Barnet drivers face 7 road closures this week

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Motorists in Barnet should prepare for seven road closures on the National Highways network this week. Plan ahead to avoid delays and disruption. The good news is that all scheduled closures are expected to cause only minor

Croydon Labour Members slam candidate selection process

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Local Labour members in Croydon express outrage over what they call a ‘travesty’ of the candidate selection process, demanding greater transparency and fairness. Following months of obstinate quiet on their choice of candidates for the local elections

Murder probe launched after woman killed in Havering

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was fatally assaulted in Havering. An urgent appeal for witnesses and information is underway. Officers were summoned to Chadwell Heath, Havering, just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, according

Elianne Andam memorial removed from Whitgift Centre

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A mural and bench honoring Elianne Andam, installed outside Croydon’s Whitgift Centre on the anniversary of her death, have been taken down. According to sources, this is done to protect them from potential harm while road construction

Havering Council faces multi-million budget gaps

Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering Council warns of multi-million-pound budget overspends for the current financial year, signalling deepening financial challenges ahead. Like many London local authorities, the council has long faced the biggest financial strains from housing and social care. Havering

Wandsworth students celebrate level 3 results

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth students collected their A-Level, T-Level, BTEC and other Level 3 results this week, celebrating academic milestones and future pathways. The percentage of highest A level grades in Wandsworth increased between 2024 and 2025. Compared to 22.1%

Croydon to host Windrush Anniversary Musical

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A musical production celebrating the anniversary of the Windrush will be performed in Croydon, honouring the legacy and cultural impact of the Windrush generation. Jamaica Love, written and directed by Mervyn Weir and nominated for Best Musical

Greenwich’s priciest and cheapest streets revealed

Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich’s most and least expensive streets to buy a home are out—one lined with seven-figure Georgian houses, the other offering more affordable options. There are several listed historic buildings in Greenwich, including residences and structures from as

Beckenham pasta spot faces noise complaints

Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Beckenham residents complain Pierluigi’s Pasta Fresca draws troublemakers and plays loud music on weekends, disturbing sleep and community peace. On August 12, Pierluigi’s Pasta Fresca, located at 86-90 Beckenham High Street, submitted an application for a new

Brixton Station Road to get 20 and 17-storey towers

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two new towers—20 and 17 storeys are planned for Brixton Station Road, unveiled during public consultation on Pop Brixton and Canterbury Crescent site in Lambeth. The plans, which are currently in Phase Two of community involvement, also

Barnet hospital workers win union rights

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Workers employed by an outsourced contractor at Barnet Hospital have secured trade union representation following a new agreement made last month. To provide workers with representation, Medirest, a support services company, and the GMB inked a voluntary

Chislehurst Manor House helicopter plan revived

Bromley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A controversial plan to use a helicopter to lift materials to a Chislehurst manor house has resurfaced in Bromley, prompting renewed local debate. Because of concerns that the proposed helicopter lift on the Cookham Dene estate would

Free heritage bus rides in Lewisham next month

Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Heritage buses will run for free next month on route 54 through Blackheath and Lewisham, giving passengers a nostalgic ride back in time. The event will take place in conjunction with Catford Bus Garage’s open day, which

Barnet drivers face 8 road closures this week

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Drivers in Barnet are advised to plan ahead as eight road closures are scheduled this week on the National Highways network near the area. Additionally, one of them is anticipated to result in delays of ten to

Inquest set after DJ found dead in Manor Park

Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An inquest will be held after a DJ was discovered dead in his Manor Park home in Newham, East London, authorities confirmed following the tragic incident. After failing to determine a cause of death, forensic pathologists concluded

DfE shares Croydon college results ahead of day

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Department for Education has released new performance figures for Croydon’s colleges and sixth forms ahead of this year’s Results Day announcements. The results of the A-Level or post-GCSE exams that thousands of students nationwide took earlier

Chingford police desk closure sparks backlash

Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Councillors in Waltham Forest criticize plans to permanently shut Chingford Police Station’s front desk, warning it could harm elderly residents the most. The Metropolitan Police announced last week that it would close 18 of London’s 37

Cuppa with a Copper in Harrow highlights women safety

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – West Harrow’s ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ event sparks vital discussion on women’s health and public safety, promoting community-police engagement. On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, St. Peter’s Church in West Harrow hosted the most recent Cuppa with a

Bexley urges TfL to extend DLR to Belvedere

Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bexley Council urges TfL to shift the planned DLR extension’s terminus from Thamesmead to Belvedere, aiming to boost local transport connectivity. Through the construction of two additional tunnels and a new station at Beckton Riverside, the proposed

Wandsworth launches accessibility guides for venues

Wandsworth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Wandsworth introduces free accessibility guides to help residents and visitors with disabilities navigate libraries, leisure centres, and public venues. To create Detailed Access Guides for the borough, the council has partnered with AccessAble.  With the help of

Southwark mum wins £300 over housing complaint

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Southwark mother receives £300 after authorities mishandled her complaint about her daughter’s police-advised housing moves, including beyond London. Despite the fact that social care was involved, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman discovered that Southwark

Hillingdon Leader slammed over scrutiny comments

Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A Hillingdon Council leader’s dismissal of external scrutiny has been labelled “not acceptable,” raising concerns over transparency and accountability. The remark was made during a July 24 Hillingdon Council Cabinet meeting, during which Cabinet members talked about

11 Bexley eateries get 5-star hygiene ratings

Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 11 businesses in Bexley have been awarded the top 5-star rating in recent food hygiene inspections. Find out which local spots made the clean list. Environmental health officials inspected facilities for cleanliness, food safety processes, and handling

New food hygiene scores released in Croydon

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The latest food hygiene ratings for restaurants, takeaways, and kitchens across Croydon have been revealed. See how your local eateries scored. Inspectors evaluated the facility’s cleanliness, risk management, and food handling safety in accordance with Food Standards

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