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Nearly 90% of vehicle theft cases reported to the Metropolitan Police remain unresolved, prompting calls for a national task force to address the problem. Data compiled by the House of Commons library at the request of the Liberal Democrats reveals that the London police are the least effective in the nation when it comes to […]

A coroner has issued a grave warning that more infants could face fatal outcomes unless the government enacts regulations governing non-therapeutic male circumcision, following the tragic death of a six-month-old boy in West London. According to the West London Coroner’s report, Mohamed Abdisamad underwent a non-therapeutic circumcision on February 12, 2023. This procedure was carried […]

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Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) in central London are now required to pay the city’s congestion charge starting January 2nd, marking a significant policy change. Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan announced this decision in November, ending the previous exemption for EVs. Additionally, the standard congestion charge for conventional vehicles has increased from £15 to £18, representing […]

The final performance of the year is taking place at the Master Shipwrights House, located in Deptford, south-east London. Nestled behind towering brick walls near the River Thames, it’s easy to overlook this historic ten-bedroom mansion amid the surrounding apartment buildings and construction sites. For the artists and theatre-makers gathered within, this event signifies more […]

The annual New Year’s Day parade in London has infused the capital with vibrant colors and lively melodies. Thousands took part in the festivities, featuring marching bands, dance teams, and the traditional pearly kings and queens, all rejoicing in the arrival of the new year. Starting at Piccadilly, the procession made its way down Regent […]

Londoners are gearing up to cast their votes in the local elections set for May 2026. The city has evolved significantly since it last voted for the 32 councils responsible for many local services back in 2022. At that time, London was just emerging from the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, with lingering effects still […]

A council in London has disclosed that hackers potentially accessed and extracted sensitive personal data during a cyber attack that occurred in November. As reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Westminster City Council indicated that the breach involved some “limited data” stored on a shared IT platform with Kensington and Chelsea Council. To address […]

A burglary victim, whose home contents insurance became void due to malfunctioning council-operated CCTV, is now entering the 19th year of his compensation pursuit. Anthony Burton has requested £2,000 from Hackney Council to compensate for his losses since 2007. The incident occurred at the Burton family’s residence on the Regent Estate in South Hackney, where […]

Staff at the Metropolitan Police call centre have initiated a 25-hour strike on New Year’s Eve due to a pay dispute. According to the trade union Unite, around 175 of its members commenced industrial action at 06:00 GMT, coinciding with one of the year’s busiest times for London’s emergency services. The participants in the strike […]