The family of Abdullah Ali who died of complications from chicken pox have released photos of their mould-ridden rental flat following a coroner urging their landlord to act to prevent future deaths
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This Morning’s Top Headlines – Dec. 12
The Venezuelan oil tanker seized by the U.S. heads to a port in Texas, President Trump vows to expand his anti-drug operations and the Senate fails to pass h…
Borough where Lime contract cancelled ‘left with plummeting cycling rate’
A prospective Conservative councillor has slammed the council’s decision to not renew Lime’s licence
Cash-strapped London council sells car parks in ‘fire sale’ sparking furious backlash
The sale has sparked outrage from locals who say businesses in the area were not consulted on the matter
King Charles III to speak about his cancer treatment, recovery on TV show promoting early screening
King Charles III will speak about his cancer diagnosis and recovery during a TV broadcast on Friday as the monarch continues to use his personal story to encourage others to get the early screening that can boost their chances of survival
Dad hits back with 16ft Grinch after receiving letter over ‘tacky’ decorations
The South West Londoner previously had a 20ft Santa and snowman
Striking Guinness workers warn of St Patrick’s Day supply hit amid pay dispute
Unite union members began an eight-day walk out at the Diageo packaging plant in east Belfast on Friday.
Inquiry into death of worker with Covid to consider safety measures on oil rig
Donald Singer, 66, died in hospital a month after being airlifted from the Ninian Southern Platform off Shetland in April 2020.
Husband guilty of killing wife in twisted plot to get away with murder
Robert Rhodes muttered to police “I wondered if this would come back to bite me” when he was arrested again last year
Gatwick drop off charge rising to £10 with airport blaming Rachel Reeves
The charge is likely to be added to taxi and minicab fares but passengers can be dropped off without charge in long-stay car parks
New footage shows six Israeli captives held in Gaza tunnel prior to deaths
The footage, aired on Israeli TV, shows the captives observing Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel months before they died.
Bestselling author Joanna Trollope has died aged 82
The bestselling author died peacefully at her home in Oxfordshire on Thursday, a statement from her daughters Antonia and Louise said.
Clarke-Salter back and QPR duo return to training
Julien Stephan has confirmed that Jake Clarke-Salter is set to return to the QPR squad for Saturday’s game at Middlesbrough. The former Chelsea defender recently returned to action after a long absence but is being eased back, so was rested for midweek games against Blackburn and Birmingham. Having sat out Tuesday’s dramatic win over Birmingham, […]
Evri to hire 2,500 more workers as expansion continues
The parcel delivery specialist was bought by US private equity firm Apollo for around £2.7 billion last year.
Man in his 40s taken to hospital after being stabbed in Manor Park ‘assault’
A man is in hospital after being found suffering a stab wound in Manor Park
FIFA Women’s Champions Cup comes to north London
We are delighted to announce that we will host the final and third-place play-off of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup
Trump talking ‘complete nonsense’ on violence in London, Met Police chief says
US president reignited feud with London mayor last month, making claims about crime in the capital
Major London airport HIKES drop off fees to £10
ANOTHER airport has confirmed that it will be increasing its drop off fees – and will be the highest across the entire COUNTRY.
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Man, 26, dies after being hit by a car near East London tube station
The fatal crash happened outside Blackhorse Road London Underground station
Curzon warns customer card details may have been exposed in technical glitch
Exclusive: Curzon said a technical fault briefly exposed parts of customer profiles on its app
‘My mum’s death in hospital has left me traumatised after they failed her’
Algona Samuels’ daughter Lana wants to encourage people to advocate for their loved ones in hospital
5 things to know for Dec. 12: Health care, Redistricting battles, Washington floods, Immigration, Artificial intelligence
CNN’s 5 Things AM brings you the news you need to know every morning.
Shorts: Sela, Eleven Sports Media, London Pulse Netball
Sela has appointed Luke Lloyd-Davies and Ed Hepworth to its international executive team as part of a global expansion strategy.
Children’s hospice closure reported as charity shop confirms branch shutdown
Richard House Children’s Hospice is reported to be closing – and a staff member at its Elm Park charity shop says it will shut its doors for the…
Peggie judgment did not take gender ruling into account properly, says academic
Professor Michael Foran said if necessary, the case could be taken to Scotland’s highest court, the Court of Session.
BBC to show Macclesfield-Crystal Palace & Spurs-Aston Villa ties
Non-league Macclesfield’s FA Cup third round tie with holders Crystal Palace will be televised live on BBC One on Saturday, 10 January (12:15 GMT kick-off).
London apartment vacancy rate hits 15-year high, new figures show
The city rate now sits at four per cent, up from 2024’s 2.9 per cent, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s annual rental market report says
Man Who Killed Victim With Single Punch Jailed CCTV
A man has been jailed after his single punch led to the death of a stranger after an argument about cycling on the pavement.Lewis Gill, 20, was given a four-…
US, Japan say China’s military actions not conducive to regional peace
US, Japan defence chiefs vow close ties amid tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Also on East Asia Tonight: Japan lifts tsunami warning after magnitude 6.7 e…
Tributes paid to four-year-old Tadgh Farrell killed in fire attack on home
Hundreds of people lined the street as the hearse carrying the coffin approached the church.
Palmer fit after apparent injury scare
Cole Palmer has been passed fit for Chelsea’s game against Everton on Saturday. Head coach Enzo Maresca revealed on Friday afternoon that Palmer had “a mixed feeling” after training the previous day, but is “overall okay” and available for selection. The England international recently returned to action after a long lay-off. Defender Wesley Fofana has […]
Keir Starmer should stand up to ‘unreliable ally’ Donald Trump, Ed Davey says
US President Donald Trump is being ‘anti-UK’, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said.
‘Vaccine fatigue’ behind low jab uptake as super flu rips through London
NHS London ‘pulling out all the stops’ to make sure people get the flu jab as hospitalisations surge
PM to discuss unlocking Russian assets for Ukraine with Belgian leader
The Prime Minister is expected to discuss the plans with Bart De Wever on Friday in a Downing Street meeting.
This London borough says it has a problem with paan spitting
The brown-red stains paan leaves behind covers London high streets. Should the govenment ban paan sitting before it gets worse?
Moment migrant on bail caught brazenly stealing designer goods from Selfridges
Dade Mustafa told police ‘no problem, no problem’ when confronted on London’s Oxford Street
The ‘dead zone’ London neighbourhood renters are unexpectedly flocking to
New data has revealed the London locations renters are searching for in 2025, and one cultural dead spot has been named in first place.
Teacher numbers and ‘Christmas decorations tax’
Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.
Mansion tax will knock £50,000 off high-value homes, ministers admit
The tax will raise £400 million for Treasury, the Government said
Stronger mental capacity assessments could be added to assisted dying Bill
Peers were urged to make more progress on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill during the final debate of the year on the legislation.
Calls to extend the DLR from Thamesmead to Belvedere
Bexley Council has called on the government to extend the DLR from Thamesmead to Belvedere, to help boost economic growth, housing and jobs…
Peers told not to sabotage assisted dying Bill with ‘unnecessary’ amendments
The House of Lords has been accused of time-wasting, having tabled more than 1,000 amendments to the Bill.
Striking traffic wardens and pro-Palestine activists block Bromley Council meeting
Striking traffic wardens were blocked from entering a South London council meeting on Monday evening that went on to be interrupted by pro-Palestine…
Met chief hits back at Donald Trump’s ‘complete nonsense’ London crime claims
Sir Mark Rowley angered by US President’s suggestion capital is so dangerous people are being ‘stabbed in the ass’
‘Technocrat’ criticism was not aimed at Starmer, insists Streeting
The Health Secretary also ruled out the possibility of challenging the Prime Minister’s leadership alongside Angela Rayner.
Person dies after crash at busy junction in Walthamstow
A person has died after being found injured at the scene of a crash in Walthamstow.
Could Russia attack the UK and what would happen if it did?
NATO calls for Europe to be prepared in case of further Russian aggression – but what does this mean for the UK?
Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
Thailand is facing fresh political turmoil, as deadly clashes continue along its border with Cambodia.After just three months in office, Thailand’s Prime Min…
Is lifting the two-child benefit cap fair to UK taxpayers?
With the announcement that the two-child benefit cap will be scrapped in full from next April, a member of the Question Time audience in Paisley, Scotland, a…
Israel-Palestine conflict: What happened in the last 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Israel-Palestine conflict has continued under extraordinarily difficult humanitarian conditions despite a fragile ceasefir…








