Sadiq Khan has defended his initiatives against violent crime The Mayor of London has been criticised for his response to a rise in knife and gun crime in the capital, but argues […]
Sadiq Khan defends violent crime strategy, and other stories
Clearance of George Michael memorial saddens fans
Since the singer George Michael’s death on Christmas Day 2016, fans from all over the world have created a garden of remembrance outside his London home at The Grove in Highgate. Now, […]
Members of Iran’s nuclear agreement pledge to fulfil their agreements following US withdrawal, and today’s other headlines
Members of Iran’s nuclear agreement pledge to fulfil their agreements following US withdrawal The UK, France, Germany, China and Russia have all said they willl continue to commit to the Iran nuclear […]
Tory Eurosceptics battle PM, and other stories
The Prime Minister is facing a backlash from Tory Eurosceptics over the Government’s proposed customs partnership with the EU. Influential Eurosceptic Jacob Rees Mogg spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme this […]
Activist seeks prosecution for undercover police officer, and other stories
An undercover police officer is facing legal action from an environmental activist, who was tricked into having a sexual relationship with him. Jim Boyling had relationships with three women in the 1990s, […]
Court of Appeal hears case for right to die, and other stories
A man who suffers from a terminal illness is putting forward a case for assisted suicide at the Court of Appeal today. Noel Conway, who has motor neurone disease (MND), was diagnosed […]
Vasaloppet – the world’s oldest ski race that welcomes both professionals and beginners
If you enjoyed when London was covered in snow thanks to the Beast from the East, then perhaps your inner snowman should come forth and head north – to participate in the […]
New screening arches trial in Lewisham station
The Met Police has deployed screening arches at Lewisham station to detect any passenger carrying weapons. A group of law enforcement officers was asking people to queue in order to move through […]
Just Human: figurative exhibition at Well Hung gallery in Hoxton
Hoxton based gallery Well Hung has launched its latest exhibition, ‘Just Human’; showcasing figurative works from six British artists. The gallery specialises in urban street art, and regularly holds group and solo […]
Anzac Day celebrations in London, and other stories
Anzac Day celebrations in London The Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the traditional Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey today. The special service is the culmination of a day […]
Trump hints at sticking by Iran nuclear deal, and more
Trump hints at staying in Iran deal Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron have suggested that there could be a new agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme. Following talks in the US with his […]
London commemorates Anzac Day
It’s a hundred years since Australia and New Zealand’s involvement in World War One. London joined Australia, New Zealand and other countries globally, to remember those who fought and lost their lives […]
Alfie Evans parents last ditch appeal, and other stories
Severely ill child Alfie Evans’ case to face Court of Appeal The parents of Alfie Evans are today making a final challenge against the High Court ruling on Monday, that prevents them […]
After Grenfell: fire safety testing report reveals major flaws
A new report, ordered in response to the Grenfell Tower fire last June, speaks of the ‘utter inadequacy’ of fire safety tests used to assess building materials. The report was commissioned by […]
RMT union members set to strike in May
Transport union RMT has announced a five day strike. Train operators Northern Rail, Greater Anglia and South Western Railways will all strike for twenty four hours on the 9th of May. South […]
Gun salute celebrates birth of royal baby, and other stories
The new prince was honoured in the traditional fashion by a gun salute in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London this afternoon. The prince is the Duke and Duchess of […]
Statue of Millicent Fawcett unveiled in Parliament Square, and other stories
Prominent Suffragist Millicent Fawcett has been honored by a statue unveiled today in Parliament Square. The bronze casting is by the artist Gillian Wearing. It is the first statue of a woman […]
Jeremy Corbyn meets with Jewish community leaders, and other stories
The Labour party leader, as well as the party’s new general secretary Jennie Formby, are meeting representatives from the Board of Deputies of British Jews (BoD) and the Jewish Leadership Council this […]
World Book Night: Research reveals 5 million Londoners are paralysed by ‘book block’
It’s a conundrum we’ve all faced at some point in our lives- ditch a book you’re not really enjoying or grit your teeth and power through to the end. A new study […]
London Marathon 2018: Record Recap
The 2018 London Marathon has been one for the record books. Mo Farah came third in the men’s elite race with a new British record. He finished in two hours, six minutes […]
London celebrates the centenary of suffrage
Across the country communities are celebrating the centenary of women’s suffrage. In 1918 women over thirty were given the right to vote for the first time in British history. This momentous victory […]
One dead in fire at North London care home
A resident trapped in a fire at a care home in Connington Cresent, Chingford, has died. Eight residents and four carers managed to vacate the property before emergency services arrived. The blaze […]
Music Review: Bad Honey EP Launch
Teresa Origone and Lydia Clowes, the duo from South East London formerly known as LVNA, have moved on to bigger things as Bad Honey. Above the crepe dresses and silk shirts of […]
Protests against Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s Commonwealth meeting in London
There have been protests in Southwark, South East London against Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who is visiting the UK. The premier arrived in London today to join the 25th Commonwealth conference, […]
Royal Academy of Arts set to re-open after £60m redevelopment
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is set to re-open to the public next month having undergone a £60 million refurbishment in celebration of its 250th birthday. The project has seen the […]
Key gig economy case reaches Supreme Court
The Supreme Court this week is hearing what could become a landmark case for the rights of workers in the gig economy. On Tuesday the country’s highest court began an appeal brought […]
Two men in court for stabbing of model Harry Uzoka in West London
Two men have been arrested and charged by detectives investigating the murder of British model Harry Uzoka. 24 year old George Koh and 23 year old Jonathan Okigbo, both from North London, […]
Three men jailed after investigation by new firearms forensics team
Three men in their twenties have been jailed for a combined total of 39 years, for firearms offences which took place between the 14th of August and the 3rd of September 2016, […]
Racist attack in fast food restaurant which left teenage victim with broken arm.
The Met Police have released an image of two women wanted in connection with a racially aggravated assault in Waltham Forest. The incident took place just after 8.30 pm on Monday 6th […]
Man in penguin costume and father attacked by gang on Chelmsford train
Three men have been assaulted on a train to Chelmsford. The incident began when a teenager, dressed in a penguin costume, went to the train’s toilet. Six men sitting nearby asked him […]
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