We’ve all been there — a much-loved (if rather overbearing) relative is in the neighbourhood and you just have to catch up. That, in her telling, explains Tulip Siddiq’s presence in Moscow in 2013. The trip to Russia, along with questions about various properties dotted around North London, has left the Labour MP for Hampstead … Read more
Listen here on your chosen podcast platform. Dr Mark Sutton tells Tech & Science Daily that a recent discovery of two rare ancient fossils has unlocked an understanding of life on Earth before dinosaurs existed. But why the rock star names? TikTok Supreme Court hearing: what next for social media app in the US? Death … Read more
A person has died after an incident on the Elizabeth line at a busy west London train station. A casualty on the tracks was reported at Hanwell station at around 1.15pm today (January 10). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended, and the person was pronounced dead shortly after. The incident is not being treated … Read more
The search for a missing charity worker linked to Crystal Palace Football Club has resumed after bad weather brought it to a halt, Italian authorities have confirmed. Italy’s alpine rescue service have been searching the Dolomite mountains for more than a week for two British hikers – Sam Harris, 35, and Aziz Ziriat, 36 – … Read more
An eight-year-old boy was so inspired by learning about the work of Dr Barnardo that he is using every spare minute he has to raise money for the charity he started. Francisco Sudol learned about the Victorian campaigner – who founded a network of children’s homes and educated tens of thousands of children – at St Vincent’s Catholic School, in … Read more
Decisions: Chelsea could sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace or recall Eagles loanee Trevoh Chalobah (Getty Images) Enzo Maresca has admitted his admiration for Chelsea transfer target Marc Guehi and has not ruled out a recall for Trevoh Chalobah. The Blues could be forced into the transfer market this month for defensive additions with centre-back … Read more
The bloody gang turf war which claimed a 14-year-old boy’s life will only get worse community leaders warned, as police were given greater stop and search powers to prevent further “serious youth violence” in south east London. Aspiring rapper Kelyan Bokassa was fatally injured on a route 472 double-decker in Woolwich Church Street just before … Read more
Harrow Council has threatened to “terminate the relationship” with one of its enforcement teams over concerns about its conduct when issuing fines. Council leader Cllr Paul Osborn said he was “very disappointed” after learning of a five-year-old girl who was accused of fly-tipping and issued with a £1,000 fine. Harrow Council’s new enforcement team ACPOA … Read more
Declan Rice is expected to start in midfield (ES Composite) Arsenal’s fitness woes are easing as they prepare to host Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday. The Gunners have been hit by illness around the turn of the year, but both Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard started Tuesday’s defeat to Newcastle in the … Read more
Newly installed playground equipment in Riverside Gardens in Erith has been vandalised. The equipment was set to be part of the revamped park, which is due to open in spring 2025. Witnesses are being urged to come forward to help find who did this “disgusting act”. Councillor Munur, Bexley’s cabinet member for growth, said: “This is a … Read more