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Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will keep one of his few remaining honours after a review determined it could not be removed . The disgraced former prince received the Freedom of the City of London in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony", due to his father Prince Philip having been a Freeman . The City of London Corporation, which governs the Square Mile, said...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Specialist flats designed for blind and visually impaired residents could be sold to a private developer, leaving the future of the pioneering housing scheme uncertain. The purpose-built accommodation, which features tactile flooring, braille signage and colour-contrasted corridors to help residents with sight loss navigate independently, was constructed less than five years ago as a groundbreaking project for the...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A devastating inquest opened this morning has heard that a man killed by an Underground train in central London last month was allegedly blocked from moving to a safe area of the platform by other commuters moments before the tragedy unfolded. David Okonjo, 47, a father of three from Lewisham, died instantly after being struck by a northbound...

Published: March 7, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering comprehensive, up‑to‑date global reporting. Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has called on the British government to uphold international law in its response to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, warning that legal obligations should shape London’s diplomatic and military decisions as regional tensions escalate. In a recent interview, Thornberry criticised the United States and Israel’s...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. Wayne Couzens, convicted of the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard, is reportedly “petrified” following a recent prison attack on fellow high-profile inmate Ian Huntley. Sources say the incident has heightened tensions among notorious criminals in the UK prison system, prompting concerns for Couzens’ personal safety. The attack on Huntley,...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. The family of a teenage girl groomed by convicted murderer Ian Huntley has reportedly appealed to prison medical staff to intervene after the former school caretaker fell seriously ill in custody. Sources say relatives are seeking medical treatment for Huntley despite his notoriety, expressing concern over his wellbeing while incarcerated....

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. Police in a major UK city have sold two specially designed “crime-fighting” tuk-tuks after two years of use, reportedly incurring a combined loss of £28,000. The three-wheeled vehicles, originally deployed as part of an innovative community policing initiative, were intended to patrol busy urban areas and improve engagement with residents....

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with an international smuggling operation involving military-grade firearms and a large quantity of heroin, authorities confirmed on Friday. The arrest follows an extensive investigation by UK law enforcement in coordination with international agencies. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed pending...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. The political dynamics inside President Donald Trump’s administration shifted sharply this week as he removed Kristi Noem from her high-profile role as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a controversial tenure that had come to define the administration’s aggressive immigration strategy. Trump announced Thursday that Noem would...

Published: March 6, 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Police Scotland has paid millions of pounds in compensation to its own employees and members of the public, according to newly revealed figures that highlight the growing financial impact of claims against the national force. The payouts, which amount to several million pounds over recent years, have raised concerns among politicians and watchdogs about the pressures...