“Plan Ahead”: Network Rail To Carry Out Upgrades In Sussex, Kent, South London Over Easter

“Plan Ahead”: Network Rail To Carry Out Upgrades In Sussex, Kent, South London Over Easter

Photo courtesy of Network Rail Customers are being urged to check before they travel as buses replace trains across parts of the railway in Sussex, Kent and South London over the Easter... Read more »
Bale out! Workers dangle bale of hay from Millennium Bridge as they carry out urgent repairs – to make sure they are not breaking ancient by-law requiring workers to warn river traffic below

Bale out! Workers dangle bale of hay from Millennium Bridge as they carry out urgent repairs – to make sure they are not breaking ancient by-law requiring workers to warn river traffic below

It is an ancient by-law with uncertain origins.  But that did not stop workmen from sticking rigidly to it this week, as evidenced by the bale of hay that was pictured hanging... Read more »
UK government did not carry out detailed surveys before it bought free schools sites | School building programme

UK government did not carry out detailed surveys before it bought free schools sites | School building programme

The government failed to carry out detailed surveys that would reveal problems such as asbestos and unstable concrete before buying up sites for its flagship free schools, an Observer investigation has found.... Read more »
Carry on camping! Fans defy tent ban on The Mall to get prime spot for Queen’s funeral

Carry on camping! Fans defy tent ban on The Mall to get prime spot for Queen’s funeral

Hardy royal fans defied no-camping rules ahead of the Queen’s funeral today, as people of all ages set up tents, deckchairs and even a makeshift minibar to grab premium seats for the... Read more »
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Police carry out weapons sweep in South East London but everyone just makes the same joke

Knights Hill Police department have carried out an intelligence led weapons sweep in West Norwood today, uncovering a wooden bat in their search. However, unfortunately for the team, their post on social... Read more »
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Conservative candidate for Southend West says she will ‘carry on the legacy’ of Sir David Amess

The new prospective Conservative MP for Southend West hopes to “carry on the legacy” of Sir David Amess in her by-election campaign. Anna Firth was selected by the Southend West Conservative Association... Read more »