Grenfell tower: More than 1,000 people launch court battle against Kensington and Chelsea council

More than 1,000 families, survivors and firefighters of the Grenfell tower fire have launched a multi-million pound court battle against Kensington and Chelsea council. A hearing was held at the High Court in London on Wednesday to manage roughly 1,130 claims brought against the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and its tenant management organisation (TMO). … Read more

Emma Raducanu steps out in England shirt ahead of Three Lions crunch semi-final with Denmark

Emma Raducanu appeared in high spirits as she stepped outside in her England football shirt ahead of the nation’s blockbuster semi-final match against Denmark tonight. The 18-year-old tennis sensation donned a pair of sunglasses and white trainers as she waved to supporters outside her home in south London and proudly shared her support for the Three … Read more

Brazen thugs armed with baseball bats ‘steal’ car’s catalytic converter in the middle of the day

Brazen thugs armed with baseball bats allegedly stole a car’s catalytic convertor while it was parked in its owner’s driveway in a broad daylight theft. The gang of car thieves targeted a Toyota Corolla Hybrid in Harrow, north-west London, at around 9.50pm on July 1. Shocking doorbell footage caught the moment the robbers, who were … Read more

Chelsea star Callum Hudson Odoi who was caught doing 90mph in 50mph zone avoids driving ban

Chelsea star Callum Hudson Odoi who was caught doing 90mph in 50mph zone avoids driving ban after telling court he was late for training and under ‘considerable pressure from work’ By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 13:17 BST, 7 July 2021 | Updated: 13:32 BST, 7 July 2021 Premier League star Callum Hudson-Odoi has avoided … Read more

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps backs mandatory face masks on crowded public transport

Grant Shapps today cleared the way for public transport operators including the London Underground to force passengers to continue wearing masks. The Transport Secretary said he was ‘very relaxed’ about rail, bus and Underground firms making face coverings a ‘condition of carriage’, meaning passengers failing to comply cannot travel.  Facing MPs today he drew a … Read more