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British fraudster Mark Acklom ordered to repay £125k to ex-girlfriend, after admitting to five counts of fraud and benefiting from crimes by £710k. Acklom, who previously lived in Spain, must pay or face additional prison time. The victim, Carolyn Woods, lost nearly £300k after being deceived into lending money for property renovations and luxury items. Ackloms crimes were exposed after he became one of the UKs most wanted fugitives.

Notorious conman Mark Acklom ordered to pay £125k in compensation for romance scam, but unlikely to pay as hes barred from UK due to default jail sentence.

Bishop Richard Moth, a new leader for the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, has been appointed to head the Diocese of Westminster. He previously served as the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton and is known for his social activism, including advocating for refugees and speaking out against assisted dying legislation. His priority is to connect with the priests and people of Westminster, building upon the strong foundations already established. He will be installed at Westminster Cathedral on February fourteenth, marking a new chapter for the church with a focus on community engagement and social justice.

News organizations express concern over proposed changes to daily press briefings, fearing reduced access and scrutiny. The government plans to cut back to one briefing per day, sometimes replaced by press conferences, which journalists worry will limit questions and issues addressed. The Society of Editors CEO emphasizes the risk of government-controlled press conferences restricting access and undermining scrutiny.

The Metropolitan Police have requested Camden Council to reconsider the Elysee restaurants license on Percy Street due to recurring issues with crime, disorder, and public safety. Despite previous warnings and conditions, the restaurant has allegedly breached key safety measures, leading to the polices request for license revocation. The council will now review the application, with a public hearing potentially taking place in private.

TikTok faces legal action from former moderators over alleged union-busting and job cuts, raising concerns about worker rights and online safety. The social media giants sudden shift in plans after workers began organizing is under scrutiny, with accusations of moving jobs to countries with lower labor costs and weaker worker protections. The legal challenge could have significant implications for worker rights and online safety.

Spin Doctors New Venue: One Eighty One in Islington - A Unique Blend of Music, Food, and Community Rod Gilmore, a renowned DJ, has opened One Eighty One, a record shop, cafe, and bar in Islington. This labor of love, backed by a community-funded Kickstarter campaign, aims to be a neighborhood hub for music lovers and families. By day, its a relaxed cafe, and by night, it transforms into a vibrant bar with a rotating lineup of DJs. The venue features vintage Tannoy Cheviot speakers and offers quality drinks, food, and music, contributing to Islingtons rich musical heritage.

Severe flooding at Rye House station disrupts Greater Anglia services between Liverpool Street, Stratford, and Hertford East until Christmas Eve. A burst water main caused significant damage, submerging tracks and damaging the signaling system. Limited replacement bus service available, but passengers urged to explore alternatives due to extended recovery period.

Urgent Safety Warning Issued for Railway Landslide Monitoring Equipment: Sensors Failed to Detect Landslip That Derailed Train