Tom Place
UK
Fewer women would prefer to switch gender than they once did, study shows
Researchers compared public attitudes and behaviours in the 1930s and 1940s with those in 2024.
By Tom Place
18 Apr 2025
UK
E-bike blazes happening ‘every other day’ in London, fire chief warns
Many recent fires have involved second-hand e-bikes or e-scooters which have been modified using parts bought online, Richard Field said.
By Tom Place
17 Apr 2025
Transport3 Apr 2025
Pupils in detention for arriving late after TfL changes bus timetables
Deputy head says reduced timetable leaves up to 50 pupils waiting for a bus
UK
Police hope DNA advances will crack case of baby found dead at lake 30 years ago
The child, who was named ‘Baby April’, was found in Ashford, Kent, on April 3 1995.
By Tom Place
3 Apr 2025