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Scotland Yard launches third murder investigation of New Year after death of woman in East London
The woman was found dead after police received a call over concerns for her well being and went to the address on the Isle of Dogs on Saturday teatime
Mother seriously wounded in front of children in a triple stabbing in east London
The woman in her 30s was left fighting for her life but is now in a stable condition in hospital following the attack in Leyton.
Latest solution to housing shortage is tiny one bed houses
Two of the flats in Bristol were created by converting an existing two-storey Victorian house - while a third, described as a prefabricated “box” home, was built in the garden
Female driver fighting for life after allegedly attacked by male motorist in east London
The 39-year-old woman became unwell after she was assaulted by the other 54-year-old driver, police believe
Hedges along the side of roads are the best for reducing air pollution
But while tree lined avenues may look appealing they are the least effective in removing black soot from diesel engines and other smog particles from exhausts
Teenagers who went on two-day London moped mugging spree have been arrested
The pair stole phones and laptops at knifepoint in Southwark and The City
Iain Duncan Smith trends on Twitter following TV debut of I, Daniel Blake
Former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Iain Duncan Smith was trending on Twitter last night following the television debut of I, Daniel Blake. Ken Loach's drama showed on BBC 2 in a prime time spot this weekend, telling the story of an out-of-work carpenter who is denied employment and support allowance despite his doctor finding him unfit to work. Clips of Loach and Mark Steel lamenting the Department of Work and Pensions and the benefit sanctions regime emerged. They said the...
Carluccio’s to pay ‘Settled Status’ for EU staff in memory of Antonio
Carluccio's has announced it will pay 'Settled Status' for EU staff in memory of its founder Antonio, who made the journey from Europe to London to set up the established chain. EU citizens wishing to stay in the UK after 30 June 2021 will have to apply to the government in order to have an indefinite right to remain. Applications will cost £65 for adults and £32.50 for under-16s, a charge that was dubbed "unacceptable" by Nicola Sturgeon. The Scottish government was...
Train passenger died after being stabbed to death aboard London-bound train from home counties
The man was knifed on the Guildford and Waterloo service just before 1am today.