Category: News

A former crown court in London is set to be demolished and replaced with housing for students and social accommodation, following the approval of plans by local councillors. iQ Student Accommodation aims to redevelop Blackfriars Crown Court, creating space for 600 students as well as providing 71 affordable housing units. The planning committee of Southwark […]

A hospice dedicated to caring for children with intricate life-limiting illnesses, Richard House, is set to close just days before Christmas after providing support for 25 years. Located in Newham, east London, Richard House has been instrumental in assisting over 300 families by offering essential services, including residential care, transitions from hospital to home, bereavement […]

The mission is straightforward: make sure every individual in London is bundled up warmly for the winter season. This year, WrapUp London aims to gather and distribute approximately 20,000 unused or too-small coats, which will be donated to charities for the homeless, women’s shelters, and family support centers. Additionally, some coats will be allocated to […]

The Roundhouse music venue has expressed regret to its patrons following the display of purportedly antisemitic imagery during a Primal Scream performance in north London. Management at the Camden venue stated they are “deeply sorry” for the appearance of the “extremely offensive” graphics, emphasizing that this occurred without their consent or awareness. The Glasgow rock […]

Bus passengers in west London are bracing for several days of service interruptions as over 350 drivers and engineers engage in strike action. Workers at London Transit plan to strike on December 12, 15, 22, 23, and 24 after turning down the most recent pay proposal from the company’s parent organization, First Bus London. Services […]

The Barbican will close its doors for a year starting in June 2028 as part of a £191 million renovation of the Grade II-listed arts venue in preparation for its 50th anniversary. Since its opening in 1982, the cultural landmark, which is the home of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), has experienced significant decline. The […]

Members of the Metropolitan Police are required to inform their superiors if they currently are, or have ever been, affiliated with the Freemasons, as announced by the police force. This organization has been included in the Met’s policy on declarable associations beside other “hierarchical organisations.” The Freemasons, renowned as one of the oldest social and […]

The mayor of London has announced that fares for the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, and the Elizabeth line will increase by 5.8% next year. This adjustment is 1% higher than the inflation rate and will take effect in March. Unlike the freeze on national rail fares introduced last month, this increase will apply to […]

Starting next week, Blackpool will see a reduction in direct train services to London, as confirmed by the rail operator Avanti West Coast. The revised schedule will cut down Avanti’s current four daily trains from Blackpool, which run Monday to Friday, to only one service. Among the trains being discontinued are the 09:39 service from […]

Bus speeds in London have reached their lowest point in years, leading to a decline in passenger numbers, as reported to the London Assembly. Data from City Hall reveals that the average speed across the city’s bus network decreased to 9.17 mph in 2024-25, compared to 10.27 mph four years prior. In August, the most […]