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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 […]

Attendees of a vigil in London to honor the victims of the Air India airplane disaster were deeply moved upon hearing about the two young sisters who were left without parents due to the tragedy. The interfaith service took place on Saturday at the Siddhashram Shakti Centre located in Harrow, north-west London, where Harrow’s Mayor, […]

Survivors and family members of those lost in the Grenfell Tower fire are calling for justice on the eighth anniversary of the devastating event that occurred in 2017. The tragic blaze claimed the lives of 72 individuals, including 18 children, and remains under investigation by the Metropolitan Police. In the coming months, efforts will commence […]

Advertisements for “unhealthy” foods, along with those promoting vaping and gambling, are poised to be prohibited in Kingston as part of efforts to combat increasing obesity and diabetes rates. A recent report from council officials indicated that this initiative seeks to enhance the health of residents by limiting their exposure to such products, as noted […]

A new sanctuary for women and girls has been established in east London, serving as a comprehensive resource for assistance and guidance. The Bloom Hub, tailored for individuals aged 13 to 25, functions much like a community center but is exclusively for women. Operated by the charity Advance, which supports survivors of domestic violence and […]

Train passengers have been alerted to the possibility of being inadvertently overcharged for their travel until late June. This problem has been impacting commuters using contactless payment methods on certain c2c services connecting Essex and London. The train operator announced that automatic refunds would be issued to those who incurred an extra £3 per trip. […]

On the eighth anniversary of the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster, survivors and the families of those who perished gathered for a memorial service to honor the victims. The devastating blaze claimed the lives of 72 individuals, including 18 children, and investigations led by the Metropolitan Police are still ongoing. In the coming months, plans will […]

The heraldic artist responsible for King Charles’ cypher is set to be appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Tim Noad expressed that he was “over the moon” and “incredibly proud” upon receiving a letter announcing his accolade, which was stamped with his own custom monogram featuring the King’s initials alongside […]

This weekend in West London, families who have lost loved ones, survivors, and local residents will gather to honor the memory of those who perished in the Grenfell Tower fire. The Metropolitan Police’s investigation into the factors contributing to this “avoidable” tragedy— which resulted in the deaths of 72 individuals, including 18 children— is still […]

It’s widely acknowledged that London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, was dissatisfied with the contents—or rather, the lack thereof—of the government’s latest Spending Review. Khan’s aspirations for funding new transport infrastructure projects were met with silence. The increase in police funding, which falls short of addressing the Metropolitan Police’s significant budget shortfall, provided little reassurance, and funding […]