West London: Pause on new housing lifted amid electricity ‘shortage’

West London: Pause on new housing lifted amid electricity ‘shortage’

T he threat to the construction of new homes in parts of west London due to worries about a “shortage” of electricity has been lifted. It was reported earlier this year that... Read more »
East London gets Chemical, as Kraftwerk and co bring electricity to the park

East London gets Chemical, as Kraftwerk and co bring electricity to the park

If the British Summer Time concerts in Hyde Park are the home of rock royalty and top-end ticket prices, All Points East, in Hackney’s Victoria Park, is its more affordable cousin. With... Read more »
Electricity shortages could block new homes in west London

Electricity shortages could block new homes in west London

A letter from the Greater London Authority (GLA) warned housebuilders that three London boroughs are already rejecting planning applications because the grid is low on capacity. According to a report in the... 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 »
East London power cut: Hundreds of homes still without electricity 24 hours after Poplar substation fire

East London power cut: Hundreds of homes still without electricity 24 hours after Poplar substation fire

Hundreds of homes and businesses across the capital remained without power 24 hours after a fire tore through an electricity substation leading to rush hour transport chaos. The fire happened on Tuesday... Read more »
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London mum describes hotel as ‘worst she’s ever stayed in’ with mouldy tea bags, dirty toilet and no electricity

A London mum has blasted a hotel in Manchester after staying in a room with mouldy tea bags, a dirty toilet, dead insects, no electricity and no room key. The anonymous mum... Read more »