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo depicted sexual violence incidents, prompting widespread condemnation from community leaders and advocacy organizations.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Appalling failure of judgment' - 'Epstein Files' float in Ballinrobe St Patrick's Day parade condemned

A St Patrick's Day parade float in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo depicted sexual violence incidents, prompting widespread condemnation from advocacy groups and the organizing committee.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Appalling failure of judgement' - 'Epstein files' float in Ballinrobe St Patrick's Day parade condemned

A St Patrick's Day parade float in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo depicted sexual violence incidents, prompting widespread condemnation from community leaders and advocacy organizations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Tube strikes in March called off as RMT negotiates

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said the union had "forced management into a position where they are now willing to seriously engage with the issues our members want addressing. Further talks will take place and the dispute remains live".
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Man arrested (30s) as bomb unit determines suspect device at Liffey Valley was 'non-viable'

Gardaí were alerted to a suspect device in Clondalkin at around 7.20pm, a spokesperson said. A cordon was put in place around the area and gardaí requested services of the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.
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London politics
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Tube strikes for next week have been cancelled - but the future strikes are still on

Next week's London tube strikes are cancelled, but further strikes remain scheduled for April and May unless negotiations resolve disputes over working hours and conditions.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Bomb unit determines suspect device at Liffey Valley was 'non-viable'

Emergency services responded to a suspect device found at Liffey Valley shopping centre in Dublin; bomb disposal experts determined it was non-viable and concluded operations by 10pm.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Evidence Gerry Adams behind IRA bombings 'bordering on non-existent', court told

Three bombing victims sued Gerry Adams for £1 in damages, alleging he was a leading Provisional IRA member; Adams denies all allegations and claims no IRA involvement.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Stonehenge tunnel plan officially scrapped after years of protests

The UK Department for Transport has officially cancelled a controversial tunnel project under Stonehenge after spending £179.2 million on planning, citing exceptional circumstances and revoking the development consent order.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Family of Enoch Burke evicted from Presbyterian Church in Co Armagh by police

Police removed members of Enoch Burke's family from a church in Co Armagh after they attempted to confront clergy and congregation members.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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.
#murder-investigation
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days 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
4 days 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
5 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days 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.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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
5 days 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
fromLondon On The Inside
4 days 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
5 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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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fromianVisits
5 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
4 days 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
5 days 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
5 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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