The North London pubs we’ve seen close or reopen in 2023

The North London pubs we’ve seen close or reopen in 2023

Our locals can often be where our fondest memories are made, so it’s always a shame to hear of any that have had to close. On our north London patches we have reported... Read more »
Sadiq Khan: ‘We’ve only got limited time to make a difference’

Sadiq Khan: ‘We’ve only got limited time to make a difference’

But when I suggest what it might be if, perish the thought, he doesn’t win next year’s election, this is what follows, with barely an “um” or a pause interrupting the flow. ... Read more »
Andrea’s thread: ‘It’s like we’ve gone back to peaceful times’

Andrea’s thread: ‘It’s like we’ve gone back to peaceful times’

Tolworth station in south-west London may look like any other railway station but, if you look closely, you’ll see it has its own community centre and kitchen. A women’s group is based... Read more »
Antonio: We’ve worked on finding consistency during the break

Antonio: We’ve worked on finding consistency during the break

“We are a team that believes we should always finish around the European places, so it’s just about getting it to gel again. I think we hit a slump from the massive... Read more »
We’ve been ‘discriminated’ against because we can’t pay for parking with cash – it’s a massive inconvenience

We’ve been ‘discriminated’ against because we can’t pay for parking with cash – it’s a massive inconvenience

MOTORISTS say they have been driven up the wall by their council after the authority removed the option to pay for parking with cash. Drivers in Hounslow, West London, say they feel... Read more »
‘She’s all we’ve ever known’: UK reacts to life without its Queen

‘She’s all we’ve ever known’: UK reacts to life without its Queen

Shortly before 12.30pm on Friday, a policeman announced to the crowd at Buckingham Palace that the gates were full, that all floral tributes should be laid elsewhere. But the queue silently ignored... Read more »
Gus Poyet thinks star gives Spurs ‘something we’ve lost in football’ – Predicts big future – Spurs Web

Gus Poyet thinks star gives Spurs ‘something we’ve lost in football’ – Predicts big future – Spurs Web

Image: @snapshotspurs Gus Poyet believes Rodrigo Bentancur will be a success at Tottenham, highlighting the midfielder’s fitness and ability to drive forward with the ball.  Spurs landed Bentancur from Juventus on transfer... Read more »
‘We’ve all been there’ – Arsenal ‘trolled’ by Brighton after Mikel Arteta’s side fall to defeat

‘We’ve all been there’ – Arsenal ‘trolled’ by Brighton after Mikel Arteta’s side fall to defeat

Arsenal have been ‘trolled’ by Brighton on Twitter after the Seagulls claimed all three points in north London on Saturday. Goals from Leandro Trossard and Enock Mwepu were enough to earn a... Read more »
‘My family have run our London piercing salon for 30 years. We’ve had A-list celebrity clients and pierced everything from an elbow to a face’

‘My family have run our London piercing salon for 30 years. We’ve had A-list celebrity clients and pierced everything from an elbow to a face’

“Take a deep breath,” Julia instructs me. “It doesn’t hurt when you take a deep breath.” In one quick movement, she’s pierced my ear with a needle and threaded a gold stud... Read more »
Welcome back to the West End, London — we’ve missed you

Welcome back to the West End, London — we’ve missed you

London’s playground, its cultural heart, its gastronomic epicentre, its national High Street has simply not been the same without you. Its bright lights are famous the world over. It’s also home to... Read more »