Men jailed after trying to smuggle gun through Essex airport Submitted by daniel on Thu, 23/01/2025 - 12:16 Two drug dealers who attempted to acquire a handgun have been jailed following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. The Taurus self-loading pistol was intercepted and seized by Border Force officers at Stansted Airport on July 27, 2023. Daily Gazette
Knife attacker 'stabs five' near Asda supermarket as wounded are rushed to hospital and police arrest suspect Submitted by daniel on Thu, 23/01/2025 - 12:13 A man has been arrested after five people were allegedly stabbed near an Asda supermarket. The victims were reportedly attacked at a Sainsbury's Argos distribution centre close to the store in Beddington, London. Daily Mail
Yes we CAN? Four MPs lobbied to support vital climate Bill Submitted by daniel on Thu, 23/01/2025 - 10:28 Residents who have become increasingly concerned about the climate emergency have taken their protests to the doorsteps of Croydon’s four MPs. Inside Croydon
Private tenant takes Lambeth to High Court over S21 eviction Submitted by daniel on Wed, 22/01/2025 - 16:13 Labour-controlled Lambeth Council is being taken to the High Court accused of unlawfully renting homes in the private sector under insecure assured shorthold tenancies and of having made a decision which will see these tenants made homeless – using the dreaded Section 21 no-notice eviction rule w Inside Croydon
Streatham gymnastics coach revels in national recognition Submitted by daniel on Wed, 22/01/2025 - 11:43 A gymnastics coach from Streatham has earned national acclaim for ensuring everyone has equal access to the sport. South West Londoner
Cooper orders review of anti-terror programme so ‘serious cases are not missed’ Submitted by daniel on Tue, 21/01/2025 - 23:54 The Home Secretary has ordered a “thorough review” of the Southport killer’s referrals to the Prevent anti-terror programme “to identify what changes are needed to make sure serious cases are not missed”. Evening Standard
Ararat sessions build emergency resilience Submitted by daniel on Tue, 21/01/2025 - 21:48 Following last year’s emergency recovery information sessions, Ararat Rural City Council will host a series of community emergency management planning workshops, starting next month. The Weekly Advertiser
Daughter of murdered MP David Amess 'praying' for inquiry as she hits out at Tory government for refusing to meet her Submitted by daniel on Tue, 21/01/2025 - 20:42 The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has said she is 'praying' for an inquiry as she hit out at the previous Tory government for refusing to meet with her. LBC
Here’s the full list of 13 Homebase stores set to close by the end of this month Submitted by daniel on Tue, 21/01/2025 - 13:12 Over the past few years, some of the UK’s most beloved brands have seen massive upheaval. From new openings from the likes of Aldi and Costco to store closures by Wilko, M&S, Boots and Next, some of the country’s most recognisable retailers are adapting to new trends and markets. Time Out UK
Winning Thames waterman’s prize returns to Lambeth Archives Submitted by daniel on Tue, 21/01/2025 - 11:35 In 1833, a rower from Lambeth won the annual race to be the fastest on the Thames. The prize he won 192 years ago has just been returned to Lambeth. Doggett’s Coat and Badge Love Lambeth