London boroughs have some of the highest new build prices

London boroughs have some of the highest new build prices

A new study by home insurance broker One Sure Insurance analysed data from the Office for National Statistics to find out which local authorities had the highest median price for newly built housing... Read more »
West London boroughs launch NHS 111 hotline expansion for immediate mental health crisis support

West London boroughs launch NHS 111 hotline expansion for immediate mental health crisis support

In a significant development emergency mental health services have been significantly expanded across the boroughs of Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham. This expansion centres around introducing a new option within the... Read more »
Southwark council gives the green light to build around borough’s second tallest building – South London News

Southwark council gives the green light to build around borough’s second tallest building – South London News

By Diana Morais Southwark council‘s planning committee has unanimously approved plans to transform an empty site near Blackfriars Bridge into a £1billion development of offices, residential buildings and a central square. Three... Read more »
ONS data reveals how happy east London boroughs are

ONS data reveals how happy east London boroughs are

The Annual Population Survey published earlier this month showed estimates of personal well-being on four major grounds – happiness, life satisfaction, anxiety and the feeling that things done in life are worthwhile.... Read more »
Four London Boroughs Saw Property Prices Rise in 2023

Four London Boroughs Saw Property Prices Rise in 2023

It might not surprise you to learn that at Time out, we think London is a pretty great place to live. However, with everything from the price of a pint to the cost... Read more »
North London boroughs ‘most dangerous places to drive in capital’

North London boroughs ‘most dangerous places to drive in capital’

Islington is the most dangerous with Hackney in second place, followed by the City of London, then Westminster and Camden in fifth place.  That’s according to the study by insurance brokers OneSureInsurance, who... Read more »
London buses: The boroughs making most money from bus fines

London buses: The boroughs making most money from bus fines

Driving in London can be a hard job, from the congestion charges, endless traffic and avoiding tourists walking in the street to grab the perfect snap.  But there is one tricky driving... Read more »
East London boroughs rank highest in London house price index

East London boroughs rank highest in London house price index

Recently published Land Registry figures show, as of March 2023, Barking and Dagenham on the top, followed by Havering in second spot. Waltham Forest and Redbridge were ranked fourth and fifth.  A house price index is... Read more »
Figures show Ukraine refugee numbers in east London boroughs

Figures show Ukraine refugee numbers in east London boroughs

As of March 31 this year, 2,544 arrivals had been placed across east London boroughs. They arrived under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, launched by the government after Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. More than... Read more »
South London boroughs have most water fountains in capital – South London News

South London boroughs have most water fountains in capital – South London News

By Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter A wide disparity in the number of public drinking fountains across London boroughs has been revealed. According to data obtained by water bottle company Ocean Bottle,... Read more »