Aggressive patients could be shown ‘red card’ as hospital bids to curb abuse

Aggressive patients could be shown ‘red card’ as hospital bids to curb abuse

Aggressive patients or visitors could be banned from Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust for up to 12 months. The trust has also started using a series of body cameras... Read more »
Sadiq Khan pledges £15m for fight against domestic abuse – South London News

Sadiq Khan pledges £15m for fight against domestic abuse – South London News

By Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter London Mayor Sadiq Khan is giving a £15million funding package to help tackle what he calls a “hidden crisis” of domestic abuse in London. The money... Read more »
Domestic abuse charity badly needs a permanent place to call home – South London News

Domestic abuse charity badly needs a permanent place to call home – South London News

By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A charity for people experiencing domestic abuse said it is struggling to provide the quality of service it strives for, since being forced to give up... Read more »
Man arrested after suspect with knife seen ‘shouting antisemitic abuse’ in London

Man arrested after suspect with knife seen ‘shouting antisemitic abuse’ in London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and racially aggravated affray after an incident at a shop in north London, police have said. Emergency services were called... Read more »
East London school in Palestinian flag row could close after threats and abuse | Primary schools

East London school in Palestinian flag row could close after threats and abuse | Primary schools

An east London school has warned parents it may switch to online learning for its pupils because of threats to the school and abuse of staff since its decision to ban political... Read more »
Ollie Watkins says his goal celebration was sparked by abuse from Brentford fan

Ollie Watkins says his goal celebration was sparked by abuse from Brentford fan

The hosts opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time through Keane Lewis-Potter but, after Ben Mee’s 71st-minute red card, goals from Alex Moreno and Watkins saw Villa turn the game on... Read more »
Former Rabbi caught with child abuse material

Former Rabbi caught with child abuse material

A former Rabbi from North London has been sentenced to 20 months in prison suspended for 2 years after National Crime Agency officers found him in possession of hundreds of indecent images... Read more »
MP Bob Stewart to stand down after racial abuse conviction | UK news

MP Bob Stewart to stand down after racial abuse conviction | UK news

A former Tory MP has said he will step down at the next general election after being found guilty of racially abusing an activist. Bob Stewart, who surrendered the Tory whip and... Read more »
MP for Beckenham found guilty of racial abuse – South London News

MP for Beckenham found guilty of racial abuse – South London News

The Tory MP for Beckenham, Bob Stewart, has been found guilty of racially abusing an activist by telling him to “go back to Bahrain”. The court heard the MP told Sayed Ahmed... Read more »
Russell Brand is met by cheers at sold-out Wembley gig as he makes first appearance since being accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse – while telling fans ‘there’s some things I cannot talk about’

Russell Brand is met by cheers at sold-out Wembley gig as he makes first appearance since being accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse – while telling fans ‘there’s some things I cannot talk about’

Russell Brand was met by scores of cheering fans as he arrived at his sold-out Wembley gig hours after being accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Breaking cover this evening,... Read more »