Man held after three Jewish women report assaults in Hackney

A 33-year-old man has been taken into custody following reports of an assault involving three Jewish women in north-east London, one of whom was pushing a baby in a pram. The incident took place near Clapton Common in Hackney around 13:40 BST on Monday, where the suspect was apprehended by members of Shomrim, a Jewish… Continue reading Man held after three Jewish women report assaults in Hackney

Man in his 20s dies in four-vehicle crash in Newry

A fatal traffic accident occurred on Monday morning in Newry involving four vehicles, resulting in the death of a man in his twenties. The collision took place at the intersection of Armagh Road and Church Road, disrupting traffic flow in the area. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene following the incident. The crash involved… Continue reading Man in his 20s dies in four-vehicle crash in Newry

FA Cup first round draw: 2021 winners Leicester City to visit Oxford City

Leicester City is set to face Oxford City, a team from the National League North, in the first round of the 2026-27 FA Cup. This marks the Foxes’ return to this stage of the tournament for the first time since 2008. Their upcoming opponent competes in the sixth tier of English football, and the winner… Continue reading FA Cup first round draw: 2021 winners Leicester City to visit Oxford City

Masts from SS Richard Montgomery taken to Chatham dockyard

During a complex and daring operation, engineers successfully cut the masts free from the SS Montgomery, a task initially projected to cost around £9.5 million. This challenging effort involved the use of a crane to support the poles while they were carefully sliced off and lifted to safety. Despite the complexity and risks posed by… Continue reading Masts from SS Richard Montgomery taken to Chatham dockyard

Drumcree: Dissidents may have mounted gun attacks on Garvaghy Road, court hears

The High Court has been hearing a legal challenge regarding the secretary of state’s decision to prohibit the Drumcree parade, a move made based on security advice. Central to the case is intelligence from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), which suggests that dissident republicans might have considered using firearms against police officers had… Continue reading Drumcree: Dissidents may have mounted gun attacks on Garvaghy Road, court hears

Tommy Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters, trial hears

Political activist Tommy Robinson, whose legal name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is facing charges of harassment after allegedly intimidating two Daily Mail journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, to the extent that they had to take serious security measures. The court heard that these “bully-boy, intimidatory tactics” caused both reporters to either leave their homes or… Continue reading Tommy Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters, trial hears

Police probe Reform UK mayor Luke Campbell over naked photo claim

Luke Campbell, the elected mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire representing Reform UK, is currently under investigation by the police over allegations that he shared nude images of himself. A representative from the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) confirmed that Campbell strongly denies these accusations. They acknowledged the gravity of the situation and… Continue reading Police probe Reform UK mayor Luke Campbell over naked photo claim

Our bikes are 'not for jousting,' says Lime after Hackney duel

Prior to the event, Carden described the “free public joust” as a form of “performance art” in a social media post. The footage shared on his Instagram account has since attracted over four million views, highlighting the widespread interest in this unusual activity. However, despite the event’s popularity, hospitals have noted a rise in injuries… Continue reading Our bikes are 'not for jousting,' says Lime after Hackney duel

Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary

Marilyn Brown’s family had a close connection to Pantglas School during the tragic events, as both of her children attended there. Tragically, her daughter Janette lost her life, while her son was saved thanks to the quick actions of a teacher. Brown recounted how she and her son had unknowingly passed each other on the… Continue reading Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary

Southport killer faces trial for alleged prison attacks

Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer currently serving a life sentence for the murders of three young girls, is set to face trial next year over allegations that he threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer. The incident reportedly occurred during his time at HMP Belmarsh, a high-security prison in south London. During… Continue reading Southport killer faces trial for alleged prison attacks