Six bed manor house that was summer residence of Archbishop of Canterbury goes on market for £3.5m

A 12th century manor house that was once the summer residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury has gone on the market for £3.5 million. Addington House, in Croydon, south London, comprises six bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility room, five reception rooms, sauna, cinema, classroom, wine cellar, old bakery and a garage. To the … Read more

Six bed manor house that was summer residence of Archbishop of Canterbury goes on market for £3.5m

A 12th century manor house that was once the summer residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury has gone on the market for £3.5 million. Addington House, in Croydon, south London, comprises six bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility room, five reception rooms, sauna, cinema, classroom, wine cellar, old bakery and a garage. To the … Read more

Major general accused of swindling £50k ‘was reported by Colonel’

An Army general accused of swindling nearly £50,000 in private school fees was reported by a colonel concerned he was never at home, a court martial heard today. Major General Nick Welch, 54, allegedly claimed his wife Charlotte was living at the  London residence he moved into upon staring a top job at the Ministry of Defence. It … Read more

Commuter is targeted in fraud probe after receiving £1,100 payout for repeated train delays

Miscarriage of justice: Commuter is targeted in fraud probe after receiving £1,100 payout for repeated train delays Greater Anglia accepted Karen Ward’s claims were genuine and paid out £1,100 But volume of claims raised eyebrows at train company and ‘inconsistencies’ Company may ask her to ‘repay any claims proved to have been fraudulent’  By Richard … Read more

Commuter is targeted in fraud probe after receiving £1,100 payout for repeated train delays

Miscarriage of justice: Commuter is targeted in fraud probe after receiving £1,100 payout for repeated train delays Greater Anglia accepted Karen Ward’s claims were genuine and paid out £1,100 But volume of claims raised eyebrows at train company and ‘inconsistencies’ Company may ask her to ‘repay any claims proved to have been fraudulent’  By Richard … Read more

Roy Greenslade: The Guardian apologises to alleged IRA rape victim for article

The Guardian newspaper has apologised to an alleged IRA rape victim over an article written about her by ex-Fleet Street editor Roy Greenslade. Ex-Daily Mirror boss and Guardian columnist Mr Greenslade, 74, sparked outrage after revealing his secret long-standing support for the IRA’s bombing campaign. The former professor of journalism at City, University of London was … Read more

Police arrest fifth person over death of ex-Tory activist’s aspiring lawyer son

Police arrest fifth person over murder of ex-Tory activist’s aspiring lawyer son, 22, who was fatally stabbed in ‘completely unprovoked’ attack as he went to buy a bagel Sven Badzak, 22, was stabbed to death in Kilburn, north-west London on Feb 6 His mother, an ex-Tory activist, said her son was getting a bagel at … Read more

Majority of Brits happy to carry vaccination cards if it means they could travel abroad study finds

Majority of Brits would be happy to carry vaccination cards if it meant they could travel abroad study finds amid Government’s proposals for jab passports Majority of Britons, 75 per cent, would be willing to carry proof of vaccination  Acceptance is highest among people over 65 who have been offered Covid-19  Anyone who gets a … Read more

Major general accused of swindling £50k ‘was reported by Colonel’

An Army general accused of swindling nearly £50,000 in private school fees was reported by a colonel concerned he was never at home, a court martial heard today. Major General Nick Welch, 54, allegedly claimed his wife Charlotte was living at the  London residence he moved into upon staring a top job at the Ministry of Defence. It … Read more

Health Secretary Matt Hancock hops over a fence at London park

Not the best time for a photo op, Matt! Health Secretary’s fencing-hopping fitness routine sparks string of memes… as medics are poised to strike over 1% pay Health Secretary Matt Hancock was today ridiculed for jumping over a park fence and doing press-ups   42-year-old politician was pictured exercising in a park in London as he … Read more