- Thu. Jan 1st, 2026
24,000 affordable homes lost over the past ten years, according to Angela Rayner’s Government department
Nearly 24,000 homes that should have been available for sale at low prices have instead been sold at premium prices during the past ten years. We can now reveal how…
DPP promises action on Joint Enterprise
In a question and answer session with the House of Commons Justice Committee, Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson told the Chair Andrew Slaughter his office were undertaking a study…
Olympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds inspires student journalists
Multi gold medal winning Paralympian Ellie Simmonds enthralled an audience of aspiring journalists, plus a few old hacks too, as she was interviewed at a conference in Holborn. The event…
Did Jake Paul and Mike Tyson make a mockery of the sport of boxing
by unanimous decision Jake Paul 28 a.k.a the problem child was announced the winner of the controversial fight against Mike Tyson 58 a.k.a iron Mike . The fight took place…
Homeless where the art is: has Banksy’s message been lost in Shoreditch’s gentrification?
Under the shadow of Shoreditch’s luxury Art’otel, Mark Richardson reflects on his 12 hour walk in search of shelter. Despite his efforts, he’s raised only 41p, far short of the…
Paquetá inspires vital Hammers’ victory
Newcastle United 0-2 West Ham United West Ham United delivered one their best performances of the season, stunning St. James’ Park with a 2-0 victory that showcased defensive resilience, midfield…
Yvette Cooper’s Respect orders are a return to the ASBO
Residents around Old Street will be delighted that the Government are looking to stop the nuisance of e-bikes riding on the pavement. They are also clamping down on flytipping. The…
If this isn’t urgent, what is? The scandalous state of Young Offenders’ Institutions
I get to read a lot of reports from the Prison Inspectorate, Ofsted, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, and more. Many of them are detailed, hard hitting, and critical of…