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Grand Opening of New Matalan Store at Shopping Park – Don’t Miss Out!
Matalan is all set to swing open the doors of its spiffy new store at a shopping park in Beckton this coming weekend. The fashion and homeware retailer will be unveiling its shiny new...
Revitalizing London: Charles Wright’s Essential Mayor’s Plan
Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has caused quite a stir with his recent announcement to consider releasing Green Belt land for new housing. This move is part of a larger shift in...
Fire at Walthamstow Flats: Woman and Baby Treated in Escape
A woman and a baby, along with more than 30 other individuals, managed to escape a massive fire at a block of flats in Walthamstow. The incident took place on Collendale Road at around...
Massive Fire at Walthamstow Flats: Recap and Updates on Firefighters’ Efforts
Our live feed has finally come to an end, folks. But before we bid adieu, let's talk about the fire that broke out at a block of flats on Collendale Road in Walthamstow. Yeah,...
Exploring London: A Discussion with Charlotte Harris
The London landscape designer and gardener, Charlotte Harris of the Harris Bugg Studio, was the guest for the third edition of Talk About London. This joint endeavor by On London and The London Society,...
Traffic disruption in Collier Row: Police cordon off road for crash investigation
Well folks, our live feed has come to an end. But before we sign off, let's talk about some juicy news. Collier Row Lane is currently shut down in both directions thanks to the...
Rising Road Fatalities and Injuries in London: TfL Report
Road Deaths and Serious Injuries on the Rise in LondonSo, get this, folks! The numbers are in, and it seems like road deaths and serious injuries (KSIs) in London have spiked big time over...
Impact of Richard Brown’s Immigration Plans on London’s Care System
Well, let's dive into this whole care worker situation, shall we? So, apparently, there's some good news in the form of an immigration white paper released on Monday. It talks about this "fair pay...
Road Closure in Bromley near Church: Police Activity Updates
So, like, apparently Westmoreland Road in Bromley got shut down by the police near St Mark's Church. Eyewitnesses are saying there are police cars and ambulances all over the place. If you have a...
Revisiting the Impact of Cathy Come Home in the Modern Era
Alright, let's dive into this article about the ongoing homelessness crisis in London. So, we all know how TV dramas can really shake things up and get people talking, right? Well, back in the...
Ex-Ipswich Police Officer Jailed for Child Sexual Offences
Former PC Mark Ling, a 38-year-old ex-police officer from Ipswich, has been slapped with a four-and-a-half-year jail term after owning up to a string of online child sexual offenses. The confession came during Ling's...
How Migration Restrictions Impact London’s Economy and Residents
Immigration in London: A Major ConcernLondon is a city that thrives on diversity and relies heavily on migrants to keep its economy running smoothly. With over 40% of Londoners born overseas, it's clear that...
Barking Station Closed for ‘Emergency Incident’ – Recap
Breaking News: Emergency services were called to Barking station this morning (May 13), creating chaos for commuters. The incident took place just before 9am, causing major disruptions on the District and Hammersmith and City...
Park Lane Property Investment: Julie Hamill’s Risk and Reward
The last time I popped over to Park Lane was back in 2019 for the Amy Winehouse Foundation Ball, and let me tell you, it was a blast. This Foundation does some really awesome...
Brentford Road ‘Serious Crash’ LIVE Updates: Traffic Updates
The A12 Brentwood Bypass got shut down both ways due to a gnarly accident this morning, May 12. Apparently, it's a "serious crash" so it must've been pretty intense. Make sure to stick with...
Kensal Rise House Fire: Real-Time Updates from Firefighters
Firefighters, like, are totally dealing with a massive blaze on Purves Road in Kensal Rise. If you have any pics or info, you can send them over to alex.marsh@newsquest.co.uk. Make sure to verify your...
Impact of Restrictions on Foreign Students in the UK
Tightening immigration restrictions for students could damage the capital's soft power and undermine one of the UK’s biggest export success stories
I was chilling in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, and checked out the Khoo Kongsi...
London Underground Station Fire Leads to Tube Line Suspensions
The fire, like, totally broke out at High Street Kensington today (May 10) and, like, caused chaos for London's Tube lines, you know? Transport for London (TfL) was all like, "There's a fire alert...
Exploring Green Belt for Homebuilding Opportunities
Alright, let's get into this article about Sir Sadiq Khan's big announcement. So, the Mayor of London is making a major change in planning policy, saying he's gonna look into releasing some Green Belt...
Erith Pier Fire: RECSP Emergency Services Response
Our live feed is over, folks. But hey, hold onto your hats because emergency services are currently on their way to tackle a fire at Erith Pier. Yeah, you heard that right. Fire! More...
Teenager Hospitalized Following Crouch Hill Stabbing
Police got a call about some serious stuff happening on Dickenson Road over at Crouch Hill. This all went down on Tuesday, May 6, around 6.30pm. According to reports, a 16-year-old dude got stabbed,...
London Mayors Over Twenty-Five Years: Dave Hill’s Insight
It’s been like 25 years since Londoners first cast their votes for a directly-elected Mayor and a bunch of London Assembly members. And like, every now and then, someone pops up to say maybe...
Traffic update: Partial closure of major A-road in Ilford
Two lanes are closed on the A406 North Circular Eastbound because of a crash between the Redbridge Roundabout (A12) and Ilford Flyover (A118). Traffic is queueing up, causing delays for commuters. It's a real...
A Century of Transportation Evolution on Oxford Street
For like a century, Oxford Street has been all tangled up in the mess caused by cars. From the good old days of the 1920s to the modern times, it's been a rollercoaster of...
Revitalizing East London: Transformation at Old Ford Factory Site
So, like, I was checking out this new development in Dagenham Green, right? Apparently, there's gonna be 3,500 homes, groves of trees, and wildflower meadows all mixed in with these huge blocks of flats....
Empowering London Mayors: John Dickie’s Vision for the Future
25 years ago, Londoners hit the polls to elect a Mayor for the city. Fast forward to today, and it's safe to say that this change has made a huge impact on London and...
Update on Whitechapel Restaurant Fire: What You Need to Know
So, like, apparently, there was a fire at a restaurant on Commercial Street in Whitechapel. The firefighters had to come to the rescue, you know? Motorists and pedestrians are being told to steer clear...
Veeraswamy: A Century-Old Legacy Facing Closure?
So, like, the oldest Indian restaurant in the UK might have to pack up and move because of some lease drama. I mean, come on, who would want to mess with a place that's...
Limehouse Road Stabbing Incident: Police Update and Recap
Police are currently at Lowell Street in Limehouse today, May 3. There was a cordon near Commercial Road following reports of an incident. You can check out our blog archive for further details.So, like,...
Labour’s Dilemma: Redbridge & Lambeth By-Elections Insights
So, like, this year London was pretty much left out of the local elections scene, ya know? The action was mainly in the shire counties of England, 'cause London decided to take a break...