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Month: May 2026
Police gathered ‘compelling evidence’ against Peter Murrell, Chief Constable says
Jo Farrell praised staff after the former SNP chief executive admitted embezzling more than £400,000.
New Reform UK council leader hits back at Farage over Havering leaving London
Keith Prince said they will not waste time pursuing ‘Hexit’ for Havering
Major disruption at London King’s Cross after person hit by train
Trains from King’s Cross facing cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes
Ballon d’Or awards for world’s best soccer players in 2026 moves from Paris to London
LONDON (AP) — The Ballon d’Or ceremony to crown the best men’s and women’s players in soccer is moving from its traditional Paris home to London in October.
Helen Mirren & Husband Taylor Hackford Involved in Viral Israel-Palestine Street Exchange Video
Helen Mirren, 80, and her husband Taylor Hackford, 81, are going viral for a video that is circulating online. A man approached the Oscar winner and her
London forecast to swelter in SECOND heatwave in May as new heath alert issued
London is set to be warmer than a string of southern European hotspots including Alicante, Ibiza and Barcelona
Nearly 500 people seriously injured in e-scooter crashes in just one year
The data also showed that 77% of fatalities in 2025 were male
Havering council leader dismisses Nigel Farage’s call for a ‘Hexit’ vote
The Reform UK council leader said leaving Greater London would leave residents ‘worse off’
Crystal Palace parade ruled out despite Croydon offer to help
There will be no repeat of last year’s trophy parade to Selhurst Park in the coming days but the club are planning to celebrate the Conference League victory
Starmer says he is ‘vindicated’ by change in rebuff to Blair criticism
The former Labour prime minister launched a scathing attack on Sir Keir and his Government earlier this week.
Train predator attacked sexual assault victim with wine bottle
The 21-year-old was repeatedly hit over the head whilst trying to escape the terrifying ordeal
Greens take control of another London council as party forms coalition with Lib Dems
Labour lost control of the borough for the first time in 16 years in a devestating set of local elections for the party on May 7
Swinney vows he will not ‘kowtow to Downing Street’ over Scottish independence
The First Minister has insisted he will use the ‘independence majority’ at Holyrood.
Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged victim expressing regret, trial hears
The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court charged with a number of sexual offences.
John Sweeney now and what happened after ‘canal killer’ was caught
Channel 5’s I Survived a Serial Killer doc airs tonight, telling how nurse Delia Balmer survived living with convicted murderer John Sweeney
New York City-style air conditioning rules for London rejected by City Hall
New York City has strict environmental rules on businesses keeping windows and doors shut while AC is running
Police evacuate people from homes in emergency incident in south London
A local resident said people were evacuated at around 11:30pm on Wednesday as police officers dealt with an incident
New report warns of ‘lost generation’ and rise in youth unemployment
The UK is “at risk of a lost generation” with youth unemployment set to rise to 1.25 million people unless action is taken, a new report has warned. Former h…
Gareth Simpson, Louie Johnson and Sam Spink among eight departing
Scrum-half Gareth Simpson, fly-half Louie Johnson and centre Sam Spink are all to leave Saracens at the end of the season.
Renters could be £64,000 better off in five years with swap
Upfront costs remain a major obstacle
Homes evacuated after man claims he had ‘access to explosives’ in London
Police were called to Stanstead Road in Catford last night after a resident said he had access to explosives.
FCB Cadell painting bought in US charity shop could fetch £200,000 at auction
The painter was only identified after the son of the art teacher who bought it in 1966 did some research.
Reform now main party on right of British politics, poll finds
More in Common said Reform has largely overtaken the Conservatives.
‘Dreamy’ London lido named one of the world’s best swimming spots for a cold dip
The world’s 20 best places for cold water swimming have been revealed and a London lido’s on the list alongside spots in Canada and Slovenia
Ex-officer ‘hurt dinner guest after throwing bottle of champagne’
Update: Philip James Edward Kilby was found not guilty on 25 January 2024 following a jury trial.
DWP full list of everyone eligible for a Blue Badge and how to appeal
You may have grounds to appeal if your Blue Badge application is denied
British Museum ‘appeasing antisemites’ by postponing Jewish event
Historian Simon Schama, veteran BBC journalist John Simpson and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the decision to put back a Jewish Culture Month event to a later date because of concerns it would be disrupted by activists
Two men hospitalised and arrested after stabbing
Police are urging witnesses to come forward
19-year-old found guilty of ‘unprovoked’ North London stabbing
Mark Carroll was attacked in an unprovoked attack and died from a single stab wound
Sikh man found guilty of murdering Henry Nowak after stabbing with ceremonial knife
A Sikh man has been found guilty of murdering a university student after stabbing him with a Sikh ceremonial knife.Vickrum Digwa, 23, was found guilty at Sou…
“I sold my GCSE tutoring business for £100k at 17
The young businessman started his venture aged just 15
Harlequins and Ireland flanker signs new deal
Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer has agreed a new deal with Harlequins Women but prop Hannah Duffy is retiring.
Man fights for his life after falling from window
Police negotiators were engaging with the man in the Forest Hill area after he claimed to have access to explosives
John Swinney accused of trying to ‘shut down scrutiny’ of SNP and Peter Murrell
The Scottish First Minister faced questions at Holyrood after his party’s former chief executive admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.
Syrian accused of sex attacks claimed he walked woman home as ‘act of kindness’
Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, is alleged to have attacked two women in Falkirk in the early hours of November 30 2025.
Inside the Met Police’s £750 million tech force and its battle to use AI
Metro takes a deep look into the Met Police’s battle against London Mayor Sadiq Khan over the use of AI tech.
Channel 5 to air harrowing doc on way Delia Balmer survived a serial killer
The Channel 5 doc tells the story of Delia Balmer, the former nurse who survived convicted murderer John Sweeney’s brutal attack
Shania Twain announces surprise, intimate show at London’s Shacklewell Arms
Shania Twain has announced a tiny show at London’s Shacklewell Arms for next week. Find details on how to buy tickets here.
Person dies after emergency incident at South London station
Police and paramedics attended the railway stop shortly before midnight
Rare burrowing city water voles relocated ahead of drainage works
The voles are said to be of national significance.
Body of teen recovered from Kent lake as UK open‑water death toll reaches ten
Officers remain at the scene alongside multiple emergency service agencies as an extensive search operation continues.
Cerne Abbas Giant undergoing once-a-decade re-chalking
The Cerne Abbas Giant hillside figure is entering its next chapter, as it receives a makeover.
Hampstead Heath swimming rules and penalty for breaking them as swimmers warned
Footage taken earlier this week showed swimmers disturbing wildlife
Caledonian Sleeper train given Outlander makeover in bid to entice Londoners
The launch comes ahead of World Outlander Day on June 1
More strikes planned at school after ‘scraps to dogs’ offer
The education union has announced plans for further industrial action throughout June and July
London to Stevenage rail disruption after person hit by train
National Rail says services are expected to be affected until at least 15:00 BST.
Spate of ‘horrific’ stabbings over heatwave leave communities in shock
Police have launched murder inquiries after two incidents including one involving ‘machete-wielding thugs’
Harry and Meghan’s revamp of former home Frogmore Cottage could be reversed
A range of options are being explored for the empty house including turning it back into separate properties.
Reservoirs reach critical level as thousands hit by water supply issues
South East Water has urged customers to use water for essential purposes only








