Council left 1100 emails unread for four years
Haringey Council failed to read over 1,100 emails, including 500 police reports, between 2019 and 2023. A new management team promises reforms. Discover the full story.
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Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
English councils sell assets to avoid bankruptcy
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
Clapham Junction Station to Get Major Upgrade
One of Europe's busiest stations, Clapham Junction, is set for a huge revamp to combat overcrowding with new entrances and a crossing. Discover the plans shaping South London's future.
London woman stuck in mouldy council flat for 17 years
A Southwark mother has been living in a damp, mould-infested flat for 17 years, with electrical faults posing serious safety risks. Read her urgent plea for a safe home.
UK Prison Crisis: Overcrowding and Underfunding
Revealing the dire state of UK prisons: chronic understaffing, outdated facilities, and the immense pressure on officers. Discover why urgent reform is needed now.
London council lobbies Lords over £82m funding cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed in seven-month period
Exclusive: Nearly 100 inmates accidentally released this year as prison staffing crisis leads to dangerous errors. Read the full investigation into Britain's crumbling prison system.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed in seven months
MoJ figures reveal 91 prisoners were mistakenly freed in seven months, as Justice Secretary admits there is a 'mountain to climb' on prison crisis. Read the latest.
Council failed to tell man his dad's care cost for 18 months
A South London man was hit with a huge bill after Wandsworth Council failed to provide care costs for over 18 months. The ombudsman ordered a £1,000 payment and apology. Discover the full story.
AI to stop prisoner release errors at Wandsworth
Justice minister reveals AI chatbots will help prevent mistaken prisoner releases after recent errors. New technology aims to modernise outdated prison systems.
Mistakenly freed prisoner turns himself in
Billy Morgan Smith, mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth, surrenders to authorities in surprising turn of events that exposes systemic failures in UK prison system.
Prisoner accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth
A convicted prisoner was mistakenly set free from HMP Wandsworth after a catastrophic administrative error, triggering an urgent manhunt and raising serious questions about prison security protocols in London's troubled jail system.
Wandsworth Prison mistakenly frees inmate
A prisoner serving time for burglary was accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth and remained at large for three days before being recaptured, raising serious questions about prison security protocols.
Wandsworth Prison inmates freed in surname mix-up error
Two prisoners were accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth due to an administrative error involving similar surnames, sparking urgent reviews of prison procedures.
Police hunt prisoners wrongly freed from London jail
A major manhunt is underway in London after two inmates considered 'potentially dangerous' were accidentally freed from Wandsworth Prison, sparking urgent public warnings.
Second HMP Wandsworth escape sparks police hunt
HMP Wandsworth faces serious scrutiny after two prisoners escape within weeks, raising urgent questions about security failures at the troubled London prison.
London councillor resigns after drink-drive conviction
A prominent South London councillor has stepped down from his leadership role after being convicted of drink-driving, sending shockwaves through the local political community.
Croydon children's services delays warning
A leading child protection expert reveals alarming delays in Croydon's children's services, putting vulnerable young people at risk as the council faces ongoing challenges.
Foreign prisoner mistakenly freed from Wandsworth Prison
A major security breach at HMP Wandsworth sees a foreign national prisoner accidentally freed during a routine prisoner transfer, sparking urgent police manhunt and government investigation.
Prison manhunt after Wandsworth jail release blunder
A nationwide search is underway after a 'high-risk' prisoner was mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth, sparking urgent police action and government concern.
Council tenants endure winter with broken windows
Enfield Council faces mounting criticism as tenants in council-owned flats suffer through broken and boarded-up windows during freezing temperatures, with repairs delayed for months.
London council wins vape shop court battle
Havering Council secures major legal victory to shut down illegal vape retailer in Romford, setting precedent for crackdown on shops selling to children.
Council's lavish spending on staff meals and hotels revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Hounslow Council spent thousands on fine dining and luxury hotels while implementing austerity measures affecting local residents.
Council's 'ironic' flag removal for Christmas lights
A Reform UK-led council faces criticism after ordering flags celebrating their election victory to be taken down to make way for Christmas lights, in a move locals call hypocritical.
UN Gaza force resolution could be ready in two weeks
Breakthrough at United Nations as key nations indicate potential support for international stabilisation force in Gaza, with draft resolution expected within two weeks amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Council buys £1.2m flat while thousands sleep rough
Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster council spent £1.2m on luxury apartment for former councillor while homelessness crisis deepens across London.
London borough named capital's worst eyesore hotspot
A recent survey has crowned one London borough as the capital's worst eyesore hotspot, with residents pointing fingers at neglected buildings and poor urban planning that's marring the local landscape.
Croydon Council crushes 13 dangerous vehicles
Croydon Council takes decisive action against dangerous drivers, crushing 13 unsafe vehicles in a major road safety operation targeting unroadworthy cars and illegal drivers.
London Borough Named England's Litter Capital
Newham has been identified as England's most litter-plagued borough, with government data revealing nearly half of its streets fail basic cleanliness standards, sparking urgent calls for action.
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