Category: News

The London mayor has been urged to take control of the city’s housing crisis, as the construction of affordable homes remains stagnant. Statistics from the Greater London Authority (GLA) reveal that from April to September of this year, developers initiated work on just 1,239 affordable homes, a significant drop from the 3,991 starts recorded in […]

A charity run that excluded women and girls aged 12 and older is currently “reviewing its policies” following public criticism. The Muslim Charity Run, which took place in Victoria Park, East London, last month, was promoted as an “inclusive 5km race” open to “runners and supporters of all ages and abilities.” However, participation was restricted […]

Plans to construct a cycle lane on Woolwich Common in southeast London could result in the removal of over 50 trees. The stretch of road, measuring 0.62 miles (1 km), is owned and maintained by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, linking Woolwich Common to the east with Queen Elizabeth Hospital to the west. The […]

As the COP30 climate change conference unfolds in Brazil, a group of researchers in London is dedicated to addressing the challenges posed by our evolving planet, all while ensuring our caffeine cravings are satisfied. London, recognized as the warmest area in the UK, is home to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, where an innovative […]

Since the beginning of the year, a total of 1,000 rental e-bikes have been confiscated by a council in West London. Kensington and Chelsea Council announced that it has been removing what it deemed as poorly parked bicycles since January, following complaints from residents about trip hazards and obstructed pavements and roads. E-bikes from Lime, […]

Passengers travelling by rail between London and the coastal areas of Kent and East Sussex are advised to verify their journeys, as a new timetable is set to be implemented. South Eastern Railway will roll out these updates on December 14th. The changes will introduce 29 additional services on the high-speed route connecting St Pancras […]

A significant redevelopment project that will see over 2,500 residences constructed on a former gasworks site in west London has received approval. The Kensal Canalside Opportunity Area will include 500 homes designated as affordable—comprising 342 for social rent and 158 at intermediate affordability. Although this figure falls short of the Kensington and Chelsea Council’s target […]

One of the leading venues for performing arts in London has implemented a ticket pricing strategy driven by demand to “enhance” its revenue generation. The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) announced that this new system, which adjusts ticket prices based on audience interest, will not change the amounts displayed in customers’ shopping carts. For example, […]

A council in north London has appointed new leadership for its social care services after uncovering that over 1,000 emails had gone unread. In October, Haringey Council received a safeguarding complaint from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. An investigation revealed that approximately 1,100 emails remained unopened in the social work email inbox between […]

An actor who relocated from South Africa to London to pursue a career in the West End has shared how a battle with cancer almost shattered his aspirations. Jarryd Nurden, originally from the coastal region of KwaZulu-Natal, dedicated six months to reclaiming his place on stage after undergoing surgery to remove half of his lung. […]