Category: News

The motorist involved in the fatal incident that claimed the lives of two 8-year-old girls at a school in south-west London has been questioned following her recent re-arrest linked to their deaths. Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau lost their lives when a Land Rover, driven by Claire Freemantle, collided with an end-of-term tea party at […]

Derek Thomas would have celebrated his 56th birthday this week. However, rather than a festive event, his family gathered for a poignant remembrance in his honor. The cherished grandfather and bus driver was tragically murdered last July. On his way home from a late shift in Stoke Newington, north-east London, he was attacked and repeatedly […]

A 15-year-old boy, alleged to be affiliated with a banned neo-Nazi organization, has refuted claims that he was plotting a terrorist act. Hailing from Northumberland, he faces charges related to conducting preparations for acts of terrorism on or prior to February 20, along with a count of belonging to the proscribed group known as The […]

A prison overrun with cockroaches, which has unlawfully held inmates beyond their release dates in “alarming conditions,” has been placed under special measures. Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor issued an urgent notification for HMP Pentonville in Islington, north London, following an inspection that revealed numerous inmates were detained past their release dates due to […]

A Victorian-era drinking fountain located on Surrey Street in Croydon has been refurbished and reconnected to the water supply. Originally constructed in 1896, this public water source was inaugurated by the local mayor to celebrate the completion of a redevelopment project. Additionally, a modern push-button mechanism has been added to enable water to flow from […]

The government has decided to deploy its own team to take charge of a council in south London that has faced bankruptcy on three occasions in the past five years. According to local government minister Jim McMahon, the severity of Croydon Council’s financial challenges and “the council’s inadequate response to these challenges” prompted him to […]

A forthcoming exhibition featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs of the iconic American rock band Blondie will debut in London. This complimentary showcase at the Barbican Music Library will display 50 images captured in New York during the pivotal year of 1978, the same year they launched their renowned album, Parallel Lines. The photographs were taken by […]

Two individuals, wrongfully convicted in separate legal proceedings in the 1970s due to accusations from a corrupt police officer, have had their names exonerated by the Court of Appeal. Errol Campbell, who passed away in 2004, received an 18-month prison sentence for theft and conspiracy to commit theft, while Ronald De Souza, a member of […]

The inaugural Africa-London business summit has been announced for next year by Sir Sadiq Khan during his trade mission to Africa. The mayor indicated that the summit will take place in London, aiming to harness the “significant economic prospects that a robust partnership with the continent can provide.” Sir Sadiq Khan commenced his investment tour […]

On Thursday, the City of London will witness a count of bees, butterflies, and moths to assess the health of local insect populations. The Annual Pollinator Count is designed to monitor these species, enhancing our understanding of the diversity present within the square mile and their contributions to the ecosystem. This counting initiative, coordinated by […]