British Transport Police are urgently appealing for a man seen talking to a woman on a Kilburn bridge two weeks before she was found dead on railway tracks. He is not a suspect but may have vital information.
The sister of vulnerable Hackney man Jason Scarfe, missing since November, makes an emotional plea for his safe return as her only Christmas wish. Police reissue appeal.
Three NSW men have had their convictions for gang raping three teenagers overturned. Two will face a retrial, while a third is acquitted. Read the full legal details.
A five-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman have died after a 'reckless and murderous' arson attack on a house in Edenderry, Ireland. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Shakaine Dwyer, 29, charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a collision in Chapel Close, Willesden, which killed Robin Nunes, 34. Police appeal for witnesses.
An 81-year-old woman died after a hit-and-run in Liverpool. Police appeal for driver and dashcam footage. Call 0151 777 5747 with information.
A serving City of London Police officer has been sentenced to over three years for stealing £50,000 in a burglary and harassing his partner. Read the full details of the case.
Discover why Hackney's De Beauvoir Town has been named a top place to live. Residents reveal the secrets of its peaceful canalside charm and vibrant community spirit.
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
Developer Welput withdraws appeal to build a 43-storey office block near the UK's oldest synagogue, Bevis Marks, after planning refusal over heritage and worship concerns. Read the full story.
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
The Guardian and Observer's 2025 charity appeal launches, supporting four UK partners tackling poverty, homelessness, and social isolation. Discover how you can help.
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
The Hackney Empire's 2025 Cinderella pantomime delivers festive fun without its iconic dame Clive Rowe on stage. Read our review of this classy, family-friendly show running until 31 December.
The Guardian launches its 2025 charity appeal, backing five grassroots charities fighting social division and hate. Readers are urged to donate to support community resilience.
Met Police issue urgent appeal to find 12-year-old Yafee, missing from Newham since Thursday evening. Last seen in school uniform near Plaistow Park. Call 999 if seen.
A man in his 30s died after a car collision described as 'proper carnage' near Willesden Magistrates' Court. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Discover the hidden Hackney supper club where LEON reimagines its menu for a Middle Eastern feast. All proceeds support The Felix Project's fight against food inequality in London.
Brittany Higgins says she feels she can breathe again after a court dismissed Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling. Read the full legal outcome and reaction.
Police Scotland issue fresh appeal one month after Eugen Comanescu vanished. His car was found in a remote Highland location. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling has been dismissed. The federal court found he knew Brittany Higgins did not consent. Read the key takeaways.
The National Trust has launched a £1.5 million fundraising campaign to acquire 90 acres of land surrounding Dorset's iconic Cerne Abbas Giant chalk figure, aiming to protect it for future generations. Support the appeal now.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling favouring Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed by a full federal court bench. Read the full details of the judgment.
Exclusive: A major NDIS revamp will see funding decisions automated by computer, drastically reducing human discretion and appeal options for participants. Read the full details.
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation appeal against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed. Read the full details and implications of this high-profile legal ruling.
A public inquiry hears that Met Police managers permitted undercover officers to form sexual relationships with activists. Whistleblower Peter Francis gives shocking evidence. Read the full story.
Police hunt four men after a passenger was pushed down stairs at Waterloo Underground, suffering a head injury. Witnesses urged to contact British Transport Police.
A man sustained three broken ribs after being shoved into a wall at East Croydon station. British Transport Police have released a CCTV image and appeal for witnesses.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus collided with a car near Tadcaster Grammar School. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.