The Guardian • 13 June 2025

Bristol student missed boarding Air India flight due to traffic

A student who was booked on the Air India flight to London Gatwick that crashed on Thursday missed boarding the plane by 10 minutes due to traffic.Bhoomi Chauhan, a Bristol-based business administration student, was on holiday in western India and had booked to travel home on flight AI171.However, the 28-year-old was turned away by airline staff after arriving at Ahmedabad airport less than an hour before the flight was due to depart.The plane crashed into a medical college shortly after takeoff...

My London • 12 June 2025

Video from Gatwick-bound plane crash aftermath shows plumes of black smoke

Video footage from a plane crashing while on its way to Gatwick Airport shows a plume of black smoke rising from the site of the crash. The incident occurred shortly after the plan took off in India with hundreds of people on board. The video from the crash shows black smoke billowing from the area into the blue sky above where the plane crashed. Residents...

The Guardian • 10 June 2025

Mayor says Los Angeles being used as a ‘test case’ by federal government – as it happened

Karen Bass says Los Angeles being used as a 'test case' and 'an experiment'. Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass has accused the federal government of using her city as a “test case” for the federal government taking over from local and state authorities and said the intervention was completely unwarranted. She told the press conference Los Angeles was being used as “a test case for what happens when the federal government moves in and takes the authority away from the state or away f...

The Guardian • 9 June 2025

Gaza aid boat activists to be shown 7 October attacks footage, says Israeli defence minister – as it happened

Israel's defence minister says Madleen passengers will be shown video of 7 October attacks. Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, has congratulated the Israeli army on the “quick and safe takeover” of the Madleen, the Gaza-bound aid vessel. Confirming that the passengers onboard – including climate activist Greta Thunberg and French MEP Rima Hassan – will be transported to the port of Ashdod, Katz added that he had instructed the IDF to “show the flotilla passengers the video...

The Guardian • 31 May 2025

Hamas denies rejecting US-led Gaza deal as Israel confirms it killed Mohammed Sinwar – as it happened

Hamas said it has submitted its response on a ceasefire proposal presented by Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, to mediators. The Palestinian group said in a statement that under the deal, it will release 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in return for Israel’s release of a number of Palestinian prisoners.

Daily Mirror • 29 May 2025

Mum-of-six's stamp marks on face were 'made by the boots' of man on-the-run

An on-the-run man who was living off-grid to avoid being recalled to prison killed a grandmother who was out walking her dog by using his boots as a "murder weapon" to stamp on her, a court has heard. Anita Rose, 57, was subjected to "numerous kicks, stamps and blows being delivered to her face, head and body", prosecutor Christopher Paxton KC told a trial at Ipswich Crown Court.

Roy Barclay, 56, of no fixed address, denies her murder. Opening the case for the prosecution on Thursday, Mr Paxton...

Daily Mirror • 29 May 2025

Swiss glacier collapse threatens two more villages as dam could burst

Looming floodwaters are threatening to strike two more Swiss villages in after a glacier collapse saw nearly an entire village become buried under snow. The shocking avalanche in Valais on Wednesday, May 28, saw the village of Blatten subjected to an immense amount of debris consisting of various pieces of rock and ice.

It occurred after a chunk of the Birch Glacier in the south of Switzerland fell off, with broken pieces of the wedge tumbling down the mountain and leaving a huge dust cloud in...

My London • 29 May 2025

Tenant 'feels like he's living in prison' surrounded by rubbish with no heating

A North London council tenant has been left living surrounded by their own rubbish, having been unable to wash for over a month due to draining issues in their bath and sink. The 63-year-old, who has suffered from psychosis, spends most of his time in his flat on a dirty blanket in the corner of the room, with dozens of beer cans, coffee cups and pieces of...

My London • 25 May 2025

Councils named as 'not pulling their weight' in building homes

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has said some London councils are not 'pulling their weight' to deliver housing in the capital. The Mayor said he planned on prescribing authorities a specific target for the number of affordable homes to deliver each year to address the issue. The comments came from the Mayor's launch event on Tuesday, May 20, for his Plan o...

Daily Mirror • 22 May 2025

Gangsters found to be using Musk's Starlink internet behind bars after shootout

Guns, drugs and a Starlink satellite internet modem were all found alongside a hidden underground tunnel in a Mexican prison following a shootout between inmates. The contraband was discovered by federal and state authorities at Aguarato prison in Culiacán.

The seizure led to the discovery of 42 mobile phones, 22 radios and several firearms. Included in the guns were five AK-47s, 14 pistols and a hand grenade, among other improved explosive devices. A Starlink satellite internet modem was also...

My London • 21 May 2025

Sadiq Khan breaks silence on whether Brockwell Park festivals should go ahead

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has spoken out on the successful High Court challenge against Lambeth Council regarding festivals held in Brockwell Park. The controversial decision had put the status of the events in question, though Lambeth Council confirmed this week that all concerts in this year's lineup would be going ahead as planned. The challenge was br...

My London • 20 May 2025

Sadiq Khan backs Crossrail 2 revival to create 'tens of thousands of homes'

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he would back plans to revive the Crossrail 2 project, claiming the scheme is a 'no-brainer'. The Mayor said the Elizabeth line sequel would provide the opportunity for 'hundreds of thousands' of new jobs in the capital as well as 'tens of thousands' of homes. The comments came after the British Library confirmed last mo...

My London • 19 May 2025

Tenant plagued by mice wishes they had agreed to be moved to Essex

East London tenants have been facing numerous issues relating to mould and mice in and around a Haggerston housing block. Speaking to MyLondon, one tenant said their living room ceiling leaks every time it rains, adding that they wished they had moved out of London instead of settling into the block. The residents live in and beside Velvet House in Hackney...

My London • 13 May 2025

Tower block 'riddled with mould' where residents 'have been forgotten'

Tenants living in a South London tower block dating back to the 1960s feel 'ignored' by their housing association, claiming the building is 'riddled' with mould. Paul Ellis, 42, has lived in Dexter House in Erith, Bexley borough, for ten years. He said mould has always been prevalent in his flat, with it being so severe at points that it turned his living...

The Guardian • 11 May 2025

Second man arrested in connection with death of man on UK cruise ship

A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 60-year-old man onboard a cruise ship.James Messham, from Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, died after an “altercation” on the MSC Virtuosa as it was in British waters on Saturday 3 May during a short trip to Belgium.A 57-year-old man from Exeter, Devon, was arrested on suspicion of murder and was released pending further inquiries by Hampshire constabulary.Now the force has confirmed that a second man has been arrested on suspicion of...

The Guardian • 11 May 2025

Less than 1% of UK biosecurity budget goes on tackling invasive species, figures show

Less than 1% of the government’s biosecurity budget goes on tackling invasive species, despite the danger they pose to British wildlife, figures suggest.Conservationists warned the funding to address non-native plants and animals was failing to match the risk they posed to “cherished” native species, from water voles to ladybirds, as well as to waterways, homes, businesses and local green spaces.They have called for more resources for border checks to stop non-native species arriving here, and f...

My London • 3 May 2025

'I was London's first HIV patient - I was given months to live 42 years ago'

One of the first individuals to be diagnosed with HIV in the UK has said he was only given months to live upon finding out he had the virus. Years later, the gay rights activist has said he is thriving and modern treatment of HIV is 'chalk and cheese' compared to the 80s. Jonathan Blake, 75, is known for being one of the first recorded cases of HIV in the...

The Guardian • 3 May 2025

Unison chief tells staff at Reform-controlled councils to join union

The head of the UK’s biggest union has urged staff at Reform UK-controlled councils to sign up after Nigel Farage warned workers to seek “alternative careers”.Farage said during a speech on Friday that he would advise council staff working on diversity or climate change initiatives to seek “alternative careers very, very quickly” after Reform UK took control of Durham county council.The Clacton MP’s party made major gains in Thursday’s local elections, picking up 10 councils and more than 600 se...

My London • 2 May 2025

Tube passengers 'disgusted' by increase in 'vile' graffiti

London Underground passengers have branded the prevalence of graffiti across trains on the network as 'vile', claiming it makes them feel less safe while travelling. The comments come as Transport for London (TfL) admits that there has been a 'significant increase' in graffiti on Tube trains in recent months. Annie Adams, 82, often uses the Bakerloo line...

My London • 28 April 2025

Building residents threaten to stop paying service charge over 'flagrant' issues

Residents living in a Hackney Council block have threatened to withhold half of their service charges until issues in the building have been resolved. The group, composed of 32 council tenants and leaseholders, have claimed the Homerton block has been plagued with numerous issues including pests and mould. Residents sent a letter to Hackney Council on Apr...

My London • 12 April 2025

Former Met police officer 'slagged off' for taking paternity leave

A former Metropolitan Police officer has said he was 'ostracised and slagged off' by colleagues after going on paternity leave. The claims come as research suggests 63 per cent of police officers resign due to the impact the job has on their family. Matthew, who did not wish to share his second name, was in a specialist role at the Met Police and said he w...

My London • 12 April 2025

Street where families 'cannot sleep' and are moving out as HMOs crop up

South London residents are calling on their council to block more HMOs being added to their street, claiming locals are already moving away and residents 'can't sleep' due to the disruption. Individuals claim that fights have broken out on the Orpington street as well as multiple thefts of valuables from parked cars. Jennie Conboy, 48, has lived on Hearns...

My London • 10 April 2025

TfL spent over £30k on stickers at Elizabeth line stations

Transport for London spent over £30,000 adding stickers to Elizabeth line stations to cover up 'ghost marks' on the platforms. The moquette-inspired decals were added to mask dirt that had accumulated at the benches of the stations. The vibrant stickers were added to Elizabeth line platforms last month. Transport for London (TfL) said that the initiative w...

The Guardian • 9 April 2025

Man found guilty of murder of woman at Notting Hill carnival

A man has been found guilty of murdering a woman in front of her three-year-old daughter during Notting Hill carnival’s family day last year.Shakeil Thibou, 20, stabbed Cher Maximen, 32, in the groin, with her young daughter close by, on 25 August. He was found guilty of murder by a majority of 10 to two jurors on Wednesday.Thibou was also convicted of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm to 20-year-old Adjei Isaac with intent, which the prosecutor Ed Brown KC described as an “equally horrif...