North East news RECAP: Latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

North East news RECAP: Latest breaking news, sport, weather, traffic and travel

Barefaced thief snatched crate of gin then tried to flee by store hearth exit A shameless thief snatched a crate of gin then tried to flee by a grocery store’s hearth exit.... Read more »
Greenpeace hosts ‘community hurrah’ to celebrate Low Traffic Neighbourhoods – South London News

Greenpeace hosts ‘community hurrah’ to celebrate Low Traffic Neighbourhoods – South London News

By Toby Porter Greenpeace members are stating their very own celebration of Low Site visitors Neighbourhoods by taking advantage of their newly silent streets. Catherine Dawkins The Neighbourhood Group Hurrah is being... Read more »
Charlton Athletic boss wants officials to be strong in Gillingham match – South London News

Croydon teachers given special permission to drive through low traffic areas – South London News

By Tara O’Connor, Native Democracy Reporter Academics working at native faculties can now drive by restricted roads in Crystal Palace and South Norwood. The bodily obstacles – a part of a Low... Read more »
East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Waltham Forest boy glad for reduced traffic during lockdown

A seven-year-old boy who struggles with respiration says his life has improved dramatically as visitors diminished throughout lockdown. Noah, who lives along with his mum and pa in Waltham Forest, was born... Read more »
Cllr Rabina Khan on low traffic neighbourhoods

Cllr Rabina Khan on low traffic neighbourhoods

Concerns raised regarding low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) at January’s full council meeting were based on its discriminatory consultation by the council’s contractor PCL Consult. The fifth petition about LTNs stated residents had been... Read more »
Police have halted traffic on the A13 after a serious fuel spillage

A406 North Circular Road and A13 Barking traffic: Road shut for hours after fuel spillage caused miles of queues in icy conditions

The A13 was shut this morning (Thursday, February 11) which caused problems for London travellers. A lorry broke down close to the Beckton Roundabout in Barking, Greater London, forcing the East-bound carriageway... Read more »