Sadiq Khan fires back at Tory MP over ULEZ "tax grab" claims
London Mayor Sadiq Khan delivers a blistering response to Conservative MP Nick Fletcher's claims that ULEZ expansion is merely a 'tax grab' targeting East London residents.
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Serious Crash Closes Blackhorse Road in Walthamstow
A major emergency response unfolded in Walthamstow after a serious collision on Blackhorse Road, with air ambulance deployment and road closures causing significant disruption.
UAE accused of arming Sudan's RSF militia in UN report
Damning UN investigation reveals United Arab Emirates supplying weapons to RSF militia through Chad, violating arms embargo as Sudan's humanitarian crisis deepens.
Modern Berlin Airlift: Could West Protect Civilians from Moscow?
As tensions escalate between Russia and the West, historians draw chilling parallels to the 1948 Berlin Airlift, questioning whether Western nations would muster the same courage to protect civilians today.
Brick Lane's 24-Hour Bagel Shop: London's Iconic Story
Discover how a humble family-run bagel shop in East London became an iconic round-the-clock institution, serving authentic beigels to generations of Londoners and celebrities alike.
Britain's professional middle class is disappearing
A startling new analysis reveals how Britain's traditional middle class is being hollowed out, creating a worrying new class divide that threatens social stability.
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.
East London driver caught vaping with both hands off wheel
A driver in East London faces serious consequences after being caught on camera vaping with both hands off the wheel while navigating a major roundabout. Exclusive police footage reveals the dangerous moment.
DLR stabbing suspect hunt: Police release CCTV images
Metropolitan Police launch urgent manhunt for suspect after stabbing incident at Huntingdon DLR station in East London. CCTV images released as investigation continues.
Melania Trump's dramatic return with reshaped East Wing
Former First Lady Melania Trump makes a powerful comeback with a reshaped East Wing team and an ambitious policy agenda focused on children's welfare, signalling her most active political role yet.
Panmure Liberum expands into Middle East via BBK partnership
The newly merged UK investment bank Panmure Liberum announces groundbreaking expansion into Middle Eastern markets through partnership with BBK, creating new international investment corridors.
Israel Recovers Hostage Remains from Gaza
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza as delicate negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release continue between Israel and Hamas.
Giant hailstones batter Queensland in destructive storm
Massive hailstones the size of cricket balls have pummelled South-East Queensland, causing widespread damage to property and vehicles as severe thunderstorms unleash chaos across the region.
Hamas returns remains of three more Gaza hostages
Israeli authorities confirm Hamas has handed over three more hostage remains as ceasefire negotiations continue amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Hamas returns three more hostage remains to Israel
Israeli officials confirm Hamas has handed over three additional hostage remains as ceasefire negotiations continue amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Hamas to Return Bodies of Three Recovered Hostages
In a grim development, Hamas announces recovery of three more hostage bodies as ceasefire negotiations continue amidst escalating Middle East tensions.
East London crime group hid £3.2 million in cash
A sophisticated organised crime group operating across East London has been dismantled after police discovered £3.2 million in cash hidden in properties from Plaistow to Dagenham. Discover how detectives cracked this major money laundering operation.
Venice Record-Breaking Palestinian Film Star Speaks Out
Exclusive interview with the star of the groundbreaking Palestinian film that's taking Venice by storm and challenging global perspectives on truth and justice.
Israel threatens major offensive against Hezbollah
Israeli Defence Minister threatens to intensify military campaign against Hezbollah as cross-border tensions reach boiling point. Exclusive analysis of the growing conflict.
Huntingdon station incident causes major rail disruption
Emergency services rushed to Huntingdon railway station after a person was struck by a train, causing widespread cancellations and severe delays on key routes.
Gaza's grim task: recovering thousands from rubble
As the dust settles in Gaza, recovery teams face a harrowing race against time and decay to retrieve thousands of bodies buried beneath destroyed buildings, revealing the conflict's hidden human cost.
Olympic Park neighbours feel 'forgotten' in regeneration
Exclusive investigation reveals how communities surrounding the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park feel abandoned despite billions in regeneration funding, with urgent calls for improved infrastructure and community facilities.
Four East London Men Charged in Police Operation
Metropolitan Police charge four East London men after coordinated raids uncover alleged criminal network operating across multiple boroughs
Gaza ceasefire collapses amid renewed bombings
The fragile Gaza ceasefire has shattered, leaving civilians in despair as renewed violence erodes hope. Discover how escalating conflict is devastating communities and undermining peace efforts.
3,000 New Homes Planned for Newham's Thames Waterfront
Discover how Newham Council's ambitious £1bn regeneration project will transform East London with 3,000 sustainable homes, new parks, and community facilities along the River Thames.
East London Pizza Restaurant Fined £12,000 Over Hygiene
A popular East London pizza restaurant faces massive penalty after hygiene inspectors discover filthy conditions including mouldy dough and pest control failures in Whitechapel establishment.
Israel: Gaza remains not hostages, officials confirm
Israeli authorities have determined that human remains recently recovered from Gaza do not belong to hostages, as forensic examination continues amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
East London Borough Named England's Worst for Litter
Shocking new data reveals one East London borough has earned the unwanted title of England's most litter-strewn area, with streets plagued by persistent waste problems.
Council served expired salami to vulnerable residents
An East London council faces severe criticism after distributing out-of-date cured meats to elderly and vulnerable residents through its Meals at Home service, sparking food safety concerns.
Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon amid war fears
Fresh hostilities erupt along Israel-Lebanon border as Israeli military escalates strikes against Hezbollah targets, raising fears of wider regional conflict.
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