MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour

MPs have called for tougher action to be taken against social housing tenants who engage in antisocial behaviour. Speaking in Westminster Hall, Reform UK MP Lee Anderson proposed a “three strikes and you’re out” policy for “feral families” whose neighbours are affected by their conduct. Anderson claimed that the threat of eviction could motivate offenders… Continue reading MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour

Missing Dolomites hikers: Body found believed to be Samuel Harris

Samuel Harris, a hiker from London, who went missing with his friend Aziz Ziriat in the Dolomites, Italy on New Year’s Day has been found dead. The Italian alpine rescue service has confirmed that a body, which was “buried under the snow,” was discovered on Wednesday, near Trento. Although the cause of death is yet… Continue reading Missing Dolomites hikers: Body found believed to be Samuel Harris

Abdullah Hayayei: UK Athletics charged with manslaughter after Paralympian's death

UK Athletics and Keith Davies, head of sport for the 2017 World Para-athletics Championships, have been charged in relation to the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei. The charges relate to “corporate manslaughter and a health and safety at work act offence” in the case of UK Athletics, while Davies faces charges of “gross negligence manslaughter… Continue reading Abdullah Hayayei: UK Athletics charged with manslaughter after Paralympian's death

Woolwich stabbing: Mother pays tearful tribute to Kelyan Bokassa

Kelyan Bokassa, a 14-year-old boy from London, was stabbed to death on a bus in south-east London on Tuesday afternoon. His mother, Mary Bokassa, spoke tearfully about her son and his passions, including music, football, and caring for those around him. In an interview with the BBC, Ms Bokassa said her son was “very caring”… Continue reading Woolwich stabbing: Mother pays tearful tribute to Kelyan Bokassa

Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over call for grooming inquiry

During Prime Minister’s Questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to hold a national inquiry into grooming gangs. She claimed that by refusing, he was risking accusations of a “cover-up.” Badenoch also accused Starmer of not wanting tough questions to be asked of “Labour politicians who may be complicit” in this… Continue reading Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over call for grooming inquiry

Met Police to investigate handling of Mohamed Al Fayed complaints

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) will be directing the investigation into two complaints against the Metropolitan Police in relation to their handling of allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed. The Met has been reviewing 21 allegations made against the former Harrods boss before his death in 2023, two of which were referred to the… Continue reading Met Police to investigate handling of Mohamed Al Fayed complaints

Bid to halt children's bill 'sickening' – Bridget Phillipson

The UK’s Conservative Party has called for a new amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which could stop its progress. The move has led to accusations from opposition MPs that the party is exploiting the issue of grooming gangs. The proposed amendment would call for the government to establish a national statutory inquiry… Continue reading Bid to halt children's bill 'sickening' – Bridget Phillipson

Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk – study

A recent UK study has discovered that people with significant quantities of calcium in their diet have substantially reduced their chances of contracting bowel cancer. A quarter liter of milk each day could lead to these benefits, according to researchers who looked over the diets of more than half a million women for sixteen years… Continue reading Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk – study