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PC fired for not investigating woman's murderer

Abuse allegations were made months before her husband poured petrol on her and set her alight.

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Denise Michelle Keane-Barnett-Simmons,

PC fired for not investigating woman's murderer

Abuse allegations were made months before her husband poured petrol on her and set her alight.

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Denise Michelle Keane-Barnett-Simmons,

PC fired for not investigating woman's murderer

Abuse allegations were made months before her husband poured petrol on her and set her alight.

  • 8h8 hours ago
  • London
The Queen

Queen makes surprise visit to new Elizabeth line

Buckingham Palace says the visit, ahead of the line's opening on 24 May, is a "happy development".

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • London
A police officer stands near the alleyway off Church Gardens, South Ealing

Woman, 21, stabbed to death in London alleyway

A 20-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody in west London.

  • 16h16 hours ago
  • London
Clos Maggiore

Mouse poo in London's 'most romantic' restaurant

French restaurant Clos Maggiore in Covent Garden was given a one out of five hygiene rating.

  • 13h13 hours ago
  • London
Arrest footage

Met officer assaulted by crowd, police claim

A Met Police officer filmed hitting a man while making an arrest was himself allegedly under attack.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • London
fox cub

Five fox cubs rescued from old car wheels in a month

The charity has warned foxes push their heads through but their ears prevent them from getting out.

  • 21h21 hours ago
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Westminster Magistrates' Court

Brothers facing extradition over Ming vase raid

Stewart and Louis Ahearne are fighting extradition to Switzerland, where they are accused of burglary.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • London
The Queen

Queen makes surprise visit to new Elizabeth line

Buckingham Palace says the visit, ahead of the line's opening on 24 May, is a "happy development".

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • London
A police officer stands near the alleyway off Church Gardens, South Ealing

Woman, 21, stabbed to death in London alleyway

A 20-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody in west London.

  • 16h16 hours ago
  • London
Clos Maggiore

Mouse poo in London's 'most romantic' restaurant

French restaurant Clos Maggiore in Covent Garden was given a one out of five hygiene rating.

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Met officer assaulted by crowd, police claim

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