#london-news

#london-news

In London there are many tragedies, from the Great Fire, the Blitz... a tragedy happened that was bigger than all of them combined, which was my favourite bar the Firehouse f***ing burned down.

This is a very sad development in the investigation and our thoughts are very much with Yajaira's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

Unseen Tours has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help them train more London guides with experience of homelessness, promoting inclusivity in the tourism industry.

Pro-Palestine campaigners have described Lewisham Labour's decision to remove a councillor from a committee after months of campaigning as a "betrayal of progress and accountability".

Major government buildings in Whitehall will close as part of a drastic measure to cut 12,000 civil service jobs in London, redistributing roles across the UK.

Lawyers working for a housing charity sued Haringey council using fake AI-generated cases, leading to strong disapproval from the judge overseeing the case.

The long-term future of Hammersmith Bridge remains uncertain, though recent works have reopened the main carriageway for pedestrians and cyclists after years of closure.

A man was forced to leap out of a window as an e-bike fire destroyed a number of flats in Bethnal Green.

A rare otter sighting has been recorded in east London's financial hub Canary Wharf, highlighting the surprising urban wildlife that exists alongside the bustling business district.

A cyclist is in a life-threatening condition after colliding with a van on New Oxford Street, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding road safety in urban areas.

A senior Labour councillor has defected to the Tories, denouncing the Mayor of London in a heated statement, marking a significant political shift after the 2022 election.

A woman in her 30s has been arrested after a newborn baby boy was found dead in a carrier bag in Notting Hill, west London, last week. The woman, believed to be the baby's mother, was detained on Saturday on suspicion of concealing a birth, neglect and infanticide.

Camden's councillors have stated they do not receive sufficient allowances after the council voted for a salary increase, highlighting concerns over remuneration for public service.

London's connectivity issues are highlighted once more with a revealing map depicting areas struggling with broadband access, spotlighting the ongoing challenges faced by residents.

Greenwich Council's parks department spent over £1 million on refurbishments for changing rooms that were only utilized three times in 11 months, prompting scrutiny over financial spending.

A man in his early 40s who was the passenger in one vehicle, and a man in his mid-40s who was the driver of another vehicle were treated at the scene but sadly died from their injuries.

Billboard company Wildstone has snapped up 13 of London's highest profile digital advertising installations in an £80 million deal with Transport for London.

Four students at the University of Greenwich were sprayed with an unknown substance during an attack, prompting a police intervention and campus lockdown. Initial reports stated a man suffered head injuries and was taken to the hospital, while the other victims faced non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have begun a manhunt for the assailant, with no arrests made so far. A crime scene remains established as investigations continue.