Day: December 11, 2023

Starmer to say his changes to Labour have been ‘for working people’

“If you want a government committed to economic stability, the rule of law, good public services, restoring Britain’s standing, making family life more secure and putting the country first, this is what a changed Labour Party will deliver.”

Michael Gove warns ‘deep-pocketed’ opponents will challenge leasehold reforms

Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove (Aaron Chown/PA) PA Wire Deep-pocketed opponents of leasehold reform are likely to try and derail the Government’s plans, according to Michael Gove. The Housing Secretary said he expected a “lobbying exercise” to take place, but insisted he wanted to be on the “right side of justice”. Mr […]

Sunak faces irreconcilable demands as Tory MPs split ahead of Rwanda vote

Mr Jenrick, in a post on social media, doubled down on his rebuke of the plan: “If individual claims are permitted everyone will make one, the court backlog will balloon, our detention capacity will become overwhelmed within days, people will be bailed, and new arrivals will simply abscond.

Dangerous driver jailed after crashing into pub during police chase

Kettle, of Thoresby Close, Harworth, was subsequently charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and without insurance, criminal damage to the pub, and two counts of theft from a shop, committed in Harworth on February 22 and March 2.

Norfolk: Bungalows demolished before they fall off cliff just weeks before Christmas

Calls have been made for sea defences to be built to protect homes PA Wire Demolition has begun on cliff top homes in Norfolk which were threatened by coastal erosion – with one local scrawling “R.I.P. home” on their property. “Gone but not forgotten” was also among the messages graffitied onto the front of bungalows […]

Rail firm gets sassy and puts commuter in his place for not listening to advice

An official account for London North Eastern Railway has hit out at a man who complained about advice given out amid travel chaos on the operator’s lines. A customer named David posted on X yesterday: ‘Are trains now going north from Kings Cross? I’ve got on a west coast because you told me not to […]

International superstar surprises London commuters with performance at King’s Cross

Teacher found dead on stage day after school’s nativity play

A teacher at a prestigious London private school was found dead on stage the morning after children performed their nativity play. The 52-year-old, who has not been named, is understood to have been discovered dead at St Matthew’s Church Bayswater last Tuesday morning. He was a teacher at Pembridge Hall School for girls, which is […]

West Ham party boat crashes into Hammersmith Bridge before seeing team thrashed 5-0

West Ham fans were left shocked when they heard the loud noise of their party boat crashing into a bridge on their way to a football game. Football fans piled onto the boat which was due to take them to the West Ham v Fulham Premier League game at Craven Cottage yesterday. West Ham was […]

Boy, 16, in court charged with murdering Lianne Gordon in London shooting

Katie BoydenPublished Dec 11, 2023, 11:19am|Updated Dec 11, 2023, 3:51pm A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court after being charged with murder following a shooting in London. Lianne Gordon, 42, was killed in Hackney last Tuesday and a 16-year-old boy and 20-year-old man also suffered gunshot wounds. They’ve since been discharged from hospital. The Metropolitan […]