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The Metropolitan Police has published a photo of a man they wish to locate following the second act of vandalism at a Windrush exhibit in Brixton, south London. Authorities were alerted to the defacement of a display board from the Windrush Untold Stories exhibition at Windrush Square around 11:30 AM BST on Wednesday. The individual, […]

The Metropolitan Police has announced that live facial recognition (LFR) technology will be utilized during the Notting Hill Carnival. According to the police, these cameras will be positioned along the routes leading to and from the Carnival, “beyond the event’s confines,” to assist officers in “detecting and apprehending” individuals whose presence may compromise public safety. […]

In the quiet of an April morning in 2023, undercover officers observed a woman loading boxes into a rental vehicle within a retail park close to Harwich port in Essex. They had received a tip about this vehicle, which had made its way from Islington that very evening. The car headed towards Ipswich, where the […]

Camden Council has declined to make a permanent ban on charcoal barbecues in Waterlow Park, despite pressure from activists, following a temporary ban instituted in April. This temporary measure was introduced in response to complaints regarding large gatherings of barbecue users, instances of violence, significant littering, and people relieving themselves in the bushes. The Highgate […]

In just six days, Sir Sadiq Khan has traveled to three nations and five cities in Africa, racking up quite a few miles. The mayor of London is the first to embark on a trade mission to the continent, visiting Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. Accompanying him were around 30 business representatives along with members […]

Almost 100 individuals were taken into custody during demonstrations throughout the UK in response to the government’s designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. Rallies supporting the pro-Palestinian activist group were held on Saturday in multiple cities, including London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, and Truro. According to the Metropolitan Police, 55 arrests took place on […]

Plans to implement a tourist tax in Southwark, expected to generate millions for the borough, have progressed following the local council’s approval to move forward with the initiative. Southwark features some of the most popular tourist destinations in London, including London Bridge, the Shard, the Globe Theatre, and the Tate Modern art gallery. The borough […]

Patients with dementia have collaborated with primary school students in southeast London as part of an initiative aimed at alleviating loneliness and enhancing cognitive abilities. Youngsters from St James the Great school and residents from the Greenhive care home in Peckham gather at a local library, where they exchange classic tales and utilize immersive lighting […]

Five individuals are scheduled to face magistrates following a break-in at a weapons manufacturer during a protest organized by Palestine Action. The group is alleged to have unlawfully entered Elbit Systems UK, located near Bristol, on August 6, 2024. They face charges of aggravated burglary, criminal damage, and violent disorder. On Tuesday, Counter Terrorism Policing […]

Step away from the bustling, frenetic Cable Street in Tower Hamlets, navigate through the estate, and you’ll find yourself among a plethora of fruit trees. This orchard, housing fifty trees that bear apples, quinces, plums, pears, cherries, and crab apples, is nestled right within the St George’s estate. Planted in 2013 by the organization Trees […]