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Royal memo reveals Queen backed Andrew as trade envoy; no vetting found
New government files released in response to a Liberal Democrat humble address show Queen Elizabeth II was keen for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take the trade envoy role in 2001, that he preferred 'sophisticated' countries, and that officials found no evidence of a formal vetting process; the documents also outline his tenure and later controversies, with Andrew stepping down in 2011.
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Two Romford Residents Arrested Over Golders Green Iranian Memorial Fire
Two Romford residents were arrested in London on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at the Golders Green Eternal Wall memorial for Iranian protesters; the memorial was undamaged, and the investigation links to a wider wave of anti-dissident attacks in the capital, with counter-terrorism police urging vigilance.
Banksy installs covert London statue; council says no permit
Banksy quietly erected a new statue on a Waterloo Place plinth in central London, captured in an Instagram video showing a low-loader, traffic cones, and a dawn crew; Westminster City Council says it did not grant permission, but the artwork remains publicly viewable while authorities decide how to proceed.
Golders Green stabbing survivor calls his survival a miracle
A Jewish man, Shloime Rand, survived a stabbing in Golders Green and told the BBC it felt like a miracle; he and 76-year-old Moshe Shine were attacked, with 45-year-old Essa Suleiman in custody on suspicion of attempted murder. Rand awaits discharge after chest injuries; police say the suspect has a history of violence and mental health issues and had a Prevent referral in 2020 that was closed. The government announced an additional £25m for security around Jewish sites, bringing total security funding to £58m this year, as leaders including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Board of Deputies push to confront antisemitism.
Two Jewish men stabbed in Golders Green as police declare terrorist incident in London
Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in an attack police have declared a terrorist incident; a 45-year-old man has been arrested, the victims are in stable condition, and investigators are probing whether the assault targeted the Jewish community.
Soho nightclub crash: influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska dies as murder charge is filed
A social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, known as Klaudiaglam, died six days after being struck by a Mercedes outside the Inca nightclub in Soho, London. A 58-year-old man was left with life-changing injuries, and Gabrielle Carrington (Miss Dynamix) was charged with murder after Zakrzewska’s death; she had earlier faced charges of dangerous driving and being over the drink-drive limit. Carrington, 29, appeared in court and was remanded to the Old Bailey. The case has drawn online interest, with authorities asking people not to circulate graphic footage. Nearly £18,000 had been crowdfunded for Zakrzewska’s treatment and her family’s legal fees.
Soho crash: influencer dies; murder charge upgraded
A social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska died six days after being hit by a car outside a Soho nightclub in London; Gabrielle Carrington, initially charged with attempted murder, now faces murder after Zakrzewska’s death, with another person also injured and a 58-year-old man seriously hurt. Carrington appeared in court and is due at the Old Bailey on 19 May as the investigation continues.
Brand: past relationship with a 16-year-old called exploitative as rape trial looms
Russell Brand told Megyn Kelly that he had an exploitative, consensual sexual encounter with a 16-year-old when he was 30 and described his past behavior as selfish. He is facing a autumn trial at Southwark Crown Court on six accusations from six women—three rape charges, three sexual assaults and one indecent assault—while he denies all charges and remains on bail.
Two more arrests widen probe into arson plot targeting Jewish sites
Counter-terrorism police in London have arrested two more suspects (a 19-year-old and a 26-year-old) in Watford as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged arson plot targeting a Jewish-site. Nine people have been arrested in three days, with others released on bail, as investigators probe a series of arson attacks in north‑west London against Jewish sites, ambulances, and a charity—and related incidents such as a drone near the Israeli embassy—while authorities pledge increased patrols and public reassurance.
London arson plot: seven held in crackdown on anti-Semitic attack plan
Seven people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plan to commit arson against the Jewish community in London. Arrests were made across Harpenden, Stevenage, Birmingham and Ealing, with a 39-year-old man later detained under the Terrorism Act for jars found in Kensington Gardens. Investigators are probing possible use of paid proxies in these attacks as part of a wider surge in arson and anti-Semitic incidents in the area.
Soho car attack leads to attempted murder charge and remand
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, of Manchester, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and related offences after a car struck pedestrians on Argyll Street in Soho, injuring several people including a security guard with life-changing injuries; she was remanded in custody with a next hearing set for 19 May at the Old Bailey. Her blood-alcohol level was 61 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, well above the 35 mcg/100ml limit.