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Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor facing plagiarism row, found dead

Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor facing plagiarism row, found dead

Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead in south London following his recent resignation amid plagiarism allegations.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 00:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
47-year-old woman arrested after stabbing four men in Covent Garden

47-year-old woman arrested after stabbing four men in Covent Garden

A woman has been arrested following a scissor attack that left four victims hospitalized. Police believe the incident to be an isolated, mental-health related event.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 17:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims

At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims

At least five survivors of sexual abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed have been officially confirmed as human-trafficking victims by the Home Office.

Business ·3 Aug 2026, 02:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Palestine Action wins Supreme Court appeal permission as 77 arrested

Palestine Action wins Supreme Court appeal permission as 77 arrested

Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori has secured Supreme Court permission to challenge the group's terror designation, coinciding with 77 arrests.

Politics ·31 Jul 2026, 07:17 ·Clara West 3 min read
Met Police spent £2.5m to hide undercover officer from former partner

Met Police spent £2.5m to hide undercover officer from former partner

The Metropolitan Police spent £2.5m in public funds to relocate undercover officer John Dines after he conducted a deceitful relationship with activist Helen Steel.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Robert Peel hailed as founder of modern British police force

Robert Peel hailed as founder of modern British police force

Sir Robert Peel transformed the British state through the creation of the Metropolitan Police and radical legal reforms. This article explores his legacy in law enforcement and his role in the evolution of the Conservative Party.

Politics ·21 Jul 2026, 13:35 ·Clara West 3 min read
Police investigate £500,000 in Reform UK donations from Fiona Cottrell

Police investigate £500,000 in Reform UK donations from Fiona Cottrell

Metropolitan Police detectives are investigating potential breaches of electoral law concerning £500,000 in donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell.

Politics ·10 Jul 2026, 12:33 ·Clara West 3 min read