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.
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Eyewitness footage details fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Exclusive eyewitness video from Minneapolis shows the chaotic moments leading to a fatal shooting during an ICE operation. Watch the footage and understand the unfolding events.
Teen to take part in inquest of murdered 9-year-old girl
A 15-year-old boy charged with murder will be an 'interested person' in the inquest of Aria Thorpe, 9, who died from a single stab wound in Weston-super-Mare. A provisional trial date is set for June.
Victoria Police revokes warrantless pat-down powers
Victoria Police has revoked controversial powers allowing officers to conduct warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne. The decision follows significant public and legal scrutiny.
Met Police vetting failures let rapists join force
A damning review reveals over 130 Met Police officers, including two serial rapists, committed crimes due to flawed vetting. Read the full report on systemic failures.
Gang jailed for £1m burglary spree across UK
An Albanian crime gang who stole over £1m in a nationwide burglary spree were caught after flaunting loot online. Read how police cracked the case.
Family's agony after police error over fatal crash victim
A family endured weeks of trauma after South Yorkshire Police incorrectly identified a crash victim. Read their heartbreaking statement and the police response.
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.
Police Misidentify Teen Crash Victim in Yorkshire
The family of Joshua Johnson, 18, speak out after police wrongly identified another boy as the victim of a fatal Rotherham car crash. Read their heartbreaking tribute.
Police error after crash: family told wrong teen survived
South Yorkshire Police referred itself to the IOPC after a tragic mix-up saw Joshua Johnson's family told he survived a Rotherham crash when he had died. Read the full story.
Murderer and violent offender arrested after prison escape
A convicted murderer and a violent offender have been recaptured after absconding from HMP Leyhill. Police have launched a review into the incident. Read the latest details.
Murderer and inmate arrested after prison escape
Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, who fled HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day, have been detained by police in separate operations. Get the latest breaking news updates.
Mum and baby hit by van in Surrey fail-to-stop crash
A young mother and her baby were hospitalised after a white van struck them on a Surrey road and fled. Surrey Police are urgently seeking witnesses and dashcam footage from the January 6 incident.
Greenwich chippy raided for handful of 10p coins
A South London fish and chip shop owner is 'very angry' after a thief smashed his door to steal mainly 10p coins. The £120 theft will cost £2000 to repair. Read the full story.
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.
New CCTV released in hunt for escaped murderer
Avon and Somerset Police release fresh CCTV images of two escaped prisoners, including a convicted murderer, as the manhunt intensifies across Bristol. Public urged not to approach.
Woman and baby hurt in Croydon border hit-and-run
A woman in her 20s and a baby were hospitalised after a hit-and-run on the A22 Godstone Road in Whyteleafe. Surrey Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Fish and Chip Shop Raided for 10p Coins in Greenwich
A thief kicked in the door of Jack The Chipper in Greenwich, stealing coins and causing £2,000 damage. Owner Mehmet Cafer criticises police response. Read the full story.
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'.
Avatar 3 Crosses $1bn, Sequels 4 & 5 Greenlit
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash surpasses $1bn at the global box office, defying sceptics and securing the future of the epic film series. Discover how the slow-burn success continues.
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.
Man charged over prison escape, two inmates still at large
Aaron Thomas, 39, is back in custody after escaping HMP Leyhill. Police hunt for Daniel Washbourne and convicted murderer Matthew Armstrong. Public urged not to approach.
Poon's Somerset House: A Wholesome Chinese Dining Haven
Discover Poon's at Somerset House, Amy Poon's elegant Chinese restaurant offering light, delicate cooking in a stunning feng shui-designed space. Book now for the unmissable tofu dip.
Two violent prisoners escape from HMP Leyhill
Police are hunting two violent prisoners, including a convicted murderer, who escaped from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day. The public is warned not to approach and to call 999 immediately.
Murderer Among Two Prisoners on Run After Jailbreak
Police are urgently hunting two prisoners, including a convicted murderer, who absconded on New Year's Day. A third suspect has been arrested. Follow for live updates.
Pensioner killed and carried a mile in Kent hit-and-run
An 89-year-old retired dentist was killed in a hit-and-run in Gillingham, Kent, and carried on the car for a mile. Two men have been charged. Read the family's tribute.
Expert Tips for Starting New Habits and Skills
Struggling to begin a new habit? Experts reveal how to start running, cooking, dating, therapy and 11 other activities. Learn the basics and take your first step today.
Two charged after fatal Gillingham hit-and-run
Two men face charges after an elderly pedestrian was killed in a Gillingham hit-and-run. The victim was carried on the car's roof. Full details on the court case.
Man charged over Kensington Palace trespass allegations
A 39-year-old man faces charges for allegedly trespassing twice on the grounds of Kensington Palace, the occasional home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Read the full police statement.
Somerset farmers trial bulrush crop on peat to lock carbon
On the Somerset Levels, innovative 'paludiculture' sees bulrush harvested for insulation, offering a sustainable future for waterlogged peat and fighting climate change. Discover the novel farming method.
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