Category: News

A significant burst water main has led to “considerable flooding” in the southeastern part of London. Southwark Council reported that they are collaborating with Thames Water and the Metropolitan Police at the location on Ilderton Road in Bermondsey. A representative from the council mentioned that they have established a rest center to assist residents who […]

Customers affected by Thames Water’s hosepipe ban expressed their surprise that such a measure had not been implemented sooner, while some described it as a sensible decision. Others voiced their frustration at the utility provider, which has faced challenges in addressing leaks and has incurred fines for violating regulations related to sewage discharges and shareholder […]

Three individuals in their twenties have been apprehended in relation to the homicide of Blue Stevens, who was fatally stabbed in Knightsbridge on July 9th. Two of the suspects were taken into custody at a location in Hounslow on July 12th; one faces allegations of conspiracy to commit murder, while the other is suspected of […]

A tortoise that ignited a fire has been saved from the fourth story of an apartment building in south London. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) rapidly responded after the slow-moving tortoise accidentally toppled a heat lamp, igniting the hay in its habitat on London Road in Mitcham this past Thursday. Additionally, a black dog was […]

The number of prosecutions for fare evasion on the London Underground has surged to its highest level in six years, according to data obtained by the BBC. In the fiscal year 2024-25, Transport for London (TfL) prosecuted 3,691 individuals for fare evasion on the Tube, while also issuing 13,118 penalty fare notices (PFNs) and delivering […]

Thames Water has implemented a hosepipe ban that will impact approximately 1.1 million residents across various postcode regions. The company announced that this restriction will take effect on July 22 across Swindon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire, citing insufficient rainfall and heightened demand that has strained water resources. The ban prohibits activities such as garden […]

According to police reports, a total of seventy-one individuals have been detained during protests throughout the UK in response to the designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. In cities such as London, Cardiff, and Manchester, law enforcement made several arrests on charges related to terrorism. The government classified Palestine Action as a proscribed […]

Efforts to fix the lift in a tunnel that connects two London boroughs across the River Thames are set to commence “soon.” The northern lift of the Woolwich foot tunnel, which connects Old Woolwich in Greenwich to North Woolwich in Newham, has been non-operational since August 2022. The repair, which will be funded equally by […]

Research indicates that children seeking asylum in London require enhanced protection and assistance, as they “confront difficulties on a daily basis.” In recent years, approximately one-third of all unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors under the care of local authorities in England have been supported by various boroughs in London. A study conducted by London Councils, which represents […]

Four decades ago, a remarkable lineup of the globe’s most celebrated musicians gathered at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid, aimed at raising funds to combat famine in Ethiopia. Following the success of the Band Aid single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, this iconic event captured the attention of millions worldwide, leading to a legacy of […]