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Police have lost the trust of the public because of their “unacceptable” failure to get the basics right, says their watchdog. Andy Cooke, Chief HM Inspector of Constabulary, said it was increasingly normal for the public to feel the police did not listen to them, did not take them seriously and would not to get to … Read more
Drivers will soon have to pay up to £4 a day to use the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. The new charges will start in spring 2024, following the opening of a new tunnel between Silvertown and Greenwich. This marks the first time drivers will have to pay to use … Read more
A Christmas market in a historic cathedral city in Kent has been rated as one of the best to visit in the UK – and it’s just an hour from south east London. If you’re in search of a Christmas market within easy reach of south east London, Canterbury Christmas Market may be one to … Read more
Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts has revealed the one thing you should never do when buying a house. The presenter, 61, has been a staple on the BBC One property series since 2003 and the show features houses that are up for sale under auctions, it then follows the phases of the house … Read more
A son of Mohamed Al Fayed has said the former Harrods boss should have been prosecuted for his alleged sexual abuse of dozens of women and girls as if he were “a Nazi general”. Omar Al Fayed, the youngest of the businessman’s five children, told The Mail on Sunday he wished investigations by the Metropolitan … Read more
Motorists are evading detection by speed cameras using so-called ‘ghost plates’ that can’t be captured by traditional enforcement tools. Authorities are clamping down on the covert operation which involves these unique plates that reflect light and obscure the registration from camera detection, rendering them illegitimate. These ‘ghost plates’ come in the form of illegal 3D … Read more
A stage adaptation of Fawlty Towers is coming to Bromley’s Churchill Theatre in 2025. Adapted by the sitcom’s original co-creator John Cleese, the play will run at the Churchill Theatre from Tuesday, September 30, to Saturday, October 4, 2025. Described as “the funniest show in town” by the Daily Express, the production will kick off its 10-month … Read more
Police divers were seen searching a lake inside Central Park close to where the New York assassin’s backpack was found. Two specialists plunged into the water just after 2pm on Saturday as detectives focused their investigation on a specific area of the city’s famous park. An NYPD officer told The Telegraph the backpack was found … Read more
Storm Darragh has wreaked havoc across Britain, forcing residents in the worst-hit areas to stay indoors and leaving thousands without power. London escaped the storm’s full force but still saw gusts of up to 49mph, prompting the closure of all Royal Parks and the Winter Wonderland attraction. Heathrow Airport cancelled over 200 flights, with dramatic … Read more
Several main roads across Wales remain closed on Sunday, December 8, as a result of Storm Darragh. While the worst of the storm has passed, a yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office warning of strong winds throughout the day. The warning is in place until 6pm and covers the whole of … Read more