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 »
Monday will be a federal holiday to mark Queen’s state funeral: What does this mean?

Monday will be a federal holiday to mark Queen’s state funeral: What does this mean?

The Canadian Press Published Monday, September 19, 2022 5:19AM EDT Last Updated Monday, September 19, 2022 5:19AM EDT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared Sept. 19 a federal holiday to mourn Queen... Read more »
What is still open during today’s bank holiday? Shops, pubs and transport services details

What is still open during today’s bank holiday? Shops, pubs and transport services details

Stationary trains are being used as waiting areas in the early hours of the morning for people waiting to catch a train home. Priority will be given to elderly and vulnerable mourners.... Read more »
Bin company bosses blasted over bank holiday as strikes loom

Bin company bosses blasted over bank holiday as strikes loom

A union has slammed bosses and Waltham Forest Council for “squeezing members dry” as refuse workers denied paid time off for Queen’s funeral bank holiday. Refuse workers for contractor Urbaser in Waltham Forest... Read more »
Road closures in London for Queen’s funeral on bank holiday Monday

Road closures in London for Queen’s funeral on bank holiday Monday

Large parts of Central London will see roads closed for the Queen’s funeral next Monday as up to one million people descend on the capital amid fears over a ‘New Year’s Eve-type... Read more »
Bank holiday confirmed for Queen Elizabeth II funeral – South London News

Bank holiday confirmed for Queen Elizabeth II funeral – South London News

A bank holiday has been confirmed by King Charles III for the day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, which is expected to take place on Monday September 19. The date... Read more »
August Bank Holiday: Bin collection times across South East London

August Bank Holiday: Bin collection times across South East London

The August Bank Hoilday weekend is nearly here so can expect some changes to the regular timetable for many day-to-day businesses.  This includes the weekly bin collections in the area which will have... Read more »
London bus drivers to strike across 63 routes over bank holiday weekend in row over pay

London bus drivers to strike across 63 routes over bank holiday weekend in row over pay

B us drivers in west and south-west London will go on strike this bank holiday weekend, affecting some routes which serve Notting Hill Carnival. Unite union members working at London United garages,... Read more »
Blown-out windows, walls cracked in extreme heat: Images show rubble as cordon lifted in Wennington – but some residents are still away on holiday and haven’t seen remains | UK News

Blown-out windows, walls cracked in extreme heat: Images show rubble as cordon lifted in Wennington – but some residents are still away on holiday and haven’t seen remains | UK News

Images from behind the cordon at a village in east London show the damage and devastation caused by the fire which broke out during last week’s heatwave. On Tuesday, which was the... Read more »