Category: News

A man has received a sentence of 32 weeks in prison after breaking into Kensington Palace twice in the days leading up to Christmas. Derek Egan, 39, admitted to two charges of trespassing on a restricted area and told Westminster Magistrates Court that he went to the palace simply “because I am a criminal.” Egan, […]

Southwark Council has announced plans for a wild swimming pond at a grade II listed gasholder in south London. The proposed park, named after gasworks founder George Livesey, will be located around Gasholder No. 13 and is part of broader redevelopment projects along the Old Kent Road. If approved, the swimming pond would take up […]

“In three key areas – our safety, security, and privacy.” Mark Nygate, a resident of Royal Mint Court, expressed his significant worries in light of a political decision that may drastically alter his existence. He was awaiting news on whether the government would permit China to construct a vast new embassy adjacent to his residence. […]

In a north London borough, gatherings of unauthorized vehicles will face a continued prohibition for another year following an extension of a High Court injunction. Enfield Council stated that this order against car cruising “prevents individuals from assembling to engage in, promote, or organize motor racing, stunts, or other hazardous driving behaviors on the public […]

The son of a woman who passed away after fireworks were forcefully inserted into her letterbox expressed his optimism that government regulations will change. Alan Smith, hailing from Romford in east London, has actively campaigned for restrictions on firework sales since the tragic loss of his mother, Josephine, in 2021. Following a meeting with Kate […]

A man characterized as a “gore video enthusiast” allegedly purchased a hunting knife online before fatally stabbing a woman 18 times while she waited at a bus stop in north London, according to court testimonies. Witnesses reportedly observed Jala Debella executing the “pointless assault” on 66-year-old Anita Mukhey on Edgware Road on May 9, 2024, […]

The Old Town Hall in Catford, southeast London, is set to become a new campus for Goldsmiths, University of London. Goldsmiths’ Fine Art and Design department is seeking a new venue after its current location at the previous Lewisham College site must be vacated by July 2027. The council described this development as a “significant […]

At the age of 19, Christian Marot never anticipated receiving a response to the letter he had sent to Sir David Attenborough, which included his wildlife filming work. Surprisingly, just ten days later, he received a reply that included both commendations and thoughtful feedback, along with the original USB drive affixed to the personalized stationery […]

A pilot initiative employing Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in south London has contributed to a decrease in robbery and shoplifting incidents, resulting in over 100 arrests, as reported by the Metropolitan Police. The experimental program, which began in Croydon last October, utilizes fixed cameras mounted on street infrastructures rather than mobile vans. These cameras […]

Years of commitment have led to the River Thames experiencing a revitalization, according to a new report from the London Zoological Society (ZSL). In the 1950s, the river was officially deemed “biologically dead,” a result of industrial waste being dumped into its waters, including chemicals, heavy metals, oils, and dyes. Since then, concerted efforts and […]