Ex-Met officer convicted of sexually assaulting teen cadet
Former PC Grant Fulker, 32, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old cadet in a hotel near Heathrow. He abused his position of trust as a cadet leader. Read the full details.
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Homo Mobilis: Photography Book on Car Culture
Award-winning photographer Martin Roemers documents humanity's complex relationship with the automobile in his new book 'Homo Mobilis'. Explore the portraits and stories behind the wheel.
Met Police Vetting Scandal Exposes 131 Failed Checks
A damning review reveals 131 Met Police officers and staff committed crimes after flawed vetting. Dawn Butler MP demands urgent reforms, including a mandatory DNA database for all officers.
Met Police officers 'not properly vetted' in recruitment drive
A damning report reveals thousands of Met Police recruits were not properly vetted amid a national drive to boost numbers, compromising integrity and public trust. Read the full findings.
Crash expert dismisses driver's claim EV moved on its own
A crash investigator has dismissed a driver's claim his electric Volkswagen accelerated by itself before killing a five-year-old boy, citing 'pedal misapplication'. Read the full trial details.
Court rejects 'car moved itself' claim in boy's death
A crash investigator dismissed a driver's claim his electric car accelerated on its own, killing a 5-year-old in Borough. The Old Bailey trial continues.
Pedestrian dies after collision with police car in Southwark
A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a marked Met Police vehicle on an emergency call. The IOPC has launched an independent investigation.
Met Police staff plan six more strike days in pay row
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
Freemason police officers defend membership amid Met rule
Freemason police officers say they fear for their careers after the Met Police required them to declare membership. They deny any special treatment, calling the move 'unfair'.
UK car sales top 2m in 2025 as Chinese brands boom
UK new car registrations exceeded 2 million in 2025 for the first time since 2019, driven by a record electric vehicle surge and a near-doubling of market share for Chinese brands like MG and BYD.
Volunteer officer sacked over fake police car
A volunteer Met Police officer was dismissed after fitting blue lights and sirens to his own car and driving it around London. Discover the full story and the hearing's findings.
Nissan UK reports £888m loss in latest financial year
Nissan's UK arm reports a pre-tax loss of £888m, driven by an impairment charge and falling sales. A £990m capital injection aims to stabilise its balance sheet. Read the full analysis.
UK blizzard conditions and amber warnings cause disruption
Blizzard conditions and amber weather warnings hit the UK, causing major travel disruption as millions return to work and school. The RAC warns of a surge in breakdowns.
Electric vehicle sales growth set for sharp slowdown
Global electric vehicle sales are projected to see their slowest annual growth since 2020, with a forecast of just 13% in 2026. Policy shifts and cooling demand are reshaping the market. Read the full analysis.
Officer injured setting up cordon after Ealing crash
A police officer was run over while establishing a cordon for a two-car collision on Uxbridge Road, Ealing. The road was closed for eight hours. No arrests have been made.
London Congestion Charge: New £18 fee hits electric cars
Electric vehicle drivers in central London must now pay the Congestion Charge as the daily rate rises from £15 to £18. Learn how the new Cleaner Vehicle Discount works and how to pay.
Police appeal for missing autistic man, 22, and woman, 65, in London
Police issue urgent appeals to find Ramel, 22, and Memuna, 65, missing in separate London cases. Families are 'very worried' as freezing temperatures continue. Call 101 with information.
Tesla forecasts lower 2025 sales, missing Musk targets
Tesla publishes lower-than-expected delivery forecasts for 2025, falling short of Elon Musk's goals. The EV giant's $1.4tn valuation hinges on self-driving tech hopes.
Five arrested in North London over fatal stabbing of boy, 15
Met Police arrest five, including a 22-year-old man, following a two-week manhunt after the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Adam Henry in Islington. The investigation continues.
Tesla EU sales fall as Chinese carmakers surge
Tesla's EU market share fell from 2.1% to 1.4% in November, with sales down a third. Meanwhile, Chinese brands like BYD saw registrations almost triple. Explore the shifting electric vehicle landscape.
Met Police officer sacked for sexual misconduct
A Metropolitan Police detective has been dismissed and barred for life after sexually assaulting a fellow officer in a pub bathroom. Read the full details of the gross misconduct case.
UK Families Face £1,2k Emergency Car Repair Bills
New data reveals the financial strain of unexpected vehicle repairs, with average costs soaring to £1,200. Discover how families are coping and strategies to manage this growing expense.
A404 Brentfield closed after serious police incident
A major road in Brent, North West London, is shut in both directions following a serious police incident. Get the latest updates and traffic information here.
£20k reward in Tottenham father shooting murder case
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the killers of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, shot in Tottenham. Suspects fled in a stolen car. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Ajax vehicle trials halted after soldier injured
The UK government has suspended all trials of the troubled Ajax armoured vehicle after another soldier reported vibration symptoms. Defence Minister Luke Pollard acted out of 'an abundance of caution'. Read the latest on the delayed £10m programme.
Nissan's new electric Leaf rolls off Sunderland production line
Nissan begins production of the third-generation Leaf at its upgraded Sunderland plant, a £450m bet on the UK's EV future, despite a global retreat from strict electrification targets.
Manhunt after 15-year-old stabbed to death in Islington
Police urgently seek Abdel Derdour after 15-year-old Adam Henry was fatally stabbed yards from his old school in North London. One man has been charged with murder.
First arrests for 'intifada' chants at London protest
Two people arrested for chanting 'globalise the intifada' at a pro-Palestine protest in Westminster, following a new police crackdown. Read the latest on the protests and the hunger strikers.
UK Brings Forward EV Sales Target Review to Next Year
The UK government will review its electric vehicle sales targets in 2024, a move welcomed by carmakers. Ministers confirm the 2035 petrol car ban stays, despite EU softening its rules.
Burglar caught on fence after high-speed police chase
Daika Simmons, 23, was jailed after a dramatic police chase ended with him stuck on a garden fence. Read the full story of the burglary and dangerous driving.
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