Miss Universe car crash which killed one, injured 37 was “intentional” – but not terrorism, say Las Vegas police December 21, 2015 A woman who drove a car into a pavement on the Las Vegas Strip near to the Miss Universe pageant, killing at least one person, did so intentionally, police have told local media. The driver is reported to have ploughed the car onto the pavement, where pedestrians were walking, a number of times, killing one person and injuring [...]
Man shot and killed during “intelligence-led” police operation in north London, police confirm it was not related to terrorism December 11, 2015 The man who was shot during a police operation in north London this morning has died. The Metropolitan Police carried out an "intelligence-led operation" in Bracknell Close, Wood Green, N22 this morning, with armed officers in attendance. Police have said the operation was "not related to terrorism". At around 9am, the man – who has not yet been [...]
The world asks, what was Donald Trump thinking when he said there should be a ban on Muslims entering the US and that parts of London and Paris are no go areas? December 9, 2015 A petition calling for Donald Trump to be banned from the UK has surpassed the amount of signatures it needs to be considered for debate in parliament, after remarks he made this week. Trump's claim from the Republican Presidential hopeful that police do not go into certain areas of Paris and London because of "radicalisation", as well as his suggestion [...]
Severe delays as services between London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street fall victim to “complete loss of signalling” – as DLR is beset by delays and Elephant & Castle traffic returns December 8, 2015 Services between London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street were disrupted this morning – as passengers were soaked waiting for trains. Train operator Southeastern said there was "severe disruption" on routes to and from Charing Cross and Cannon Street after a "complete loss of signalling" at London Bridge. There were also cancellations between New Cross and London Bridge [...]
Leytonstone Tube station stabbing latest: “Terrorist incident” investigation leads to east London address search while Twitter responds with #YouAintNoMuslimBruv December 6, 2015 An incident at Leytonstone Tube station in which three people were injured is being treated as a "terrorist incident", the Metropolitan police have said and an address in east London is being searched. Police were called to the station in east London at around 7pm on Saturday evening after reports of a man threatening people with [...]
MPs’ expenses scandal: Parliamentary expenses watchdog Ipsa passes on the names of two MPs to police December 4, 2015 The UK parliamentary expenses watchdog has passed on cases of expenses abuse by MPs to the police. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) gave the names of three people, including two MPs, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. Read more: Here's where MPs earn the most Ipsa said: "Three cases have been forwarded to the Metropolitan Police for [...]
Transport for London sets up new team to help to tackle growing traffic congestion November 30, 2015 Transport for London (TfL) has created new team to help tackle growing traffic congestion in the capital, it announced today. The new 40-strong team – that will rise to 80 by next spring – will help to deal with problems such as illegal stopping or unloading of deliveries, which can cause delays to drivers and [...]
Police in standoff with men on Buckingham Palace rooftop November 29, 2015 Police officers are in a standoff with two protestors who have climbed on top of the roof of Buckingham Palace. The two men, who are protesting about fathers’ rights, used a ladder to get on top of the Queen’s Gallery after bypassing security at around 3:15pm today. Police were called to the scene at around 4:30pm. pic.twitter.com/nBwE5DnJAu — Fathers Justice [...]
Kilburn High Road closed after “serious” collision November 26, 2015 Kilburn High Road has been closed in both directions following a "serious collision" between a cyclist and a lorry. Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade are all on the scene. A Metropolitan Police spokesman told City AM they were called at 8:58 to reports of a woman struck by a lorry. An [...]
Autumn Statement 2015: George Osborne’s speech transcript in full including stamp duty, business rates and corporation tax announcements November 25, 2015 Mr Speaker, this Spending Review delivers on the commitment we made to the British people that we would put security first. To protect our economic security, by taking the difficult decisions to live within our means and bring down our debt. To protect our national security, by defending our country’s interests abroad and keeping our [...]