Local elections 2022: Climate priorities in north London

Published: 9:45 AM April 26, 2022 The local elections are almost here: time to exercise our democratic right to choose people and policies.  Does all this matter given what else is going on... Read more »
Local elections 2022: Police to patrol every polling station in East London town

Local elections 2022: Police to patrol every polling station in East London town

Met Police officers will be posted at every polling station in Tower Hamlets as the borough plans to fight electoral fraud. Police said the measures were being put in place “to maintain... Read more »
Will local elections put the brakes on low-traffic neighbourhood schemes? | Local elections

Will local elections put the brakes on low-traffic neighbourhood schemes? | Local elections

Sadiea Mustafa-Awan, an Oxford solicitor, spent years as a Labour member, including a decade working for one of the party’s MPs. But on 5 May she will stand for election with the... Read more »
The East London street once named UK’s most dangerous but not even kids steal sweets from the local shop

The East London street once named UK’s most dangerous but not even kids steal sweets from the local shop

It goes without saying that London is a city often affected by crime, with each borough dealing with its own unique challenges. In particular, East London was traditionally considered a more dangerous... Read more »
Plymouth local headlines, national and international news for April 20

Plymouth local headlines, national and international news for April 20

Steven Bartlett determined World XI team will win Soccer Aid Businessman and Dragon’s Den investor Steven Bartlett has said his drive for success does not stop short of the football pitch, as... Read more »
‘It will be tough for us’: Lib Dems fight for ‘footholds’ in local elections | Liberal Democrats

‘It will be tough for us’: Lib Dems fight for ‘footholds’ in local elections | Liberal Democrats

On a wet Wednesday in April, spent picking litter and spotting sewage in the River Wandle in Merton, south London, the Lib Dems look beside themselves with enthusiasm. Ed Davey, the Lib... Read more »
London council leader promises to scrap parking fees ahead of 2022 local elections

London council leader promises to scrap parking fees ahead of 2022 local elections

A London council leader has promised residents free parking ahead of local elections in May. Hammersmith and Fulham Council leader Stephen Cowan has pledged to cut the charges to help residents deal... Read more »
‘Top Boy’ sponsors local football team Hackney Wick FC

‘Top Boy’ sponsors local football team Hackney Wick FC

Yeah, yeah, yeah ‘Top Boy’ is great and all that. The show looms large on the London TV landscape. Now, it’s doing classic east London move – diversifying into clobber. ’Top Boy’s’ off-screen relationship... Read more »
London wedding venue wins late licence but local fears he’ll be kept up by noisy revellers

London wedding venue wins late licence but local fears he’ll be kept up by noisy revellers

A banqueting hall in North West London has been given permission to serve alcohol and play music until 11pm each night, despite fears this could keep one neighbour awake. Saba Banqueting Hall,... Read more »
East London church wants to open basement bar but one local says it will be nuisance

East London church wants to open basement bar but one local says it will be nuisance

Plans for an East London church crypt to be turned into a bar have prompted one resident to brand the idea a ‘public nuisance’. The local said the proposals for a bar... Read more »