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From Bullets to Boards: Former Gun Range Near Blackfriars Bridge Eyes Transformation into Skatepark or Energy Hub

An area that once served as a rifle range and undercroft near Blackfriars Bridge may be repurposed as either a skatepark or an energy facility. Since 2017, this location has been utilized by Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd for the construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel. It will revert to either the City of London Corporation or […]

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38 Years for Samurai Sword Rampage: Man Sentenced for Murdering Schoolboy and Assaulting Multiple Victims in East London

A man has received a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering a 14-year-old schoolboy with a samurai sword in east London. Marcus Monzo inflicted fatal injuries on Daniel Anjorin just minutes after departing his home in Hainault on April 30 of last year. The 37-year-old also caused injuries to five others, including two […]

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Stampede for Change: Life-Sized Puppet Animals Take London by Storm to Highlight Climate Crisis

A convoy of life-sized puppet animals has made its way to London as part of a global tour intended to raise awareness about climate change. According to The Walk Productions, which orchestrates this monumental public art project, The Herds is meant to represent the animals’ escape from environmental calamity. Crafted in collaboration with students from […]

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Ambulance Workers Describe Terrifying Assault by Drunk Patient as Living a Horror Film

A duo of ambulance personnel from London described their experience as akin to being ensnared in a “horror movie” when a drunken patient turned aggressive, smashing their windscreen and launching bricks at them during their attempts to assist him. Harvey Jenkins recounted that he and his coworker Tom Pursey found themselves covered in shattered glass […]

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Sir Chris and Lady Sarra Hoy Receive Prestigious Freedom of the City of London for Their Inspiring Charitable Contributions

Sir Chris Hoy and his spouse, Lady Sarra Hoy, have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. They have been acknowledged for their philanthropic efforts in promoting cancer awareness and improving neonatal care, alongside Sir Chris’ remarkable accomplishments as a British track cyclist. The couple, who tied the knot in 2010, attended a […]

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Gross Misconduct Ruling for Officers After Humiliating Strip-Search of 15-Year-Old Schoolgirl

A panel has determined that two Metropolitan Police officers involved in the “humiliating” strip search of a 15-year-old schoolgirl engaged in gross misconduct. The findings were substantiated against trainee Det Con Kristina Linge and PC Rafal Szmydynski, while PC Victoria Wray was found to have acted with misconduct. This incident involved the girl, referred to […]

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Pedicab Regulation Gains Strong Backing as London Moves Toward Safer, Structured Transport

The oversight of pedicabs has passed another significant milestone following a consultation that revealed “overwhelming support” among participants for implementing new regulations, according to Transport for London (TfL). TfL, responsible for the capital’s transport system, noted that these rickshaw-style bicycles represent the only type of unregulated public transport available in the city. Will Norman, the […]

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