8 h. ago From homework to housework, how British attitudes have changed since the 1930s

Study shows women today are happier being women – but getting up to go to work remains as punishing as everThe mundane tasks of everyday life, such as homework after school and household chores at the weekend, may not have changed in the past 80 years, but societal attitudes towards them could not be more different.A study by the Policy Institute at King’s College London (KCL), comparing public attitudes now and in the 1930s and 40s, reveals how significantly views on everyday life in Britain have shifted over the decades. Continue reading...

Society

10 h. ago FBI and police search Inkster home of missing teen London Thomas' boyfriend

FBI and police search Inkster home of missing teen London Thomas' boyfriend  WMYD

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19 h. ago Police issue urgent warning after man 'who poses risk to public' absconds from mental health unit before being seen travelling through Central London

Vasile Coceban, 36, was reported missing by staff at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in Acton Lane, Brent on Wednesday at 10.32am.

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20 h. ago Thief caught after trying to steal luxury watch from plain clothes officers

Yakob Harket, 21, was apprehended in a Metropolitan Police crackdown operation in west London on October 10 last year.

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23 h. ago Toby Carvery boss apologises for ‘upset caused’ by felling of centuries

The tree was cut down in Whitewebbs Park, north London on April 3.

Politics

23 h. ago Toby Carvery owner apologises after ancient oak tree felling in north London

The cutting down of the tree has been compared to that of the landmark Sycamore Gap tree

Politics

23 h. ago Body and human remains found in bags near Lewisham kids playground

A body and human remains have been found inside several bags near a children's school and playground in Lewisham, South East London, with police continuing to investigate

Politics

23 h. ago Lewisham human remains: Horror as body found in bags near kids playground

The discovery of human remains was made just metres from where children were playing in Lewisham, South East London. Police are continuing to investigate

Events

25 h. ago Everything you need to know about the 420 Day Hyde Park event as police warning issued

As the annual event approaches, the Met Police is taking steps to ‘ensure public safety’

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39 h. ago Jean Charles de Menezes' mum makes extraordinary gesture to cops who killed innocent son

A new drama about innocent Jean Charles de Menezes coming to Disney+ is bringing some 'relief' to his family 20 years after he was shot by police at a London tube station

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44 h. ago Pictured: Man, 21, fatally stabbed in Walworth street fight as six arrested over his ‘murder’ released

Giovanny Rendon Bedoya, 21, was attacked on Hillingdon Street after reports of group carrying knives

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44 h. ago Council leader ‘outraged’ by Toby Carvery felling ancient oak without permission

The cutting down of the tree has been compared to that of the landmark Sycamore Gap tree next to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.

Politics

44 h. ago London road crime: specialist Met police unit only investigates one in 10 serious injury crashes

Concern that many victims are treated as lower priority and struggle to secure compensation

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45 h. ago Woodland Trust call for 'justice' over ancient oak tree felling as Met Police drop investigation

Met Police confirms it has dropped its investigation into tree felling, citing no evidence of criminality

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45 h. ago Gang used Grindr to lure 50 victims then burgled their London homes

Suspects arranged to meet victims at their homes via the dating app

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48 h. ago London police: Order for local Jews to stay home is fake news

London police: Order for local Jews to stay home is fake news  The Jerusalem Post

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49 h. ago Met Police drops probe into ancient oak tree felling as ecologists slam Toby Carvery over loss to wildlife

Met Police confirm they have dropped the investigation into the tree felling, citing no evidence of criminality

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62 h. ago Three Met officers in WhatsApp group mocking rape victim and disabled people keep their jobs

PCs Kentafi Lindill, James Humphrey and Craig Hawkins did not challenge their supervisor

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67 h. ago London’s Sycamore Gap? Fury as Toby Carvery fells ancient oak tree

A Tree Preservation Order has been placed on an up to 500-year-old tree in Whitewebbs Wood, Enfield, to protect it from any further damage

Politics

68 h. ago Felling of ancient London oak tree by Toby Carvery owner reported to police

Felling of ancient London oak tree by Toby Carvery owner reported to police  The Guardian

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