London Bridge attack inquest Coroner Mark Lucraft QC arrives for the opening day of the inquest A police officer said she waited for back-up for what ‘felt like forever’ during the London […]
London Bridge attack inquest and other stories
Essex burial site stuns archeologists and other stories
Essex burial site stuns archeologists A site near an Aldi in Southend, Essex has been described as the oldest example of a Christian Anglo-Saxon burial, following a 16 year investigation. Workmen first […]
Julian Assange sentenced for skipping bail
Protesters gathered outside Southwark Crown Court today where Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange received a 50-week prison sentence for jumping bail. He was arrested earlier this month after being expelled from the Ecuadorian […]
US opposition to Huawei’s 5G plan and other stories
‘No safe level’ of involvement with Huawei United States officials have warned that they will re-evaluate intelligence co-operation with other countries if they decide to use Huawei to build their 5G networks. […]
Evidence collected from NHS scandal and other stories
Evidence to be gathered from blood transfusion scandal A public inquiry has begun taking evidence into the blood transfusion scandal which is said to have cost the lives of more than 2,000 […]
Student anti racism occupation protest passes 50 days
A student occupation of a university building in the southeast London borough of Lewisham has passed its 50th day. The protesters have occupied Goldsmiths’ Deptford Town Hall on New Cross Road since […]
The poll tax riot 29 years on…
The poll tax riot took place during a protest against a community charge known as the poll tax. Introduced by Margaret Thatcher’s conservative Government in 1989, the charge proved extremely unpopular. Many […]
Lewisham feels effect of political book trend
Figures from Nielsen Book recently revealed that sales of political books have almost doubled in the last two years, with even Karl Marx’s The Communist Manifesto selling more than 16,000 copies in […]
Trump and Kim commence Vietnam summit and other stories
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un meet in Hanoi to begin historic summit US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have met in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, for their eagerly […]
What can London’s Fetish and BDSM community teach us about consent?
‘I think even people who just walk past, they have quite negative reactions towards stuff, and you realise that a lot of people’s views are entrenched in a 1990s idea of what […]
EU leaders harden negotiating position and other stories
EU leaders unite in strong stance against May’s proposed renegotiation The European Union’s position appears to be hardening against parliament’s Tuesday evening vote to renegotiate the Northern Irish backstop. Speaking to reporters […]
London’s growing knife crime problem
Knife crime on the streets of London has hit new heights of late. Figures from the London Metropolitan police suggest there has been a 16% increase in reported crimes during the 2017-18 […]
Gaza violence: fresh protests expected, and other stories
Palestinians are burying some of their dead with fresh protests against Israel expected today. Palestinian officials say Israeli troops shot and killed 58 people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, and some […]
North Korea has freed three US citizens and other stories
North Korea has freed three US citizens North Korea has released three US citizens ahead of a meeting between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump. One of the men was jailed in 2015, […]
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 […]
Royal Bank of Scotland to close 162 branches, and other stories
Royal Bank of Scotland has announced that it will close 162 branches across England and Wales, which means that 792 jobs will be lost. The bank said that staff would be offered […]
British Museum misspells Mandarin throughout exhibits
Miles Fan discusses the impact of misspelling a major world language in one of Britain’s foremost museums
Whitewashing West Side
Sierra Boggess has announced that she will be stepping down from the role of Maria in a concert performance of West Side Story after international backlash and accusations of whitewashing. The performance […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The toilets at home are all gender neutral: Radio Feature
Using public toilets when you’re transgender or gender non-conforming can be stressful, and sometimes even result in harassment or violence. When a person’s gender presentation confuses strangers, they will often build up […]
The growth of Xanax misuse among young people in the UK
The last few months have seen increased media reports on young people using the prescription drug Xanax (alprazolam) for recreational use and to self-medicate against stress and anxiety. In a Snapchat survey by […]
Happy Vaisakhi in Gravesend
The annual Sikh festival of Vaisakhi commenced in Gravesend today with dancing, prayers and the raising of the ceremonial flag. The organisers said everyone is invited to join in singing, martial arts, […]
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 […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
The 8th-14th of May marks Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom. The campaign was started by the Mental Health Foundation. It aims to educate the public on mental health […]
Refugee charity successfully crowd-funds free food bank in Lewisham
The charity Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) has successfully crowd-funded the establishment of a new food bank in the capital. The £16,480 raised for the Helping Hands Food Bank will reduce […]
London ‘worst city to raise children’ and other stories
New research by MoneySupermarket.com has revealed that London is the worst UK city in which to raise children. High house prices, intense competition for school places, and a high number of burglaries are […]
NHS fear further cyber infections this week
The NHS has today urged patients to use hospitals wisely in the wake of the cyber attacks which happened at the end of last week. Disruption is expected to carry on this […]
Unity Protest March: Activists gather in Croydon in support of refugees, in wake of attack on teenage asylum seeker.
‘Say it loud, say it clear! Refugees are welcome here!’ This chant rang out in the streets of Croydon as over a hundred protesters joined forces for the Unity Protest March. The […]
The Political Power of Music- a new book by Dave Randall
Sound System: The Political Power of Music written by musician, writer and activist Dave Randall is published this month by Pluto Press. Dave Randall explores the role of music in creating social change from […]
Madrid bans anti transgender bus and other international stories
A bright orange bus carrying an anti transgender message has been forced off the road after Madrid council agreed that it incited hatred. The message reads ‘Boys have penises, girls have vulvas. […]
Writer responds to backlash over Eastenders racism storyline
An Eastenders scriptwriter has defended his episode after public backlash over its content. Following a racism and xenophobia themed episode, during which the words ‘Poles go home’ were graffitied on the […]
Greenham Common Women remembered
It’s 34 years since thousands of women descended on the US Greenham Common airbase to protest against the siting of nuclear cruise missiles in Britain during the Cold War. The protest for […]
Auction Against Hunger 2016
Action Against Hunger has held held its fourth annual Auction Against Hunger on Thursday 26th May raising thousands of pounds for the charity. I went down to Hawker House in Canada Water and […]
Arming the Police- the debate on expanding numbers
The chairman of the Hampshire Police Federation says rural police forces could be left ‘unarmed and vulnerable’ like ‘sitting ducks’ in the event of a terrorist attack. The announcement has been made […]
Is there a North/South divide in London?
London has always been geographically carved in two by the river Thames. But does a North/South divide in London mean more than simple geography? There are plenty of pervasive ideas surrounding the differences between […]
Croatia willing to take just under 500 Refugees as part of EU-Turkey deal
Croatia is prepared to take in 476 refugees as part of the EU-Turkey deal on migrant swaps. The ‘one for one’ deal between Turkey and the European Union came into force on […]
Fight homelessness with your coffee this weekend
Ahead of the London Coffee Festival next week- the UK’s biggest coffee and artisan food event- British charity Crisis have organised their own six day celebration of the humble coffee bean. Twelve […]
Research revealed we are happiest at 39
A new study reveals 39 is the age Brits are most happy and 30 is when we are at our healthiest. It appears in our late 30’s and early 40’s we are […]
Your boss can now read your private messages
Experts in work relations are warning that your boss could be looking over your shoulder more than you think. The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that employers are allowed to […]
Rough Sleeping in Brighton
It’s tough to believe that in 2016, there are people in this country without a home – living on the streets. The largest population of homeless people outside London is Brighton, many […]
Valentine’s Day for Love or Money?
Valentine’s Day is celebrated throughout the world on February 14th. It’s billed as a day of love and romance but what is it really? The run up to the day and the […]
Junior Doctors’ Strike
Thousands of junior doctors across England have taken part in a 24 hour strike which began at 08:00 GMT on Tuesday morning. The strikes have arisen from contract changes proposed in 2012, […]
#FirstHarassment
It’s been a hard week for 12 year-old Junior MasterChef contestant Valentina Shulz from Brazil. Whilst she’s been focusing on trying to win her country’s edition of the internationally successful TV cookery […]
Thousands celebrate LGBT London Pride Parade 2015
Thousands of people have gathered in central London for the annual Pride parade. They created a rainbow of colour with their banners and costumes. This year’s parade had special significance being held […]
Extra security measures in place today for LGBT Pride Parade and Armed Forces Day events
Security measures have been increased for LGBT annual Parade in London today in the light of reports indicating a high proportion of the 37 victims of the ISIS Tunisian terrorist beach attack […]
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