United Kingdom (Parliament Politics magazine) – The UK population surged by over 755,000 between mid-2023 and mid-2024, marking the second-largest annual increase since 1949, driven predominantly by net international migration. England recorded faster growth compared to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland during
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics magazine) – A sudden snow blast is expected to sweep across the UK in the coming days, with three counties predicted to be worst affected, bringing a significant early winter chill. The Met Office has issued weather warnings
London (Parliament Politics magazine) – Roksana Lecka, a 22-year-old nursery worker from Hounslow, west London, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of abusing 21 babies at two nurseries. The court heard harrowing details of her cruel,
United Kingdom (Parliament Politics magazine) – A new YouGov poll projects Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party winning 311 seats, nearly a majority and at the expense of Labour’s collapse to just 144 seats marking the worst Labour defeat since 1931. The poll
Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Florez-Ortiz, 38-years-old, from Islington was part of a gang that stole over £2m of jewellery, targeting Hatton Garden, King’s Cross, and Portobello Road. The victim was working in Brighton on January 18 of last year, flogging expensive
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Brentside High School in Hanwell is supporting Ealing Council’s campaign to tackle electronic waste by encouraging pupils and families to recycle responsibly. Recently, locals and students from Ealing came together to recycle unwanted goods and devices. Donations,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New Addington has lost its last high street bank after Lloyds closed, sparking concerns over access to financial services for Croydon residents. By launching what is said to be a community campaign that purposefully leaves out a
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Pride of Waltham Forest Awards 2025 winners have been announced, celebrating outstanding individuals and groups who make a difference in the community. Eleven awards were given out, and the winners were commended for their beneficial
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The landlord of a landmark Greenwich riverside pub says there is “no glee” after winning an appeal to keep its outdoor seating, calling the inquiry unnecessary. The benches and tables outside the Trafalgar Tavern were to be
Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A test purchasing operation in Hackney found many retailers illegally selling nicotine vapes to under-18s, sparking renewed calls for stricter enforcement. A 16-year-old volunteer participated in 44 test attempts over the course of three days, with 27
