Pro-Palestinian protest sees 100,000 demonstrators marching through London in defence of civilians in Gaza and West Bank after Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel brought violent response

Pro-Palestinian protest sees 100,000 demonstrators marching through London in defence of civilians in Gaza and West Bank after Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel brought violent response

More than 100,000 people took to the streets of London on Saturday in protest as they defended the rights of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank following the violent response to horrific Hamas... Read more »
Transport for London celebrates passenger numbers over bank holiday

Transport for London celebrates passenger numbers over bank holiday

New ridership figures from Transport for London (TfL) show the busiest August Bank Holiday for bus journeys and Tube journeys since the pandemic. Over August Bank Holiday weekend, passenger numbers on Transport... Read more »
Ex-Nationwide teller in London jailed for part in £130,000 bank fraud | Crime

Ex-Nationwide teller in London jailed for part in £130,000 bank fraud | Crime

A former teller at a London branch of Nationwide has been jailed for more than two years for his part in a £130,000 bank fraud. Nathan Gilbert, 26, of Enfield, north London,... Read more »
Central London scores bank holiday footfall

Central London scores bank holiday footfall

Central London footfall on Sunday 27 August and bank holiday Monday showed a 10.4% and 9% increase year on year, respectively, reflecting a rise in overseas visitors to the capital, MRI Springboard... Read more »
Hope they remembered their wellies! Revellers ignore the downpours as rain hits Leeds Festival and threatens to dampen celebrations in Reading with Brits suffering another drenching over Bank Holiday weekend (but the sun may be back tomorrow!)

Hope they remembered their wellies! Revellers ignore the downpours as rain hits Leeds Festival and threatens to dampen celebrations in Reading with Brits suffering another drenching over Bank Holiday weekend (but the sun may be back tomorrow!)

Revellers ignored the downpours today as rain hit Leeds Festival and threatens to also dampen the celebrations in Reading today.  The Met Office predicted heavy showers in the east for this afternoon... Read more »
It’s party time! Flamboyant revellers mark Notting Hill carnival in style as amazing spectacle of music, dance and steel bands makes its way through streets of West London with two million partygoers flocking to celebrate over bank holiday weekend

It’s party time! Flamboyant revellers mark Notting Hill carnival in style as amazing spectacle of music, dance and steel bands makes its way through streets of West London with two million partygoers flocking to celebrate over bank holiday weekend

Flamboyant revellers today marked the start of the Notting Hill Carnival as they readied themselves to enjoy two days of music, dance and festivites over the August Bank Holiday weekend.   The party... Read more »
Five things to do this August bank holiday around South London

Five things to do this August bank holiday around South London

It’s Notting Hill carnival weekend – but if you want to stay closer to home and avoid the crowds, here is our pick of five alternative things to do this August Bank... Read more »
August Bank Holiday fun: Best things to do in London

August Bank Holiday fun: Best things to do in London

From days out to to weekend long festivals, here are the best things to do in London this coming bank holiday, August 26-28 1 West End Drag Brunch, Liverpool Street The Otherist... Read more »
Lloyds Bank names agency to manage its private rental…

Lloyds Bank names agency to manage its private rental…

Lloyds Banking Group has announced the lettings agency chain that it wants to look after its upcoming Build To Rent units. The bank’s BTR arm – Citra Living – has appointed Lomond... Read more »
London South Bank University presents 10 architecture student projects

London South Bank University presents 10 architecture student projects

Dezeen School Shows: a museum redevelopment project informed by the history of animation is included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at London South Bank University. Also included is cohabiting development... Read more »