Category: News

Families whose children were impacted by the actions of a surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) have received an apology letter prior to the release of a forthcoming report. On January 29, GOSH is set to publish findings regarding the misconduct of Yaser Jabbar, a disgraced orthopaedic surgeon who treated numerous children over approximately […]

Transport for London (TfL) has announced a “goodwill payment” aimed at compensating taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers who experienced licensing delays, but a trade union claims the amount is “far from adequate.” TfL expressed regret over the situation, explaining that a problem with new licensing software led to delays affecting hundreds of drivers, […]

Mark Stevens has dedicated years to saving stranded whales, dolphins, and other large marine mammals across the waters of the British Isles. However, a particular incident from two decades ago still vividly resonates with him. “We had no concept of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) at the time, but eventually we understood that’s what we were […]

Numerous firefighters successfully put out a blaze that ignited in the basement of a data center located in east London. According to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), approximately 60 firefighters along with eight fire engines were dispatched to Nutmeg Lane in Blackwall at 4:50 AM GMT on Saturday. The fire originated in a battery room […]

British Cycling is urging the government to allocate £30 million for the next stage of a nationwide initiative designed to enhance cycling infrastructure within communities, indicating that the initial phase of this project has already resulted in savings exceeding £13 million for the NHS. Initiated in 2019, the Places to Ride program has facilitated the […]

Workers on one of London’s Overground lines are set to initiate three days of strike action amid a dispute regarding pay. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) plan to stage a 24-hour walkout on February 26, March 26, and April 23 on the Windrush line. The union has stated that its members, […]

A young man who tragically lost his life after jumping into the Thames to rescue a woman has been posthumously honored with the King’s Commendation for Bravery. Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, affectionately called Jimi, was returning home from his job at a central London eatery in April 2021 when he heard a woman in distress in the […]

A man diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, who fatally stabbed a woman at a bus stop, has been held indefinitely. Jala Debella, 24, assaulted Anita Mukhey, 66, in broad daylight in north London in May 2024, inflicting 18 stab wounds before walking away nonchalantly while bystanders rushed to assist the injured woman. As Debella was deemed […]

“Hi there, how’s it going? It’s wonderful to see you,” greets Honor Cousens as she navigates a trolley filled with chilled beverages, treats, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. A well-known figure within the Royal London Hospital, Honor has dedicated many years to helping both patients and staff alike. She is a member of the Friends of […]

Transport for London (TfL) officials have acknowledged that additional bus lanes and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) have contributed to increased traffic congestion in certain areas of the capital. The organization has been moving away from policies that prioritize private vehicle use, with the broader objective of ensuring that by 2041, 80% of trips in London […]