Croydon residents say crime is ‘horrific’ as kids see fights and bottlings on high street! B
Young people don’t go out in town after 6pm as it’s ‘so dangerous’ Croydon resident Colin, 56, says more youth programmes are needed to tackle violence on the high street Residents in Croydon are scared to go out at night,…
The London neighbourhood once named best place to retire that’s now ‘full of addicts living in HMOs’! B
The council says it is ‘determined to make sure we listen and act on what residents tell us’ Maxine Thetford (L), her dog, Rolo, and Janice Khellat (R) in Morden People living in the part of London named the best…
Starmer opens the door to Albania immigration scheme to replace Rwanda! B
Prime Minister plans to discuss ‘strong migration options’ with Giorgia Meloni when they meet in Rome Under Italy’s immigration plan migrants whose asylum claims are rejected will be returned to their home country while those accepted will be admitted into…
Sir Keir Starmer faces investigation over possible breach of parliamentary rules after Labour donor ‘pays for wife’s clothes’! B
A Labour peer paid for a personal shopper, clothes and alterations for Lady Starmer, both before and after the Labour leader became prime minister in July, according to The Sunday Times. But Labour said they have contacted authorities over the…
Council tax hike on second homes triggers surge in sell-offs – and mixed emotions! B
A recent move by councils in Wales to inflate council tax rates on second homes in a bid to ease the housing crisis and raise millions of pounds is backfiring, according to some homeowners and businesses who have spoken to…
Families of infected blood scandal victims call for changes to compensation scheme! B
Relatives of more than 300 victims who died after being infected with contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s say they are being “excluded” from the current compensation scheme. 3:09 Families of more than 300 victims of the infected…
Police dog retires after being injured in Southport disorder! B
Zoe, who worked for Mersey Police Dogs, needed stitches after suffering a laceration to her leg during disorder involving hundreds of people a day after three girls were stabbed to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Zoe. Pic: Mersey Police…
Man jailed 21 years on from raping 14-year-old girl in alley – after victim came forward to Rotherham sex abuse probe! B
Waleed Ali was previously convicted of raping and indecently assaulting another girl, 13, in the same alleyway in early 2003. Waleed Ali, 42, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pic: National Crime Agency/PA A man has been jailed after…
Man freed under early prison release scheme allegedly sexually assaulted woman on same day! B
The man allegedly reoffended in Sittingbourne in Kent and was later arrested at an address in south London. He has been recalled to prison. A man allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on the same day he was released from prison…
Flu vaccine: Parents urged to book in young children for nasal inoculation against winter viral threat! B
Schoolchildren and other groups such as pregnant women, older people and those with health conditions will be able to get a vaccine ahead of winter, when cases spike. In the current phase pregnant women and children aged two or three…