Rents in large London borough rise by 27% in ONE year

Rents in large London borough rise by 27% in ONE year

Landlords in London are benefitting from double digit increases in rents including one borough where rents have risen by 27%, latest research from Benham and Reeves reveals. Its deep dive into data... Read more »
‘Positive year’ for recycling in North London

‘Positive year’ for recycling in North London

Nearly 40,000 tonnes of recycling – four times the weight of the Eiffel Tower – were taken to local reuse and recycling centres across seven boroughs last year Kings Road Reuse and... Read more »
London Marathon runners were faster last year, data shows

London Marathon runners were faster last year, data shows

London Marathon runners recorded faster times between the 2022 and 2023 races, according to new data from an exercise app. Run times provided by Strava, which tracks routes and performances, show the... Read more »
About half of opioids seized by London, Ont., police last year were prescribed Dilaudids

About half of opioids seized by London, Ont., police last year were prescribed Dilaudids

Police in London, Ont., say roughly half of the opioids they seized last year were prescribed, indicating they’re being diverted onto city streets. But Deputy Chief Paul Bastien said safer opioid supply (SOS) programs... Read more »
‘Truly inspirational’ Young V&A named Museum of the Year 2024

‘Truly inspirational’ Young V&A named Museum of the Year 2024

The funding is the single biggest museum prize in the world, with judges praising the Hackney museum for being “truly inspirational”. The Young V&A beat four other finalists – Craven Museum in... Read more »
Hundreds of animals rehomed at RSPCA South London branch in 46 year history

Hundreds of animals rehomed at RSPCA South London branch in 46 year history

As the RSPCA marks its 200th anniversary, the South London branch is marking 46 years of helping animals with a behind-the-scenes look at some amazing achievements thanks todedicated staff and volunteers. The... Read more »
Family at breaking point as council house flooded by sewage for a year | UK News

Family at breaking point as council house flooded by sewage for a year | UK News

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A mum-of-two says she’s been living in a mice-infested north London home flooded with... Read more »
London rents ‘out of control’ with a record-breaking 11 per cent rise in a year

London rents ‘out of control’ with a record-breaking 11 per cent rise in a year

London rents were up 11.2 per cent year-on-year in March 2024, reports the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The private rental crisis in the capital continues, with the highest annual increase since... Read more »
Peel Hunt hints at rebound in London IPO market after ‘difficult’ year

Peel Hunt hints at rebound in London IPO market after ‘difficult’ year

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Losses at Peel Hunt have... Read more »
Map shows all east London TfL road deaths last year

Map shows all east London TfL road deaths last year

Transport for London’s (TfL) latest road fatality data shows 21 people were killed on roads in the area between January and December 2023. Redbridge was the east London borough with the most... Read more »