Author: london
Man charged with manslaughter six years after woman’s death by suicide
March 6, 2026A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman in London six years ago. Police say it is a rare prosecution of alleged domestic abuse linked to suicide. Gillian Morand died in Bexley, in south-east London, in March 2020. The Metropolitan Police said that an inquest concluded that the 36-year-old had […]
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Met interviews women suspected of facilitating Mohamed Al Fayed’s alleged sexual abuse
March 6, 2026Three women have been interviewed under caution on suspicion of facilitating one of Britain’s worst sexual abuse scandals, involving the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed and his alleged attacks over four decades. Scotland Yard said 154 women may have been raped or sexually assaulted by Fayed, or been subject to human trafficking and sexual […]
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Hamilton legend announces shock return to the musical on West End
March 6, 2026It’s a good day to be a musical fan, as one theatre legend has announced his return to Hamilton for a limited West End run. American performer Leslie Odom Jr. made his Broadway debut in 1998, taking on roles in productions such as Rent, Dreamgirls, and Jersey Boys, but it was his portrayal of Aaron […]
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Van driver who killed university student, 20, in central London crash is jailed
March 6, 2026To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A van driver who killed a university student and seriously injured two other people has been jailed for eight years. Christopher Jackson, 27, ploughed through a set of iron gates leading to the pedestrian zone of The […]
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There’s a secret window in London serving up the city’s ‘best’ pies
March 6, 2026Did you know that there’s a window in London through which pies are served? It’s known as the Pie Hole, and while it’s pretty popular with those in the know, many still consider it to be one of the capital’s secret hidden gems. This is because it’s tucked away in a rather unexpected spot – […]
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London council that used LTNs to unlawfully make money ‘must refund millions in fines to drivers’
March 6, 2026The High Court has quashed six low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) schemes in Croydon after a judge ruled they were unlawfully introduced to help plug the borough’s dire finances. The financially-stricken council, which is currently run by Tory mayor Jason Perry, is now facing demands to refund all the penalty fines imposed on motorists – a […]
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Ian Huntley ‘blind, brain-damaged and will likely die’ after brutal prison attack
March 6, 2026Child killer Ian Huntley is unlikely to ever regain consciousness after a prison attack left him blind and brain-damaged, according to reports. He is understood to have been declared blind after being struck in the eyes and suffering brain trauma, the Sun reported. A source told the newspaper it is likely he will die as […]
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Late Queen’s private rooms at Scottish palace to open to visitors for first time
March 6, 2026Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms at her official Scottish residence are to be opened to the public for the first time to mark the centenary of her birth. Visitors will be able to tour the “personal lived-in” apartments used by the Queen and Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, as they go behind the […]
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Broom-wielding hero takes on machete robbers in jewellery store raid
March 6, 2026The incident was captured by a bystander X This is the shocking moment a brave member of the public used a broom to fend off a machete-wielding robber during a raid on a jewellers in north London. Armed robbers targeted a gold shop in Islington before fleeing the scene on mopeds on Tuesday morning. Footage […]
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Thousands of popular SUVs recalled over engine failure risk
March 6, 2026Nissan has recalled one of its most popular SUV models worldwide due to concerns over a potential defect that could result in engine failure – with over 4,000 cars being affected in the UK. A risk has been identified in certain models of the Nissan X-Trail that engine oil temperatures could rise too high, which […]
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