Homeowner says he has over 400 defects on his new build home
Joe Tompkinson, 33, and wife Claire, 43, were excited about the prospect of a “fresh start” when they moved into their Linden Homes property in December 2017
Public safety at risk without ‘profound and far-reaching reforms’ to police
Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Thomas Winsor made the finding in his annual assessment. Public safety could be put at risk unless “profound and far-reaching” police reforms are urgently introduced, the chief inspector of constabulary has warned. In his annual assessment of policing in England and Wales, Sir Thomas Winsor ...
William hands out the hugs as he visits Royal Marsden Hospital
The Duke of Cambridge became the prince of hugs when he showed off his affectionate side and embraced a hospital cleaner. William’s heartfelt encounter came as he visited the Royal Marsden in central London to highlight its work supporting the mental health of cancer patients, their families and the medical ...
Travellers ‘in a state of panic’ as councils seek security team for evictions
The travelling community is in “a state of panic” as Dublin’s councils seek to hire a full-time security company to evict families from private land, it has been warned. A joint tender document from the four local authorities was published on June 25 by Dublin City Council saying they are ...
Drivers rate the worst motorway in England
England’s least popular motorway is the M20 in Kent, according to major new research. A survey of drivers by watchdog Transport Focus found that the link between the ports at Dover and the M25 has an overall satisfaction rating of just 65%. The road scored particularly badly for the quality ...
Tommy Robinson’s broadcast ‘subjectively reckless’, judges told
Tommy Robinson’s broadcasting of footage featuring defendants in a criminal trial was “subjectively reckless”, High Court judges have been told. The former English Defence League (EDL) leader, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is said to have committed contempt of court by filming defendants accused of the sexual exploitation of ...
Chelsea legends welcome Frank Lampard ‘home’
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba said he was delighted Frank Lampard was “coming back home” after he was confirmed as the new manager at Stamford Bridge. Lampard, who won three Premier League titles and one Champions League alongside Drogba at Chelsea, was finally unveiled as Maurizio Sarri’s successor by the ...
Rookie firearms officer fell over and shot terrorist through legs, London Bridge terror inquest told
The City of London Police officer, known as BX44, was giving evidence anonymously at the Old Bailey.
In pictures: Frank Lampard’s career at Chelsea and Derby
Frank Lampard has returned to Chelsea as their new head coach on a three-year deal. Lampard enjoyed a highly-successful 13-year spell as a player at Stamford Bridge, becoming the club’s record goalscorer and winning three Premier League titles and the Champions League. The 41-year-old began his managerial career in impressive ...