Banksy confirms new mural in north London as locals ‘delighted’ street artist chose their area for latest piece

Banksy confirms new mural in north London as locals ‘delighted’ street artist chose their area for latest piece

The artist claimed the mural as his own in an Instagram post yesterday, following a morning of speculation after it appeared on a building on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park. Residents told... Read more »
We live in Britain’s unhappiest town – it’s rough and we won’t go out at night: West London locals say gang crime is blighting their streets (but the UK’s happiest town just 12 miles away say it’s better than the south of France!)

We live in Britain’s unhappiest town – it’s rough and we won’t go out at night: West London locals say gang crime is blighting their streets (but the UK’s happiest town just 12 miles away say it’s better than the south of France!)

Residents in ‘Britain’s unhappiest town’ say crime and gang activity has blighted their streets and keeps them from going out at night. Hillingdon was yesterday revealed as Britain’s unhappiest place to live... Read more »
Wales’ 20mph rollout chaos: Car is filmed braking sharply while leaving 30mph zone as signs are defaced and furious locals moan about having to ‘change between second and third gear all day’

Wales’ 20mph rollout chaos: Car is filmed braking sharply while leaving 30mph zone as signs are defaced and furious locals moan about having to ‘change between second and third gear all day’

Video footage of a motorist braking sharply between a 30mph sign and a new 20mph zone on a quiet country road has been ridiculed online as an example of the Welsh government’s... Read more »
Mark Drakeford’s ‘ULEZ-style’ war on motorists sparks furious backlash: Locals warn ‘stupid’ plan to expand number of 20mph roads across Wales will hurt businesses amid fears scheme could inflict multibillion-pound hit to economy

Mark Drakeford’s ‘ULEZ-style’ war on motorists sparks furious backlash: Locals warn ‘stupid’ plan to expand number of 20mph roads across Wales will hurt businesses amid fears scheme could inflict multibillion-pound hit to economy

Mark Drakeford’s ULEZ-style war on motorists was today branded ‘stupid’ by locals who warned it could hurt businesses as fears grow that the plan to expand the number of 20mph roads could... Read more »
A South London estate has been described by locals as the ‘ugliest street’ | UK | News

A South London estate has been described by locals as the ‘ugliest street’ | UK | News

A resident said people on the estate feel like they’ve been “dumped and left” by the council (Image: Joe Coughlan) A South London estate has been described as the borough’s “ugliest” and... Read more »
Locals call for action to improve a South London road where they claim accidents happen ‘once a month’

Locals call for action to improve a South London road where they claim accidents happen ‘once a month’

Lewisham Council is being asked to move a traffic island on Sydenham Road, where locals claim accidents happen “once a month”. The junction between Sydenham Road and Mayow Road is reportedly the... Read more »
In a London borough facing poverty and inequality, locals remember the Queen as one of their own

In a London borough facing poverty and inequality, locals remember the Queen as one of their own

The Current21:47Locals in Newham, east London, remember Queen Elizabeth II In a library in Newham, east London, local residents gathered this week to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a monarch they... Read more »
Heathrow apologises after delayed flights make sleep ‘impossible’ for locals

Heathrow apologises after delayed flights make sleep ‘impossible’ for locals

R esidents living under Heathrow’s flight paths are being kept awake until after midnight by an increase in late running night flights due to disruption across the aviation sector. The west London... Read more »
Cardiff docks on lockdown: Locals told to close all doors and windows by emergency service | UK | News

Cardiff docks on lockdown: Locals told to close all doors and windows by emergency service | UK | News

Emergency services rushed the scene of an incident at Cardiff Bay. South Wales Police said they were called to reports of a “chemical leak” on Queen Alexandra Dock. The fire service has now... Read more »
‘Beautiful’ North London house will be knocked down for flats and locals are fuming

‘Beautiful’ North London house will be knocked down for flats and locals are fuming

Residents in a North London neighbourhood were shocked that an “historic” building in their area is set to be bulldozed for an “ugly” and “terrifying” new development. Brent Council’s planning committee voted... Read more »