Sharing explicit images fuelling rise in blackmail, senior Met officer warns
A rise in blackmail in the capital has been fuelled by people sharing explicit photos and videos of themselves, it has been reported.
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Murder probe launched as teenager found stabbed in west London
A teenager was found fatally stabbed in west London by police responding to reports of a fight in west London.
Fundraiser to climb Pen y Fan for 365th time in a year
A father-of-three is to scale Pen y Fan – the highest peak in south Wales – for the 365th time in a year.
Family of Mark Duggan lodges civil claim against Met Police
The family of Mark Duggan – whose death resulted in civil unrest in English cities in 2011 – has lodged a civil claim against the Metropolitan Police.
British forces to remain in Syria following capture of last IS territory
British forces will not scale-back their presence in Syria and Iraq following the capture of the last remaining territory held by the so-called Islamic State.
Free garden waste collections must be fully funded, councils warn
Moves to bring back free garden waste collections must be “fully funded”, town halls have warned as figures show two thirds of councils now charge for the service.
What the papers say – March 23
Britain’s departure from the European Union and Theresa May’s future make headlines on Saturday, while stories of a robbery on Coronation Street and the death of a Britain’s Got Talent contestant also feature on the fronts.
UK’s worst airport lounge identified
A passenger lounge at London Southend Airport has been ranked the worst out of 21 pay-as-you-go facilities in the UK.
PM admits third vote on her Brexit deal may not take place next week
Theresa May has admitted she may not garner enough support to get her twice-defeated Brexit deal through the Commons next week, amid mounting speculation about the future of her premiership.
Motorists prosecuted over pro-Brexit road protests
Campaigners have been prosecuted for inconsiderate driving while trying to bring roads to a standstill as part of a pro-Brexit protest.
UK ‘has prime responsibility for protecting Good Friday Agreement’
The prime responsibility for protecting the Good Friday Agreement lies with Britain, Ireland’s deputy leader has said.