City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nine people were arrested after violent clashes at a Tommy Robinson protest in Westminster, where police officers were attacked. More arrests are expected. As violence erupted during the demonstration, which included a guest appearance by
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A passer-by raised the alarm after spotting a fire at a shop in Waltham Forest Market Square, prompting swift emergency response to the scene. On Wednesday, September 10, around 3:13 a.m., smoke was observed emanating from
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council Leader attended a community drop-in event at Battersea Park and St Mary’s, engaging with residents on local issues and concerns. Residents asked concerns during the morning’s Q&A session regarding the council’s efforts to address issues
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London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tens of thousands joined far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in London, as 1,000 police monitored counter-protests. As reported by The Standard, central London sees a huge turnout for far-right marches and anti-racism counter-demonstrations. London
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused PM Sir Keir Starmer of lying over Lord Peter Mandelson’s emails to Jeffrey Epstein, calling for full transparency. As reported by The Independent, Kemi Badenoch has accused Sir Keir Starmer of lying
Tel Aviv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Europe’s missile shield plans risk being stalled as Israel may halt Arrow 3 exports due to the Gaza conflict, escalating EU-Israel political tensions. As reported by The Telegraph, Europe’s efforts to construct an Iron Dome-style missile
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A survey reveals many UK workers conceal AI use from bosses amid fears of stigma and job loss, despite government efforts to boost adoption. As reported by the Guardian, a poll found that one in three workers
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Beryl Carr, a 103-year-old volunteer at an Ealing hospital café, has been named the world’s oldest female volunteer, inspiring admiration worldwide. Beryl Carr, who works as a cashier and enjoys creating sandwiches, volunteers one day a week
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have named the man killed in a Lambeth shooting this week as 27-year-old Kyrone Moodie, as investigations into the fatal attack continue. On Monday night, September 8, Kyrone and another guy were shot and killed on
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith and Fulham Civic Campus opening soon’s new Civic Campus complex is set to open to the public within six months, with an estimated opening date now confirmed. The King Street property will be transformed
Waltham Forest (Parliament News) – A Salvation Army charity shop in Walthamstow has been shortlisted for a national award. Public votes are open until Thursday, 2nd October. “Sally in the Stow” is a contender for the London Favourite Charity Shop Award in
Southwark (Parliament News) – A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a teenager was fatally attacked outside a McDonald’s on Old Kent Road in Southwark. This is the fifth arrest in the case of the murder of 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez-Morales.
Wandsworth (Parliament News) – Battersea residents say they have “lost everything” after a fire ripped through Wandsworth council flats, leaving families homeless and unable to return. The fire that destroyed the fourth floor and roof area of Fox House, located on Maysoule
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pensions Minister Torsten Bell refuses to rule out pension tax changes, citing the need to fund public services and end Britain’s economic “doom loop.” As reported by The Telegraph, Torsten Bell has declined to rule out changes
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – House of Lords supports amendments for hedgehog highways and bird-safe glass to make new buildings safer for wildlife amid planning bill concerns. As reported by The Guardian, the House of Lords has moved to require hedgehog highways
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has chosen Croydon’s Whitgift Centre as the set for her new movie, putting the landmark shopping hub in the cinematic spotlight. The Whitgift Centre in Croydon, which was once the town’s pride but
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for Greenwich leisure centre redevelopment now include 75 extra homes, but a local pub faces demolition to make way for the expanded project. Later this year, Woolwich’s new recreational center in Greenwich will open, marking the
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Flood prevention works in Kenley, Croydon, will lead to traffic diversions as the council takes steps to protect residents from future flood risks. Following years of local complaints and earlier, disjointed attempts to address the problem, flood
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Attorney General Richard Hermer slammed Reform UK’s leader, Nigel Farage call to leave the ECHR, warning it would isolate the UK alongside Russia and Belarus. As reported by The Independent, Richard Hermer dismissed calls from Nigel Farage
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer faces pressure to halt Angela Rayner’s workers’ rights bill, as business leaders warn reforms risk raising costs amid weak growth. As reported by The Telegraph, business leaders warn Sir Keir Starmer against pushing
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police arrested a man in Hillingdon after an incident at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. Investigations are ongoing into the security scare. At approximately 5 p.m. yesterday, September 8, emergency personnel were contacted regarding a reported incident at
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – West London NHS Trust, serving Ealing residents, has been ranked 10th out of 61 non-acute trusts in England in the government’s new league tables. The National Operating Framework’s quarterly tables are intended to establish uniform guidelines for
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 19-storey tower block has been approved in Bromley town centre, marking a major step in the borough’s urban development and regeneration plans. The 138-home plan was approved by Bromley council members eight to seven during a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British PM Keir Starmer backs UK Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson after messages to US financier Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer supports Lord Mandelson after he posed in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed colour-coded Ofsted grades from November, rejecting union calls to delay over teacher wellbeing fears. As reported by The Telegraph, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has confirmed plans to scrap single-word Ofsted judgments, drawing
Redbridge (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of attempted murder following an alleged arson attack at an Indian restaurant in Redbridge. At approximately 9 p.m. on August 22, three masked men entered Indian Aroma, which is
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The London Mayor has rejected Reform’s proposal to pull Bromley out of the Greater London Authority, calling the move divisive and impractical. After winning the Bromley Common and Holwood by-election last month, Alan Cook the party’s first
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Lambeth report warns rogue traders are “thriving” as trading standards teams face severe strain, raising concerns over consumer protection and enforcement. With more than 318,000 residents and 13,000 enterprises, Lambeth only has two trading standards officers
Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mental health charity SMART says Kensington & Chelsea Council locked it out of its offices with little notice, leaving it without premises weeks later. Operating out of a building’s basement near Chelsea and Westminster Hospital,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform MP Sarah Pochin says jailed childminder Lucy Connolly is “not a hero” but a victim of two-tier justice, highlighting calls for prison reform. As reported by The Telegraph, Sarah Pochin described Lucy Connolly as “not a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour peer Harriet Harman urges a strict ban on sexual relations in chambers, citing widespread harassment and calling for radical reforms to protect juniors. As reported by The Guardian, Harriet Harman suggested banning sexual relations between barristers
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK jobseeker numbers hit a five-year high as firms cut staff and froze hiring, with fears that Rachel Reeves’ tax plans could further strain the labour market. As reported by The Telegraph, jobseeker numbers hit a five-year
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Emily Thornberry warns party deputy leadership race is crucial, urging party to listen to MPs as Reform UK rises in polls. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that the deputy leadership
Gaza (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, sailing with a Gaza aid flotilla, warned UK PM Keir Starmer of his legal duty to prevent genocide under international law. As reported by The Guardian, speaking from a flotilla heading to Gaza,
UK Politics (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liz Kendall is expected to replace Peter Kyle as science secretary in Keir Starmer’s major reshuffle, according to reports circulating in Westminster. Angela Rayner, the housing secretary and deputy prime minister, resigned after not paying enough
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new Defra secretary was appointed on 5 September during a cabinet reshuffle sparked by Angela Rayner’s resignation as deputy prime minister. Steve Reed, who took over the housing brief left by Ms. Rayner’s resignation earlier in
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet Council has approved controversial plans for a twelve-storey, 238-room hotel in Finchley town centre, sparking debate over local impact. The structure, slated for 1-4 Shakespeare Road, will take the place of two semi-detached houses, a Bright
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – High Barnet’s main Post Office is set for a franchise takeover this week, with plans to relocate to larger premises to expand and modernize services. An additional ten hours of operation per week, including Saturday and Sunday
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon to lead £18.4m government work scheme has been chosen to lead a £18.4m government scheme aimed at boosting work opportunities and supporting local employment. Business groups have criticized the government’s £338 million “Connect to Work” program,
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich’s largest social housing scheme has won a prestigious Housing Design Award, highlighting innovation and quality in the Royal Borough. A renowned Housing Design Award has been given to Kidbrooke Park Road North, Greenwich, the initial phase
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A punk rock festival is set to bring live music and high energy to Blackhorse Road in Waltham Forest this weekend, promising a thrilling experience for fans. In what promises to be its largest event to
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the Holiday Activities and Food programme for three years, helping thousands of children. The announcement follows Juliet Chua, one of the Department for Education’s (DfE) most senior leaders
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Cranford Library is relocating to Hounslow Council’s Meadowbank Centre, which will be transformed into the Meadowbank Community Hub and Library. In October, the new Community Hub and Library will open, less than 500 meters from Cranford Library’s
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in Southwark, the Met Police confirmed on Wednesday. Following allegations of a stabbing, the London Ambulance Service summoned Southwark Police to Old Kent
Berlin (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Germany to boost Ukraine’s air defences, provide weapons and training, while sending peacekeeping troops remains uncertain, says a Berlin source. As reported by The Telegraph, Germany aims to expand Ukraine’s air force to deter Russia, making the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Poverty Strategy Commission urged the UK to abolish the two-child benefit limit, saying it would lift millions out of poverty and ease hardship. As reported by The Guardian, former welfare ministers on a cross-party commission are
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Orpington plumber Adrian Hilton stole £80,000 from his elderly mother in Bromley, abusing trust in a shocking case of family financial theft. Last Wednesday, August 27, Adrian Hilton, 65, of Pleasance Road, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Greenwich Foot Tunnel user has built a web app to help walkers and cyclists share updates on the crossing’s often-broken lifts, boosting commuter awareness. Since a disastrous makeover by Greenwich Council fourteen years ago, the lifts
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has been heavily criticised for ‘neglect’ and ‘disregard’ in managing social housing, sparking anger among residents and campaigners. The council was criticized in an independent study that, according to opposition council members, “shows a pattern
