Category: News

A group of one hundred and fifty women in London have acquired sewing skills through a social enterprise aimed at empowering and enhancing the abilities of women from low-income households. Kundakala is presently providing 70 women across four boroughs in London—Islington, Camden, Hackney, and Lambeth—with the chance to earn a qualification. Founded by Poornima Kirloskar-Saini, […]

The tragic passing of an 18-year-old moped rider during a chase involving a Metropolitan Police officer revealed significant shortcomings in the training provided to the police force, a coroner cautioned. Lewis Johnson died in February 2016 after colliding with a traffic light pole while transporting a passenger in Clapton Common, east London, as they attempted […]

A teenage boy has suffered injuries in a racially motivated assault at a London Underground station, according to reports from the police. The British Transport Police (BTP) responded to a call at Hampstead Tube station on Monday night regarding an alleged assault and robbery. The victim was hospitalized for minor injuries but was later released, […]

The housing regulator has pointed out “serious deficiencies” in Brent Council’s ability to guarantee the safety and well-being of its tenants, highlighting cases of fire risks that were marked as resolved even though they remained unfinished. In April, the north-west London council self-reported to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) after recognizing “shortcomings” in its […]

Transport for London has announced that the Silvertown Tunnel will undergo general maintenance and snagging works, resulting in closures for 17 nights on various dates until June 22. During the periods when only the southbound route is affected, buses will be rerouted through the Blackwall Tunnel. In instances where the northbound lane or both directions […]

The relatives of an Uber driver are expressing their concerns that the anxiety stemming from delays in renewing his private hire license may have played a role in his passing. Robert Dale was unable to continue his work due to this delay, which occurred as a result of software issues linked to a cyber attack […]

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick expressed his hope that a video he shared, capturing him confronting fare evaders on the London Underground, would “shame individuals into taking responsibility.” In an interview with Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live, Jenrick criticized behaviors like fare evasion, graffiti, and playing music on public transport, claiming they are […]

“Pip acknowledges, to some extent, that there isn’t a level playing field,” stated Lisa Hammond, the EastEnders actor and advocate for disability rights. The north London native is among many supporters of a campaign that calls on the government to halt the planned modifications to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Deaf and disabled individuals are imploring […]

Researchers from Surrey, Kent, and London are set to join forces on a significant initiative aimed at assisting the caregivers of individuals experiencing psychosis. The University of Surrey in Guildford, the University of Kent in Canterbury, and St George’s University in Tooting, London, will collaborate to develop a distinctive array of supportive materials. This project […]

A sculpture representing a Greggs sausage roll is set to be revealed at Madame Tussauds wax museum. The iconic venue announced that this pastry-enveloped meat roll will mark the inaugural food item showcased on its own merit. This tribute elevates the snack to the status of a British cultural landmark, joining the ranks of luminaries […]