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Two locations in London have been selected as potential sites for new towns as part of the housing secretary’s initiative to “revitalize construction in Britain.” Crews Hill in Enfield and Thamesmead in Greenwich are under consideration for development, with the Enfield project possibly starting construction prior to the upcoming general election. Enfield Council leader Ergin […]

Members of the Metropolitan Police may soon be required to inform their superiors if they belong to the Freemasons. The largest police force in the UK has initiated a consultation process regarding the inclusion of the Freemasons in its policy on declarable associations. Being a Freemason involves taking an oath of allegiance to the organization’s […]

A postal worker allegedly “discarded” a package containing food and clothing into a bin, which was subsequently removed by waste collectors before it could be retrieved, according to a customer’s account. Eslyn Daley dispatched the items from Birmingham to London in June, so her brother could deliver them to their family in Jamaica. However, Post […]

London boasts the largest population of individuals born in Ireland outside of its home country, with the London Irish Centre in Camden serving as its central hub. Founded in 1955 by members of the Irish Priests Committee, this establishment emerged out of concern for the influx of unprepared immigrants arriving in London after World War […]

London taxi drivers are now receiving training to recognize signs of harassment, enabling them to assist passengers while also ensuring their own safety. Kamaria Ahmed, a training officer from Stop Hate UK, explained that this initiative, in collaboration with the private hire service Freenow, was launched in response to an increase in reported cases of […]

According to the Metropolitan Police, hostile nations like Russia and Iran are recruiting children and young adults in London to engage in acts of sabotage and other illegal activities. Commander Dominic Murphy, who leads the Met’s counter-terrorism division, noted a significant increase—five times— in hostile state activity since the 2018 Salisbury poisoning incident. In an […]

Anglo-Saxon London, referred to as Lundenwic, was a significantly quieter settlement compared to today’s bustling capital, with its population ranging between 5,000 and 10,000 inhabitants. In 960, when Benedictine monks established Westminster Abbey, the cries of swifts would have filled the air each summer. These remarkable birds, known for their almost constant ability to fly—eating, […]

A youth organization advocates for teaching critical thinking to children as young as five in schools to mitigate future racism and hate crimes. This proposal comes from Faheem Khan, the founder of Future Leaders UK, an organization that empowers teenagers to confront intolerance in their surroundings. The call for early education follows a rise in […]

A freshly inaugurated bus route has commenced in south-east London, offering free rides for its first week. The Bakerloop service operates between Waterloo station and Lewisham, with buses scheduled to arrive every 12 minutes during daytime hours from Monday to Saturday, and every 15 minutes in the evenings and on Sundays. The electric double-decker BL1 […]

Gatherings on Primrose Hill to observe the mayor’s New Year’s fireworks display will be prohibited due to safety concerns regarding large crowds. Traditionally, this picturesque location in north London attracts thousands of revelers each year on December 31, with attendance reaching as high as 30,000 last year as people celebrated and admired the fireworks illuminating […]