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The UK’s military chief has reportedly written to the Prime Minister, expressing concern that an extra £13bn for defence investment is insufficient. While the specific contents of Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton’s letter remain private, the intervention highlights the significant challenges facing Sir Keir Starmer as he finalises a long-delayed investment plan. Discussions between the Ministry of Defence, the Treasury, and Number Ten remain ongoing ahead of expected announcements […]

A man who killed his partner by stabbing her thirty-one times before blowing up their home has been jailed for life with a minimum term of twenty-three years. Forty-five-year-old Clifton George attacked Annabel Rook at their north London home last June after she ended their ten-year relationship. George punched and throttled the forty-six-year-old before stabbing her repeatedly with a kitchen knife. Following the killing, he started a fire in the […]

Around one hundred firefighters and fifteen fire engines are tackling a major blaze at a recycling centre in Bermondsey. The London Fire Brigade declared a major incident after receiving multiple emergency calls shortly after half-past-five on Monday evening. The intense fire is currently causing significant disruption to rail travel across south London, with commuters advised to check their journeys as emergency crews remain on site to manage the rapidly developing […]

Donald Trump has insisted the United States remains close to a deal with Iran, despite the country launching missiles at Israel. Speaking to Fox News, the President urged Tehran to stop further escalation, saying their actions were enough. While Mr Trump encouraged Iran to return to negotiations, he confirmed the American military remains on high alert following the missile launch. A mix of rain, sunshine, and occasional showers is forecast […]

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected drive-by shooting in Cippenham. A group of men were walking along Earls Lane at around ten-to-six yesterday evening when a firearm was reportedly discharged towards them by occupants of a blue vehicle travelling from Moor Furlong. Officers believe that one of the men on foot was also armed and returned fire at the vehicle before both parties fled the scene. […]