Category : Search result: criminal damage London


London art show shut by vandals with £15k repair bill

A London social justice art exhibition was forced to close early after vandals attacked galleries with a pickaxe, causing £15,000 of damage. Police have halted the investigation due to lack of evidence.

Cornish island loses 80% of trees to Storm Goretti

St Michael's Mount in Cornwall faces devastation as Storm Goretti fells 119 large trees. Head gardener Darren Little describes the loss of years of work. Discover the impact and recovery plans.

Arrest after £250k Tube graffiti damage

A 48-year-old man arrested for allegedly causing £250,000 in graffiti damage to Northern line trains. British Transport Police warn of costly delays and dangers. Read the full story.

Dad jailed 35 years for throwing baby at TV

A father from Ceredigion has been sentenced to 35 years for attempted murder after throwing his infant daughter at a television, leaving her with catastrophic brain damage. Read the full court report.

Longwood bushfire devastates Victoria, one dead

A bushfire in central Victoria has claimed one life, destroyed 300 structures and burned 350,000 hectares. Residents like David Rigby fought to save their homes as communities face a devastating recovery.

Victoria Bushfire Destroys 10 Homes in Ruffy

An out-of-control bushfire in central Victoria has devastated the town of Ruffy, destroying at least ten properties including a firefighter's home. Read the latest on the emergency warnings and community impact.

Storm Goretti's 'Triple Threat' to UK Flat Roofs

Roofing experts warn Storm Goretti's heavy snow, 90mph winds and thaw cycles create a high-risk 'triple threat' for flat roof structural damage and leaks. Learn the urgent risks and precautionary steps.

London's 5 Most Ridiculous Crimes of 2025

A countdown of London's most absurd criminal blunders from 2025, featuring a public sex doll mishap, a £24k wine heist, and a fraudster using a James Bond alias. Read the full stories here.

Finland seizes ship over Baltic Sea cable damage

Finnish authorities detain cargo vessel suspected of damaging a vital undersea telecoms cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The incident raises security concerns in the strategically sensitive Baltic Sea.

Homes Buried in Mud After California Floods

Shocking drone footage reveals the devastating aftermath of California floods, with homes completely submerged in mud. See the full video and the urgent response efforts.

Zurich's Beaver Hotline Tackles Winter Damage

As beaver numbers soar in Switzerland, a dedicated hotline helps residents cope with flooding and felled trees, offering a model for human-wildlife coexistence. Discover how Zurich manages the chaos.

Eat Cheese Before Drinking to Prevent Hangovers

A doctor reveals a simple food hack to reduce hangover risk this Christmas party season. Discover why cheese could be your best pre-drink defence and what to eat the morning after.

Chernobyl shield damaged in Russian drone strike

A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.

Page 1 of 4