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Woman feels ‘betrayed’ after man who abducted son wrongly released from prison
Ifedayo Adeyeye was released from HMP Pentonville in April, a day after being sentenced to 12 months in prison.
‘No pay cut’ for Underground drivers on £74,000 in new four-day week
Londoners face being hit by industrial action on the Tube on Tuesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 4
Firefighters tackle wildfire in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh
There were six fire engines at the scene at the height of the incident.
New Enfield Tory leader withdraws from controversial ‘new town’ plans
The outgoing Labour administration had been a keen supporter of the government scheme
London Green Party by-election candidate apologises for ‘rapey Indians’ post
Esther Lie said of the now-deleted post: ‘It is clearly inappropriate and I apologise’
Woman ‘betrayed’ as manhunt continues for released father who abducted son
Claire N’Djosse has not seen her son for almost two years
Live updates as traffic lights ‘stuck on red’ cause traffic chaos
Good morning, temporary traffic lights are stuck on red at the top of London Road in Worcester near Waitrose causing delays
Mum ‘betrayed’ after dad who abducted son released in prison blunder
The MoJ and police are ‘urgently working to recapture’ Ifedayo Adeyeye
Israel football dispute to ‘heat up’ after protest in Ireland-Qatar match
Ireland’s football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.
British Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah among 10 in court over alleged crypto fraud
One of the victims is alleged to have lost more than £300,000
the spy who could have been MI6’s first female ‘C’
After a 22-year career in intelligence she became a Labour minister in the Lords, helping to steer Scottish devolution.
Costly treatment or food on the table?
Many Palestinians in Gaza are forgoing expensive dental treatment, at a detriment to their health.
‘Believing in peace is not naive’ say Israeli and Palestinian ‘brothers’
Palestinian peace activist Aziz Abu Sarah lost his brother during the First Intifada, while Israeli campaigner Maoz Inon’s parents were killed in the Hamas attacks of 7 October, 2023. They could have…
Man charged with murder of ‘innocent bystander’ mum shot outside bar
Jemele Rhone, 30, has been charged with murder, possession of a firearm and possession of criminal property
Could a second May heatwave be declared in London?
London warmer than a string of southern European hotspots including Alicante, Ibiza and Barcelona
The ‘proper’ spy who could have been MI6’s first female C
An M16 legend
Canadian man will not face justice in UK over alleged sale of lethal substances
Kenneth Law, 60, is set to appear in court in Ontario on Friday over two counts of counselling and aiding suicide.
Syrian accused of assaulting women acted in ‘predatory’ manner, court told
Muhammad Sheikhi is accused of attacking two women in Falkirk in the early hours of November 30, 2025.
Residents ‘ignored and badly let down’ by housing association
Tenants claim issues with the lift, lack of hot water, and mould have been ongoing for years
South Western Railway trains badly disrupted by damaged track
South Western Railway services badly affected due to damaged railway at Wimbledon
Up to 111 jobs could be lost at University of Aberdeen in £10m savings plan
The university said it hopes the cuts will be achieved by voluntary means, but it has not ruled out compulsory redundancies.
Two men stabbed and then arrested in East London
They were both arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm
Interactive map shows the best places in London to escape the heat
As 35C heat sweeps the capital, a ‘Cool Spaces’ map could help you find much-needed refuge
London Aquarium penguins to get new habitat as Merlin responds to campaign
The gentoo penguins have been living in an artificial habitat with no daylight
London Aquarium to phase out gentoo penguins after pressure from campaigners
. Campaigners highlighted that the birds in London were kept in an indoor basement enclosure
Changes to plans to pump treated sewage into Thames ‘would be more disruptive’
Campaigners have raised concerns about proposed changes to Thames Water’s controversial project for South West London
Hottest May day record broken again as temperature hits 35.1C in London
Today’s 35.1C (95.2F) at Kew Gardens beats the record set yesterday of 34.8C – Wales and the island of Ireland have also had new May heat records today.
Darren Jones says Westminster must get better at governing for a world with AI
Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, described a ‘challenge of speed’ which lawmakers are grappling with.
Shania Twain to Perform Intimate 200-Capacity Show in London on June 6th
Shania Twain will play an intimate show in East London before she takes the stage at Wembley, supporting Harry Styles.
Samsung’s shares surge as much as 6% after company ships next-generation AI memory chip samples
Shares of Samsung Electronics surged after the company began shipping HBM4E chip samples to its customers globally.
The Hunger Games on Stage Extends Booking through to February 2027
Performances of the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed book “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name have been extended until 14 February 2027. Tickets are on sale for this epic spectacle from www.thehungergamesonstage.com. Tickets for performances from
Actress Helen Mirren harassed in London for Zionist stance
The 80-year-old Oscar-winning actress was walking at night with her husband, director Taylor Hackford, a video posted on X/Twitter showed, when she was accosted.
The Mediterranean secret to keeping your home cool in a heatwave
Ancient techniques once suited to the Mediterranean now hold lessons for modern Britain, Rosa Schiano-Phan writes
This isn’t about a few ‘bad apples.’ Israel is annexing the West Bank
Two members of Congress who recently visited Israel and the territory report systematic “forced emigration” of Palestinians by extremist settlers and IDF
Outrage over plans to demolish 1800s pub
The Masons Arms in Kensal Green has been closed since 2024
Map shows free places to cool down in London
Mapped venues include the O2, the Royal Opera House and the Imperial War Museum.
Tories accused of ‘U-turn’ on Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans
Plans to make the busy London through road vehicle-free were pushed through by Sadiq Khan under the previous Labour-run Westminster Council
Keely Hodgkinson ready for ‘battle of world records’ at London Diamond League
Keely Hodgkinson says she would “love” to break the long-standing women’s 800m world record on home soil at the London Diamond League in July.
West London town set for specialist cigar shop serving booze in residential area
Several objections were raised by concerned residents
Met Police officer ‘drove at 80mph on wrong side of road’ before fatal crash
Mariam Ahmed, 38, died after her Volkswagen was involved in a high-speed collision on Eltham Road, south-east London
Could second May heatwave be declared in London?
London warmer than a string of southern European hotspots including Alicante, Ibiza and Barcelona
All the London Underground and TfL lines that will be shut this weekend
Services towards Heathrow are among those affected
Borough’s legal action over closure of last Met Police front desk rejected
The borough’s last Met Police front desk shut in February
School strikes ‘could spread across London’, union warns
Striking teachers say the current funding model is no longer fit for purpose as financial pressures and falling pupil numbers add to the strain
Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of war
Studies and officials report rising PTSD, suicide and social strain in Israel amid sustained conflicts since 2023
Heating left on on Grenfell Tower estate during hottest May on record
One resident said he had been waking up ‘in a pool of sweat’
Man threatened and robbed of shoes and coat at West London station
The victim lost his coat and shoes, the British Transport Police said
World Cup star John McGinn features in 25ft mural on side of superfan’s home
A team of five painters have worked on the project and more than 60 brushes and 100 litres of paint have been used in Clydebank.
Razor wire put up at new Chinese super embassy site after youths security incident
Local residents are due to challenge the Government’s decision to give the go-ahead to the huge diplomatic development








