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Police respond to 'attempted firebomb attack' at north-west London synagogue
Police and fire crews responded to an attempted arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London overnight, the Community Security Trust (CST) said.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:17:00 +0100
Police and fire crews responded to an attempted arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London overnight, the Community Security Trust (CST) said.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:17:00 +0100

Public warned not to approach 'dangerous' missing man after woman's 'suspicious' death
Police are warning the public not to approach a "dangerous" missing man who they are urgently searching for.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:31:00 +0100
Police are warning the public not to approach a "dangerous" missing man who they are urgently searching for.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:31:00 +0100

King to be patron of new charity in honour of Queen Elizabeth II
The King will be named as the royal patron of the Queen Elizabeth Trust - a new charity commemorating the late Queen.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0100
The King will be named as the royal patron of the Queen Elizabeth Trust - a new charity commemorating the late Queen.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0100

Influential soft-left MP to 'unite Labour' in new intervention
Former transport secretary Louise Haigh will outline an economic agenda to help voters with the cost of living in one of her most significant interventions since being forced out of cabinet 18 months ago.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Former transport secretary Louise Haigh will outline an economic agenda to help voters with the cost of living in one of her most significant interventions since being forced out of cabinet 18 months ago.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100

Boy, 11, dies after bike involved in crash with bus and car
An 11-year-old cyclist has died after a crash involving a bus and a car in Derby.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0100
An 11-year-old cyclist has died after a crash involving a bus and a car in Derby.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0100

No hazardous items found near Israeli embassy after drone attack claim
Suspicious items, including two jars containing powder, found near the Israeli embassy in London have been assessed as non-hazardous by police.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0100
Suspicious items, including two jars containing powder, found near the Israeli embassy in London have been assessed as non-hazardous by police.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0100

Senior civil servants knew weeks ago that Mandelson had failed security vetting
At least two senior civil servants knew weeks ago that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting for his US ambassador role, Sky News understands.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0100
At least two senior civil servants knew weeks ago that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting for his US ambassador role, Sky News understands.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0100

Why are England fans facing paying $150 for a 15 minute train ride?
England fans are facing having to pay train fares of more than £100 to watch one of their World Cup group matches in the USA.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0100
England fans are facing having to pay train fares of more than £100 to watch one of their World Cup group matches in the USA.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0100

Briton admits role in plot to steal $8m in virtual currency
A British man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of 12 companies to steal at least $8m (£5.9m) in virtual currency from US victims.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:51:00 +0100
A British man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of 12 companies to steal at least $8m (£5.9m) in virtual currency from US victims.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:51:00 +0100

Daniel Kinahan arrested over alleged links to 'international organised crime'
Irish national Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai over alleged links to an "international organised crime network".
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0100
Irish national Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai over alleged links to an "international organised crime network".
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0100