The latest peer-reviewed air pollution report commissioned by the Mayor of London proves unequivocally that the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is working. Air quality in the British capital has dramatically improved.more
The US embassy in London was briefly evacuated this morning because of a suspicious package outside the building. After several minutes, the alert was canceled.more
Nearly half of Londoners have used the Elizabeth line since it opened in May 2022, a new survey suggests. The results of a YouGov poll shared with the PA news agency indicate 45% of the capital’s residents have made at least one journey on the £19 billion railway.more
London's mayor Sadiq Khan has announced he is launching a £130m scheme to give every primary school pupil free school meals for the next academic year.
The mayor's office said it is estimated the one-off funding could help more than 270,000 children in the capital during the 2023-24 academic year.more
During his visit to London, President Andrzej Duda laid a wreath at the Polish Air Force Memorial. Then he met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The main topic of conversation was the Russian invasion of Ukraine.more
Budget supermarket Aldi has said it is on the hunt for another 400 workers in London as its rapid expansion across the capital continues. The German-owned firm said it is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, with salaries of up to £63,000.more
King Charles III made a visit to a West London kebab shop this afternoon (February 14) on a trip to meet Turkish volunteers collecting aid for victims of the horrific earthquake. The new monarch visited Mangal Kebab Restaurant in Hounslow as he made his entrance in West London meeting members of the Turkish diaspora community.more
Millions of households in Britain are facing another financial squeeze with local authorities set to raise council tax by the maximum amount possible as they attempt to make up for funding shortages. more
More than 1,000 incidents of romance fraud totalling nearly £15 million in losses were recorded in London last year, new figures show. Across the UK victims have been conned out of £317 million over the past four years, Action Fraud figures released by the Liberal Democrats reveal, and money being made by con artists is on the rise.more
The lights in future City of London skyscrapers may be turned off or dimmed at night in order to save energy under proposed plans by the local authority.more
More than half of Londoners do not trust the Metropolitan Police, a survey has found. A YouGov study shared with the Standard shows fifty-one per cent of Londoners do not trust the force very much or at all, compared to forty-two per cent who say they do tend to trust them.more
The first in a new fleet of DLR trains was unveiled on Wednesday – boasting air conditioning, walk-through carriages, USB charging points and a new colour scheme.more
The all-consuming app is rolling out a new feature called ‘Immersive view’, which is a bit of a game-changer when it comes to browsing far-off (or local) places from your phone.
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Former London Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick, who turned out to be a serial rapist, will spend at least 30 years and 239 days in prison, a London court has decided. In 18 years on the police force, Carrick committed 24 rapes.more
The latest charts are showing a massive wall of snow heading straight for the capital. According to forecaster WX Charts, Sunday, February 19, will see the capital potentially hit with the blast of snow, with temperatures set to plummet.more
Early frost and freezing fog have caused travel disruption across London, with commuters waking to cancelled flights and ferry services, and chaos on the roads.more