London Fire Brigade asks parents and guardians to warn their children about the dangers of open water swimming this summer

London Fire Brigade asks parents and guardians to warn their children about the dangers of open water swimming this summer

Ahead of schools breaking up for the summer later this month, London Fire Brigade is asking carers of schoolchildren to take the time to sit down and explain the risks associated with... Read more »
Brokers warn on growing housing market crash fears …

Brokers warn on growing housing market crash fears …

Kim Kinnaird, director of Halifax Mortgages, says: “Concerns about persistent inflation have led to a significant increase in the cost of funding. Coupled with base rate rising by another 0.5 per cent,... Read more »
‘Lawless’ pedicab drivers ruining central London and endangering visitors, warn West End businesses

‘Lawless’ pedicab drivers ruining central London and endangering visitors, warn West End businesses

N uisance pedicab operators are endangering visitors and threatening the reputation of the West End, local business owners have warned. Bright pink pedicab operators have become a feature of any night in... Read more »
Met Police warn of spike in crime if Westminster coffee shop is allowed to sell booze – South London News

Met Police warn of spike in crime if Westminster coffee shop is allowed to sell booze – South London News

By Hannah Neary, Local Democracy Reporter The Met Police fear plans to open a new coffee shop could increase stealing in the area. Coffee Island wants to open a cafe and sell... Read more »
Schools in England warn of crisis of ‘heartbreaking’ rise in hungry children | UK cost of living crisis

Schools in England warn of crisis of ‘heartbreaking’ rise in hungry children | UK cost of living crisis

Children are so hungry that they are eating rubbers or hiding in the playground because they can’t afford lunch, according to reports from headteachers across England. The headteachers say the government is... Read more »
‘Serious concerns’ about autumn booster workload and funding, warn GP leaders

‘Serious concerns’ about autumn booster workload and funding, warn GP leaders

GP leaders have raised concerns about the financial and workload implications of the autumn booster programme due to start next month. They said that GPs will ‘be wondering if the numbers add... Read more »
Risk of wildfires across UK’s parched landscapes ‘remains significant’, forecasters warn | UK News

Risk of wildfires across UK’s parched landscapes ‘remains significant’, forecasters warn | UK News

The risk of wildfires catching hold across Britain’s parched landscapes is still “significant”, it has been warned. A number of fires broke out on Saturday, with firefighters warning people are continuing to... Read more »
Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Scientists warn of ‘zero rain’ for next fortnight

Will there be a hosepipe ban in London? Scientists warn of ‘zero rain’ for next fortnight

Some 17million more Britons could be hit by further hosepipe and sprinkler bans in the coming weeks, amid an alert that ‘zero or no meaningful’ rain is predicted for large parts of... Read more »
UK weather: stay out of the sun, doctors warn, as Britain braces for its hottest day | UK weather

UK weather: stay out of the sun, doctors warn, as Britain braces for its hottest day | UK weather

Health warnings have been issued about this week’s heatwave, which is expected to bring the hottest day of the year, with prolonged temperatures higher than in the Greek islands, and intensify pressure... Read more »
Police warn of traffic delays along London-area highways due to demonstration

Police warn of traffic delays along London-area highways due to demonstration

The OPP is warning motorists to expect delays on highways due to a slow moving demonstration planned in the area. Police say the delays are expected between the Bluewater Bridge in Sarnia... Read more »