Al Quds march: Home Office urges Met to take ‘zero tolerance’ approach at tense Palestine demo April 4, 2024 The Home Office has urged the Met Police to “take a zero tolerance approach to law breaking” during the annual pro-Palestine Al Quds march.
Thames Water under fire after rower criticises ‘poo in the water’ March 31, 2024 A University of Oxford rower has criticised conditions in the River Thames during the Boat Race, saying: “It would be a lot nicer if there wasn’t as much poo in the water.” Research earlier this week found high levels of E. coli were in the part of the river used for the annual race between the University [...]
London-based broadcaster where stabbed journalist worked faced ‘heavy threats’ from Tehran March 30, 2024 The London-based channel aims to provide independent coverage of Iran, but the Tehran regime has declared it a terrorist organisation.
Everything you need to know about the May local elections March 30, 2024 Next month, voters across the country will be going to the polls in the May local elections - we’ve rounded up everything you need to know.
Julian Assange: Ruling on right to appeal US extradition delayed March 26, 2024 The legal battle over the extradition of Julian Assange has been in and out of court for several years. The Australian-born editor faces a 175-year jail sentence in the United States.
Met Police ‘Rich List’: Force spent £35m paying top cops on over £100,000 March 24, 2024 The Metropolitan Police spent £35m last year paying top cops salaries of above £100,000, accounts reveal.
Channel 4 finds ‘no evidence’ staff knew about Russell Brand allegations March 21, 2024 Broadcaster Channel 4 has concluded an investigation into allegations against former presenter Russell Brand, and found “no evidence” other staff were aware of accusations made against him The findings came after the 48-year-old actor, comedian and former presenter on the channel was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Explosive claims were made against [...]
Biggest Bitcoin fraud in UK history as ex-takeaway worker convicted in £2bn scam March 20, 2024 The CPS said Wen, who used to live above a Chinese restaurant had been under investigation after the seizure of Bitcoin wallets, with an initial estimated value of more than £2bn.
I won’t hike council tax and congestion charges to fund cash-strapped TfL, says Sadiq Khan March 12, 2024 Sadiq Khan has said he will not hike council tax or congestion charges to find more funding for cash-strapped Transport for London (TfL).
Gaza protests in London have cost over £32m to police March 9, 2024 The cost of policing Gaza-related protests in London has reached over £32m, as major marches are planned across the capital on Saturday. A Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) march will take place in central London, with this weekend being the fifth major demonstration of the year so far. The group said it was expecting “hundreds of [...]