Londoners plan to create first new wild swimming ponds in 250 years | Swimming

Londoners plan to create first new wild swimming ponds in 250 years | Swimming

A concrete-covered, brownfield industrial storage site does not scream out wild swimming haven. But a community group is hoping to transform the east London plot – currently used by Thames Water –... Read more »
FOUR men stabbed in knife fight in Brixton as police arrest seven on suspicion of attempted murder

FOUR men stabbed in knife fight in Brixton as police arrest seven on suspicion of attempted murder

Another night of violence on streets of London: FOUR men are stabbed in knife fight in Brixton as police Taser suspect and arrest seven men on suspicion of attempted murder A knife... Read more »
Brook Green: West London’s New ‘Golden Postcode’

Brook Green: West London’s New ‘Golden Postcode’

Brook Green is a classic, family-loving west London suburb, with a growing buzz around it.  The mainly residential, upmarket, relatively obscure area is within the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, and... Read more »
East London gets Chemical, as Kraftwerk and co bring electricity to the park

East London gets Chemical, as Kraftwerk and co bring electricity to the park

If the British Summer Time concerts in Hyde Park are the home of rock royalty and top-end ticket prices, All Points East, in Hackney’s Victoria Park, is its more affordable cousin. With... Read more »
Walter’s, London: ‘So many reasons to go back’ – restaurant review | Food

Walter’s, London: ‘So many reasons to go back’ – restaurant review | Food

Walter’s, 84 Park Hall Road, London SE21 8BW (020 8014 8548). Snacks £3.80-£5, starters £9.50-£13, mains £19.50-£26, desserts £7-£7.50, wines from £19.50 It was when they started playing the original recording of... Read more »
Beale believes QPR are ‘close to clicking’ despite poor start

Beale believes QPR are ‘close to clicking’ despite poor start

Mick Beale admitted his was frustrated after QPR’s draw (Picture: Ian Randall | MI News) Mick Beale insists he is confident results will improve despite a poor start to his reign as... Read more »
Three murder arrests after man, 60, dies at scene of fight in east London | UK News

Three murder arrests after man, 60, dies at scene of fight in east London | UK News

A murder investigation has been launched after a 60-year-old man died at the scene of a fight in east London. The Metropolitan Police were called at just gone midnight on Sunday to... Read more »
Ancient archway leads to past of Merton Priory – South London News

Ancient archway leads to past of Merton Priory – South London News

Many of our memories pieces have dipped into the recent past, post-war past and sometimes early 20th century past, writes Yann Tear. This week, we have a reminder that the very modern... Read more »
Defiant Frank defends changes after Bees defeat

Defiant Frank defends changes after Bees defeat

Brentford boss Thomas says he won’t change his attacking approach after his side conceded a late goal to lose 3-2 to west London rivals Fulham. Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Joao Palhinha put... Read more »
Redbridge Labour accused of chipping away at local democracy

Redbridge Labour accused of chipping away at local democracy

Redbridge Council has been accused of “chipping away at local democracy” by scrapping monthly meetings where the public can ask direct questions. During the pandemic the council held monthly ‘local forums’ online,... Read more »