Historic Victoria Station Arcade Reopens After £1.5 Million Restoration
The historic Victoria Station Arcade in London has reopened following a £1.5 million restoration project. Originally built in the early 1900s as part of the Metropolitan District Railway, the arcade has been lovingly restored by Places for London, the property arm of Transport for London (TfL). Skilled craftspeople meticulously restored the arcade’s heritage mouldings, stonework, […]
Arrest Made in Investigation into Suspicious Package in Folkestone
A 35-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspicious package found in Folkestone earlier this week. Kent Police were called to Radnor Park West at 7:44 am on Wednesday, 18 September 2024, after a suspicious package was discovered. As a precaution, a cordon was established while the Ministry of Defence’s […]
The UK Housing Market is Poised for an Upswing
The UK housing market has been stagnant for some time. High prices and interest rates have deterred buyers. With rental yields also at record highs, those holding properties have been encouraged to hold onto their investments instead of selling. Yet the weather is changing as autumn draws in, and so is a shift in the […]
Police Appeal for Help to Find Missing Man Richard Rodrigues from Peckham
Police are appealing to the public for help in locating Richard Rodrigues, a 29-year-old man who has been missing from Peckham since 13 September. Richard is non-verbal and communicates using sign language. He was last seen in the Camberwell Road area of SE5 on 16 September. Richard is known to use public transport and has […]
Late Harrods Owner Mohamed Al Fayed Accused of Widespread Sexual Abuse
Multiple women have come forward with serious allegations of sexual abuse against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department store. In a press conference held on Friday, lawyers representing the accusers described the case as one of the most egregious examples of corporate sexual exploitation they have encountered. Dean Armstrong KC, […]
Teenager Sentenced to Life for Fatal Stabbing of Tom Ellis in Nuneaton
A 17-year-old male from Nuneaton has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 13 years and three months for the murder of 25-year-old Tom Ellis. The sentencing, which also included a charge for possession of a knife in public, took place at Warwick Crown Court on September 20, 2024. The tragic […]
Escalating Violence in Gaza and Lebanon-Israel Border as Conflict Intensifies
In a concerning escalation of violence, Israeli forces have reportedly killed at least 15 Palestinians in airstrikes targeting northern and central areas of Gaza today, according to local medics. The strikes, which hit several residential areas, have further intensified the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, leaving numerous casualties and widespread destruction. Eyewitnesses in Gaza […]
Crimestoppers Offers £20k Reward Over Death of ‘Beautiful, Kind’ Hammersmith Mum in Hit and Run
A £20,000 reward is being offered by Crimestoppers for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the hit-and-run death of Ina Rodrigues, 58, a beloved mother tragically killed while crossing Talgarth Road in Hammersmith earlier this year. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 16 January, when Rodrigues, on her way home from work, was […]
Murderer of Reece Newcombe Convicted by Unanimous Jury
A man who fatally stabbed 31-year-old Reece Newcombe near Richmond Bridge in November 2022 has been convicted of murder following a detailed investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Ross Hamilton, 34, of Isleworth, was found guilty by a unanimous jury at the Old Bailey. Hamilton was also convicted of assaulting another individual on the same night […]
Woman Racially Abused and Spat at on Jubilee Line Train, Police Investigating as Hate Crime
A woman was racially abused and spat at while travelling on a Jubilee Line train between Kilburn and Finchley Road at approximately 6:54 AM on Saturday, September 7. British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the incident as a hate crime and have launched an appeal for information. Officers have released a CCTV image of a […]