Category: News

The Mayor of London has voiced strong criticism of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spending Review, asserting that she committed “a significant error by setting London against the rest of the nation.” In an interview with BBC London, Sir Sadiq Khan expressed disappointment over the government’s failure to back crucial infrastructure projects in London, such […]

Plans to make sections of Oxford Street car-free will proceed “as swiftly as possible,” according to London’s mayor. According to City Hall, around two-thirds of the public backs the idea of restricting vehicular traffic on one of the busiest shopping streets globally. Sir Sadiq Khan emphasized that “immediate action is needed to revitalize our nation’s […]

Authorities are looking into a potential gas explosion that occurred at a residence in east London. Shortly before 05:00 BST, six fire engines and roughly 40 firefighters were dispatched to the scene on Dumont Road in Stoke Newington. Darren McTernan, a commander with the London Fire Brigade (LFB), stated, “We advise both drivers and pedestrians […]

The United Kingdom is set to host its inaugural exhibition centered on the life of Marie Antoinette, the renowned French queen, at the V&A South Kensington in London. Titled “Marie Antoinette: Style,” the exhibition is scheduled to launch in September and will showcase 250 artifacts, including garments and decorative arts, with several items lent by […]

A Metropolitan Police officer who conducted a strip search on a 15-year-old Black schoolgirl stated to a misconduct panel that she was merely “following the instructions of her fellow officers.” The girl, referred to as Child Q, was subjected to the strip search at her school by PC Victoria Wray and a female partner in […]

A 22-year-old nursery employee has been found guilty of mistreating 21 infants, which included kicking one young boy in the face and stepping on his shoulder. Roksana Lecka, who hails from Hounslow in west London, pleaded guilty to seven charges of cruelty towards minors under 16 and a jury at Kingston Crown Court convicted her […]

A woman lost her life in east London when a pallet loaded with over two tonnes of bricks fell from a crane, landing on the pavement, as presented in court. Michaela Boor, aged 30, was with a friend after dropping their children off at school in March 2018 at the time of the tragic event. […]

A railway operator has implemented over 150 automated water meter reading devices at its depots and stations to reduce water wastage. Southeastern announced that this initiative aligns with its efforts to enhance sustainability. This advanced technology now encompasses 90% of the more than 180 stations and depots managed by Southeastern throughout Kent, Sussex, and South […]

Numerous drivers are opting for a no-cost ferry to traverse the River Thames, bypassing the newly tolled tunnels. As a consequence, motorists are facing long waits and a notable increase in truck traffic on the Woolwich Ferry since tolls were implemented on April 7 for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels. Commuters have remarked that, despite […]

A unique train representing a traveling celebration for the 200th anniversary of modern railways is set to journey across the UK over the next year. This exhibition will showcase significant milestones in British railway history, allow visitors to test their rail-related abilities, reveal lesser-known aspects of the railway, and inspire young people to engage with […]