Inferno destroys east London police station with toxic black smoke seen for miles: Residents told to close windows as 175 firefighters grapple to get blaze under control

Inferno destroys east London police station with toxic black smoke seen for miles: Residents told to close windows as 175 firefighters grapple to get blaze under control

A huge inferno has destroyed an east London police station after 175 firefighters grappled to get the blaze under control. Residents in Forest Gate were told to close their windows on Wednesday evening as... Read more »
Top Boy’s East London, through the eyes of actual residents – Eastlondonlines

Top Boy’s East London, through the eyes of actual residents – Eastlondonlines

In previous seasons, the London-based Netflix drama Top Boy would end with a characteristically tense question mark of a cliffhanger – but last September, an abrupt full stop followed the fifth and... Read more »
Bromley residents fear for ‘obscene’ amount of new builds

Bromley residents fear for ‘obscene’ amount of new builds

South east Londoners have called out what they see as an “obscene” amount of building, as well as commenting on the ten-year construction timeline. Riverside and Countryside Partnerships kicked off the construction... Read more »
Inside ‘warzone-like’ East London housing estate where drug-dealers and prostitutes leave terrified residents feeling like prisoners in their own homes and police ‘take ages to arrive – or never show’

Inside ‘warzone-like’ East London housing estate where drug-dealers and prostitutes leave terrified residents feeling like prisoners in their own homes and police ‘take ages to arrive – or never show’

Residents living on a ‘warzone-like’ estate have described how drug dealers and prostitutes have invaded their community leaving them feeling like prisoners in their own homes. The Little Ilford estate in Newham,... Read more »
Residents express concern over kitten stuck in tree for several days

Residents express concern over kitten stuck in tree for several days

A domestic shorthaired rescue cat named Ivy, who was perched in a tree in a Pond Mills neighbourhood for the past four days and had residents concerned for her welfare, is missing... Read more »
South London Residents Oppose 18-Story Tower Block Plan on Lennox Estate, Citing Livability Concerns

South London Residents Oppose 18-Story Tower Block Plan on Lennox Estate, Citing Livability Concerns

Residents of the Lennox Estate in Roehampton, South London, are voicing strong opposition against Wandsworth Council’s proposal to erect an 18-story tower block as part of its Homes for Wandsworth scheme. The... Read more »
MP meets west London residents and volunteers at local food bank

MP meets west London residents and volunteers at local food bank

Ruth Cadbury MP met with residents and volunteers at a food bank in west London run by local housing association A2Dominion and Hounslow Council. The MP for Brentford and Isleworth attended the... Read more »
The Urgent Call to Protect East London’s Youngest Residents

The Urgent Call to Protect East London’s Youngest Residents

In the heart of east London, a troubling revelation has surfaced that puts the future of its youngest residents in jeopardy. Havering Council, a governing body expected to safeguard and foster the... Read more »
North London residents set out priorities for waste and recycling

North London residents set out priorities for waste and recycling

Survey shows reducing carbon emissions and using raw materials wisely are the top demands The results of a survey by North London Waste Authority (NLWA) have revealed what residents of seven boroughs... Read more »
Aylmer residents show up to support family of Tanya Wiebe

Aylmer residents show up to support family of Tanya Wiebe

Hundreds of people showed up to show their support for an Aylmer, Ont. family who are grieving after the loss of their daughter earlier this week an in apparent murder-suicide. A visitation... Read more »