Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council approves plans for two new homes in Leyton despite local residents’ objections over overdevelopment and neighbourhood impact. At a meeting yesterday night, the planning committee of Waltham Forest Council accepted plans for two
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Surrey Police confirm William “Billy” Smith, 35, was wrongly released from HMP Wandsworth on November 3. Officers are urgently working to find him. The announcement was made just hours after it was reported that Brahim Kaddour- Cherif,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM and Justice Secretary David Lammy expressed outrage over a second accidental prisoner release, citing systemic failures inherited from the Tories. As reported by The Guardian, David Lammy said he is “absolutely outraged” after reports emerged
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Delays in Croydon’s speech and language therapy services risk children’s social withdrawal, experts warn, as parents criticise poor council communication. It comes after an exclusive report published by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) last month that
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Southwark Labour chair Kath Whittam defects to the Green Party after leaving Labour amid turmoil over the local leadership election. Following Southwark Labour’s turbulent leadership election, which saw the party switch three leaders in a single
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents of a new Croydon apartment block forced out by damp and mould are urging the council to support their fight for justice and safe living conditions. Marketed as a luxury development, The Fold has left Croydon
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bromley Road in Chislehurst has been closed after a serious crash sent one person to hospital. Emergency crews remain on scene as traffic builds in the area. Around 2: 00 PM (November 4), the incident happened on
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police are appealing for help to find a 15-year-old boy with links to Bromley who has been missing for nearly two weeks, as concern grows for his safety. James, whose last name has not been bared, has
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man has been taken to hospital following a crash that caused major traffic disruption between Croydon and Sutton, with emergency services on scene. At around 4.30 p.m., yesterday on November 3 language the London Ambulance Service,
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council Leader Shantanu Rajawat addresses criticism of the borough’s financial management, reaffirming transparency and fiscal responsibility. Two opposition councillors, Conservative Cllr Jack Emsley (Chiswick Homefields), a member of the Council’s Oversight & Scrutiny Committee, and Independent
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Children from Acton, Ealing, displayed creative artworks at a special Black History Month event hosted by Descendants to celebrate culture and heritage. Margaret Noel, president of Descendants, asked Councillor Gary Malcolm, the leader of the Ealing Liberal
Labour MP Sarah Jones Davis has called on Minister Steve Reed to ensure fair funding for Croydon, highlighting ongoing financial challenges in the borough.
Residents of Spa Hill in Croydon are calling for urgent safety measures after repeated speeding incidents and collisions on the dangerous stretch.
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council has unveiled a bold new fostering campaign urging more residents to open their homes and hearts to children in need of care and stability. This demonstrates how the position not only improves the lives of
Alexander rules out airport-style scanners
Unregulated scans risk dangerous misdiagnosis
Minister opens veterans housing scheme
Hackney bus antisemitic attack investigated
TfL cuts bus route amid backlash
Islington backlash over Amnesty proposal
Hackney protests Baxter’s Court closure.
New stores at Ealing Broadway
Harrow Arts Centre hosts Dick Whittington festive show
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A critically endangered wolf spider, Aulonia albimana, thought extinct in the UK for 40 years, has been rediscovered at the Newtown National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight. The discovery brings hope for conservation and
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A letting agent has issued an apology to Miss Reeves after failing to apply for her rental license, raising concerns about compliance with licensing laws in the UK. The incident highlights ongoing issues around regulatory adherence
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of UK households on means-tested benefits with energy debts over £100 accrued between April 2022 and March 2024 could have up to £500 million of debt cancelled under a new relief scheme announced by Ofgem.
Virgin (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Virgin Trains has been granted regulatory approval to challenge Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly on passenger services through the Channel Tunnel by gaining access to the critical Temple Mills maintenance depot in east London. Virgin plans to launch competing
RSPCA rescues abandoned dog in Finsbury Park
Berkeley launches next Southall regeneration phase
