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Visitors to Nostell Priory in West Yorkshire can now observe cutting-edge conservation research on a historically significant portrait believed to be the sole accurate replica of a Hans Holbein original.
A Bank of America vice president was fatally stabbed in New York’s Times Square in what police are treating as a random attack. Authorities have arrested a suspect and are investigating the motive behind the violence.
A profile piece explores how a 30-year-old British intermediary has established a trusted relationship with Qatari royal family members, facilitating diplomatic and business connections.
Country music icon Dolly Parton traveled to South Yorkshire in 2007 to promote the UK launch of her book donation initiative, leaving a lasting impression on local educators.
A British man from Yorkshire has reportedly become the first UK national to die fighting for Russia in Ukraine. He had told his family he was going to Romania, not the front lines.
The UK government has allocated £39 billion to build 70,000 social and affordable homes across England, with significant funding directed to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, West Yorkshire, and London.
The Times Appointments features a job advertisement for an Internal Sales Executive specializing in Timber & Building Products, based in Leeds, Yorkshire.
A young girl from Leeds, West Yorkshire, shares her experience of camping in her garden with her father during a UK heatwave and her close encounter with a fox.
Patients in Yorkshire have reported that an AI GP receptionist is unable to understand their local accents. This issue highlights challenges in the implementation of AI technology in healthcare, particularly regarding regional linguistic variations.
Rare White Park cattle have arrived at the Castle Howard estate in North Yorkshire as part of a rewilding project aimed at supporting conservation efforts.
A review of 'The State of Us' highlights the spirited performances that elevate the familiar Yorkshire tearjerker, despite some improbable plot points.
A quiet North Yorkshire village of approximately 600 residents is set to receive around 1,200 single adult male asylum seekers, leading to a significant imbalance in the local population.
The Kettlewell scarecrow festival, a two-week event celebrating creativity in the Yorkshire Dales village and a fundraiser for the local primary school, is showcased in a series of pictures.
A South Yorkshire man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of his lodger, whose dismembered body he hid in a barrel filled with concrete. The farmer received a life sentence for the crime.
A 25-year-old from Yorkshire, who dropped out of high school, is reportedly on the verge of becoming a billionaire thanks to his artificial intelligence company.
A recipe by Benjamina Ebuehi for a 'summer berry dutch baby' is presented, described as a giant sweet Yorkshire pudding filled with a summer berry compote, making for an impressive brunch dish.
Hull, located in East Yorkshire, England, is emerging as one of the UK's most interesting lesser-known destinations, reinventing itself from a neglected port with over 800 years of maritime history into a cultural hotspot.
Environmental police in Bratislava are searching for an unknown perpetrator who shot a small Biewer Yorkshire dog during a walk in Rača, initiating criminal proceedings.
Yorkshire Water made an erroneous payment of £6,800 into a customer's bank account and initially told them to 'enjoy' the money, only later clarifying that the sum was wages owed to its staff.
Billy Mole, a footballer who played for several West Yorkshire clubs, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for supplying cocaine and heroin.
South Yorkshire police are investigating video footage that appears to show officers shoving and drawing batons and stun guns on teenage girls during an incident in Rotherham. The force described the footage as “nothing short of shocking.”
A country diary entry describes the discovery of a wood warbler and a variety of woodland plants thriving amidst the unique 'clints and grikes' of a limestone pavement in Wharfedale, Yorkshire.
A feature showcasing the greatest works of artist David Hockney, from his sun-kissed LA portraits and vast Yorkshire landscapes to his 70m iPad Normandy epic.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, discussions are focusing on the event's environmental impact, the costs for fans, and the controversial leadership of Gianni Infantino. Betting odds for various national teams are also being analyzed.
The largest display of Native North American art ever seen in Britain, 'Hold to This Earth,' has arrived in Yorkshire, featuring Indigenous American artists who pose timely questions about history, the planet, and humanity's place within it.
The body of an 11-year-old boy, who went missing in a South Yorkshire river, has been found, bringing a tragic end to the search. Authorities had been conducting a river search for the missing child.
A 13-year-old girl has died in hospital after being rescued from the River Wharfe in Yorkshire. Her death brings the total number of water-related fatalities in the UK heatwave to 15, with another boy still missing.
A British farmer, James Mills, is exploring alternatives to traditional nitrogen fertilizers, including human urine, after the war with Iran disrupted the supply of conventional options. This search for substitutes is driven by the need to maintain crop growth in the Yorkshire region.
An article highlights several dog breeds, including French Bulldogs, Dachshunds, Shar-Peis, and Yorkshire Terriers, as being more susceptible to health issues and requiring special care.
Catalin Stancu was sentenced to one year probation and 15 hours of community service after a court found him guilty of stealing a cat named Nora in West Yorkshire, England.
The article explores the legacy of naturalist and eccentric Charles Waterton, who was ahead of his time in creating a nature paradise in West Yorkshire, England. His former walled estate is now open for visitors to stay overnight.
An award-winning restaurant in North Yorkshire has been instructed to stop providing lifts home to its patrons, particularly due to its rural location lacking streetlights.
A UK Commons committee heard from residents of a Yorkshire town with high levels of 'forever chemicals,' leading MPs to call for urgent restrictions on the use of toxic PFAS in consumer products.
Campaigners successfully fought to prevent day-trippers from shooting thousands of birds at a time on Yorkshire's coast.
A thinktank reports that Drax, a North Yorkshire power plant, claimed a record £999 million in subsidies for burning trees in 2025, bringing its total to £8.7 billion since 2012, despite ongoing concerns about the sustainable sourcing of its wood pellets.
Use of interns by Plum Sykes, an ex-assistant of Anna Wintour whose family owns a Yorkshire estate, reignites debate about creative industries She is said to have been the inspiration for a character…
A previously lost Cold War nuclear bunker, presumed to be gone, has been uncovered on the grounds of Scarborough Castle, a medieval fortress in North Yorkshire, England. Experts described its location as "perfect" for its intended purpose.
A new conservation project aims to bring the UK's largest native butterfly back to Yorkshire, where it has not been seen for over a century.
A ban on campervan parking at two popular coastal beauty spots in North Yorkshire has been made permanent following an 18-month trial period.
The long-distance Coast to Coast route, stretching across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors, has been officially designated a National Trail following a £5.5 million upgrade, with visitors now revisiting the spectacular hike.
YOUNG couple, Libby (25) and Ollie (25), live in a camper van in Yorkshire.
Trams, buses and hire bikes will be integrated under molten orange and asphalt black brand highlighting industrial heritage, says Oliver Coppard South Yorkshire’s transport system will be known as the “People’s Network”, with trams, buses and hire bikes all coming under public control. The plan was unveiled on Monday by the region’s mayor, Oliver Coppard, who said it would create an affordable, joined-up network in molten orange and asphalt black colours. A large fleet of electric buses and 2...
Hemmed in by the sea and poor transport links, many young people from the Yorkshire town feel trapped, but there is also a pride in the area It’s the morning after a wet and stormy day in the…
Yorkshire Water has secured new funding from private equity group EQT, which will take a 42% stake, despite facing scrutiny over sewage fines and a pay dispute.
The owner of the Drax power plant in Yorkshire has begun reducing its use of controversial Canadian wood pellets and plans to stop burning them entirely within the next year, following criticism over its sourcing practices.
Wold Newton, East Yorkshire: On a dreary day in a nondescript field, I visit the site where a 4.56 billion-year-old bit of space rock came to Earth On a low rise, beyond a screen of trees, behind a sm
The Warm and Well scheme by Citizens Advice in North Yorkshire has secured three years of funding to help reduce deaths caused by cold weather.
Girl, 15, and boy, 17, found dead at Little Eden holiday park in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, police say Two teenagers have died at a holiday park on the Yorkshire coast in a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. A 15-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy were found dead inside a rental property at Little Eden holiday park in Bridlington on Wednesday, police said. Continue reading...
The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.
The hour-long episode will feature David Mitchell and guest star David Suchet solving a murder mystery at a Christmas-themed hotel in Yorkshire.
Hospitality operators in North Yorkshire are raising concerns about a proposed tourism tax, warning that it could create an uneven competitive landscape for smaller accommodations compared to larger hotels.
An investigative feature examines the rise of a young British consultant who has become a trusted intermediary for Gulf royal families navigating Western business and diplomatic landscapes.
Bradley Townsend, a fisherman from Yorkshire who joined pro-Russian militias in April, reportedly died in late June near Lyman, with associates claiming he suffered ideological manipulation.
The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a new partnership agreement focused on the use of artificial intelligence in defense, prompting warnings from the Kremlin about potential attacks on British factories producing drones for Ukraine. UK officials have vowed continued support for Ukraine despite these threats.
A charity in Hull and East Yorkshire, Doreen's, is repurposing old uniforms and providing them to families for free, reporting a significant increase in demand.
Five travel writers recount their most cherished holidays within the UK, featuring diverse experiences such as gravel biking in Scotland, a steam train ride in Yorkshire, and rowing from Oxford to London.
The vast county of Yorkshire in northern England is highlighted as a popular filming location, with numerous films and television series inspiring travel to the region.
Andy Burnham has announced plans to clean up the three worst illegal waste dumps in the UK, with taxpayers funding the clear-up operations in West Yorkshire, Surrey, and Kent. The initiative also includes raising fines for illegal waste disposal to £5,000.
An archival report reveals a historical plan to construct a massive waterfall at Malham Cove, a prominent limestone formation in North Yorkshire, England.
After a 20-year search, the rare dark bordered beauty moth, previously thought to be found only in Yorkshire, has been discovered at a new site in Wallington, Northumberland, England.
A recent solar eclipse captivated observers worldwide, with many sharing spectacular images and experiences of the celestial event. Following the eclipse, health authorities reported numerous medical consultations for potential eye damage, prompting warnings about proper eye protection during such phenomena.
The defence secretary has expressed being 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at an Army college in North Yorkshire and has promised a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
The search for a 13-year-old boy who went missing off the Yorkshire coast has concluded with the recovery of a body, described by the police chief as an 'incredibly heartbreaking outcome'.
Child immunization rates are falling across the UK, prompting one clinic in West Yorkshire to implement aggressive measures to increase vaccination uptake.
Saltburn Cricket Club conceded a match after being placed under investigation by the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League earlier this week following a 'finger-clicking' claim.
Four men have been arrested in West Yorkshire on suspicion of animal cruelty after a hedgehog was found painted in football club colors, barely surviving the ordeal.
Barnsley has been designated as the UK's first 'Tech Town,' serving as a testbed for greater AI usage in local government with the aim of becoming a model for renewed public services nationwide.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe.
The UK Home Office is planning to use three new military sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire to house approximately 3,750 asylum seekers, pending official permission.
Mark Fellows, Lee Newell, and David Taylor have been given whole life orders after fatally stabbing child killer Kyle Bevan in his cell at high-security HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire last November.
Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood, originally from Yorkshire, England, shares her experience of living in the Netherlands for 40 years, describing it as a very convenient and easy-to-live-in country.
Rebalance Earth, an investment fund, is investing in the rewilding of Broughton Sanctuary in North Yorkshire, aiming to generate financial, environmental, and social returns through ecological restoration.
A 'National Trust for music venues' scheme, backed by over 2,500 fans and artists like Ed Sheeran, has successfully secured two Yorkshire venues under community ownership, bringing the total saved to nine.
The owner of a Rimac Nevera electric hypercar traveled 2700 kilometers across Europe, from Yorkshire to Croatia, to attend a gathering.
Peter William Sutcliffe, born June 2, 1946, from West Yorkshire, is remembered as one of Britain's most notorious serial killers, whose horrific murders paralyzed the nation and were marked by numerous police errors.
Reports indicate that Yorkshire Building Society and Leeds Building Society are considering making bids to acquire Atom Bank.
A 15-year-old boy was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident outside the city of Larissa. The incident has been described as a tragedy on the asphalt.
A travel article highlights the Yorkshire Dales Explorer, a lesser-known train route offering an alternative to the Settle to Carlisle line. The journey takes passengers deep into the scenic walking country of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, characterized by vast limestone landscapes.
Live updates are available from the first day of the latest round of County Championship cricket matches, including Yorkshire v Surrey and Warwickshire v Glamorgan.
An article highlights a trip along a "fiercely undulating" 73-mile railway route that traverses through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria in England.
The heartbroken family of three-month-old Maggie-May Ann Moody has paid tribute to their baby girl, who was tragically killed in a dog attack in Yorkshire. They shared how Maggie 'changed us in so many ways'.
A high-speed police chase in Yorkshire, reaching speeds of 140mph, concluded with a drug driver's BMW 3 Series becoming airborne after hitting a roundabout.
Historic Victorian stations along England's picturesque Settle to Carlisle railway line, known for traversing the Yorkshire Dales, are being transformed into rental cottages, offering a unique experience for visitors.
A Norwegian startup, Blastr, is reportedly in exclusive talks with UK officials to purchase the former Liberty Steel works in Rotherham and Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire, including its electric arc furnace.
Sergej Jakirović's Hull City experienced a bitter defeat in the Yorkshire derby against Sheffield United, losing a winning position in the final minutes of the match.
A child has died after being bitten by a dog at a property in North Yorkshire, leading armed police to kill one dog in the street and seize another in connection with the incident.
Researchers have uncovered 950 Iron Age metal objects near Melsonby, Yorkshire, which may represent the first evidence of four-wheeled wagons ever found in Britain.
The Observer features an article about the art of shaping stories at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, highlighting its unique approach to narrative and art, with new coverage reinforcing this focus.
South Yorkshire is experiencing an economic revival, with new industries, including screen, podcasts, and defence, moving into the region. Sheffield's economy is diversifying amid a wave of new investment, moving beyond its traditional steel industry roots.
Archaeologists in North Yorkshire have rediscovered a lost Cold War bunker, originally designed to monitor Soviet nuclear attacks, bringing to light a significant piece of British history from a period of heightened NATO tensions.
NOVA filmska adaptacija Orkanskih visova potaknula je val turizma u Yorkshireu.
North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.
Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.
A moor fire on Langdale Moor in North Yorkshire, which burned for approximately 40 days, has been determined to have been caused by cooking in the forest.
Company admits three pollution events that killed fish and insects in Pools Brook country park near Chesterfield
Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, have been identified by police as the two teenagers who died at Little Eden Holiday Park on Wednesday.
Keshet International is set to debut its new comedy-drama 'Reset,' a dark comedy about mistaken terminal diagnoses, at London Screenings.
The fight for Hope Moor is set to be repeated across the UK as the government aims to hit its renewable energy targets
A new feature explores the charm and offerings of The White Horse, a traditional pub in East Yorkshire known for its beer and sandwiches.
Residents of Wentworth in South Yorkshire face stringent regulations governing house exterior colors, garden maintenance, and even fast-food consumption to preserve the area's historic character.
A new introductory data analysis program has been scheduled for launch in Southend-on-Sea, Doncaster, and Peterborough. The initiative aims to equip local residents with foundational skills in data processing and visualization ahead of upcoming cohorts.
Agricultural workers in East Yorkshire are applying organic fertilizers to prepare fields for next year's crops, asking nearby residents to tolerate temporary odors during the seasonal process.
Skipton, a mutual financial group based in the Yorkshire Dales, is working to highlight the continued importance of building societies. The company aims to emphasize its personal touch and community-focused approach in the financial sector.
The creators of the brutal Yorkshire crime classic 'Red Riding' reflect on the making of the film, with one noting that locals often wished for more pleasant set decorations.
Seven people, including two police officers, have died in the UK after a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction collided with a police car. Video footage reportedly shows a police chase minutes before the fatal crash.
The government has announced plans to clean up three of the worst illegal waste dumps in Kent, Surrey, and West Yorkshire, which contain an estimated 22,000 tonnes of waste.
Bluefin tuna have been caught off the coast of Yorkshire for the first time since the 1960s, with one weighing 746lb, signaling a successful return of the species to UK waters.
A murder inquiry has been launched in West Yorkshire after a 55-year-old man died from a dog bite sustained during a footpath altercation. The dog's owner has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Prue Leith provided a health update, revealing she was recently rushed to the hospital due to stroke fears while on holiday in Yorkshire.
A rare total solar eclipse captivated millions of spectators across parts of Europe, plunging areas like Spain into temporary darkness. The celestial event, which had not been seen in Spain for over a century, drew widespread awe and observation.
The UK Defence Secretary has expressed his disgust over sex abuse allegations at an Army college in North Yorkshire and has pledged to investigate the failures.
An urgent and major search operation is underway for a 13-year-old boy who went missing off the coast of East Yorkshire. Authorities are actively looking for the teenager at sea.
Child immunization rates are falling across the UK, prompting one clinic in West Yorkshire to implement aggressive measures to boost vaccinations.
Private equity group EQT has bought joint control of the UK utility Yorkshire Water in a deal valued at less than its regulated assets.
Items from the personal collection of renowned Yorkshire cricket umpire Dickie Bird were sold at auction, attracting buyers from around the world.
A family in Leeds, UK, unexpectedly received two large payments from their water company, Yorkshire Water, over two consecutive months. The company reportedly told them to enjoy the money, turning an error into a surprising windfall.
An article provides important information regarding the specific dietary needs and proper nutrition for small dog breeds such as Yorkshire Terriers, Dachshunds, and Poodles.
Police officers in Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire, were seen pushing, hitting, and drawing tasers on young women over the weekend, prompting the mayor to express shock and call for caution before drawing conclusions.
The grand mountain scheme rock garden at Newby Hall in Yorkshire, which was previously thought beyond repair, has been successfully revived after decades of decline.
Artist David Hockney's return to Yorkshire from Los Angeles marked a significant new chapter in his career, leading to a prolific period of new works and a 'glorious reawakening'.
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
Dominique is engaged in a legal battle to retrieve her Yorkshire terrier, Jambonnette, which was seized and subsequently put up for adoption by a shelter, despite her efforts to get her back.
The Nutriment Company has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire Raw Feeds, expanding its operations in the pet food industry.
Karen Holmes, who lost her son to cancer, experienced further tragedy when an arson attack destroyed her Yorkshire home, taking with it irreplaceable memories and mementos of her deceased child.
An urgent search operation is underway in South Yorkshire for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering a river. Authorities are conducting a river search to locate the child.
A 13-year-old boy has died after experiencing difficulties in a West Yorkshire reservoir on Bank Holiday Monday.
Yorkshire has completed an innings victory over Surrey, taking the final five wickets on day four to win by 127 runs.
A new initiative called WallFest has been launched in Yorkshire to protect the crumbling 9ft-high, 3-mile-long boundary wall of Walton Hall, considered the world's first nature reserve, built by Charles Waterton in the 1820s.
Installers in Yorkshire are reporting a significant surge in interest for solar panels, with some seeing up to a tenfold increase since the onset of the Iran war, driven by rising oil prices.
The Times newspaper features a guide to six scenic spring walks across the UK, including locations in the Shropshire Hills and Yorkshire Dales.
A driver in North Yorkshire, England, faces a long jail sentence after a high-speed police pursuit ended with his BMW flipping multiple times at a roundabout. Police released wild video footage of the incident.
A father-of-three and former Royal Navy officer admitted to additional child sex abuse material offenses while on bail, following an investigation by Yorkshire and Humberside Police and Europol.
Yungblud commenced his 'Idols' UK arena tour with a homecoming show, stating that the album was made in Yorkshire and brought home tonight.
A three-month-old baby girl has died in Redcar, Teesside, following a suspected dog attack, leading to the arrest of a 45-year-old man.
Sheffield United officials are exploring a season-long loan deal to keep Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who is reportedly keen on returning to South Yorkshire.
A travel article explores the literary pilgrimage sites in the Yorkshire Moors, focusing on the filming locations of Emily Brontë's classic 'Wuthering Heights'.
Picturesque villages in the Yorkshire Wolds have been repeatedly blighted for months by bags full of sauvignon blanc bottles, indicating persistent illegal dumping.
Residents in Bentham, North Yorkshire, have been found to have alarming levels of toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' in their blood, with one in four in the greatest risk category.
Thieves have stolen over £80,000 worth of motorbikes in minutes in a ram raid incident in Keighley, Yorkshire.
A new study has confirmed that an ancient asteroid strike off the coast of Yorkshire, England, generated a mega-tsunami that raced towards Britain.
Swedish private equity group to inject funds into utility in sign of enduring investor confidence in the industry
From the coast's monastery ruins to windswept moors and manor houses under the starry sky. The English county of Yorkshire constantly inspires new stories.
An article suggests a travel itinerary for a Wuthering Heights-inspired weekend in Yorkshire, exploring the literary haunts of the Brontë sisters.
Company admits three pollution events that killed fish and insects in Pools Brook country park near Chesterfield A water company has been fined more than £700,000 for repeatedly releasing sewage into a stream. Yorkshire Water was issued with the penalty after pleading guilty to three offences of sewage pollution in Pools Brook country park near Chesterfield. Continue reading...
London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing renewed criticism after a major BBC investigation found that vulnerable girls as young as 14 are being lured into forced sex by gangs operating across the capital. The investigation, based on weeks of reporting and interviews with dozens of people, including five survivors of gang-based violence, concluded that exploitation by organised groups is rife in parts of London. Some victims told the BBC they were raped by multiple men as “payment” for unpaid drug debts run up by gangs that controlled them. Others said they had been groomed solely for sex. The investigation also found that girls were often drawn into criminal activity such as drug dealing, weapons trading, and phone theft before being sexually exploited. One Metropolitan Police officer described young girls and women as the “lowest rung” within gang hierarchies, saying they were groomed and exploited “for everything.” Public debate over grooming gangs in the U.K. has often focused on northern towns such as Rotherham and Rochdale. A government-commissioned report last year found that in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire, there was evidence of “disproportionate numbers of men from Asian ethnic backgrounds amongst suspects for group-based child sexual exploitation.” Further investigations have found the same in other towns and cities, including Telford, Oxford, Derby, Birmingham, Halifax, Peterborough, and countless others. Last year, Khan said there was no “indication of […] grooming gangs” of the type seen in Rotherham operating in London. Following the BBC findings, a spokesperson for the mayor said he wanted to support police to tackle “all child sexual exploitation in the capital, including grooming gangs.” Survivors told the broadcaster how exploitation often targeted girls from broken homes or troubled backgrounds. “I didn’t feel like I was groomed or exploited. I didn’t think I was a victim. It’s taken me a while to realise I was used and manipulated,” one victim told the BBC. Another survivor, Milly, said she was 15 when she was passed between different men. “I was getting passed around different men every night – sometimes 10 or 15 a month,” she said, describing how she was plied with drink and drugs before being taken into bedrooms by different men. “I don’t remember their names really. It sounds horrible, but I just know they were Asian. Sometimes they just said, ‘Oh, you’re a nice, young White girl,'” she added. A third victim, Ruth, said: “They didn’t want anything but sex. I was low and they gave me expensive things so I felt wanted and then slept with them. It felt like I had multiple boyfriends giving me attention.” Detective Sergeant John Knox, head of the Metropolitan Police child exploitation team in Lambeth and Southwark, said girls inside gangs “cannot say no to sex.” “Within that gang world, the girls are at the lowest rung and they have to do as they’re told. And that includes sexually,” he said, adding that if a girl cannot refuse, “she’s being raped and that’s how we look at it as the police.” Knox estimates at least 60 children in his south London area are currently being exploited by gangs, some as young as 13. The BBC findings prompted sharp criticism from political opponents. BREAKING: Susan Hall lashes out at Sadiq Khan over his reluctance to launch a grooming gangs inquiry 🔴#dailyexpress #sadiqkhan #groominggangs pic.twitter.com/YryxmEIN5X January 29, 2026 Susan Hall, leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly, said the report was “shocking” and accused the mayor of dismissing concerns. Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy wrote that the mayor had claimed there were no rape gangs in London and that “everyone knew that was nonsense.” Last month, Hall pressed the mayor on whether grooming gangs were operating in London and called for funding for a dedicated inquiry. She accused Khan of previously dismissing her concerns, telling him, “I asked if we had grooming gangs in London. You dismissed my question by saying you didn’t know what I meant. I have to tell you, the rape victims knew exactly what I was talking about.” Hall urged the mayor to apologize to victims who, she said, felt their experiences had been downplayed. Khan refused to concede the point, replying during the exchange that the issue was too serious to “play party politics.” Previously, he argued that the “specific type of systemic cases” seen in some northern towns were not the same as the more “complex” patterns of exploitation in London, refusing to acknowledge that the phenomenon of Asian grooming gangs raping White girls as seen across many U.K. cities was not prevalent on the London scene. In October, the Metropolitan Police announced it will re-examine at least 1,200 child sexual exploitation cases following a national review, and previously confirmed it was reviewing 9,000 cases spanning 15 years. An independent inquiry into grooming gangs chaired by Baroness Longfield is expected to begin later this year, with the Home Office stating it will have full powers to compel evidence and conduct local investigations. Read more here... Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00
A report from a deprived Yorkshire city reveals the struggles of job seekers, with many applying for hundreds of jobs without success.
Plans for a new windfarm near the Yorkshire Dales have sparked a local battle, highlighting the ongoing tension between renewable energy targets and landscape preservation in the UK.