More than 4,500 people died during one of UK’s hottest ever summer heatwaves in 2022

More than 4,500 people died during one of UK’s hottest ever summer heatwaves in 2022

More than 4,500 deaths were linked to extreme temperatures on the hottest days of 2022’s record-breaking heatwave. There were an estimated 4,507 heat-related deaths over the hottest days in England, according to... Read more »
‘I’d love the energy spent arguing over slavery reparations to be used to save the next black kid who’s going to get stabbed’: Sir Trevor Phillips claims there are ‘more important things on the agenda’ for people of colour than revisiting historical wrongs

‘I’d love the energy spent arguing over slavery reparations to be used to save the next black kid who’s going to get stabbed’: Sir Trevor Phillips claims there are ‘more important things on the agenda’ for people of colour than revisiting historical wrongs

Sir Trevor Phillips is clattering around in the kitchen of his North London home making a meal for one. Or, as he calls it, ‘a lonely person’s dinner’. The broadcaster and former... Read more »
Drivers could appeal fines issued for breaching ULEZ standards over ‘illegal’ signs that do not explicitly warn people of daily charge

Drivers could appeal fines issued for breaching ULEZ standards over ‘illegal’ signs that do not explicitly warn people of daily charge

Drivers could appeal fines issued for breaching ULEZ standards over ‘illegal’ signs that do not explicitly warn people of daily charge Road traffic lawyers say signs aren’t clear about fines being handed... Read more »
Most people had a fantastic time at Notting Hill carnival, says Met police chief | Notting Hill carnival

Most people had a fantastic time at Notting Hill carnival, says Met police chief | Notting Hill carnival

Most people attending the Notting Hill carnival had a “fantastic time”, the head of the Metropolitan police has said while also expressing concern over violent incidents committed by a “small number of... Read more »
EXCLUSIVE Grease the Musical theatregoer reveals how chaos broke out for half an hour in the interval as group of four people who ‘seemed to enjoy being centre of attention’ bickered with police and theatre staff – before being kicked out

EXCLUSIVE Grease the Musical theatregoer reveals how chaos broke out for half an hour in the interval as group of four people who ‘seemed to enjoy being centre of attention’ bickered with police and theatre staff – before being kicked out

A theatregoer has revealed how chaos broke out during a performance of Grease the Musical and four rowdy and disruptive audience members were frogmarched out of the West End show by eight... Read more »
One critical after car in police chase hits four people in east London

One critical after car in police chase hits four people in east London

F our people were injured with one left fighting for their life after a car being chased by police ploughed into them outside an east London mosque, on Wednesday night. City of... Read more »
East London mosque crash: Four people are injured with one fighting for life after car being chased by police ploughed into them outside a mosque

East London mosque crash: Four people are injured with one fighting for life after car being chased by police ploughed into them outside a mosque

East London mosque crash: Four people are injured with one fighting for life after car being chased by police ploughed into them outside a mosque Police arrested two people following the car... Read more »
Colourful kites fill London sky in solidarity with people of Afghanistan | Afghanistan

Colourful kites fill London sky in solidarity with people of Afghanistan | Afghanistan

Hordes of colourful kites soared into the sky over London in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan on the second anniversary of the fall of their homeland to the Taliban. Participants said... Read more »
East London people smugglers used lorries to bring migrants to the UK for £7,000 a head

East London people smugglers used lorries to bring migrants to the UK for £7,000 a head

T wo east London people smugglers charged migrants up to £7,000 to bring them into the UK. Najib Khan, 38, from Ilford was identified as being part of a people smuggling network... Read more »
Writer of Grenfell play says people must be jailed for what happened | Grenfell Tower fire

Writer of Grenfell play says people must be jailed for what happened | Grenfell Tower fire

People must be jailed for what happened at Grenfell Tower, the award-winning author Gillian Slovo has said, as her play about the disaster prepares to open at the National Theatre in London.... Read more »