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Transport for London (TfL) has initiated a second public consultation regarding its plans to expand the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) across the River Thames, facilitating connectivity between east and south-east London. The proposed extension would stretch from Gallions Reach towards Thamesmead, incorporating the Beckton Riverside area. This project includes the addition of two new stations: […]

A homicide investigation has commenced following the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man in Hounslow, located in west London. The Metropolitan Police responded to reports of a stabbing just outside the Hounslow Muslim Centre on Hanworth Road around 14:20 BST on Sunday. Paramedics attended to the victim’s stab wounds before transporting him to the hospital, […]

A valuable violin from the 18th century, appraised at over £150,000, has been taken from a pub in north London, prompting police to seek assistance in identifying the culprits. This string instrument, once owned by a member of the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, was reportedly stolen on the night of February 18 from The Marquess […]

A man has been accused of murdering a woman who was discovered fatally wounded after a gas explosion at her residence in north London. Clifton George, 44, of Dumont Road, faces additional charges of arson with the intent to endanger life following the incident that left Annabel Rook, 46, seriously injured on Dumont Road in […]

The relatives of a woman who was discovered fatally wounded following a gas explosion at her home have referred to her as a “loving daughter, sister, friend, and mother.” Annabel Rook, aged 46, was found with life-threatening injuries at a residence on Dumont Road in Stoke Newington, north London, shortly before 5:00 AM BST on […]

The expenses for the crucial renovation of a historic housing estate in London have surged over threefold. The budget for repairs and enhancements to the Golden Lane Estate, recognized as a Grade II-listed property and crafted by the same architects as the nearby Barbican, has escalated from an anticipated £29 million to £105 million. Sue […]

A recent report indicates that London has the highest average cost for attended funerals compared to any other location in the UK. The financial services firm SunLife revealed that the typical funeral expense in 2024 stood at £4,285, while in London, it reached £5,449—representing a 5.4% increase from the previous year and 58% more than […]

Advocates are calling on the government to intervene and safeguard the future of the Notting Hill Carnival as Windrush Day is observed. Ian Comfort, the chairman of the west London carnival, expressed serious concerns about the event’s future in a letter obtained by the BBC on Wednesday. He appealed to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy for […]

Seven individuals have been formally charged with serious bodily harm following an alleged assault on two persons outside the Iranian embassy during a demonstration. According to the Metropolitan Police, officers arrived at Princes Gate in Knightsbridge, west London, shortly after 09:50 BST on Friday after receiving reports of a confrontation. The police intervened, and additional […]

Britain, 1989. Margaret Thatcher held the position of prime minister, and the previous ten years were marked by significant economic advancement alongside considerable social challenges, including strikes, racial tensions, and football violence. For many of the younger generation, the country appeared to be deeply fragmented. However, a fresh, carefree youth culture emerged across the nation: […]