Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris denied parole
David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's murderers, has been refused release by the Parole Board. Baroness Doreen Lawrence brands him a 'coward' for withholding names of other attackers.
David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's murderers, has been refused release by the Parole Board. Baroness Doreen Lawrence brands him a 'coward' for withholding names of other attackers.
David Norris, one of the killers of Stephen Lawrence, has been refused parole. The Parole Board ruled the 49-year-old must remain in prison. Read the full details.
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The opening of the new £1m Wetherspoons pub in Croydon, The Coombe Lodge, has been delayed by two days. It will now open on December 19, creating 80 jobs. Read more.
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JD Wetherspoon has appealed to open a new 320-capacity pub at 11 The Strand, next to Charing Cross station. The plan, previously rejected, was granted appeal in June 2025.
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Shocking CCTV shows two thieves stealing a bag containing a £2,000 laptop from a London pub. The pair have been sentenced to prison. Read the full story.
JD Wetherspoons is launching its inaugural European pub at Alicante airport, serving full English breakfasts and Spanish tapas. The Castell de Santa Barbera opens in January 2026.