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Boy charged with arson in connection with attack on synagogue in northwest London
A boy has been charged with arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0100
A boy has been charged with arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:27:00 +0100
Police warn people not to carry out arson for money after eight arrested by counter terror police
Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0100
Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0100
Surprise fall in unemployment rate but wage growth hits five-year low
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:32:00 +0100
The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:32:00 +0100
Counter-terror police arrest ex-parliament worker under anti-hacking laws
A counter-terror investigation has been launched into a man formerly employed in parliament who was arrested under anti-hacking laws.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0100
A counter-terror investigation has been launched into a man formerly employed in parliament who was arrested under anti-hacking laws.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0100
Baroness Brady steps down from West Ham after 16 years
Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham United, the football club has announced.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0100
Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham United, the football club has announced.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0100
X Factor finalist accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock
An X Factor finalist accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100
An X Factor finalist accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0100
Teenager died from serious neck injuries after dog attack, inquest hears
A woman died when she suffered serious neck injuries after a dog attack, an inquest has heard.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0100
A woman died when she suffered serious neck injuries after a dog attack, an inquest has heard.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0100
Former teacher 'routinely' sexually abused adopted baby before killing him, court hears
A former high school teacher sexually assaulted his adopted baby before smothering him to death, a court has heard.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0100
A former high school teacher sexually assaulted his adopted baby before smothering him to death, a court has heard.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0100
Arrests in Epsom as protest over alleged rape turns violent
Four people have been arrested at another protest in Epsom after a woman was allegedly raped outside a church over a week ago.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Four people have been arrested at another protest in Epsom after a woman was allegedly raped outside a church over a week ago.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Tube strikes start today: Full list of dates and lines affected in walkout
Heavy disruption is expected on the Tube this week as train drivers go on strike over changes to their working conditions.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:33:00 +0100
Heavy disruption is expected on the Tube this week as train drivers go on strike over changes to their working conditions.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:33:00 +0100
