The Cost of Living Hub will help Londoners access information, financial support and advice to help manage household finances. The new online resource is announced as the energy price cap is raised, meaning many across the capital face a 54 per cent rise in their energy billsmore
Firefighters have been called to more than 130 fires involving the type of batteries used in e-bikes and e-scooters in London in little over a year, it can be revealed.more
IKEA has today announced plans to close its Tottenham store as part of the business’ transformation plan for the capital. The decision comes as the retailer commits to investing more than £1bn in London over the next three years.more
Millions of households across the country will be hit with another cost of living hike they don’t need: a rise in their council tax. But for some boroughs, that’s on top of an already staggering council tax bill. Step forward, Kingston Upon Thames council.more
As much as Londoners love the London Underground network, most can agree that some of the Tube trains could do with a little make-over. The new Tube trains for the Elizabeth line have set a new bar for the standard travellers will expect with the tremendous amount of care going into every detail.
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Two men and two women have been sentenced today, Friday, 25 March, at Reading Crown Court after they were found guilty at Wood Green Crown Court on Thursday, 2 December, following a seven week trial. They are:
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Hounslow Municipality intends to implement new regulations aimed at reducing drinking in public places. As indicated, "problem drinkers" are to be punished more severely thanks to new powers given to local police officers.more
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is inviting all those who wish to show solidarity with Ukraine to join together on Saturday 26 March for a march and vigil. The march and vigil will be an opportunity to send a unified message of support to the Ukrainian people.
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Pollution in part of London has hit the highest level on the government air monitoring scale on Thursday - with people told to reduce physical exertion outdoors.more
A record number of victims of stabbings and shootings received critical care from London’s Air Ambulance medics last year, new figures revealed on Thursday.more
As many as 29 people have been hospitalized as a result of a major chlorine spill yesterday at the water sports center in London's Olympic Park, and a further 48 people have received medical treatment on the spot, emergency services have said.more
Londoners, it’s finally time to come out of hibernation. It’s time to lay out your sandals and put that black puffer coat away, time to swap the umbrella for the sunglasses and re-introduce suncream into your skincare routine. For now, at least.
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