SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
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Banksy thief jailed for 13 months over gallery heist
A man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for stealing Banksy's iconic Girl With Balloon from a London gallery. Discover how the Met's Flying Squad recovered the £270,000 artwork.
Man jailed for stealing Banksy's Girl With Balloon
Larry Fraser sentenced to 13 months for stealing Banksy's iconic Girl With Balloon from a London gallery. The £270,000 artwork was recovered by police. Read the full story.
South London sex attacker jailed, hundreds of victims feared
Chao Xu, one of the UK's most prolific sex offenders, jailed for life. Police appeal for hundreds of potential victims to come forward after discovering hidden cameras and assault videos.
Khan accused of mocking grooming gang victims
London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces accusations of 'taking the mickey' out of grooming gang victims during heated Assembly exchange. Read the full confrontation details.
Two stabbed in West London, air ambulance deployed
Two people have been rushed to a major trauma centre following a stabbing on Dudden Hill Lane in Brent. The road remains closed as police investigate.
Green Candidate: Break Up Met Police After Racism Report
Hackney's Green mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett calls to dismantle the Met following a damning report revealing systemic racism. Discover the findings and political reactions.
Teenager dies after Harrow shopping centre fall
A 17-year-old boy has died after a fall from a shopping centre in Harrow, northwest London. Emergency services responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
London council lobbies Lords over £82m funding cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
Driver tasers man trying to stop hit-and-run escape
A driver has been arrested after allegedly using a taser on a bystander who tried to prevent him fleeing a crash scene in Upminster. Police confirm investigations ongoing.
Upminster driver Tasers man after hitting woman with car
A driver in Upminster, East London, was arrested after allegedly hitting a woman with his car and then using a Taser on a man. Police are appealing for witnesses to the shocking incident.
Dalston stabbing: Person rushed to hospital
A person has been hospitalised after a stabbing on Ridley Road, Dalston. Police are investigating the broad daylight attack which occurred near the busy market. Get the latest updates.
Met Police seize £240k in goods in laundering crackdown
The Metropolitan Police has seized £240k in counterfeit goods and £22k cash in a major operation targeting money laundering and organised crime across 30 London venues. Read the full story.
£20k reward after Lewisham shooting leaves man critically injured
Metropolitan Police launch major manhunt with substantial cash reward for information leading to conviction after brutal shooting in Lewisham.
Met Police scrutiny over Al Fayed trafficking claims
London's Metropolitan Police confronts new criticism as whistleblower reveals how trafficking claims against the late Harrods owner were allegedly mishandled, raising serious questions about police accountability.
Sex offender accidentally released from London prison
A convicted sex offender was mistakenly released from Thameside Prison in what authorities are calling a 'serious administrative error', sparking urgent police investigations and public safety concerns across East London.
West London man charged with rape and sexual offences
A 31-year-old West London man faces multiple serious charges including rape and sexual assault following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Discover the full details of the case and court proceedings.
Ex-officer denies being racist after custody death
Ex-police constable Samantha Bux breaks her silence after being found guilty of gross misconduct over the death of 31-year-old Kevin Clarke, insisting she's 'not a racist' despite the disciplinary ruling.
LAPD dashcam shows moments before skateboarder fatally struck
Newly released police dashcam video shows the harrowing final moments before Los Angeles officers hit and killed a skateboarder with their vehicle, raising serious questions about police pursuit protocols.
Missing 11-year-old boy: Police appeal for information
Metropolitan Police launch urgent search for missing 11-year-old South London boy last seen on Thursday evening. Public asked to report any sightings immediately.
Police hunt prisoners wrongly freed from London jail
A major manhunt is underway in London after two inmates considered 'potentially dangerous' were accidentally freed from Wandsworth Prison, sparking urgent public warnings.
Cyclist fights for life after Croydon collision
A serious cycling incident in Croydon has left a rider with life-threatening injuries as Metropolitan Police launch urgent witness appeal following the collision on Brighton Road.
Police hunt second man wrongly released in London
Police launch urgent manhunt after second prisoner mistakenly freed from West London custody centre in major security breach. Public warned not to approach.
Taxpayer Millions Funded Mediocre UK Films
Exclusive investigation uncovers how scores of low-profile British film productions received overwhelming public funding despite questionable quality and commercial prospects.
Police hunt prisoner mistakenly freed in London
Metropolitan Police launch urgent search for Mohammed Arage, mistakenly freed from custody while awaiting sentencing for serious offences. The public is warned not to approach.
Foreign prisoner mistakenly freed from Wandsworth Prison
A major security breach at HMP Wandsworth sees a foreign national prisoner accidentally freed during a routine prisoner transfer, sparking urgent police manhunt and government investigation.
BBC licence fee shake-up: New payment options revealed
Major changes are coming to BBC licence fee payments with new flexible options and potential price increases. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming reforms.
Dangerous prisoner escapes from London hospital
Metropolitan Police launch urgent manhunt for Mohammed Awwal, 21, who escaped from St Thomas' Hospital while handcuffed to officer. Public warned not to approach.
Police Storm Islington Property in Dramatic Essex Road Raid
Armed police and specialist units descended on Essex Road in Islington today in a major operation that saw multiple arrests and road closures. Exclusive details inside.
Police Incident Closes Essex Road in Islington
A significant police incident has brought Essex Road in Islington to a standstill, with multiple emergency vehicles and a large cordon in place. Here's what we know so far about the ongoing situation.
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