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The Mayor of Croydon has firmly stated that the council is “not failing,” even as the possibility of a government takeover looms on the horizon. Jason Perry, the executive mayor of the south London borough, has pledged to resist any imposition of tax increases or service reductions by commissioners, a position that opponents argue is […]

“We have a right to make our voices heard in the music industry, and we deserve the opportunity to leave our mark on its history,” states Iquao Aluko. The 18-year-old student of vocal artistry from West London is among numerous young talents at Access Creative College in Tower Hamlets, all aspiring to build careers in […]

London boasts one of the largest urban forests globally, featuring over 8 million trees across both public and private spaces. However, this summer, these trees are experiencing significant strain due to three heatwaves coupled with insufficient rainfall. A local council in London has alerted residents to avoid sitting or gathering beneath large trees following a […]

The warm weather of summer revitalizes Croydon town centre, fostering a vibrant and upbeat ambiance. Nevertheless, many observe a distinct shift in the atmosphere as night falls. Local shop owners report a need to employ additional security measures to deter theft and highlight the prevalence of gang-related drug crime. For the first time in London, […]

Approximately 150 firefighters responded to a significant fire at an industrial site in south-east London. The fire erupted in a warehouse located within a scrap yard on Maypole Crescent in Erith just before 11:00 PM BST on Friday. According to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), three diggers and multiple vehicles were also engulfed in flames, […]

Approximately 70 firefighters have been engaged in combating a grass fire spanning 14 acres in north-east London, as reported by the London Fire Brigade (LFB). On Friday morning, ten fire engines along with a wildfire response vehicle were dispatched to Wanstead Flats, located near Capel Road in Manor Park. At the scene, Station Commander Darren […]

Police have identified the 24-year-old man who was fatally stabbed outside a luxury hotel in west London as Blue Stevens. Emergency responders arrived at the Park Tower Hotel located on Seville Street in Knightsbridge just before 9:30 PM BST on Wednesday evening. Despite the efforts of paramedics who attended to Mr. Stevens’ knife injuries, he […]

A man charged with the murder and dismemberment of a couple, who allegedly transported their remains in a suitcase for disposal, has commenced his testimony in court. Yostin Mosquera, 35, pleads not guilty to the murders of Paul Longsworth and Albert Alfonso at their residence in London. The Colombian national took the stand at Woolwich […]

Airlines have expressed strong displeasure regarding Heathrow Airport’s proposal to increase passenger fees as part of its investment strategy, aimed at accommodating an additional 10 million passengers annually by 2031. Heathrow plans to set the average passenger charge at £33.26 for the period from 2027 to 2031, in comparison to what it asserts is an […]

The mayor of London has announced that City Hall will invest £600,000 into the capital’s high streets as part of a strategy to stimulate economic growth. Under the High Street Place Labs (HSPL) initiative, twelve town centers will each be allocated £50,000, a move that Sir Sadiq Khan believes will promote “inclusive economic growth” and […]