Category: News

The City of London Corporation has responded to what it describes as “misleading and erroneous assertions” regarding its choice to appoint a new operator for four cafes located in Hampstead Heath and Queen’s Park. This response follows a petition that garnered over 15,000 signatures advocating for the retention of the current cafe operators. After announcing […]

For many individuals, the onset of the new year marks the beginning of Dry January, a challenge where participants commit to refraining from alcohol until February. As the month continues with its numerous chilly days, some may find their resolve starting to wane. Yet, for those in London who are having difficulty staying committed, a […]

A government minister has stated that there will be no alteration in the policy regarding the UK’s choice to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Seema Malhotra, a minister at the Foreign Office, expressed on the Politics London program that the arrangement is “focused on ensuring our future,” adding that the UK’s allies have endorsed […]

Crystal Palace has successfully navigated a significant obstacle in its protracted efforts to redevelop Selhurst Park, having finalized the acquisition of six homes adjacent to the stadium. The houses located on Wooderson Close, to the south of the venue, are set to be demolished following the relocation of the current residents. Jason Perry, the mayor […]

Two men tragically lost their lives just one day apart after experiencing falls while under the care of an overwhelmed hospital in South London. David Ward, 76, passed away at St George’s Hospital in Tooting on February 10, 2024. The following day, Dr. Debapriya Ghosh, 83, succumbed to injuries sustained in a separate, unwitnessed fall. […]

A Metropolitan Police officer has been let go for not revealing his arrest on allegations of driving under the influence and an inquiry regarding firearm possession. PC Mohammed Bhatti faced accusations from his former partner of threatening her with two handguns, prompting a search of his residence by Sussex Police. He was subsequently arrested by […]

The current climate is unusual. “You find yourself viewing clips of your compatriots demonstrating immense bravery, fully aware of the grave dangers posed by a regime that shows no hesitation in harming protestors.” Mahsa Alimardani, an Iranian based in London, expresses a “sense of anxiety” regarding both her family and her homeland amid what she […]

On Christmas Eve, a mother sustained serious injuries after gunfire was directed at her front door while her one-year-old son was inside the home. According to the Metropolitan Police, the woman was rushed to the hospital with several gunshot wounds after two male assailants shot seven rounds at her residence on Cronin Street in Peckham, […]

A Metropolitan Police officer who committed offenses against a teenage boy while acting as a leader for police cadets has been found guilty of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault. The incidents involving Grant Fulker, previously a police constable, occurred in a hotel room at Heathrow in February 2024, according to the Metropolitan Police. The […]

Plans to film segments of a Nicolas Cage war drama at Waltham Forest Town Hall ultimately collapsed due to concerns regarding Nazi symbolism. The production of the forthcoming film, Operation Fortitude, would have required the building to be adorned with flags featuring the swastika. The movie depicts the historical 1944 Operation Fortitude, a strategy employed […]