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Met Police re-vets 300 officers over missed checks

The Metropolitan Police has launched an urgent review after discovering that hundreds of new recruits may have been hired without undergoing essential security vetting, raising serious concerns about force integrity.

Hepburn's Secret Beverly Hills 'Gay House' for Sale

The historic Beverly Hills home secretly shared by Hollywood icon Katharine Hepburn and her rumoured lover, socialite Laura Harding, hits the market. Discover the story behind the legendary 'gay house' and its glamorous, hidden past.

Met Police adopts 'Al Capone' tactics after scandal

Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley announces aggressive new strategy to pursue corrupt officers for any offence, following damning Charing Cross report and Sarah Everard case.

WWII Brothers Died Hours Apart in Battle of Britain

The poignant tale of two British brothers, both RAF pilots, who lost their lives within hours of each other during the Battle of Britain. Discover their heroic legacy and the memorial that now honours their ultimate sacrifice.

History Podcast Breaks Records with Epic Australia Tour

History podcast giants Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland are taking their chart-topping show, The Rest Is History, on an unprecedented live tour to Australia, selling out stadiums and redefining the power of historical storytelling.

Met Police Urge Arming Officers Against Knife Crime

An internal Metropolitan Police review calls for a significant increase in armed officers to better protect the public and frontline police from the growing threat of knife attacks in the capital.

Police Hunt Illegal Metal Detectorists at Medieval Abbey

Gloucestershire Police launch a major investigation after 'nighthawkers' illegally target historic Hailes Abbey, a 13th-century Cistercian monastery, sparking fears of priceless treasure theft and irreparable damage to protected heritage.

UK's Best History Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for studying History, with Cambridge retaining the top spot while London institutions dominate the upper ranks.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in Behaviour Probe

Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following serious allegations of misconduct at Charing Cross police station, prompting a major internal investigation into behavioural standards.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in WhatsApp Scandal

Exclusive: Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following the discovery of a vile WhatsApp group containing racist, homophobic, and misogynistic messages, in a major blow to the force's integrity.

Victoria Police Officers Face Court Over Fatal Arrest Death

Two Victorian police officers have appeared in Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged over the death of Luke Briggs during a violent arrest in Melbourne's west. The case has sparked a major homicide investigation and raised serious questions about police co

Police in court over alleged unlawful killing of Melbourne tradie

Two Victoria Police officers stand accused in Melbourne's Magistrates' Court over the death of Luke Briggs, a 33-year-old tradesman, following a violent altercation outside a Hoppers Crossing 7-Eleven. The case has ignited serious debate over police condu

Australian cop's viral photo sparks intense policing debate

A single photograph of a Queensland police officer has ignited a fierce national debate in Australia, dividing public opinion on modern policing, officer conduct, and the delicate balance between authority and community relations.

High Heels: A Queen's Vengeful Invention Against Rival

A startling new historical biography uncovers the dark and vengeful origins of the high heel, tracing it back to a plot by the 16th-century French Queen, Catherine de' Medici, driven by jealousy and a desire to humiliate her husband's mistress.

Boy's 48-hour bush survival after father shot by police

A young boy's astonishing tale of survival in the Australian bush for two days after his father was fatally shot by police. The child remained with his father's body before being discovered by a search helicopter.

Police shoot man dead during raid in Porepunkah

A police operation in the quiet town of Porepunkah turned fatal as officers shot a man during a raid. The incident, involving a wanted individual, is now under investigation by Victoria's professional standards command.

Met Police officer dies after charity rowing challenge

PC Matthew Christopher Pietras, 32, died after collapsing following a gruelling charity rowing machine challenge at Belvedere Police Station. The inquest reveals his sudden death was linked to an undiagnosed heart condition.

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