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The Police chiefs have been accused of failing to fully investigate the confession of a jailed murderer who revealed how a house fire started 40 years ago, killing 13 young black partygoers. The New Cross fire in South London in 1981 prompted a campaign for political action over allegations of a totally inadequate response from police and government. No one has ever been tried for starting the blaze, but between 1991 and […]

An elderly Insulate Britain protester who had ink hurled in his face said he's "of course terribly worried" about his safety as the environment group embark on its 16th day of roadblocking. The climate group targeted commuters during rush hour close to the M25 motorway and a busy road in west London on Wednesday as it continues its "non-violent civil resistance". From 8am, activists sat down with banners in the middle of the A40 junction with Gypsy Lane […]

England international footballer Marcus Rashford MBE received his honorary doctorate from The University of Manchester today (Thursday 7 October), at a special ceremony which took place at Old Trafford. The initial award announcement was made in July last year, but due to the pandemic, an official in-person ceremony and celebration has been unable to take place until now. The prestigious award is for his ongoing charity work and well-publicised campaign against […]

Tesco has warned the Government that it has a shortfall of 800 drivers and is concerned about panic buying in the run up to Christmas if the nationwide HGV crisis is not addressed. The UK’s largest supermarket also called on the Government to temporarily make it easier to bring in workers from abroad to ease the issue. The warning, which was first reported by ITV News came in a meeting organised by the Cabinet Office last Thursday. Andrew […]