Anti-theft warning signs and announcements are a familiar part of London’s public transport, reminding passengers to protect their belongings, especially during busy journeys. Pickpocketing and phone theft remain common concerns on crowded trains and platforms. But beyond these warnings, how safe do people feel when they travel?...

A court in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay the equivalent of £279m. A jury found that Meta was liable for the way in which its platforms endangered children and exposed them to sexually explicit material and contact with sexual predators. 

Two men were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity were deliberately set on fire in north London,

In 2023, at St James’ Hospital in Leeds, Mohamed Farooq abandoned his plan bomb the hospital after patient, Nathan Newby, spent hours talking him down and gave him a hug before calling the police, leading to Farooq’s arrest.

Spotify data shows English-language music is losing its dominance on global charts, as songs in 16 languages appeared in the platform’s Global Top 50 last year, more than  double the number in 2020.

On 9th March, five members of the Iranian women’s football team were granted humanitarian visas in Australia following their exit in the Asian Cup. However, since then, one member, who had previously accepted an offer to remain in the country, has changed her mind.

The economic forecaster believes energy prices could spike the rate of inflation up to 3% by the end of 2026, due to conflict in the Middle East. OBR and Bank of England projections initially expected UK inflation to fall between 2.1% and 2.3% by late 2026.

The UK government has approved a police request to ban the annual Al Quds Day march in London, citing concerns about serious public disorder.

A 69-year-old man says he was violently assaulted for obeying Wales's 20mph speed limit.

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by Joseph Bikong British police are assessing newly released U.S. court documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on private jet flights to and from London Stansted Airport. Essex Police said it is reviewing material from the U.S. Department of Justice, including flight logs and emails suggesting women may have been flown into the UK. A BBC investigation identified nearly 90 related flights. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for an urgen

by Juiriya Labonno Weather warnings for snow and heavy rain remain in place across parts of the UK, but conditions in London are expected to stay largely fine. The Met Office has issued yellow alerts for other regions, with some areas facing icy roads and travel disruption. However, forecasters say the capital will avoid the worst of the conditions, with mainly cloudy skies and light showers possible. Commuters are still advised to check for updates but no major disruption is

More than 13 months after 33-year-old Kerstin G died climbing Austria’s highest mountain, her boyfriend, Thomas P, goes on trial for gross negligent manslaughter.   Thomas is alleged to have planned the climb and acted as guide. On the day, he started two hours late and failed to take enough emergency equipment, a mistake that became fatal.  He alleges the situation changed suddenly, Kerstin unable to move. He left her to find help. Prosecutors say he did not provide any g

by Gisela Komorah Sopale A number of people have been treated for injuries after two buses collided, and one hit a theatre in south London, the Met Police has confirmed.   Just after 8 a.m, Emergency services were summoned to Newington Causeway in South London after two buses collided, one of which crashed into the front of Southwark Playhouse. The Metropolitan Police stated that numerous people were treated for injuries on the spot. According to the London Ambulance Service,

by Harriet Joyce In height of criticism on Wicked star’s “bloodless" Dracula Adaption, Cynthia Erivo claims she won’t let the “comments” take from the energy she should spend on stage.   Last week, Erivo’s opening night at London’s Noël  Coward Theatre faced divided critics.      In a string of two-star reviews, Guardian's critic Arifa Akbar deemed the stage adaption as “an audiobook accompanied by screen illustrations.”      Claims the EGOT nominated artist’s performance

by Joseph Bikong U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, according to a statement from his family. Jackson rose to national prominence working alongside Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement before founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. A two-time Democratic presidential candidate, he campaigned for racial equality, voting rights and economic justice. Tributes have poured in from political leaders and activists across the United State