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A historic oak that was cut down in a park in north London by the owners of Toby Carvery was designated last year as a “fine specimen” with an anticipated life span of at least 50 years, according to planning documents. Mitchells & Butlers, the pub chain, announced on Tuesday that it took responsibility for […]

The Supreme Court has determined that the identities of physicians involved in two end-of-life scenarios can be disclosed, following requests from the parents of two children who expressed their desire to “share their story.” The cases of Isaiah Haastrup, who was 12 months old, and Zainab Abbasi, aged six, were at the forefront of disputes […]

Plans for an affordable housing project adjacent to North Middlesex Hospital are set to progress now that a developer has been selected, according to London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan. The initiative will see the construction of 284 low-rise and terraced residences, with configurations ranging from one to four bedrooms, on land acquired by City Hall […]

Next month, the timeless legacy of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, established 300 years ago as a sanctuary for soldiers aged and wounded by conflict, will be represented in a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Chelsea Pensioners, who are retired veterans of the British Army residing at the Royal Hospital in London, have […]

A military clerk who embezzled nearly £1 million from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by submitting false expense claims has been sentenced to prison. Aaron Stelmach-Purdie, a former corporal, received a sentence of three years and four months for fraud and money laundering at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday. The 34-year-old, hailing from Oldham in […]

A current officer from the Metropolitan Police has been accused of raping a woman during his off-duty hours, according to a statement from Scotland Yard. Police Constable Rupert Edwards, a member of the South West Command Unit, received formal charges on March 19 after an investigation into claims made in 2023. He is scheduled to […]

The abrupt removal of one of London’s oldest and largest oak trees has been reported to law enforcement, prompting advocates to renew their demands for improved safeguarding of these nationally historic trees. Located in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, the oak tree was estimated to be up to 500 years old, boasting a trunk circumference exceeding six […]

A man who journeyed from the easternmost tip of Britain to the western edge on a stunt scooter has successfully raised a significant sum for charity. Harry Jones, 25, described the experience as “agonizing every day” as he traversed 500 miles (800 kilometers) from Ness Point in Lowestoft, Suffolk, all the way to Land’s End […]

A probe has been initiated following the death of a man while in the custody of the Metropolitan Police in east London, according to a regulatory agency. The 45-year-old individual was apprehended around 3:30 PM BST on March 31 and subsequently taken to the Romford custody center. He faced charges and was remanded, with a […]

According to police reports, a 21-year-old male was fatally stabbed on a street in south London. Emergency responders arrived at Hillingdon Street in Walworth at around 21:16 GMT on Monday, following reports of the stabbing incident. Despite paramedics’ attempts to revive him, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that the victim was declared dead at the scene. […]