‘I tried to cross the River Thames in East London and had to make a 15-mile detour which took almost 2 hours to travel just 850 metres’ – Callum Marius

‘I tried to cross the River Thames in East London and had to make a 15-mile detour which took almost 2 hours to travel just 850 metres’ – Callum Marius

The lack of river crossings in East London has long been an issue that has halted the development of immediate areas on either side of the Thames. You only have to look... Read more »
I tried to cross Hertfordshire by public transport without going into London – and it was a stressful experience

I tried to cross Hertfordshire by public transport without going into London – and it was a stressful experience

If there’s one thing you pick up quickly after moving to Hertfordshire, it’s that the county is blessed with great transport links – as long as it involves London. Small towns, and... Read more »
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Whipps Cross Hospital plans needs ‘more healthcare staff’

An expert has warned the proposed Whipps Cross Hospital will not meet local needs without more community healthcare staff. Concerns have repeatedly been raised about the number of beds proposed in the... Read more »
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A speeding car hits woman and two boys as they cross road in west London [VIDEO]

Moment a speeding car hits woman and two boys as they cross road in west London before driver is arrested at the scene WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT  A driver sped and crashed into... Read more »
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Passengers are evacuated from London’s King’s Cross station

Kings Cross reopens after bomb scare when man ‘with suspicious package’ boarded a train forcing hundreds to be evacuated Photographs show hundreds of passengers waiting outside King’s Cross Station Metropolitan Police said... Read more »
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Southeastern announces return of late night trains from Charing Cross and London Bridge stations

Passengers using Southeastern train services in South East London are set to benefit from the return of hundreds of trains per day across the network. It means that for the first time... Read more »
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Frustration over government delay of Whipps Cross rebuild frustration

The “extremely frustrating” delay deciding how much can be spent rebuilding Whipps Cross is now stalling the project, according to a local NHS leader. At the most recent board meeting for Barts... Read more »
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Live Kings Cross updates after cyclist hit by bus near train station as police set up huge cordon

There is a large emergency service presence in Central London this evening after a cyclist was hit by a bus. Multiple police cars have swarmed to Pentonville Road following the incident, which... Read more »
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Blue plaque for Britain’s first black train driver unveiled at King’s Cross | Rail transport

A blue plaque has been unveiled commemorating Britain’s first black train driver at King’s Cross station in London. Wilston Samuel Jackson, who died in September 2018 at the age of 91 and... Read more »
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Britain’s first black train driver Wilston Samuel Jackson honoured with blue plaque at London’s Kings Cross | UK News

Britain’s first black train driver who “dedicated his life” to the railways has been commemorated with a plaque at one of the country’s busiest stations. Wilston Samuel Jackson, who died in September... Read more »