Category: News

The relatives of a man fatally shot by a police sniper have expressed their profound sorrow over the decision to suspend misconduct proceedings against the officer involved. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) announced that it will delay the issuance of gross misconduct documentation against Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake, who was responsible for […]

A former vocalist of Spandau Ballet has been convicted of rape and attempted rape. Ross Davidson, who performed under the name Ross Wild, gained fame with the 80s band Spandau Ballet and also appeared in the Queen-inspired West End production We Will Rock You in 2018. The 37-year-old, residing in Finchley, north London, had entered […]

A 16-year-old boy has been indicted for manslaughter in connection with the tragic death of a teenage girl in a suspected arson incident at a residential block in east London nearly three years ago. Fifteen-year-old Tiffany Regis succumbed to smoke inhalation after a fire erupted in a second-floor apartment on Tollgate Road, Beckton, on April […]

A new communal heat network, valued at £72.7 million, aims to deliver low-carbon heating solutions to the National Theatre and other prominent landmarks in the Waterloo and South Bank areas of central London. As part of this initiative, a water source heat pump will extract warmth from the River Thames and distribute it via a […]

Recent statistics reveal that in 2025, London experienced an unprecedented 206 fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters, as reported by the London Fire Brigade (LFB). Tragically, two residents lost their lives in these incidents last year, bringing the total fatalities since 2023 to five. A spokesperson for the Brigade noted that many of these fires stemmed […]

Acclaimed actor and DJ Sir Idris Elba has received a fine for exceeding the 20mph (32km/h) speed limit while riding his scooter on Chelsea Embankment in London. The 53-year-old, celebrated for his roles in *Luther* and *The Wire*, was recorded going 28mph in June of last year. At Westminster Magistrates’ Court, he was penalized with […]

The High Court has been informed that the deployment of facial recognition technology by police must be stringently regulated; otherwise, residents of London may find it “impossible” to move around without being scanned. The Metropolitan Police faces a legal challenge from two activists who argue that the implementation of live facial recognition (LFR) is advancing […]

Advocates have criticized the recently updated government guidelines for the implementation of so-called floating bus stops as “chaotic” and are calling for their withdrawal. These bus stops feature a cycle lane situated between the stop and the sidewalk, aimed at enabling passengers to board and disembark safely while allowing cyclists to pass through uninterrupted. Sarah […]

In South Ruislip, located in north-west London, the local community is grappling with the tragic loss of Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, both cherished friends. The duo was involved in a tragic vehicle accident alongside heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and another passenger when their car collided with a truck on a prominent road near Lagos, […]

Two additional public figures have shown their support for a campaign aimed at halting the construction of 45 new homes in south-east London. Film star Dominic Cooper and television actress Sarah Hadland have expressed their discontent with Lewisham Council’s intentions to develop the Blackheath station car park, alleging that the council is disregarding the community’s […]