Category: News

Weir and lock keepers along the River Thames have initiated a vote regarding potential strike action due to safety issues, as reported by a trade union. The GMB union indicated that its members are currently evaluating whether to proceed with industrial action in response to what they describe as “budget-conscious decisions” that jeopardize the safety […]

Two adolescents, aged 14 and 15, have been brought before the court on charges of jeopardizing lives by hurling a seat over a barrier and down several floors at the Westfield shopping center in East London. At the youth court session held at Stratford Magistrates’ Court, magistrate Aneeta Prem postponed the hearing until May 21, […]

Deer have made a return to Greenwich Park in south-east London after having been moved to Richmond Park in 2021. According to The Royal Parks, a fresh group of eight fallow deer is now “reveling in a refurbished and expanded paddock”. This new environment offers access to adjacent woodlands, and a Royal Parks representative noted […]

The north-western section of Trafalgar Square has hosted intense debates concerning its architectural future, with battles over its design raging for decades beneath Nelson’s steadfast column. While Admiral Nelson remains a figure of stability atop his pedestal, the discourse around the western side of the National Gallery has taken on the characteristics of a long-standing […]

A vibrant red coat adorned with nine gleaming buttons hangs neatly beside each doorway throughout the halls of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Many of the rooms feature personal touches on their exterior. One door displays a quirky sign that states: “No singing, no dancing, no swearing – this is a respectable establishment.” While the intentions […]

The Guardian has revealed that two of the most prestigious positions in British policing, each offering salaries exceeding £200,000 annually, have drawn only a single applicant for each role. The positions in question are the deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and the chief constable of Merseyside Police, located in Liverpool. There are growing concerns […]

A British student nurse’s roommate has been charged with murder following her fatal stabbing in Texas just days before her graduation. Elizabeth Odunsi, a 23-year-old from London who was affectionately called Tami by her friends and family, was discovered with numerous stab wounds on the kitchen floor of a residence on April 26, according to […]

Calls to transform one of Britain’s most well-known thoroughfares into a pedestrian-only zone have garnered powerful new backing. Following the recent opening of Ikea’s inaugural branch on Oxford Street, Peter Jekelby, the retailer’s UK chief, has publicly expressed his support for the initiative, suggesting that prohibiting vehicles would enhance the street’s appeal. Sadiq Khan, the […]

A vast collection of artifacts from the films of Oscar and BAFTA-winning director Wes Anderson will be showcased in a retrospective exhibition in west London. Celebrated for his distinctive, whimsical style and soft pastel palette, the exhibition at the Design Museum in Kensington will include over 600 models, props, and costumes from iconic films such […]

A series of events spanning four days kicked off to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, featuring a military parade through the heart of London, attended by large crowds, proud veterans, and royals from three generations. The procession showcased Regiments from the Household Division and the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, making […]