Extreme weather: Londoners warned of record-breaking temperatures

Extreme weather: Londoners warned of record-breaking temperatures

With the Met Office issuing a red weather warning for extreme heat, London is preparing for temperatures that could exceed 40C (104F) by Tuesday. The current heatwave has lasted for just over... Read more »
South East Londoners facing fourth longest NHS waiting list in UK – South London News

South East Londoners facing fourth longest NHS waiting list in UK – South London News

Patients in South-east London face the fourth longest NHS waiting lists in the whole of the UK, new data has revealed. Research from the House of Commons Library – commissioned by the... Read more »
Councils claim one-in-50 Londoners are now homeless…

Councils claim one-in-50 Londoners are now homeless…

The rising cost of living – especially housing – remains the top issue on Londoners’ minds for the second year in a row, according to the annual Survey of Londoners. Commissioned by... Read more »
Enhancements to cycling navigation in Google Maps to benefit Londoners

Enhancements to cycling navigation in Google Maps to benefit Londoners

In a ground-breaking collaboration, Google Maps and TfL have updated their algorithms to prioritise safer cycling routes, making cycling in London even more accessible and secure. Credit: Transport for London Millions of... Read more »
South Londoners jailed in September including fake model scout

South Londoners jailed in September including fake model scout

Here’s a rundown of the criminals who have been jailed in September. Harry Burgess Harry Burgess (Image: BTP) Harry Burgess, 25, urinated on a train seat, chucked the seat cushion in a man’s... Read more »
Serious flaws in ‘conveyor belt’ court system used to prosecute Londoners exposed in Standard investigation

Serious flaws in ‘conveyor belt’ court system used to prosecute Londoners exposed in Standard investigation

A sick pensioner convicted behind closed doors of breaking the Covid lockdown with a visit to his allotment, parents unlawfully fined in dark corners of the justice system over truancy allegations, and... Read more »
Snakes on the loose: Londoner’s fear at sightings of runaway reptiles

Snakes on the loose: Londoner’s fear at sightings of runaway reptiles

One loose ball python, nicknamed Gary by police officers, was caught in a north London garden on Friday morning. An Islington MPS post appealed for the owner to come forward, posting: “Can... Read more »
Here’s why these Black Londoners say marking Emancipation Day matters

Here’s why these Black Londoners say marking Emancipation Day matters

Londoners from all backgrounds took time to reflect on the significance of Emancipation Day and the region’s rich Black history at an event commemorating the end of slavery. Sunday’s event at the... Read more »
Soaring prices, desperate drivers and Londoners cashing in: parking spaces are hot property

Soaring prices, desperate drivers and Londoners cashing in: parking spaces are hot property

A s visitors descend on Wimbledon in south-west London, homeowners on nearby streets can make thousands of pounds in a fortnight, cashing in on an asset that is rapidly becoming one of... Read more »
New Year Honours 2023: the East Londoners who made the list

New Year Honours 2023: the East Londoners who made the list

The New Year Honours List for 2023 has been released, revealing the individuals recognised for their hard work across Britain. Here are all of those who have made the list with ties to... Read more »