17 h. ago Police will not endorse activities of volunteer ‘force’ launching patrols

Safeguard Force has said it aims to create ‘safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate and non-confrontational patrols’.

Events

23 h. ago Britain’s biggest bailiff firm forced into refunds programme after overcharging

Exclusive: Marston Holdings apologises to consumers for ‘enforcement fees’ errorBritain’s biggest bailiff company overcharged people it was pursuing for unpaid debts and has been forced to launch a refunds programme, the Guardian can reveal.Marston Holdings, which is used by companies and state-funded bodies including Transport for London to recover debts and fines, has apologised to consumers after overcharging “enforcement fees” related to unpaid road traffic penalties it was chasing. Continue reading...

Economics

25 h. ago RAF jets are scrambled as 'sonic boom' shakes homes across London and Kent

A sonic boom shook homes in southeast London and south Essex this morning after the Royal Air Force launched a Quick Reaction Alert Force to intercept a civilian plane which has landed at Stansted.

Politics

4 d. ago Pakistan launches new security operation against militants near Afghan border

Pakistani security forces have launched a “targeted operation” against militants in a northwestern district bordering Afghanistan

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4 d. ago Met Police volunteer officer 'told child she enjoyed being raped', court hears

Defendant James Bubb, who now identifies as a woman named Gwyn Samuels, is accused of rape and sexual activity with a child during their time as a police volunteer for London's Met Police

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9 d. ago Volunteer ‘force’ to launch uniformed ‘safety’ patrols of Bournemouth

The new group follows incidents of disorder and violence in the Dorset seaside resort.

Politics

1 week ago Arsenal join forces with Stanley 1913 to launch exclusive drinkware that is top of the league

Arsenal has announced a partnership with Stanley 1913, with the iconic drinkware company set to launch a co-branded range of exclusive products alongside the Premier League giants

Sport

1 week ago Greggs teams up with KFC for 'culinary crossover of the century'

Greggs and KFC are joining forces to launch a new menu item - but you'll have to be quick if you want to try it

Politics

1 week ago Public asked to identify 40 faces pictured at last year’s UK summer riots

Police hope new webpage will help them track down people suspected of violent disorder across EnglandDozens of people suspected of throwing bricks and attacking members of the public during last summer’s riots are still wanted by police forces across England.The police have launched a webpage with images of 40 people they are seeking in relation to rioting provoked by the far right after the Southport murders. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Football hooligans launch barriers at each other as police forced to stop violent clashes

Football hooligans had be separated by police when violent clashes broke out ahead of kick-off during a local derby in pre-season

Events

last month Footballer kicked woman down stairs as drinker 'refused to apologise' for throwing chair

Semi-pro footballer Lois Greenwood launched an 'extremely forceful kick' at Chloe Finnigan after a row between their friends groups exploded – Finnigan was then sent flying down a flight of stairs

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