Holocaust survivor urges people to ‘stand up against hatred and prejudice’

Holocaust survivor urges people to ‘stand up against hatred and prejudice’

Ivan Shaw BEM, now aged 84 and living in London, was just five when his Jewish parents were arrested by the Nazis and sent to a concentration camp. The youngster was himself... Read more »
Park Theatre in Finsbury Park stages Park Laughs stand up

Park Theatre in Finsbury Park stages Park Laughs stand up

The opening season features appearances by Sara Barron, Rob Auton, Nic Sampson, Glenn Moore, Bella Hull, Ria Lina, Seann Walsh, Arthur Smith, Robin Ince and Love Island voiceover regular Iain Stirling. Events range from Park Laughs... Read more »
A million will march in London: Leader of pro-Palestine demo says fleets of coaches from across UK are heading to capital as Met police stand guard at Cenotaph for first time ever

A million will march in London: Leader of pro-Palestine demo says fleets of coaches from across UK are heading to capital as Met police stand guard at Cenotaph for first time ever

Thousands of people were headed to London on Saturday from all over the UK to march in solidarity with the people of Palestine as the Met Police braces for a huge day... 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 »
Keith Vaz and Claudia Webbe ‘could stand as independents’ in Leicester East | Labour

Keith Vaz and Claudia Webbe ‘could stand as independents’ in Leicester East | Labour

Keith Vaz and Claudia Webbe, the former Labour MPs for Leicester East, could stand as independent candidates at the next general election and hand the seat to the Tories, the mayor of... Read more »
Met Police tells Army to stand down in firearms revolt: Force says enough armed officers have returned to duty that they now don’t need military help – after the SAS were put on standby following mass walkout over colleague’s murder charge

Met Police tells Army to stand down in firearms revolt: Force says enough armed officers have returned to duty that they now don’t need military help – after the SAS were put on standby following mass walkout over colleague’s murder charge

Scotland Yard confirmed today that the force will no longer need military help from the Army after enough firearms officers returned to armed duties in London. Members of the SAS and regular... Read more »
Posh Property Buyers stand back as prime London cools…

Posh Property Buyers stand back as prime London cools…

An index of prime London properties suggests buyers standing back as economic uncertainty reaches the upper levels of the market. The Prime London Demand Index by Benham and Reeves monitors demand for... Read more »
Armed police in ‘stand off’ on London street | UK | News

Armed police in ‘stand off’ on London street | UK | News

Armed police are reportedly involved in a ‘stand off’ in West London tonight (Thursday, July 13). Residents report that multiple police units – including dogs, several vehicles and ‘eight or nine’ officers... Read more »
Just Stop Oil protesters bring traffic chaos to London while police stand by and watch

Just Stop Oil protesters bring traffic chaos to London while police stand by and watch

Just Stop Oil eco-zealots were demonstrating for the eighth day in a row in central London this morning, bringing rush hour traffic to a stand still – while police officers stood by... Read more »
Dartford Crossing: Men to stand trial over QEII Bridge protest

Dartford Crossing: Men to stand trial over QEII Bridge protest

Two men accused of causing the closure of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford for two days in October are due to stand trial next year. Marcus Decker, 33, of no... Read more »