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Man convicted of murder after Met detectives build case using phone data

A man has been convicted of murder after Met detectives used CCTV and phone data to prove his guilt.

Following a nine- week trial at the Old Bailey, which started on 17 October 2023, Courtney Ellis, 38 (19.02.85) of Mafeking …

London transport fares frozen to ease cost-of-living pressures

Most public transport fares in London will remain the same this year, in a move aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and boosting the retail and hospitality sectors, the city’s mayor said on Friday.

In London and across Britain, households have …

UK police to counter hostile state threats with new unit

British police said on Friday they had set up a new unit to counter threats posed by China, Russia and Iran, saying they were very concerned about risks ahead of a national election expected this year.

Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes, …

An appeal for witnesses after UK Cypriot dies in fatal collision in Wood Green

Police are appealing for witnesses, information and any road users with video footage following a fatal collision in Wood Green.

A man and a woman, both aged in their 80s, were involved in a collision with a car as they …

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council announces Annual Community Grants recipients for 2024/25

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is pleased to announce the successful applicants of its Annual Community Grants scheme for the 2024/25 financial year.

The scheme provides funding to local organisations

Congressional Hellenic Caucus Sends Letter to President Biden Concerning Cyprus

WASHINGTON, DC – The Congressional Hellenic Caucus led by Co-Chairs Reps. Chris Pappas and Gus Bilirakis, Vice Co-Chairs Reps. Dina Titus and Nicole Malliotakis, along with member Rep. John Sarbanes, sent a letter on January 17 to President Joseph Biden

Hundreds of arrests made in trial crimefighting scheme in Barnet

Sophie Linden with police, councillors and council officers at Grahame Park Estate

Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Sophie Linden has visited Barnet to hear how a ground-breaking police operation has led to hundreds of arrests.

The ‘Clear, Hold Build’

Minister for Loneliness visits Barnet Care Leavers Hub

Minister for Loneliness, Stuart Graham, visiting Onwards and Upwards

The Minister for Loneliness, Stuart Andrew, visited Barnet’s Care Leavers Hub on Thursday, 18 January, to gain insight into the pivotal role the hub plays in supporting care leavers to build

Council leaders approve building plans to cut future flooding across Barnet

Barnet’s Cabinet Members voted last night (Tuesday 16 January) to approve a new sustainable drainage and flood defence strategy aimed at reducing future flood risks in the borough.

The strategy encourages building developers to include sustainable flood defence practices in

Haringey Heroes Awards

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in service to our borough?
Nominate them for the Mayor of Haringey’s #HaringeyHeroes awards!
Submit your nomination by 23 February: https://new.haringey.gov.uk/…/haringey-heroes-awards