A cyclist was attacked in Regent’s Park, London, by hammer-wielding robbers who stole his £4,200 Trek Domane bike. Hammer Attack in Regent’s Park: Cyclist Robbed of £4,200 Bike A cyclist suffered an attack while riding in Regent’s Park, London, on January 18th. The cyclist was identified as Patrick Conneely, 33. Two men on a moped…
Two men were jailed after police found a large cannabis farm, worth £2M, in an old primary school in West Wales. Cannabis Factory Busted in Former Primary School Two Jailed Two men were caught with cannabis in laundry bags after a traffic stop in west Wales. The drugs were found to be worth about £1…
London councils face scrutiny for poor housing conditions, including leaks, damp, and mould, with increased tenant complaints. London Councils Criticized Over Leaks, Damp and Mould in Housing London councils face criticism. The issue is leaks, damp, and mould in social housing. Complaints rose in the UK, and a charity fears new laws won’t help. The…
Concerns rise as funding cuts to Royal Parks Police may embolden armed gangs targeting London parks. London Parks Face Armed Gang Threat Amid Police Unit Cut Concerns Sadiq Khan is asked to protect Royal Parks Police funding. People worry cuts will help criminals in parks. They asked about officer cuts in the Met Police. Khan…
Council tax is set to rise by 4.99% while working-age residents may pay more as support is cut amid funding gap. Brent Council Tax Set to Rise with Resident Discount Cuts Planned Brent Council will finalize its budget this week. Tax increases and cuts start April 1. The council needs to fill a £16m gap.…
Two men convicted of murder after fatally stabbing a 22 year old near a market and then ordering Guinness. Guinness Drinkers Found Guilty in Croydon Stabbing Murder Case Two men are guilty of murder. They ordered Guinness in a pub after the crime. David Walcott, 35, and Rammon Mali, 33, were involved. Another suspect also…
The leader denies hiding £1 million in library cuts within a budget spreadsheet, amid campaigners’ outrage. Lambeth Council Leader Refutes Hiding Library Cuts in Spreadsheet The Lambeth Council leader denies hiding library cuts. An activist said a £1 million cut was hidden, claiming it was in a ten-page spreadsheet. Claire Holland leads Lambeth Council and…
Former Littlewoods employees fondly remember their time, citing strong company culture. Liverpool’s ‘Best Job Ever’ Workers Recall Littlewoods Golden Era Littlewoods started in Liverpool over a century ago. The company employed many families there. Before the lottery, people played the Football Pools, a betting game to win money. Sir John Moores founded Littlewoods in 1923…
Six men convicted of trafficking migrants and forcing them to work on illegal cannabis farms across the UK. Migrant Traffickers Convicted After Forced Cannabis Farm Labor Six men got convicted. They ran a criminal gang. This gang forced migrants to work. The migrants worked on cannabis farms. These farms were all over the country. The…
A 34-year-old man died after being restrained by Met Police officers outside a London Bridge bar. Investigation underway. Man Dies After Met Police Restraint at London Bridge Bar A man, Adam Tidman, died after police restrained him. He was 34 years old. This happened at Belushi’s bar near London Bridge. Security held Tidman before police…