Cllr calls for more CCTV on busy London street after almost being pickpocketed and claims gang is targeting mums
The Westminster City councillor said she was approached by a pickpocket while out on a stroll with her baby.
Foster carer who looked after 14 children says she has ‘no regrets’ and would do it all again
Sharon Telfer, 56, isn’t your regular mum. This gregarious West Londoner has fostered 14 children and, if given the chance, she said she would…
London Nail Bombings victims to come together to remember 25 years since attacks which rocked Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho
It was a warm late April’s evening in 1999. The Admiral Duncan pub on Old Compton Street in Soho was filling fast. Drinkers were…
Experienced nurse struck off after not showing up to hearing over ‘failings’
A nurse checked out medicine for a patient who did exist and failed to help another who was choking ‘in a timely manner’. The…
Council takes down document it says mistakenly refers to plans for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
A London council has taken down a document from its website it says mistakenly referred to plans for Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) after admitting…
London council proposes powering 3,300 homes with thermal batteries full of energy from burning waste plant
A London council has proposed powering more than 3,300 homes using thermal batteries with energy from a waste plant 17 miles away. Westminster City…
West London council agrees to evict ‘megaboats’ from a Chelsea harbour
A West London council has agreed to issue an eviction notice for three ‘megaboats’ in Chelsea Reach harbour. Kensington and Chelsea councillors voted unanimously…
One borough’s school budget would be £500k worse off after ‘bungled’ DfE calculation, claim Labour
Labour has slammed the government’s bungled schools budget claiming it leaves those in one West London borough almost £500k worse off next year. They…
Soho kids Christmas lights returns for the third year
London’s Kids Xmas Lights project has returned to Soho for a third year in a row – with 14 new winners. Soho Parish Primary…
Portobello Market traders fear going cashless will force them to shut
Traders at a famous London market say they’re being forced to go cashless and fear they’ll have to close their stalls. Portobello Road traders…
Resident says new dockless bike scheme is ‘disappointing’ but council urges patience
A Soho resident said a scheme to tackle dockless bikes being dumped on footpaths has been “disappointing” – but the council has urged residents…
New temp ice-rink set to be approved
A winter-themed ice rink and festive bar in the heart of London could be approved as soon as next week. Underbelly Ltd wants to…
