At least twelve people have been killed in the Grenfell Tower block fire disaster in West London. The Mayor for London, Sadiq Khan, says the number of fatalities is likely to rise. […]
Tower Block fire – At least 12 dead, many missing people, 68 in hospital
Stratford to Harvard Campaign – London student seeking support to study at US Ivy League university
A student from Stratford, East London has launched a campaign to raise £64,000 after being accepted to study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Isaiah Wellington-Lynn, who is currently studying […]
World naked bike ride returns to London
On Saturday, June 10th, hundreds of people cycled the streets of London naked. Starting at various points across the capital, they all converged at Trafalgar square and rode down the mall to […]
A hung Parliament – Prime Minister Theresa May’s political gamble fails
Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn has defied expectations in the 2017 General Election campaign and secured 40 per cent of the popular vote. But the Labour gains are not enough to make […]
Reaction to the General Election outcome 2017
The Conservative party has failed to gain a majority in the UK general election, resulting in a hung Parliament. To gain a majority 326 out of 650 seats in the House of […]
The nurse from Guys Hospital slaughtered when she ran to help others attacked by terrorists on London Bridge
The family of Guys Hospital nurse Kirsty Boden say ‘As she ran towards danger in an effort to help people on the bridge Kirsty sadly lost her life. We are so proud […]
A Blind Mind’s Eye: Aphantasia
Picture this, a toad wearing a tweed suit, flat cap and driving gloves. You can see him can’t you? Isn’t he quaint? The hat suits him down to the ground, don’t you […]
Two of the London Bridge and Borough Market killers named
The Met Police has named two of the London Bridge terrorists as Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane. Butt was a 27-year-old British citizen born in Pakistan. Redouane, who was thirty years […]
‘Enough is enough’ – Prime Minister Theresa May on third deadly UK terrorist attack of 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May has said that ‘Enough is enough’ when praising the bravery of the victims and responders to last night’s terrorist attack on London Bridge and Borough Market. Seven people […]
London Bridge and Borough Market terrorist attack: Seven people killed, three suspected attackers shot dead by armed police
A terrorist attack on London Bridge and in Borough Market on Saturday night has left seven people killed with at least forty eight people being treated for serious injuries in hospital. Armed […]
Mayor of London: ‘horrific terrorist attack at London Bridge and Borough Market’
Over a dozen police vehicles have been deployed to London Bridge on Saturday night following reports of a van veering of the road, and hitting between five and six people. Witnesses describe […]
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 […]
MCM Comic Con: London
This weekend saw the return of MCM Comic Con events around the globe. The younger sibling of the behemoth that is San Diego Comic Con saw thousands of attendees over the course […]
Conscientious Objectors on trial – the lessons of history
What are we to learn from the persecution of conscientious objectors during the Great War between 1914-18? The power of war talk is seductive and exciting. The rhetoric of peace has been […]
Maria Sharapova has been denied entry to the French Open and other stories
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has decided to not hand Russian professional tennis player, Maria Sharapova, a wildcard entry to the French Open to ‘protect’ the sport’s standards. Sharapova, who’s 30, was ranked too […]
Chelsea Manning freed from prison and other international stories
35-year-old US soldier, Chelsea Manning, who is responsible for leaking classified government materials to WikiLeaks, has been released from a Kansas Military prison today. Manning was convicted of espionage and 20 charges in […]
UK unemployment lowest in 42 years and other stories
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), has announced that the unemployment rate in the UK has fallen to 4.6%, its lowest in 42 years. The number of jobless people fell by 53,000 […]
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 […]
Editorial: Independent Willow Winston stands on anti-gentrification ticket in contest for Lewisham East
At the Millwall Café in Bermondsey, 72-year old Willow Winston is holding her first press conference after announcing her intention to stand for election. In the shadow of The Den stadium – […]
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 […]
Labour Party manifesto details and other stories
The Labour Party says its general election manifesto plans would raise an extra £6.5 billion from income tax. Income tax for people earning over £80,000 will be raised to 45 percent while […]
Labour defends corporation tax raise and other stories
Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey has defended Labour’s pledge to raise corporation tax to twenty six per cent. The pledge was released in the manifesto they launched in Bradford today. She […]
Trump accused of sharing classified information with Russians and other stories
Labour officially launch manifesto Labour have launched their manifesto, becoming the first major political party to do so before the general election. The party describe it as a ‘radical and responsible’ plan […]
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 […]
Rosemary good for memory?
With the exam season advancing and revision currently being under way, there could be additional help for those wanting to achieve more. University researchers have suggested that the smell of rosemary could […]
Reaction to Tory expenses decision, Pogba probe opens, and more stories
Main parties react to CPS findings The Conservatives’ election rivals have responded to the news that the Crown Prosecution Service has not found any reason to bring criminal charges over alleged misuse […]
Corporation tax to fund education under Labour, and more stories
Labour promise corporation tax hike to fund National Education Service In the General Election campaign both Labour and the Liberal Democrats have been hitting out against Conservative cuts to the education system. […]
Trump dismisses FBI Director Comey, Conservative expenses decision due, and more stories
FBI Director James Comey terminated by Trump administration Director of the FBI James Comey has been fired by president Donald Trump. Comey had served as the FBI’s director for three and a […]
Conservatives’ energy price cap policy and more stories
The Conservative Party has pledged to cap energy bills, as Prime Minister Theresa May takes her party’s campaign to York. Mrs May has said that even though most energy companies have seen their […]
‘When Labour wins, the British people win’: General Election updates and more stories
Former leadership rival Andy Burnham joins Jeremy Corbyn in Manchester During the official launch of the Labour Party’s general election campaign, leader Jeremy Corbyn said: ‘When Labour wins, the British people win’. […]
Leading parties make energy promises, Kelvin MacKenzie leaves The Sun and other stories
Tories pledge to cap prices The Conservative Party has pledged to cap energy prices should they win the General Election. Prime Minister Theresa May hopes the move could save approximately 17 million […]
A look back at Prince Philip’s career and other stories
A Look back at Prince Philip’s career The Duke of Edinburgh, who has been the Queen’s companion for nearly 70 years, announced his retirement today from royal duties. We take a look […]
Reactions to the Duke of Edinburgh retiring and other stories
Reactions to the Duke of Edinburgh retiring Prime minister Theresa May has said she offers the country’s ‘deepest gratitude and good wishes’ to the Duke of Edinburgh following his announcement that he […]
The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring and other stories
The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Philip will be retiring from his official engagements. The retirement will begin in the autumn of this year when he […]
Met Police knife crime prevention and other stories
The Metropolitan Police Service’s latest effort to combat knife crime is focusing on young people. Phase eight of the Operation Spectre will work with schools against habitual knife carriers. This week […]
Turner Prize short list announced
Hurvin Anderson, Andrea Büttner, Lubaina Himid and Rosalind Nashashibi have just been announced as this year nominees for the annual Turner Prize. Revealed: the #turnerprize 2017 short list https://t.co/Ckd7J3MKa8 pic.twitter.com/WkCqKFFv25 — artnet (@artnet) […]
EU and UK at odds over Brexit bill and other stories
Brexit Secretary David Davis says that the UK will not pay the claimed €100 billion bill that the Financial Times has reported the EU will be demanding. While no figure has been […]
UK will not pay €100 billion and other stories
The Brexit Secretary says the United Kingdom will only pay what is legally due to the European Union, and ‘not just what the EU wants’. In an interview on Good Morning Britain […]
PMQs row on pension ‘Triple Lock’ and other stories
In the final session of Prime Minister’s Questions, Prime Minister, Theresa May, has faced criticism for failing to show commitment for the state pension ‘triple lock.’ Opposition Leader, Jeremy Corbyn, said a […]
Theresa May accuses Jeremy Corbyn of not being ‘up to the job’ and other stories
The last Prime Minister’s Questions session before the upcoming General Election has been full of heated exchanges. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn started by paying tribute to MPs who are stepping down at […]
Labour propose NHS Pay Rise in General Election campaign and other stories
NHS Staff are being promised higher pay from the Labour Party, with the 1% pay cap to be lifted should Labour takes the reins of government after the General Election. Labour also […]
Remainer Tory MPs quit Open Britain campaign and other stories
Three Remain-supporting Conservative MPs have quit the Open Britain campaign group after it launched a bid to unseat Eurosceptic Tory MPs. Open Britain had released a list of targeted seats that included […]
Labour: ‘EU referendum a vote for managed migration’ and other stories
Sir Keir Starmer, Labour’s Shadow Brexit Secretary, has announced his party’s plan for exiting the EU. Sir Keir guaranteed the rights of 3 million EU citizens currently living in the UK should […]
Labour to scrap May’s Brexit plans and other stories
The Labour party has announced it would scrap proposed Theresa May’s Brexit plans for leaving the EU. Labour says their ‘Day One’ pledge ensures the rights of the three million EU residents […]
Free Film Festivals to hold cinema events across South London this summer – gratis!
Pubs, cafes and parks will be turned into guerrilla cinemas over the coming months for a series of screenings organised by the Free Film Festivals group. The South London neighbourhoods of Camberwell, […]
Goldsmiths Radio play tops iTunes
Rathband, a radioplay by Goldsmiths PhD student Christopher Hogg has been ranked the number one Arts Podcast on iTunes this week. Hogg wrote the play whilst doing his MA in writing for […]
Dubai: The World’s Most…
If someone mentions Dubai, it usually conjures up a mental image of vertigo-inducing skyscrapers, excessive wealth, and a man-made island in the shape of a palm tree. Visiting the largest city in the […]
4/20. Thousands converge on Hyde Park for International Cannabis Day
April 20, 2017 may seem like any working normal day for the people of central London. But for the few who had the day free – or decided to call in sick […]
London’s thriving street food scene
Given the fast paced nature of London, it is no surprise that pop-up street food stalls are quickly becoming one of the capitals favorite ways to eat lunch. Places such as Mexico […]
Sensory Deprivation: Scary or Soothing?
This is a five minute feature exploring the salty, dark world of flotation tanks. It features the stories of three people. The first is Kit, a poet who has never experienced anything like […]
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