West London council trials new technology to tackle ‘irresponsible parking’

West London council trials new technology to tackle ‘irresponsible parking’

Image: Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council has begun a two-week trial of a new vehicle fitted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to help clamp down on unauthorised parking. During the trial... Read more »
London Marathon Events The Salvation Army hail record breaking clothing sustainability initiative — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

London Marathon Events The Salvation Army hail record breaking clothing sustainability initiative — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

The scheme is one of LME’s new sustainability initiatives for 2024 aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its events, with a particular focus on lowering carbon emissions, cutting waste and improving... Read more »
United Repair Centre London launches with outdoor clothing brand Patagonia as partner — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

United Repair Centre London launches with outdoor clothing brand Patagonia as partner — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Thami Schweichler, CEO and Founder, United Repair Centre, says: “The apparel industry has a bad reputation for the harms inflicted on the environment, and the people who make our clothes – but... Read more »
FE News | East London Institute of Technology Students film politics debate in studio

FE News | East London Institute of Technology Students film politics debate in studio

East London Institute of Technology (East London IoT) students took part in and filmed a debate with the Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council recently. The event was part of a project... Read more »
Council trials ‘controversial’ surveillance technology from US company – South London News

Council trials ‘controversial’ surveillance technology from US company – South London News

An American technology firm has been in contact with two London councils and the Met police as it tries to bring an artificial intelligence (AI) powered surveillance programme to the UK. The... Read more »
Smart water technology for West London Canalside living

Smart water technology for West London Canalside living

I wanted to share a new case study on behalf of RWC, who have recently supported the renovation of a high rise development in Chelsea. High-rise living forms a critical part of... Read more »
No app, no entry: How the digital world is failing the non tech-savvy | Technology

No app, no entry: How the digital world is failing the non tech-savvy | Technology

Whatever the word is for the opposite of heartwarming, it certainly applies to the story of Ruth and Peter Jaffe. The elderly couple from Ealing, north London, made headlines last week after... Read more »
Green Elf Trees and Stuart team on sustainable Christmas tree deliveries across London — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Green Elf Trees and Stuart team on sustainable Christmas tree deliveries across London — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Green Elf Trees is partnering with Stuart to deliver locally sourced Christmas trees to customers (within the M25) over the festive period. The tie up will see trees dispatched from Stuart’s delivery... Read more »
Kingston University, London teams up with healthcare technology company Observia to develop ground-breaking tool to support medication adherence

Kingston University, London teams up with healthcare technology company Observia to develop ground-breaking tool to support medication adherence

A pioneering behavioural diagnostic tool designed to improve the number of patients with type 2 diabetes taking their medication as prescribed has been developed following extensive research by Kingston University and partners... Read more »
Missing People posters in London brought to life with technology

Missing People posters in London brought to life with technology

The Missing People charity is converting standard photos released by families into 3D images complete with smiling faces on billboards across London. Behavioural scientists say the changes make it more likely passers-by... Read more »