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Plans to significantly expand the Wimbledon tennis venue, nearly tripling its current footprint, are set to move forward after a High Court judge dismissed a legal challenge from a campaign group contesting the planning permission decision. The proposal, which received the green light from the Greater London Authority (GLA), includes the addition of thirty-eight new […]

The London Mayor has been exonerated regarding the acceptance of complimentary tickets valued at approximately £3,000 to a Taylor Swift concert last August. An independent inquiry found that Sir Sadiq Khan did not violate the Greater London Authority (GLA) code of conduct and acted with an appropriate level of prudence. Following the revelation that the […]

A 32-year-old woman has been detained following allegations that she attacked patrons and employees while yelling antisemitic slurs at a café in central London. According to the Metropolitan Police, officers responded to a call on Baker Street at approximately 4:30 PM BST on July 17. In a statement, they noted that the woman was hurling […]

A series of performances featuring international music icons is poised to enhance London’s economy and elevate the city as “the unrivaled center of music,” according to the mayor of London. High-profile artists like Beyoncé and Billie Eilish have held multiple shows in the city, while homegrown bands such as Oasis and Coldplay are set to […]

South Western Railway has advised passengers against attempting to travel on its network due to significant signalling issues at London Waterloo. The railway company reported that “only a handful of trains” could operate in and out of the station, resulting in some trains and crews being “already stranded.” A ‘do not travel’ advisory has been […]

The Metropolitan Police has published a photo of a man they wish to locate following the second act of vandalism at a Windrush exhibit in Brixton, south London. Authorities were alerted to the defacement of a display board from the Windrush Untold Stories exhibition at Windrush Square around 11:30 AM BST on Wednesday. The individual, […]

The Metropolitan Police has announced that live facial recognition (LFR) technology will be utilized during the Notting Hill Carnival. According to the police, these cameras will be positioned along the routes leading to and from the Carnival, “beyond the event’s confines,” to assist officers in “detecting and apprehending” individuals whose presence may compromise public safety. […]

In the quiet of an April morning in 2023, undercover officers observed a woman loading boxes into a rental vehicle within a retail park close to Harwich port in Essex. They had received a tip about this vehicle, which had made its way from Islington that very evening. The car headed towards Ipswich, where the […]

Camden Council has declined to make a permanent ban on charcoal barbecues in Waterlow Park, despite pressure from activists, following a temporary ban instituted in April. This temporary measure was introduced in response to complaints regarding large gatherings of barbecue users, instances of violence, significant littering, and people relieving themselves in the bushes. The Highgate […]

In just six days, Sir Sadiq Khan has traveled to three nations and five cities in Africa, racking up quite a few miles. The mayor of London is the first to embark on a trade mission to the continent, visiting Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. Accompanying him were around 30 business representatives along with members […]