Datacentre sector hits back at claims that West London electricty grid capacity crunch is its fault

Datacentre sector hits back at claims that West London electricty grid capacity crunch is its fault

The notoriously secretive datacentre industry has found itself villainised by the national press as being an insatiable, power-hungry entity that is sucking the West London electricity grid dry and exacerbating the capital’s... Read more »
New London regional director revealed after RSC rebrand

New London regional director revealed after RSC rebrand

Eight regional directors have been named in a DfE restructure, becoming schools’ ‘point of contact’ in each area Eight regional directors have been named in a DfE restructure, becoming schools’ ‘point of... Read more »
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, MP for Tooting – South London News

Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, MP for Tooting – South London News

Last month, a record-breaking heatwave saw temperatures locally reach 40 degrees for the first time ever. Across London, there were devastating fires, with more than 40 homes tragically destroyed. We saw the... Read more »
Prepare for second heatwave next week, Londoners told

Prepare for second heatwave next week, Londoners told

L ondoners have been told to prepare for a second heatwave in a month with temperatures tipped to reach 33C next week, as a hosepipe ban was coming into force in southern... Read more »
Volunteer helps drivers avoid London traffic camera fines

Volunteer helps drivers avoid London traffic camera fines

Drivers caught out by one of the borough’s most profitable traffic cameras are avoiding fines thanks to a total stranger wielding a little-known London law. Ivan Murray-Smith, a 35-year-old from Norfolk, volunteers... Read more »
Met Office south London weekend forecast: Hot sunshine

Met Office south London weekend forecast: Hot sunshine

Londoners can look forward to warm, sunny weather this August weekend, according to the Met Office forecast. It follows a week of sunshine and occasional spells of cloud with only brief showers. Temperatures... Read more »
BTR growth – from Stratford and Sheffield to Reading…

BTR growth – from Stratford and Sheffield to Reading…

As East London celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the London 2012 Olympics, which had a rejuvenating effect on Stratford, where much of the games was held, joint venture partners PSP Investments, QuadReal... Read more »
‘He’s earnt the shirt’ – Dons boss Jackson praises opening day goalscorer – South London News

‘He’s earnt the shirt’ – Dons boss Jackson praises opening day goalscorer – South London News

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson has praised Ethan Chislett for earning his place in the side – and believes the midfielder is capable of scoring more goals on a consistent basis. The... Read more »
London needs a new tube line

London needs a new tube line

We need a new tube line to simplify journeys in capital • WHATEVER our views about expanding the ULEZ, ultra low emission zone, (Road pricing not the way, July 28), the issue... Read more »
Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Scientists warn of ‘zero rain’ for next fortnight

Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Scientists warn of ‘zero rain’ for next fortnight

Some 17million more Britons could be hit by further hosepipe and sprinkler bans in the coming weeks, amid an alert that ‘zero or no meaningful’ rain is predicted for large parts of... Read more »