London’s murder rate fell in 2025 to its lowest level in decades, officials said Monday. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the figures disprove claims spread by U.S. President Donald Trump and others on the political right that crime is out of control in Britain’s capital.

The city’s homicide rate is lower than that of New York, Paris or Toronto, contradicting a narrative promoted by President Trump and others on the populist right.

LONDON -- London’s murder rate fell in 2025 to its lowest level in decades, officials said Monday. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the figures disprove claims spread by U.S. President Donald Trump and others on the political right that crime is out of control in Britain’s capital.

TRAFFIC is reportedly 'queuing' in both directions on the A591 near Windermere. Traffic is reportedly queuing in both directions on between the A591 Ambleside Road and the A592 Rayrigg Road (Cook's House Corner). According to reports, traffic is queuing in the roadworks area.

Emergency services were called to Stonebridge Crescent following concerns for the wellbeing of a child. Cleveland Police confirmed the child's death is not being treated as suspicious.

Plans for the proposed re-modelling of an inn in the Brampton area have this week been approved by Cumberland Council.

A Sunderland GP surgery has been rated as outstanding after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

A crash in Seaham has seen a man be taken to hospital with serious injuries, with the road subsequently being closed. Just before 1pm today, Durham Constabulary and the North East Ambulance Service were informed about the incident on the B1287,