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Some crime victims ‘unaware’ of offenders’ early prison release in England and Wales ‘Sizeable minority’ of survivors of crime have not been informed that perpetrators will be freed on TuesdayHundreds of survivors of crime are unaware that their perpetrators will be freed on Tuesday despite requests that this would not happen, the victims’ commissioner has claimed. As the government prepares to release 1,700 offenders to ease overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales, Helen Newlove said some victims were “unaware of their offender’s release” and could not seek protective measures. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/sep/09/victims-unaware-offenders-early-prison-release-sds40-england-wales

Ask Jefferson Louis how many clubs he has played for and he takes a pause before declaring: “I lost count years ago.” Taking a glance down his list of former clubs, it is not hard to understand why he cannot remember. Thame United (three spells), Lewes, Weymouth (two spells), Gainsborough Trinity, Darlington, Brackley Town (two spells), Whitehawk, Lowestoft Town, Staines, Oxford United, Oxford City, St Albans City…the list goes on and on. Louis is football’s ultimate journeyman, having changed clubs a remarkable 51 times since making his debut for Buckinghamshire club Risborough Rangers 28 years ago. And at the age…

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – PM facing Labour rebellion over winter fuel allowance The biggest story in the press today is ongoing coverage of the government’s plans to scrap the winter fuel allowance for roughly 10 million pensioners. There are suggestions the government could face a rebellion in the Commons vote on Tuesday. The newspapers and online publications have united in their displeasure for the plan but they report from several different angles and through different lenses.  Basic facts The reaction  The left-leaning newspapers join the traditional right in calling on the government to consider a U-turn. Some papers…

Map reveals holiday hotspots clamping down on Airbnb-style rentals Governments are rushing to restrict Airbnb-style rentals after complaints from locals – and it could change tourism as we know it. Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and booking.com were welcomed by tourists when they launched as an affordable way to stay in a city while homeowners could earn extra cash. But now it appears that locals have had enough, accusing short-term platforms of causing housing shortages, noise nuisance and even the breakdown of communities. Many city bosses and governments have rolled out restrictions – although no city has outright banned short-term…

Heathrow and Gatwick airport delays see thousands of passengers affected | UK News Ryanair boss calls for Air Traffic Control head to step down after flights delayed at Gatwick The CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, has called for the chief executive of air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats to resign. Drama in the airline sector comes after thousands of passengers travelling through Gatwick Airport yesterday were affected by problems blamed on staff shortages. Flights at the airport south of London have frequently been disrupted by ATC staffing issues and it seems Mr O’Leary has now had enough (or, more accurately,…

Thunder and lightning over London left people ‘worried world was ending’ | UK News If you were kept awake by pounding thunderclaps and windows lit up with lightning last night, you weren’t alone. A massive storm struck above London and the south east in the early hours of this morning, and it was a rager. Despite the unsocial hours, enough people were up to take dramatic photos and videos of the awe-inspiring display in a symbolic end to our lacklustre summer. It comes after the Met Office issued a yellow warning for ‘heavy and thundery rain’ which would arrive on…

This is officially the unhappiest place to live in the UK London isn’t known for the being the friendliest place to live in the UK (we’ve all seen a tourist try and fail to spark conversation on the Tube), but there’s one area of the capital that has been crowned the most miserable. This comes after a recent survey by Rightmove polled 26,000 people across the UK on 13 ‘happiness measures’. These included: ‘I feel proud about the area I live in’, ‘nature and green spaces’, ‘artistic and cultural activities’ and ‘I feel a sense of belonging.’ And, while Richmond came…

UK sees ‘Danger to life’ warning in place with 100mm of rain forecast | UK News With a yellow weather warning covering two-thirds of England and Wales in place, you can probably guess the weather won’t be great today. The warning for heavy and thundery rain started yesterday at 9pm and will end at 8pm today. While forecasters admit the outlook for today remains uncertain, they expect it to bucket it down in western England and southern Wales especially. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms, meanwhile, will crawl across the east. How much rain you will see will vary wildly. Some might…

Plane crashes into east London field with man in hospital | UK News A man is in hospital after a plane crashed into a park in Upminster, east London. The ‘light’ aircraft plummeted out of the sky and into a field along Aveley Road at around 1.10pm. The crash happened near Damyns Hall Aerodrome, which offers aerobatic experiences and training and flight courses. A male passenger was taken to a major trauma unit at a local hospital. There have been no further updates on his condition. Photographs first published by EssexLive show an air ambulance at the scene of the…

Banksy fish shop owner reveals safety worries after newfound fame | UK News The owner of a fish shop in north London with a Banksy piece on the sign has revealed his safety concerns with the newfound attention he’s getting. George Christou, 37, said he was on holiday when he got a call from a customer about someone graffitiing the side of his restaurant. The next day, he discovered the art was actually a piece from Banksy – making his fish shop in Walthamstow a major stopping point for art lovers. He said: ‘Family I haven’t heard from for a…