22 h. ago Andy Burnham and GMP chief urged to apologise for 'homophobic policing' of 1980s

The Peter Tatchell Foundation has called on civic and police leaders to issue apologies for the 'abusive and often unlawful manner' now repealed laws were enforced

Events

36 h. ago Kneecap say ‘statements aren’t aggressive’ after denouncing Israel at Coachella

Belfast rappers criticised by US conservatives and Sharon Osbourne for the pro-Palestine and anti-Israel content of their set Irish-language rap group Kneecap have responded to criticism of statements they made about Israel during their Coachella performance on the weekend, saying that statements are “not aggressive” in comparison to Israel’s attacks on Gaza.During their second set at the Coachella music festival in California on 18 April, the rap group, known for their political performances and support of Palestine, led the crowd in chants of “free, free Palestine”. Messages displayed on the stage’s screens during their set read: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people” and “It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes.” Another read: “Fuck Israel. Free Palestine.” Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago I had my phone snatched in central London and chased down the thief... I ended up in hospital and he spent £700 on my phone

A shocking 66,528 phones were stolen in the capital in the year leading up to September 2024, according to Met Police statistics.

Economics

43 h. ago Sharon Osbourne demands rap group Kneecap have US work visa revoked after pro

Kneecap do not shy away from expressing their political views and their recent Coachella set was no exception.

Economics

46 h. ago Irish Republican rap group Kneecap investigated by terror police after leading 'pro

Videos emerged over the weekend from a gig at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in North London in November last year during which one of the band members appeared to shout 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah'.

Events

49 h. ago Sharon Osbourne urges US to revoke Kneecap rappers’ visas after Israel criticism

Irish language group uses Coachella gig to denounce Gaza attacks, saying ‘Palestinians have nowhere to go’Sharon Osbourne has urged US authorities to revoke work visas for Kneecap after the Irish language rap group used a performance at Coachella to denounce Israeli attacks on Gaza.The TV presenter accused the band of hate speech and supporting terrorist organisations and said it should not be allowed to perform in the US. “I urge you to join me in advocating for the revocation of Kneecap’s work visa,” she exhorted followers on X on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Politics

68 h. ago Serving Met Police cop 'sent teen cadet sexualised WhatsApp messages'

Met police cadet leader Grant Fulker, 31, allegedly assaulted the youngster at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel at Heathrow Airport, after buying four bottles of wine before trip to US

Events

3 d. ago Two women shot at and beaten by intruder in terrifying 'targeted attack'

Two women have been rushed to hospital following a reported "targeted attack" at a property in Almond Avenue, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, leading to a police manhunt.

Events

3 d. ago BREAKING: Two women shot at by intruder in horror attack as police launch manhunt

Two women have been rushed to hospital following a reported "targeted attack" at a property in Almond Avenue, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, leading to a police manhunt

Events

3 d. ago Two women shot at by intruder in horror attack as police launch manhunt

Two women have been rushed to hospital following a reported "targeted attack" at a property in Almond Avenue, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, leading to a police manhunt

Events

3 d. ago Boy Scout troop leader faces 42 charges for sex crimes that spanned over two decades, cops say

The police department in Utah that arrested the former scout leader is now desperately urging any possible victims of Bates to come forward

Politics

1 week ago Ceredigion missing teens police confirm new lead in hunt after 16

Isabelle and Daniel, both 16, have been missing from their Ceredigion home in Wales since Monday, April 7, when they left without their mobile phones amid concerns by their families

Events

1 week ago Police confirm major new lead in search for missing teenagers

Isabelle and Daniel left their homes a week ago, and neither of them have been heard from since

Events

1 week ago Counter terror police to lead probe into Hashem Abedi's alleged attack on prison officers

Abedi launched a 'vicious' attack on three officers at HMP Frankland in Durham, it has been claimed

Events

1 week ago Dramatic footage shows motorbike thugs leading police on 90 minute 90mph chase

The men drove the wrong way down a motorway, did a u-turn when they spotted police stingers and mounted the pavement in heavy traffic as they tried to avoid arrest

Events

1 week ago Road rage pair smashed up woman's car before 90 minute chase

"They clearly showed no regard for the safety of members of the public by leading police on an incredibly dangerous pursuit"

Transport

2 w. ago Mum kills 'sweet' son, 5, Lincoln Button after he was found dead at South Ockendon home

Claire Button, 35, was initially charged with murder after her five-year-old son Lincoln was found dead at a home in south Essex in December last year, leading to a police investigation

Events

2 w. ago Mum kills 'sweet' son Lincoln Button, 5, before body found by police at South Ockendon home

Claire Button, 35, was initially charged with murder after her five-year-old son Lincoln was found dead at a home in south Essex in December last year, leading to a police investigation

Events

2 w. ago White House thrown into turmoil as Elon Musk doubles down in spat with Donald Trump trade advisor

Elon Musk appears to be breaking from figures in the Trump administration, branding the president's trade advisor "a moron" over comments he made defending the Republican leader's tariff policy

Politics

2 w. ago Doge’s attack on social security causing ‘complete, utter chaos’, staff says

Understaffed agency sent into ‘death spiral’ as employees warn Musk-led cuts will lead to structural collapseOffice closures, staffing and service cuts, and policy changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA) have caused “complete, utter chaos” and are threatening to send the agency into a “death spiral”, according to workers at the agency.The SSA operates the largest government program in the US, administering social insurance programs, including retirement, disability and survivor benefits. Continue reading...

Events