Drug crime in London surges 32%: Brent worst hit

Drug crime in London rose 32% in 2025 to 54,642 offences. Brent recorded the highest number (2,846, up 62%), while Islington saw the fastest increase (75%). Westminster had the second-highest drug crime rate in England and Wales.

Murder probe after crash kills pet shop owner, 70s

Police have launched a murder investigation after a head-on crash killed Barbara Mullaney, a 70s pet shop owner, and left a teen passenger injured. A 43-year-old man was re-arrested on suspicion of murder.

Guardian Corrections: July 3, 2026

The Guardian published corrections on July 3, 2026, fixing errors in previous articles, including a misattributed quote and an incorrect statistic.

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