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 […]
Anzac Day celebrations in London, and other stories
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 […]
Waltham Forest local news in crisis
While it is well known that printed newspapers are in fierce competition with online publication and multimedia, the threat to independent local newspapers is far more severe and often overlooked. Local independent […]
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, […]
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 […]
Spare a thought for the robin during the cold spell
During the bitter cold spell this week, it’s not just us who’s feeling the chill. The life of the celebrated red-breasted Robin hangs in the balance every day in a harsh winter. […]
Jane: Audio Drama Feature
Jane is stuck with an awful man and doesn’t know how to escape. When Greg sets up a date with another woman, Jane is determined to get her own back and will […]
Your Facebook data: how to find out if it was shared with Cambridge Analytica
Today Facebook will notify all 2.2 billion of its users with an update about their data privacy titled ‘Protecting Your Information.’ This will include alerting the 87 million people who may […]
Winnie Mandela has died
Winnie Madikezela-Mandela has passed away. The anti-apartheid struggle icon had been ill for a number of years. She was most recently admitted to Milpark Hospital due to a kidney infection. The last […]
Yearly Audio Drama Festival at Goldsmiths Announced
The first ever Audio Drama Festival will take place in March this year at Goldsmiths University of London, New Cross. Attendees will receive workshop-style lectures in producing, writing, podcasting and drama with […]
Government doubles immigration health surcharge for foreign health workers
There are fears that government plans to double the immigration health surcharge for foreign health workers are not going to help the NHS crisis in staff recruitment. The immigration health surcharge was […]
Kettle’s Yard reopens after two year development
Kettle’s Yard, a renowned international art hub and gallery in the centre of Cambridge, reopens this month after an ambitious two year development. Jamie Fobert Architects has realised this latest expansion which […]
How people from other countries deal with the ‘dreadful’ snow in the UK?
The UK has been suffering the affects of Storm Emma, with sudden and heavy snow during the past week. Weather warnings have been Red for several days and it is at Yellow […]
Three things you didn’t know about the 8 minute Chinese presentation in the 2018 Olympic closing ceremony.
On 25th February, the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games was held in PyeongChang Olympic Stadium, South Korea. As the host of the 2022 Games in Beijing, China presented an […]
Shooting of indigenous man reveals racial tensions in Canada
A farmer in Saskatchewan, western Canada, has been acquitted of the murder of Colten Boushie, a 22-year-old indigenous man. The outcome of the trial is causing a lot of controversy, revealing the […]
Leading journalists and politicians support striking lecturers at Goldsmiths
Striking University College Union members at Goldsmiths, University of London are being supported by leading politicians and journalists. Lecturers are taking industrial action to protect their pensions and have planned a series […]
The deadly junctions threatening safety for London’s cyclists
Research has revealed that 75 per cent of cycling fatalities occur at junctions and crossings between motor vehicles and cyclists/pedestrians. This is a worrying statistic for London’s cyclists because the number of […]
Goldsmiths UCU strike action: ‘never a more difficult and upsetting time’
Goldsmiths, University of London, is kicking off its first day of strike action in the nationwide industrial action over lecturer pension reform. It is one of 61 universities that has voted to […]
Chinese students facing more challenges due to the UCU strike
Staff at 61 UK universities are starting a 14 day long strike action from today and the substantial number of overseas students from China are deeply worried about the impact on their […]
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 […]
John Worboys: Case against police is ‘wake up call’ to UK justice system
Two victims of serial rapist John Worboys have won an historic case against the Met Police at the Supreme Court. The court said that the police were guilty of ‘systemic and investigatory […]
Epileptic mother sentenced for death of her child in Plumstead road crash
A mother who admitted causing the death of her infant girl by dangerous driving has been given a suspended prison sentence at the Old Bailey. 45-year-old Chidinma Anya from Thamesmead was driving […]
Smoke alarms save lives of woman and child in Blackheath
Smoke alarms in Blackheath enabled a woman and child to escape to safety after fire broke out in a storage heater and set clothing alight. By the time London firefighters arrived they […]
Anthony Allen jailed for minimum of 22 years for barbers shop stabbing in North West London
Anthony Allen has been sentenced at the Old Bailey to life imprisonment with a minimum recommendation he serves at least 22 years for stabbing to death Crispin Siddon at Cutz barbers shop […]
Appeal to trace man after elderly woman conned out of thousands
CCTV footage has been released by detectives in Southwark to try and identify one of two men who conned a 71 year old woman out of her savings. The woman, who lives […]
Man convicted of Brent barber’s shop stabbing
A 34-year-old man has been convicted of murdering another man in a knife attack in Brent, North West London. Anthony Allen was found guilty on Friday the 12th of January at the […]
East Ham pensioner dies in hospital following violent street robbery
An 82 year-old man, who was attacked by three men last August during a street robbery, has died. Ahmet Dobran, of East Ham, died on Monday 15th of January while in hospital. […]
Public vote opens for two Met Police Excellence Awards
The public vote for the Met Excellence Awards is now open. This year Londoners are being given the opportunity to cast their vote in two unique categories. The Met Excellence Awards […]
Mitcham man sentenced to 8 years and 6 months for manslaughter and arson
A 37-year-old man from London Road, Mitcham, has been sentenced to eight and a half years’ imprisonment at the Old Bailey. Adil Mahmood received the sentence after pleading guilty to the manslaughter […]
Met Police appeal over 56-year-old man’s stabbing in Kensington
Police are appealing for information about a stabbing of a 56-year-old man in Kensington. The Met Police said that they were called at 6.36 pm on 15th January to Comeragh Road, near […]
Police launch fresh appeal for footage of Plashet Park stabbing
Met Police detectives have issued a new appeal for information on the murder of Moosakhan Nasiri, who was killed in a knife attack in Plashet Park, Newham on 15th October 2017. An […]
Police seek suspect in bottle attack on officer in Lambeth
Met police detectives are investigating a bottle attack on a policeman in Lambeth. The officer had been called to a bar in Clapham Road in January after reports of trouble between security […]
Liverpool FC’s Jon Flanagan sentenced for assault
Liverpool footballer Jon Flanagan has been sentenced to a 12-month community order involving 40 hours of unpaid work for assaulting his girlfriend Rachael Wall. The 25-year-old defender pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing […]
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, […]
Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving following collision with two police officers
A man who was involved in a road traffic accident resulting in a collision which injured two police officers, has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. 51 year old Mohammed Shisq from Gorseway […]
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, […]
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