MAB report says Croydon tops UK homebuyer hotspots

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon ranked as the most popular UK location for homebuyers over the past five years, according to new data from the Mortgage Advice Bureau. With an average property price of £409,800, Croydon has become the most sought-after

Croydon parents get 24/7 support with new Anya deal

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council partners with Anya Healthcare to offer round-the-clock parenting support for local families, improving early years care and wellbeing. The Croydon Anya App offers round-the-clock assistance to families during the crucial first 1001 days of a

Three-car crash on Hutton Lane, Harrow Weald

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A three-car collision occurred on Hutton Lane, Harrow Weald, on Saturday, 16 August. Authorities responded swiftly and no major injuries were reported. Following reports that one of the drivers had left the site, the incident was reported.

Southwark Labour opposes police counter closures

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Policing and Crime spokesperson in City Hall Southwark opposes plans to scrap nearly half of London’s police station front counters, breaking party ranks. Marina Ahmad, the Labour Party’s spokesman for Policing and Crime in City Hall,

13 arrested at Palestine Action Protest in Norwich

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police in Norwich arrested 13 protesters for showing support for the banned group Palestine Action, five detained for questioning, others released.’ As reported by The Guardian, Norwich police arrested 13 people for allegedly supporting the banned group

Croydon Labour Members slam candidate selection process

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local Labour members in Croydon express outrage over what they call a ‘travesty’ of the candidate selection process, demanding greater transparency and fairness. Following months of obstinate quiet on their choice of candidates for the local elections

Murder probe launched after woman killed in Havering

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was fatally assaulted in Havering. An urgent appeal for witnesses and information is underway. Officers were summoned to Chadwell Heath, Havering, just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, according

Elianne Andam memorial removed from Whitgift Centre

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A mural and bench honoring Elianne Andam, installed outside Croydon’s Whitgift Centre on the anniversary of her death, have been taken down. According to sources, this is done to protect them from potential harm while road construction

Greenwich’s priciest and cheapest streets revealed

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich’s most and least expensive streets to buy a home are out—one lined with seven-figure Georgian houses, the other offering more affordable options. There are several listed historic buildings in Greenwich, including residences and structures from as

Yvette Cooper supports wider use of facial recognition

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper defends expanding live facial recognition to target serious offenders, promising safeguards amid privacy fears.  As reported by The Independent, Yvette Cooper backed the government’s use of live facial recognition to tackle serious offenders,

Barnet hospital workers win union rights

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Workers employed by an outsourced contractor at Barnet Hospital have secured trade union representation following a new agreement made last month. To provide workers with representation, Medirest, a support services company, and the GMB inked a voluntary

Free heritage bus rides in Lewisham next month

Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Heritage buses will run for free next month on route 54 through Blackheath and Lewisham, giving passengers a nostalgic ride back in time. The event will take place in conjunction with Catford Bus Garage’s open day, which

Barnet drivers face 8 road closures this week

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Drivers in Barnet are advised to plan ahead as eight road closures are scheduled this week on the National Highways network near the area. Additionally, one of them is anticipated to result in delays of ten to

Inquest set after DJ found dead in Manor Park

Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An inquest will be held after a DJ was discovered dead in his Manor Park home in Newham, East London, authorities confirmed following the tragic incident. After failing to determine a cause of death, forensic pathologists concluded

Chingford police desk closure sparks backlash

Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Councillors in Waltham Forest criticize plans to permanently shut Chingford Police Station’s front desk, warning it could harm elderly residents the most. The Metropolitan Police announced last week that it would close 18 of London’s 37

Cuppa with a Copper in Harrow highlights women safety

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – West Harrow’s ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ event sparks vital discussion on women’s health and public safety, promoting community-police engagement. On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, St. Peter’s Church in West Harrow hosted the most recent Cuppa with a

Southwark mum wins £300 over housing complaint

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Southwark mother receives £300 after authorities mishandled her complaint about her daughter’s police-advised housing moves, including beyond London. Despite the fact that social care was involved, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman discovered that Southwark

New food hygiene scores released in Croydon

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The latest food hygiene ratings for restaurants, takeaways, and kitchens across Croydon have been revealed. See how your local eateries scored. Inspectors evaluated the facility’s cleanliness, risk management, and food handling safety in accordance with Food Standards

Greenwich allotments safe amid political row

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Council reassures residents it won’t sell or develop its allotments, following a political dispute in Westminster over green space protections. Hundreds of homeowners are on waiting lists in the three boroughs of Lewisham and Bexley, which

Wandsworth launches ‘Wild Wandsworth’ plan

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth launched its new Biodiversity Action Plan, ‘Wild Wandsworth’, on August 7, 2025, to boost wildlife, restore habitats, and connect locals to nature. They have already taken steps, such as establishing deadwood habitats in parks and planting

Croydon could benefit from new council funding plan

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A long-awaited review of council funding across England could finally bring financial relief to Croydon, one of the country’s most debt-stricken local authorities. According to a report by the nation’s top independent economics research institute, Croydon may

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