Chiswick (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chiswick Book Festival 2025 will open with a Jane Austen panel on Sept 11 at Chiswick House, marking 250 years since the author’s birth in a literary tribute. In an interview with director Aisling Walsh and cast
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK Home Office has revoked the deportation order of Gersham Williams, a Windrush citizen wrongly removed despite being eligible under 1971 law. As reported by The Guardian, a member of the Windrush generation who was unlawfully
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A EuroMillions winner from Lambeth who had been untraceable has finally claimed their £90,000 prize, days before the ticket was due to expire. To have the opportunity to win this transformative prize, National Lottery players were advised
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A devastating fire has destroyed a £4.5 million mansion in Barnet, London. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the luxury home was reduced to ruins. According to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), some 70 firemen were dispatched to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS England hit by a surge in last-minute elective surgery cancellations, as over 19,000 miss the 28-day deadline, double the 2015 figure. As reported by The Guardian, new data shows nearly a quarter of elective NHS procedures
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner rejects leadership rumours, affirms she has no plans to challenge Sir Keir Starmer. As reported by The Independent, Angela Rayner rules out leadership ambitions, insisting she won’t seek Labour leadership or challenge
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council’s chief strongly denies allegations of demanding £200,000 from Crystal Palace for a victory parade, amid growing scrutiny and local backlash. The borough’s council members have been urged by Croydon’s chief executive to assist in handling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs call for a broader right to roam in England after the Supreme Court ruling upheld wild camping rights on Dartmoor without landowner consent. As reported by The Guardian, following the Supreme Court confirming the legality
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – St Joseph’s RC School in Croydon has been praised by Ofsted for delivering an “outstanding” education, offering a private school experience for free. The report was released in January after inspectors visited the St. Joseph’s RC Federation
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s £22 million ‘bridge to nowhere’ remains unopened 12 years after construction, raising fresh concerns over public spending and infrastructure delays. “It’s taking an awfully long time for that concrete to dry, isn’t it!” chuckles 72-year-old Dave