Category: News

Your article (‘This platform gave me everything’: street performers lament the cessation of busking at Leicester Square, Report, 17 April) regarding the cessation of busking in Leicester Square, London, failed to adequately address the consequences of amplified music on nearby workers. Our 2023 analysis of busking highlighted sound levels exceeding 100 decibels, surpassing the noise […]

The Metropolitan Police have reported the discovery of human remains in a garden located in south-east London. Authorities received a call at 14:08 (BST) on April 12 regarding the unearthing of the remains on Church Grove in Lewisham. A crime scene has been established and remains active. Investigators are currently attempting to identify the remains, […]

Two murderers who visited a pub for a drink after fatally stabbing their victim at a market in Croydon, located in south London, have been sentenced to life imprisonment. David Walcott, aged 35, and Rammon Mali, 33, were found guilty at the Old Bailey for the murder of 22-year-old Rijkaard Siafa in April of the […]

The owner of Toby Carvery has expressed regret following the removal of a centuries-old oak tree and acknowledged the need to “tighten our protocols” in a letter reviewed by the BBC. The company dismantled the 500-year-old oak despite a planning document from March 2024 describing it as a “fine specimen.” The local council had also […]

The UK Supreme Court has decided that doctors involved in two end-of-life cases can be identified, following the wishes of the parents of two children who expressed a desire to share their experiences. The cases pertained to Isaiah Haastrup, who was one year old, and six-year-old Zainab Abbasi, both of whom were embroiled in legal […]

The enforcement of a ban on two busking locations in Leicester Square, London, has been enacted following a court decision. Westminster City Council’s prohibition is in effect until further notice and affects both licensed and unlicensed street entertainers in the vicinity. This development comes after a legal case between Global Radio and the council, where […]

For two decades, Tommi has embodied a living statue, striving to remain motionless despite the challenges posed by hail, rambunctious dogs, and playful teenagers. However, the announcement that Leicester Square would cease allowing street performers has deeply affected him, marking the end of one of London’s most beloved attractions for tourists. Effective Thursday, the area […]

Residents of a housing block have expressed their frustration after being charged for a nonexistent lift for two consecutive years. Tenants of Barham Park in Wembley, located in north-west London, reached out to the BBC following a report that Notting Hill Genesis mistakenly sent notices regarding rent and service charge increases of up to 50%. […]

Toby Carvery is facing potential legal action from a local council concerning the removal of an ancient oak tree in a north London park. Widespread public outcry has erupted against the restaurant chain after it unceremoniously cut down the estimated 500-year-old tree on April 3. On Wednesday, Enfield Council, which had leased the parkland for […]

Authorities are seeking a temporary closure of a nightclub in south-west London where a woman reportedly experienced a sexual assault by a staff member. The Metropolitan Police have requested Lambeth Council to revoke the licence of Aquum Clapham as they pursue an investigation into the alleged incident that occurred on March 29, as reported by […]