City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Fresh designs show how the proposed new research centre at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, Westminster, could transform the historic medical site. As part of the larger Fleming Initiative, the Fleming Centre will serve as
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewis Macleod has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal attack in Southwark, London, as police continue their investigation. Today, October 13, Lewis Macleod, 36, of Hadleigh Road, Sunderland, made an appearance at Inner London Crown Court.
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents have moved into a new Southwark Council housing block of 13 flats on Sedgemoor Place in Camberwell, boosting affordable home options. There are a variety of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with balconies in the low-rise
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chestnut Park Primary School in Croydon is giving pupils a stronger voice through new leadership roles designed to boost confidence, teamwork and student engagement. In addition to electing a new School Council and Wellbeing and Eco Champions
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Paul Martin, 60-years-old, of Suffolk Road, Croydon, has admitted possessing a stun gun but denied two other charges during a court appearance this week. A court has heard that throughout the pandemic, Covid denier gathered an arsenal
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans have been submitted to cut down a 15-metre sycamore tree in Blackheath, Greenwich, sparking concern among local residents and campaigners. The most recent planning applications that have been filed to Greenwich Council include anything from house
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kenton Road in Harrow is blocked in both directions after a collision at the Kenton Avenue junction this evening, police confirm. Traffic delays expected. One of the automobiles involved is thought to have flipped onto its roof
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 30-year-old man was injured following a crash on Sutton High Street earlier today. Police and emergency services remain at the scene. At 12:30 pm today, October 11, emergency personnel were called to a collision between a
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Barnet takeaway has been handed a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating following a recent inspection, according to the Food Standards Agency. The Food Standards Agency awarded the score following an evaluation on September 11th to Dixy Fried
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police are appealing for information after 15-year-old Reion from Lewisham went missing three days ago, sparking growing concern for his safety. The 15-year-old Reion vanished from his Lewisham home in Bellingham on October 8 and hasn’t been
Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Parts of the M25 in Bromley will face 10 days of delays as maintenance work begins on the Shoreham bridge, with drivers advised to plan ahead. The M25 will be closed at night between Junction 5 and
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has announced a sweeping review of every major works project completed in the past decade to assess spending, performance and accountability. After plans to renovate existing buildings and add 44 new rooftop apartments were shelved
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands of Barnet homes have received energy efficiency upgrades under a government scheme tackling fuel poverty, new figures have revealed. In order to combat fuel poverty and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions throughout Great Britain,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Thousands joined a pro-Palestine rally in London for the Gaza war’s 2nd anniversary, as police managed counter-protests and kept order. Pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in central London to mark two years since the Gaza war, after the ceasefire
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The mother of murdered Peckham man Jesse Lloyd Smith says she is “deeply disappointed” with the judge’s sentencing decision at Southwark Crown Court. Residents were shocked by the killing in East Surrey Grove, off Commercial Way, Peckham,
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has pledged to review all major works projects from the past decade following a scandal over estate repairs discussed this week. Residents of Rotherhithe’s Chilton Grove Estate have been living in uncertainty for years after
Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich Borough Council faces outrage after disabled and vulnerable residents were left without water for three days due to ongoing service failures. Greenwich council has put the lives of people living in newly constructed apartments in jeopardy,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council leader Jason Perry faces criticism after failing to publish any council spending figures since May, raising transparency concerns. After spending the most of the week on a personal reelection mission at the Conservative Party annual
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Indie legend Tim Burgess thrilled 250 guests at Stow-Ho House’s third anniversary charity night in Waltham Forest with a “phenomenal” DJ performance. Adelphi Music Factory and Hervé, the producer, DJ, and head of Cheap Thrills, performed
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southern Rail services in Croydon and Wandsworth face major weekend disruption, with several trains cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses. Trains on Saturday and Sunday (October 11 and October 12) will be impacted by engineering work. Outside
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth highlights how cultural activities and community engagement are helping to improve mental health and wellbeing across the borough. With over 20 initiatives to address health disparities through culture, Wandsworth is leading one of the biggest Creative
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Glenthorne Road strip club in Hammersmith and Fulham has had its licence renewed after two adjourned meetings delayed the decision for six months. Secrets has been based in Glenthorne Road in Hammersmith and Fulham
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey will host a unified, multi-faith event to launch National Hate Crime Awareness Week, promoting solidarity and safety across the borough. This session, titled “Faith in Unity: Standing Together Against Hate in HaringeyHaringey,” will be held from
Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A full inquest into 12-year-old Brooke Wiggins’ death will begin next spring amid scrutiny over the tree’s maintenance and local safety measures in Sutton. Following a pre-inquest review presided over by Coroner Ivor Collett on October 7
Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Richmond Council has adopted a new Local Plan outlining future growth, housing, and sustainability priorities to guide the borough’s development. The Richmond borough’s priorities for the next 15 years were established by the plan, which was formally
Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth Council doubles rubbish and recycling collections for residents in town centre flats, boosting cleanliness and community standards. Wandsworth‘s Cleaner Borough Plan, which aims to improve recycling and garbage services and make streets cleaner to help residents
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council has appointed muf architecture/art to design ‘Brixton Day and Night’, a community-led plan to revitalise the town centre and public spaces. Additionally, the project will invite people to help design the future of the town
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waterloo Millennium Green in Lambeth has been cordoned off after an overnight stabbing. Police investigations are ongoing at the scene. Due to reports of a major event from the local community, Waterloo Millennium Green is presently closed.
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey residents can help shape two new council strategies to transform kerbsides, improving accessibility, parking, and community-friendly spaces. This week, a consultation was started to find out how these important areas could be enhanced to better serve
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon Council is gearing up for Awaab’s Law, a new national housing standard taking effect on 27 October 2025, aimed at improving living conditions. The new regulation, which is intended to safeguard tenants, places stringent timelines on
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has introduced online access for leaseholders and freeholders to view detailed breakdowns of their service charges, boosting transparency. Leaseholders could already request an itemized breakdown of all service charges, but doing so required completing a
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Heart Foundation opened its latest store at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre in Southwark on October 7, expanding its retail network. To raise money for important cardiac research, the store will sell books, entertainment, bric-a-brac, men’s
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham artist Jahnavi Inniss, 27, celebrates Black history through intricate quilting, using her art to honor heritage and cultural memory. Jahnavi Inniss, a 27-year-old graduate of Central Saint Martins, was born and raised in Catford and currently
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents in Haringey gathered to launch a year-long celebration of Black history and heritage, marking a key cultural moment for the borough. Tuesday night’s event, which featured live music, poetry, panel discussions, and speeches, was held at
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Grade II-listed Berwick Manor Hotel in Rainham, Havering, has been served an enforcement notice over an alleged planning breach on green belt land. On October 3, the notice was delivered to The Berwick Manor Hotel, located
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans to demolish buildings in Rainham, Havering, for new flats and shop space were rejected, with officials calling the project “materially harmful” to the area. “The demolition of existing buildings and construction of Class A1 Unit of
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council has completed essential repairs on a popular lido as part of a £3.6 million renovation project aimed at revitalising the local landmark. The funds will be used by Haringey Council to address a backlog of
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing environmental groups are opposing a 17.5-metre telecoms mast on Brentham Meadows, warning it endangers one of London’s most protected green spaces. Residents are being urged to protest the application by MBNL, a joint venture between EE
Richmond (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police are appealing for witnesses after an alleged sexual assault onboard a train travelling between Feltham and Richmond earlier this week. On October 2, at approximately 7.50 a.m., the event was reported in Richmond. At Feltham railway
Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two males are in hospital after a fight on Station Road, West Drayton. Police have launched an investigation and appealed for witnesses to come forward. When the Metropolitan Police arrived on Brandville Road in Hillingdon at 6:06
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After two decades of campaigning, plans are underway to install lifts at two Harrow Tube stations, marking a major step for accessibility improvements. 17 Underground stations, including Canons Park and South Harrow, will be evaluated for step-free
Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Placey’s play Lifers at Southwark Playhouse stands out for its realism and research, offering a gripping and authentic portrayal of life behind bars. The story of Lenny, an elderly man serving a life sentence at HMP Drummond,
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council is investing £3.6m to upgrade leisure centres and equipment, addressing a backlog of repairs after bringing sites in-house last year. Here is what has been done and accomplished over the past 12 months at the
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Plans for new padel courts and a tattoo studio have been submitted to Bexley Council, adding to the borough’s growing list of redevelopment proposals. Crook Log Sports Centre, located on Brampton Road in Bexleyheath, has put forward
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A government minister joined Haringey Council leaders and locals for the official reopening of the much-loved community library hub on Monday. The renovation includes a redesigned floor layout, accessible restrooms, and a new elevator. The interior of
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have named 19-year-old Marcus Fakana as the victim of Friday’s fatal collision in Tottenham, Haringey. On Friday morning, at approximately 12.52 a.m., police officers made an effort to stop an automobile. They lost sight of the
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waltham Forest Council’s Labour leader says she expects the Reform Party to overtake the Conservatives as the borough’s main opposition in 2026. Every four years, around halfway through the parliamentary cycle, council members are chosen, and
Southall (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man and a teenager are fighting for their lives, and another has been stabbed amid a series of violent incidents reported in Southall this week. Three significant incidents have occurred in the capital within the last
Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Owners of a Sidcup farm and events venue say they’re being unfairly targeted, rejecting a Bexley councillor’s claims that they are “wholly untrustworthy.” When Beck Evans Farm applied for a license to hold a music event earlier
City of Westminster (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A “world class” casino and restaurant are set to open inside London’s iconic Trocadero after Westminster Council approved a key planning application. Genting Casinos UK’s plans, which include converting the 13 Coventry Street location into
