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Saturday 23 September 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# London

This year
2023
Woman appears in UK court accused of lying about living in Grenfell Tower
Salma Said allegedly received almost £400,000 for lying about being a resident of the tower block on the night of the fire that killed 72 people.
Victims of serial rapist David Carrick say he was 'a beast' and 'evil'
The 48-year-old was handed 36 life sentences and will serve a minimum term of 32 years.
Cavan and Offaly continue winning ways; McEntee's Sligo overcome McConville's Wicklow
In Division 4, Leitrim and Laois lead the way with two wins from two.
Man dies after being crushed by hydraulic urinal in central London
The incident took place at Cambridge Circus in central London.
Met Police commissioner apologises after another officer convicted of sex crimes
The Met said 1,071 of its own officers had been or are under investigation for domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.
Serving London police officer unmasked as serial rapist sacked as chief admits 'horrific' failures
David Carrick, 48, attacked at least a dozen women over an 18-year period and admitted to 49 offences.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after drive-by shooting at London church
The 22-year-old man was arrested shortly before 4pm on Sunday.
Girl in critical condition and five more injured in gun attack outside church in London
The Metropolitan Police said a number of people were injured in the shooting.
Last year
2022
Murder investigation launched as man dies after being stabbed in heart in London park
No arrests have been made so far.
Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies aged 81
She died peacefully today, surrounded by her family in South London.
Mother accused of murdering two young sons appears in London court
Kara Alexander, 44, is charged over the deaths of Marley Thomas, aged five, and two-year-old Elijah Thomas.
Sunak and von der Leyen agree to ‘work together’ to find way forward on NI Protocol
There are hopes that improved relations between London and Brussels could lead to a breakthrough
Security guard is second person to die after Brixton Academy crowd crush
Gabrielle Hutchinson, 23, was one of three people who were badly hurt in the crush.
Woman (33) dies in crowd crush outside London concert venue
Rebecca Ikumelo was one of three people badly hurt when ticketless fans tried to get into the show.
Neighbour ‘heard scream’ on London road where two young boys were found dead
The Metropolitan Police said a man and a woman, who were arrested after the discovery of the bodies, were known to both children.
Man and woman arrested over deaths of two young boys in London
The suspects were known to the children who were found at a property in Dagenham, east London, police said.
One arrested and three in critical condition after crush at Brixton Academy in London
Nigerian artist Asake said he was “praying” for those injured during the incident midway through his show.
Sexual predator jailed for murdering Zara Aleena days after prison release
Jordan McSweeney was caught on CCTV following two other women before he targeted the 35-year-old walking home.
Teenager arrested over fatal stabbings of two 16-year-old boys a mile apart in London
The two victims were found with fatal wounds in south-east London on Saturday.
Murders of two 16-year-old boys a mile apart in London are linked, police say
London police believe a dark coloured SUV may be involved.
London transport network blocks Qatar ads over LGBTQ laws
Qatar is among 11 states listed as having ‘effective’ or ‘probable’ death penalty policies for same-sex sexual acts.
Paris overtakes London as Europe's biggest stock exchange
Brexit has “permanently damaged” the UK economy, former Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders warned.
Firms ‘using Grenfell inquiry to position themselves for legal proceedings’
In closing submissions, lead counsel Richard Millett accused firms of a ‘merry go round of buck-passing’.
London police launch major operation to arrest suspected climate change protesters
The climate change action group has been calling on the UK Government to abandon plans for new oil and gas projects.
Just Stop Oil spray orange paint on four more buildings in London
The group said the buildings were chosen to represent the pillars that support and maintain the power of the fossil fuel economy.
Katie Taylor’s Croke Park homecoming complicated by lawsuits and backups
Promoter Eddie Hearn on the Amanda Serrano rematch, alternatives and Katie Taylor’s marketability.
Just Stop Oil activists spray orange paint on Rolex building in central London
The campaign group is staging a month-long series of protests to call on the Government to halt all new fossil fuel licences.
‘Evil’ London therapist found guilty of killing her friend and dumping her headless body
Alternative therapist Jemma Mitchell hit 67-year-old Mee Kuen Chong over the head with a weapon at her London home in June last year.
Just Stop Oil protesters glue themselves to tarmac at central London junction
Police confirmed 16 protesters have been arrested and that the roads have since been reopened
PM hopefuls need 100 nominations from Tory MPs to enter race to replace Truss
Truss has been Prime Minister for just 44 days.
Just Stop Oil protesters halt traffic and throw soup over UK Government department
Earlier two activists climbed to the top of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge which links Essex and Kent.
Runner, 36, dies after collapsing at London Marathon
The man collapsed between miles 23 and 24, organisers said.
Man who allegedly grabbed Queen Elizabeth II's coffin flag in Westminster Hall appears in court
The court heard he was quickly detained, arrested and interviewed by police.
Queen's lying in state ends as some mourners vent frustration after being turned away from queue
There were peak wait times of 14 hours yesterday.
Waiting time in queue to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state reaches 24 hours
Earlier, people were urged not to join the line until at least 4pm today due to overwhelming demand.
Man ‘sexually assaulted two women in queue to see Queen Elizabeth's lying in state’, court told
Adio Adeshine was charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
Royal guard collapses next to Queen Elizabeth’s coffin on first night of lying in state
Soldiers in ceremonial uniform are maintaining a constant, 24-hour vigil around the queen’s coffin.
Heathrow airport cancels flights to reduce noise near queen's funeral procession
More flights are expected to be axed during the queen’s funeral on Monday.
Man stabbed to death at Notting Hill Carnival named as rapper TKorStretch
The 21-year-old, from Bristol,was confirmed as the victim by his manager, Chris Patrick, this morning.
Man appears in court over murder of Irishman Thomas O’Halloran (87) in London
Thomas O’Halloran was stabbed in London earlier this week.