Category: News

A collective of residents in south London suspects they have fallen victim to a scam after discovering that their Thames Water accounts were compromised and unsolicited Deliveroo rider kits began arriving at their homes. Lizzy, a pseudonym, recounted the events that unfolded following a message in her neighborhood’s WhatsApp group at the end of August, […]

For 22-year-old book lover Caitlin Brady, her bedroom in her family’s home, adorned with shelves brimming with books, plush toys, and comics, should be a place of refuge. However, it instead serves as a constant reminder of the relentless mould that has plagued her and her family for the last five years. “My pillow would […]

For nearly two decades, enthusiastic volunteers have been tirelessly caring for two Victorian cemeteries in south-east London, leading them to unexpectedly assist families in locating their long-lost ancestors. Established in July 2007, the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries (FOBLC) currently boasts around 300 active volunteers. Originally called Deptford and Lewisham Cemeteries, Brockley and Ladywell […]

An engagement in Chelsea, a neighborhood street celebration, the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral, and a sunset over Regent’s Park might seem like typical backdrops for a photography contest—yet the focal point of this one is quite different: a rental bicycle. To commemorate 15 years since the introduction of what many refer to as “Boris Bikes,” […]

According to the Metropolitan Police, a total of 175 individuals were apprehended in central London during rallies in support of the outlawed group Palestine Action. Organizers from Defend Our Juries reported that hundreds participated in demonstrations advocating for Palestine Action, which was banned by the government in July, rendering any support or affiliation with the […]

A member of the London Assembly from the Conservative Party has made the switch to Reform UK. Keith Prince, who has been part of the Tory party for nearly five decades, held the position of leader of Redbridge Council in east London from 2009 until 2014 and currently serves as a councillor on Havering Council, […]

A British teenager imprisoned in Dubai for engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl has tragically passed away in a car accident just three months after his release. Nineteen-year-old Marcus Fakana was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a collision in Tottenham, north London, during the early hours of Friday morning. He […]

A few years back, Maia Pavey was actively managing a photography lab in Woolwich. Today, she finds herself confined to her bed, grappling with debilitating fatigue, numbness, limb pain, dizziness, and nausea. “My independence has completely vanished. Being unable to move and do anything is tremendously hard, which leaves me feeling very down most of […]

A new exhibition at the British Museum will showcase the historic visit of Hawaiian royalty to London two centuries ago. Titled “Hawai’i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans,” the exhibit is described by the museum as a “stunning tribute to the rich artistic heritage of Hawaiian artisans—past, present, and future.” Set to open in January, the exhibition […]

Three teenage girls have been taken into custody after they confessed to manslaughter in connection with the death of a 75-year-old man following a street assault that was recorded on a mobile device. The girls, aged 15, 16, and 17, attacked Fredi Rivero near a bus stop in Islington, north London, on February 27, using […]