Inside the postcode war ripping south London apart as Kelyan Bokassa, 14, fatally stabbed on a bus Police fear further serious youth violence after a teenager was killed in Woolwich on Tuesday afternoon Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025
Mother whose son, 14, was killed in London bus stabbing said she was scared every time he left home The mother of killed teenager Kelyan Bokassa said what happened ‘feels so surreal’ The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025
Jess Phillips admits fears over her personal safety after Elon Musk social media attacks Safeguarding minister was described as ‘a rape genocide apologist’ by Elon Musk The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
Man dies after being hit by car in London’s West End on Christmas Day Aidan Chapman died in hospital on New Year’s Eve The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025
Man charged with four counts of attempted murder after West End incident Police said one victim remains in critical condition and is receiving treatment in hospital. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024
Post-Christmas shopping to strengthen as bargain-hunters ’emerge’, analyst says Refreshed figures from MRI Software showed a 4.9% drop in Boxing Day footfall across all UK retail destinations. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024
2024: The year in review The year has not been short of dramatic events and developments, and here the PA news agency provides a month by month look back on 2024. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024
Drop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’ Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.6% across UK retail destinations by 8pm, in comparison to last year, MRI Software found. The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024
In Pictures: Crowds out in force for Boxing Day sales, swims, hunts and races While some people went bargain hunting in the sales, others were out watching horse racing. Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2024
Drop in Boxing Day sales footfall as Brits opt to spend their money online Major retailers including Next, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have not opened their physical stores on Boxing Day The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024
Drop in Boxing Day shopper footfall ‘could be influenced by cost-of-living crisis’ Analysts predicted Boxing Day shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, with most purchases made online. Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2024
Shoppers predicted to spend average of £236 each in Boxing Day sales Barclays Consumer Spend researchers forecast a total of £4.6 billion will be spent and the vast majority of sales will be online. The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024
In Pictures: Family, celebrities and charities join Kate at carol service The service will be broadcast as part of the programme Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024
D-Day veteran receives card from King and Queen at surprise 100th birthday party Mervyn Kersh arrived in Normandy aged 19, three days after the start of the D-Day invasion in June 1944, acting for the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Geri Horner supports husband Christian as F1 team boss is honoured by King Charles Horner was cleared of allegations of inappropriate behaviour made by female colleague earlier this year
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024 Lady Mary Peters joins ‘remarkable’ few awarded Freedom of City of London Lady Mary was recognised for her outstanding sporting achievements and charitable work.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024 Sienna Miller is named as latest star ambassador for King’s charity The actress is to support The King’s Foundation, which runs courses training the next generation in millinery, embroidery and textiles fashion.
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024 Anne ‘speechless’ that double amputee who scaled Everest plans more climbs Hari Budha Magar, an adventurer and disability campaigner, said it was ‘absolutely amazing’ to be made an MBE at Windsor Castle.
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024 Review into in-country asylum applications under way, Yvette Cooper confirms Ms Cooper was taking questions about migration and border security in the Commons.
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024 Residents at flooded waterside parks urged to stay away from their homes People with accommodation at Billing Aquadrome and Yarwell Mill country park are being urged to wait for advice on when to return.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 Met Office accused of incompetence in ‘clear underestimation’ of Storm Bert as clear-up continues The Met Office insists Storm Bert was ‘well forecast’ – but that hasn’t stopped criticism from some quarters
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024 Ministers told ‘incompetence’ at Met Office led to underestimation of Storm Bert Hundreds of homes were left under water, roads were turned into rivers and winds of more than 80mph were recorded across parts of the UK.
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024 Danger to life warning in place as people evacuate flooded holiday park ‘Significant’ flooding hit Northamptonshire overnight causing an evacuation of the Billing Aquadrome.
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024 Communities begin ‘massive clean-up’ after flooding from Storm Bert Hundreds of homes were left under water, roads were turned into rivers and winds of more than 80mph were recorded across parts of the UK.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 In Pictures: Storm Bert brings severe flooding across UK A holiday park in Northamptonshire was evacuated after being surrounded by floodwater.