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A growing number of children aged 10 to 14 in London are believed to be involved in violent criminal activities compared to other youth demographics, according to a recent report. Metropolitan Police data indicates that in 2023, 7,512 children within this age group were suspected of violent offenses, which includes knife crime, marking an alarming […]

Two “exemplary” academies based in London have been selected as finalists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes, which honor educational institutions globally for making a positive impact. Rivers Academy West London, a public secondary school located in Feltham, is among the top 10 contenders in the Supporting Healthy Lives category, while One Degree Academy, […]

Fans of the Irish hip-hop group Kneecap have assembled outside a court in London for the appearance of one of their members facing a terrorism-related charge. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who is charged under the name Liam O’Hanna, is accused of allegedly showcasing a flag in support of the banned group Hezbollah during a performance […]

A roller derby team from north-west London may lose its home following Brent Council’s approval to close a community center. The Bridge Park Community Centre in Stonebridge is slated to close on July 31, pending final government approval. Once the largest Black-led community initiative in Europe, the center currently serves various community organizations, including the […]

A pregnant woman in her seventh month and her husband were among the victims of the Air India plane disaster. Vaibhav Patel, aged 29, and his 27-year-old spouse Jinal Goswami had traveled to Ahmedabad to celebrate their impending parenthood with a baby shower. The couple had been residing in Croydon, London, after relocating from Southampton, […]

The Mayor of London has voiced strong criticism of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spending Review, asserting that she committed “a significant error by setting London against the rest of the nation.” In an interview with BBC London, Sir Sadiq Khan expressed disappointment over the government’s failure to back crucial infrastructure projects in London, such […]

Plans to make sections of Oxford Street car-free will proceed “as swiftly as possible,” according to London’s mayor. According to City Hall, around two-thirds of the public backs the idea of restricting vehicular traffic on one of the busiest shopping streets globally. Sir Sadiq Khan emphasized that “immediate action is needed to revitalize our nation’s […]

Authorities are looking into a potential gas explosion that occurred at a residence in east London. Shortly before 05:00 BST, six fire engines and roughly 40 firefighters were dispatched to the scene on Dumont Road in Stoke Newington. Darren McTernan, a commander with the London Fire Brigade (LFB), stated, “We advise both drivers and pedestrians […]

The United Kingdom is set to host its inaugural exhibition centered on the life of Marie Antoinette, the renowned French queen, at the V&A South Kensington in London. Titled “Marie Antoinette: Style,” the exhibition is scheduled to launch in September and will showcase 250 artifacts, including garments and decorative arts, with several items lent by […]

A Metropolitan Police officer who conducted a strip search on a 15-year-old Black schoolgirl stated to a misconduct panel that she was merely “following the instructions of her fellow officers.” The girl, referred to as Child Q, was subjected to the strip search at her school by PC Victoria Wray and a female partner in […]