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Dying man made homeless by council decision

Shaner Osman, 60, battles terminal cancer while sleeping rough after Islington Council withdrew housing duty. Campaigners condemn the 'PR nonsense' response.

Islington couple forced to repaint £2.6m townhouse

A high-flying couple in Islington have been ordered to completely repaint their £2.6 million townhouse after neighbours complained about their 'ugly' makeover. Discover the full story behind the property dispute.

Lawyer ordered to repaint black London townhouse white

A high-flying lawyer in an exclusive London square has been forced to repaint his £2.6m black townhouse back to white after a planning inspector ruled the dark makeover 'jarring'. Discover the full story behind this heritage dispute.

Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended

The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.

Corbyn and Sultana Clash in Labour Leadership Battle

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn faces formidable challenge from rising star Zarah Sultana as internal party tensions erupt into open warfare over leadership direction and political ideology.

Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years

Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.

Baltimore crime rates drop under new prosecutor

Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.

London acid attack: Two boys hospitalised, teens arrested

Two young boys have been rushed to hospital following a corrosive substance attack in East London, with police arresting two teenagers in connection with the disturbing incident that has left the community reeling.

Deliveroo rider disguise used in London shooting

A shocking London crime saw a gunman disguise himself as a Deliveroo rider before opening fire in a residential street. Discover how police tracked down the perpetrator through forensic evidence and witness accounts.

Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree

Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.

Ex-Footballer Jailed for Money Laundering

Former Premier League footballer Richard Duffy has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to laundering £400,000 in a sophisticated criminal operation. The ex-Portsmouth and Wales defender was caught in a police sting.

Megan Breen Jailed for Vicious Assault and Theft in Gwent

Megan Breen, 25, from Gwent, has been sentenced to prison for a series of violent assaults and thefts, including a brutal attack on a woman she met on a night out. Read the full story of her crimes and the police investigation.

Father of Three Stabbed to Death by Moped Thieves in Bronx

A horrific daylight attack in the Bronx claims the life of a 35-year-old father. The victim was fatally stabbed by assailants on a moped in what police are investigating as a potential robbery. The community is left in shock as the hunt for the killers co

Fly-tipping gang ordered to pay £110k for toxic dump

A ruthless fly-tipping gang that orchestrated a massive 500-tonne illegal dump, poisoning a village with toxic fumes, has been brought to justice. Read the full story of the environmental crime and the hefty penalties.

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