Category: News

A mother has been sentenced to life in prison after taking the lives of her two young sons in the bath in east London, a case that police have characterized as “extremely tragic.” Kara Alexander, 47, from Dagenham, was found guilty of the deaths of Elijah Thomas, aged two, and Marley Thomas, aged five, in […]

Westminster City Council has paused two busking performance locations in Leicester Square to adhere to a court decision. This decision stems from a legal dispute between Global Radio and the council, where a judge mandated that the local authority address the “nuisance” created by buskers. Matt Noble, a representative from Westminster City Council, stated that […]

Participants donned protective helmets and wielded sledgehammers as critics of Elon Musk released their frustrations by demolishing an old Tesla destined for the junkyard. This public art initiative was organized by the social media activist group Everyone Hates Elon. According to a spokesperson, an anonymous contributor provided a 2014 Tesla Model S with the aim […]

Two otter pups at London Zoo have made their exciting debut in the water, marking what keepers describe as “a significant milestone.” These Asian short-clawed otters, born in January, spent their initial months cozying up in a nesting box while nursing with their first-time mother, Midge. According to the zoo, the recent warm weather has […]

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) experienced a notable surge in incidents involving grass and wildfires over the past weekend, with some cases suspected to be intentionally ignited. From Friday to Monday, the brigade fielded a total of 2,215 calls, marking an increase of 713 compared to the same timeframe last year. Among these were 65 […]

The Cabinet Office is set to reduce its workforce by approximately one-third, resulting in the elimination of around 1,200 positions and the transfer of an additional 900 staff to other government departments. On Thursday, employees within the department were informed about this downsizing initiative. The 1,200 job cuts will primarily stem from voluntary redundancies and […]

Councils in the capital are being encouraged to embrace “popular and exciting” initiatives such as outdoor dining and extended hours, as outlined in a letter from two of London’s deputy mayors. Justine Simons and Howard Dawber expressed their intention to enhance the economy and boost tourism in anticipation of a trial program that would provide […]

A man has been convicted of murdering a woman in front of her three-year-old daughter during last year’s family day at the Notting Hill Carnival. Shakeil Thibou, 20, fatally stabbed Cher Maximen, 32, in the groin while her daughter was nearby on August 25. He was found guilty of murder by a 10 to 2 […]

This summer in London, the iconic 1977 release of Star Wars will be screened on the big screen, marking the first public showing of the original film in many years. As part of the British Film Institute (BFI)’s Film on Film festival, the classic sci-fi film will be presented on June 12. According to the […]

The UK is set to experience hot weather with temperatures reaching 24°C as fire services continue to issue warnings about increasing wildfires nationwide. The Met Office predicts that temperatures will soar on Friday in London and the southeast of England, potentially marking the warmest day of the year thus far, with Thursday’s temperatures reaching 23°C. […]