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The Daily News Now! 177 Episodes Jun 24, 2026

Stay updated with London's latest local news, weather, community updates, and events in just two minutes. Voiced by Corey with the Story, each episode is designed to keep you informed quickly and efficiently. This podcast is part of The Daily News Now! network, which claims to be the world's first global local news network powered by AI.

Episodes

Young Man Dead at Nine Ladies Stone Circle Jun 24, 2026 97 A 26-year-old man, Isaac Clare-Watts, died in a brutal attack at the historic Nine Ladies stone circle during summer solstice festivities — police now treat it as a suspected murder and have arrested a 41-year-old suspect. Authorities urgently seek witnesses or video footage from June 19–23, emphasizing that even brief observations could be vital. The Derby Mountain Rescue team assisted at th
Nottingham Maternity Scandal Exposed Jun 24, 2026 137 A damning review of maternity care in Nottingham hospitals reveals a decade-long catastrophe: nearly 500 mothers and babies harmed or died due to systemic failures, including chronic understaffing, ignored safety lessons, and a toxic culture of bullying and dismissal. Health Secretary James Murray called it the NHS’s worst childbirth scandal, with 27 maternal and 31 newborn deaths directly li
UK Defense Spending on the Rise Jun 24, 2026 121 The UK is poised to dramatically ramp up defense spending, potentially exceeding its 2.7% GDP target, as military leaders cite WWII-era spending spikes to justify the move. With a Defense Investment Plan due before the NATO summit, some within the government and future leaders are pushing for even higher budgets—possibly reviving “war bonds” to fund the increase, offering tax perks like inher
Asylum Bill Threatens Vulnerable Seekers Jun 24, 2026 121 The Home Secretary is poised to unveil a sweeping immigration bill next week that could drastically reshape asylum procedures—limiting human rights-based claims, accelerating removals for rejected applicants, and overhauling age assessments with AI risks for vulnerable children. Critics warn it undermines justice, threatens protections, and ignores root causes of migration, while refugee grou
Demon Eyes Reunited at the Top Jun 24, 2026 106 Andy Burnham’s potential premiership could see a nostalgic power play as he brings back James Purnell as chief of staff — the duo once starred together on Labour’s legendary 1990s football team, the Demon Eyes. Formed in 1998 after a Conservative poster mocked Tony Blair with “devil eyes,” the team featured future ministers like Ed Balls and David Miliband, with Burnham as a fast-scoring forw
UK Needs Oil to Save Jobs Jun 24, 2026 97 The head of the British Chambers of Commerce is sounding the alarm, urging the UK to keep tapping North Sea oil and gas to shield jobs in Scotland and the north-east, warning that the clean energy transition isn’t creating enough local employment to offset losses from fossil fuels. Shevaun Haviland criticizes the slow growth of the UK’s domestic renewable supply chain, pointing out that criti
Two More Met Officers Fired for Glorifying Force Jun 24, 2026 101 Two more Met officers fired after misconduct hearings—PCs Gould-Ryan and Santos Dos Santos—were dismissed without notice for glorifying force on detainees at Charing Cross, including mocking incapacitant spray use and praising shouting at the public. This brings the total fired since BBC Panorama’s investigation to ten, with more cases under review. Both face lifetime bans from policing, as M
Players Protest Wimbledon Prize Split Jun 24, 2026 96 Tennis stars are escalating their protest at Wimbledon, despite a record 20% prize money boost totaling over £64 million, by cutting media time to symbolize their demand for 16% of tournament revenue—up from the current 15%—to go directly to players. Top players, including Sabalenka and Sinner, are leading the charge, pushing for greater financial equity and more influence over tournament ope
Spurs vs Council Over Football Academy Jun 24, 2026 111 A fierce legal battle erupts as Guardians of Whitewebbs takes Tottenham Hotspur and Enfield Council to court over a new women’s football academy, alleging biased decision-making fueled by excessive hospitality from the club to council officials. The council, now under new leadership, has dropped its defense, declaring Spurs no longer welcome on the land — but the club insists the process was
Badenoch's Class War Escalates Jun 24, 2026 100 Kemi Badenoch sparked a fiery parliamentary showdown this week, calling Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson a “spiteful class warrior” and accusing Keir Starmer of having “four hundred knives stuck in his back,” prompting Speaker intervention. Amid Prime Minister’s Questions, Badenoch attacked Labour’s private school tax plan, defending Phillipson’s appointment as a mistake — a claim Labou
London Mayor's Housing Deal Under Fire Jun 24, 2026 100 London’s Mayor is locked in a legal showdown over his controversial move to slash affordable housing requirements in new developments from 35% to 20%, sparking a High Court challenge from Green-led councils and allies. Critics slam the decision as a betrayal of vulnerable families still waiting for homes, while the Mayor’s team stays silent amid mounting political pressure — with the Green Pa
Two Officers Dismissed for Glorifying Force Jun 24, 2026 95 Two more officers are out — dismissed without notice for glorifying force against detainees at Charing Cross. PC Gould-Ryan joked it’d be “funny” to pepper-spray a juvenile in custody, footage captured by the BBC sparking immediate action. Commander Messinger called their comments “appalling,” revealing ten officers now gone from the force over misconduct at the station. Both are barred from

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