Category: News

An Environmental Information Request (EIR) has uncovered that over 2,000 properties in London are unlawfully discharging untreated sewage straight into rivers due to drainage errors. In the last five years, Thames Water has reported 2,294 instances of drainage misconnections across various London properties, as highlighted in the EIR filed by the Local Democracy Reporting Service. […]

Starting Friday, September 5, the RMT union has announced a series of rolling strikes across the London Underground (LU) that will last for seven days. These strikes are a response to management’s refusal to address union requests concerning issues such as pay, management of fatigue, severe shift patterns, and a reduction in weekly working hours. […]

After captivating around 12 million audiences across 43 countries, Coldplay is set to host 10 sold-out concerts at Wembley Stadium this August and September. Their Music of the Spheres World Tour has already claimed the title of the most-attended concert tour ever, and it will conclude in the same city where the band originated, marking […]

On a beautiful summer morning during the school break, an explosion shattered the tranquility of a street in Thornton Heath, south London. The gas blast on Galpin’s Road on 8 August 2022 led to a house collapsing, tragically claiming the life of four-year-old Sahara Salman, who was discovered amidst the debris. Three years later, her […]

Approximately 100 firefighters fought a blaze at a residential building in south-east London for over 14 hours, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The fire affected the first, second, and third floors, as well as the roof, of the flat complex located on Hatcham Park Mews in New Cross. The LFB reported that it […]

Individuals from a group of rough sleepers removed from a makeshift camp on Park Lane are believed to have moved to areas along Oxford Street. Footage circulating on social media depicts a long queue of individuals outside John Lewis, while another group is known to be residing near Marks & Spencer. Westminster City Council informed […]

A head gardener has been appointed to lead the development of a new garden dedicated to honoring the legacy of Elizabeth II in central London. Fiona Packe, an experienced horticulturist, has been selected by Royal Parks — the charity tasked with managing eight parks in London — to spearhead the project at Regent’s Park, set […]

A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of another man in north-west London. The Metropolitan Police responded to Monks Park, Wembley, around 18:10 BST on Tuesday, after receiving reports of a stabbing incident. A 38-year-old victim was given medical assistance for his stab wounds but unfortunately […]

A member of the rap group Kneecap is set to appear in a London court for reportedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, which is banned in the UK, during a performance last year. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was greeted by a sizable gathering of supporters—many holding Palestinian flags—upon his arrival at Westminster Magistrates’ […]

One of the most enduring street festivals is making its way back to west London this August bank holiday, celebrating its 57th edition. Notting Hill Carnival stands as Europe’s biggest street festival, attracting over two million attendees each year to enjoy the vibrant three-mile (5 km) parade. Participants can look forward to a lively and […]