UK drought: South West Water becomes latest firm to impose hosepipe ban

UK drought: South West Water becomes latest firm to impose hosepipe ban

This year’s biggest hosepipe ban yet is set to be confirmed for London and the Thames Valley in days before coming into force from next week – affecting 15million people. London Mayor... Read more »
Thames Water confirms it WILL announce temporary hosepipe ban

Thames Water confirms it WILL announce temporary hosepipe ban

Thames Water has become the latest water company to announce plans for a hosepipe ban, amid fears that Britain is teetering on the edge of a drought. In a move that will... 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 »
West London housing ban possible as power grid reaches max capacity

West London housing ban possible as power grid reaches max capacity

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London fire chief calls for a ‘total ban’ on disposable barbecues

London fire chief calls for a ‘total ban’ on disposable barbecues

London’s fire chief has called for a “total ban” on disposable barbecues as the capital braces for a potential second summer heatwave. The warning comes after the London Fire Brigade (LFB) experienced... Read more »
West London faces new homes ban as electricity grid hits capacity

West London faces new homes ban as electricity grid hits capacity

Developers in west London face a potential ban on new housing projects until 2035 because the electricity grid has run out of capacity to support new homes, jeopardising house building targets in... Read more »
London City Airport Moves To End Saturday Flights Ban

London City Airport Moves To End Saturday Flights Ban

London City Airport (LCY) wants more flexible operating hours for flights, particularly on Saturdays, as a way to increase capacity at the airport. LCY expects to handle 3 million passengers this year... Read more »
Dominoes player wins case over ‘racist’ noise ban in London square | London

Dominoes player wins case over ‘racist’ noise ban in London square | London

A dominoes player has won a court case over a ban against he and his friends playing the game “loudly” that he said was racially motivated. Ernest Theophile took Westminster city council... Read more »
West Indian dominoes players dismayed by noise ban in London square | London

West Indian dominoes players dismayed by noise ban in London square | London

A Thursday afternoon at Maida Hill market square is filled with pensioners happily chatting and playing cards while enjoying the sunshine. However, over the past year the square has been at the... Read more »
Football supporter could face match ban over Nazi gesture towards Spurs fans

Football supporter could face match ban over Nazi gesture towards Spurs fans

A football supporter who made a Nazi gesture towards Spurs fans has been ordered to pay more than £300 and could be banned from going to games. Newcastle United fan Shay Asher,... Read more »