Category: News

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 […]

A disability advocacy organization has expressed concern that the commercial rebranding of a London Underground line could create “unnecessary confusion” for certain passengers. As part of a promotional effort by Heineken for its alcohol-free products, signage at Bakerloo line stations in central London is transitioning to names like “Bakerl0.0” and “Waterl0.0.” Emma Vogelmann from Transport […]

Plans for the new international concert hall in Wimbledon are proceeding as scheduled, even following the passing of its notable lead architect. Frank Gehry, famous for his bold, avant-garde designs, passed away last month at the age of 96. Both the Wimbledon Concert Hall Trust and Merton Council have confirmed their commitment to realizing Gehry’s […]

Art on the Underground will make its comeback in 2026, featuring five new artworks commissioned for various locations within the TfL network. Justine Simons, the Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, noted that this annual initiative demonstrates the ability of public art to “bring happiness, ignite discussions, and strengthen our communities.” Simons further […]

A program aimed at offering free cholesterol screenings is expanding to include 70 pharmacies throughout east London. This initiative, funded by the Cabinet Office and in collaboration with St Bartholomew’s Hospital, builds on a pilot conducted in 13 pharmacies last year, with the goal of detecting early indicators of serious heart-related issues. A quick seven-minute […]

Hampstead Heath’s Mixed Pond may soon become accessible to swimmers throughout the entire year, as the City of London Corporation evaluates the possibility of extending its operating season in light of the growing interest in open water swimming. The Mixed Pond is one of three designated bathing ponds on the Heath, alongside the Kenwood Ladies’ […]

Three men have pleaded not guilty to allegations of attacking women with CS spray during a robbery at Heathrow Airport, an incident that required medical attention for over 20 individuals. Tyrone Richards, 31, Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, and Omoneke Whyte, 30, are accused of stealing two suitcases from two different women and deploying the harmful spray […]