Authorities in London have taken further action following a recent arson attack targeting ambulances owned by a Jewish charity. The Metropolitan Police announced the arrest of three additional suspects linked to the incident, which involved setting fire to ambulances in north London. The attack occurred during the early hours of 23 March on the premises… Continue reading Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance arson attack
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Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
Estate agents have raised serious concerns about the fees charged by Rightmove, describing them as “unsustainable” due to significant increases in recent years. This frustration has culminated in a class action lawsuit spearheaded by accountant Jeremy Newman, representing potentially hundreds of estate agents. The claim, for just under £1.5 billion in damages, accuses Rightmove of… Continue reading Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
CPS giving 'advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes
Prosecutors are currently offering early investigative guidance to police as inquiries continue into the connections between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Lord Peter Mandelson, and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed it is assisting both the Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police in their respective investigations involving a 72-year-old and a… Continue reading CPS giving 'advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes
Six Met officers investigated after black child suffers broken knee in Tottenham search
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has revealed that six officers from the Metropolitan Police are under investigation following an incident in north London where a 16-year-old boy sustained a broken knee during a stop and search operation. The boy was riding an electric bike along Northumberland Park in Tottenham in April 2025 when… Continue reading Six Met officers investigated after black child suffers broken knee in Tottenham search
Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming
Sir Keir Starmer held a press conference today, delivering a message that many had anticipated would be largely unchanged regardless of recent international events, including last month’s US and Israeli strike on Iran. April has long been seen within government circles as a critical period for the prime minister to highlight a series of decisions… Continue reading Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming
Former Tata Steel workers win £1m lottery jackpot
A group of former employees from Tata Steel in south Wales are celebrating a £1 million prize from the National Lottery. These 15 individuals, who once endured 14-hour shifts together in the company’s finance department, formed a lottery syndicate seven years ago. Their original intent was to maintain camaraderie during the demanding workweeks at the… Continue reading Former Tata Steel workers win £1m lottery jackpot
SNP candidate Tracy Carragher ditched over handling of Linden complaints
Tracy Carragher, who led the SNP group on North Lanarkshire Council, has been suspended from the party and removed as a candidate in the upcoming election. Her suspension follows criticism over her response to complaints regarding Jordan Linden, the former council leader recently convicted of sexually assaulting young men. Carragher had been slated to run… Continue reading SNP candidate Tracy Carragher ditched over handling of Linden complaints
Keir Starmer: UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK plans to strengthen its economic relationship with the European Union, prompted by the ongoing conflict in Iran. Speaking at a recent press conference, the prime minister emphasized that an upcoming summit with the EU later this year will be a key opportunity to enhance cooperation on both… Continue reading Keir Starmer: UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war
Six teenage girls arrested after large gatherings in Clapham
Six teenage girls were taken into custody following two incidents of disruptive behavior influenced by online challenges, according to the Metropolitan Police. The events unfolded in south-west London, with one such occurrence on Clapham High Street involving around 100 officers responding to reports of youths trying to enter shops and a restaurant. During this episode,… Continue reading Six teenage girls arrested after large gatherings in Clapham
Welsh Ambulance Service announces freeze on newly-qualified paramedic recruitment
Final-year paramedic students in Wales have been advised to seek employment opportunities overseas due to a freeze on hiring newly qualified paramedics within the Welsh Ambulance Service. This recruitment halt has been attributed to both financial difficulties and operational challenges faced by the service. According to the Welsh Ambulance Service, no newly qualified paramedics will… Continue reading Welsh Ambulance Service announces freeze on newly-qualified paramedic recruitment