Life in the other Croydon that’s 3,517 miles away - and we've got a lot in common

Life in the other Croydon that’s 3,517 miles away – and we’ve got a lot in common

If we told you that Croydon was 3,517 miles away you would probably think that we were out of our minds, but the Croydon we’re talking about isn’t the one serviced by... Read more »
Tulse Hill development approved despite 400 objections from residents – South London News

Tulse Hill development approved despite 400 objections from residents – South London News

By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Lambeth’s planning committee approved a development in Tulse Hill on February 9 despite concerns about salami slicing and lack of a masterplan.   The council is planning... Read more »
The Household Reuse and Recycling Centre at Villiers Road, Kingston

The London council that wants to limit how often you can visit the tip

How many visits to the tip would you normally make in a year? Do you think it’s reasonable for your council to place a limit on the amount of times you can... Read more »
Tyler Byrne: First picture of railway worker killed by train near Surbiton station, south west London

Tyler Byrne: First picture of railway worker killed by train near Surbiton station, south west London

T his is the first picture of a railway worker who died after being hit by a train in south west London. British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to the line... Read more »
Police have halted traffic on the A13 after a serious fuel spillage

A406 North Circular Road and A13 Barking traffic: Road shut for hours after fuel spillage caused miles of queues in icy conditions

The A13 was shut this morning (Thursday, February 11) which caused problems for London travellers. A lorry broke down close to the Beckton Roundabout in Barking, Greater London, forcing the East-bound carriageway... Read more »
East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Hundreds of east London patients waited an hour in ambulance

More than 700 A&E patients waited an unacceptably long time to be seen by a doctor at King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital between May and November last year. In the six... Read more »
East London's Eltee Talks Sophomore Track "Freaky" And What's Next.

East London’s Eltee Talks Sophomore Track “Freaky” And What’s Next.

The R’n’Drill singer is telling us it’s okay to get a little freaky. Encouraging us to embrace our inner “Freak” is East London’s Eltee with his sophomore R’n’Drill single. Following on the... Read more »
East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

East London NHS trust faces ‘cash risk’ if budget gap grows

The trust that runs King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital spent £80 million over budget this financial year and will face “some cash risk” if its deficit gets any bigger. Barking, Havering... Read more »

School lessons to counter anti-vaxxers

Lessons aimed at tackling the Covid-19 anti-vaccine movement will be given in east London schools amid concerns young people have become more sceptical about the jab. Teachers and public health chiefs in... Read more »
East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Redbridge Council’s budget needs to find £16m more cuts

Redbridge Council has identified more than £9 million in savings for its next budget – around £16 million short of the amount needed. The proposals to be discussed by the council’s cabinet... Read more »