Haringey schools ready to open for new academic year

Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As summer ends, schools across Haringey are preparing to welcome students back, marking the start of another exciting and promising academic year. The Haringey borough is a hive of activity as the youngest students enter primary school

Croydon pubs face £30k bills for sky sports football

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon pub landlords face annual bills of up to £30,000 for Sky Sports licences to screen Premier League football, sparking concern over rising costs. Additionally, the Builders Arms, a well-known backstreet bar on Croydon‘s Leslie Park Road,

Lambeth backs 20-storey and 17-storey towers in Brixton

Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lambeth Council and developer London Square have unveiled plans for two residential towers, 20 and 17 storeys high, along Brixton Station Road. Pop Brixton, a well-known restaurant and bar with workplace units, may be demolished and rebuilt

Reform UK seeks Croydon mayoral candidate for 2025

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party has begun advertising for a candidate to contest Croydon’s mayoral elections in May 2025, signalling its local ambitions. This week, the recruitment ad was distributed. Reform is searching for a successor after

Viridor exposed for 1,000 licence breaches in Sutton

Sutton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Waste firm Viridor has been exposed for nearly 1,000 environmental licence breaches in Sutton, raising concerns over pollution and regulatory oversight. Sutton‘s FibDems have finally acknowledged, twelve years too late, that the poisonous pollution emanating from the

North Finchley residents launch housing plan campaign

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 100 North Finchley residents gathered last month to launch a campaign proposing alternatives to Barnet’s current housing plans for the area. Criticising the developer’s plans it adds: “These poorly designed proposals should be replaced with schemes

Merton Council takes control of 18 unsafe homes

Merton (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merton Council seizes 18 rental homes after a landlord repeatedly failed to license them, ensuring safer living conditions for residents. In August 2024, the council temporarily took over the properties using its extraordinary powers. Tenants’ complaints regarding

Haringey students celebrate exam success

Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Students across Haringey celebrated their exam results, marking achievements and preparing for university, apprenticeships, and future careers. Their perseverance and accomplishments are evidence of the skill and tenacity that flourish in our community. As a council, they

Amira Issa sentenced for housing fraud in Hillingdon

Hillingdon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Amira Issa has been sentenced after Hillingdon Council found she filed a fraudulent housing application while living permanently outside the borough. At the Ealing Magistrates’ Court on Friday, August 1, 41-year-old Amira Issa of Tustin Estate, Southwark,

Barnet drivers face five National Highways closures

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Motorists in Barnet should prepare for five National Highways road closures this week, with potential travel disruptions and detours expected nearby. It is anticipated that one of them would result in delays of ten to thirty minutes.

Delays continue for Edmonton Incinerator project in Enfield

Enfield (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Construction of the new Edmonton incinerator in Enfield faces ongoing delays due to local opposition and global challenges impacting progress. According to overseers, the Edmonton Eco Park rehabilitation project, which was supposed to replace the aging waste-burning

Acton residents fear for safety in Peabody flats

Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Acton residents say years of neglect and poor maintenance by Peabody have left their flats unsafe, raising serious safety concerns in Ealing. Although the organization maintains that the apartments are safe, they accuse Peabody of neglecting to

Barnet NHS wheelchair delays exceed 18-week target

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 143 patients in Barnet faced delays beyond 18 weeks for NHS wheelchairs, new figures reveal, raising concerns about service wait times and patient care. According to new data, more disabled people in Barnet had to wait more

Catford Businessman Kaual Patel stars in Coca-Cola ad

Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewisham, Catford businessman Kaual Patel of Torridon Convenience Store features in Coca-Cola’s campaign, highlighting the stories of UK’s unsung corner shop heroes. Kaual is one of six entrepreneurs nationwide who will be featured in a six-part documentary

3 Hospitalized at Queensbury crash in Harrow

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Three people were hospitalized after a serious collision in Queensbury, Harrow. Emergency services responded swiftly. Following on-scene treatment, the three patients were taken to hospitals for additional medical attention.  Investigations into the crash are still underway, and

Mayor Jason Perry exposes failing rubbish contractors

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mayor Jason Perry releases video evidence showing rubbish contractors falling short of service expectations, sparking public outcry and demand for action. Just six months after awarding the garbage contractors a £40 million long-term contract to maintain the

Ilford restaurant Arson leaves 3 critically injured

Redbridge (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Three people are in life-threatening condition following a suspected arson attack at a restaurant in Ilford, Redbridge, according to police reports. Around 9 p.m. on Friday, firefighters, police, and paramedics were dispatched to the incident on Woodford

Barnet rent increases by 7% over past year

Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rent in Barnet has surged by 7% over the last year, reflecting broader housing market pressures across London and raising concerns among local tenants. According to independent statistics from the Office for National Statistics, rent affordability has

Croydon tops London dog attack incidents

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon recorded the highest number of dog attacks in London, with nearly 9,000 dog-related incidents across the capital in three years, police data reveals. A dangerously unruly dog hurting a person or assistance dog was the subject

Croydon students celebrate impressive GCSE results

Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon students marked years of hard work and determination as they celebrated their GCSE results, showcasing academic success and resilience. This group of Croydon students overcame numerous obstacles to meet their goals because they were the year

Hounslow Council wins 20 prestigious green flag awards

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Council celebrates receiving 20 Green Flag Awards for its parks and green spaces, recognizing high environmental standards and community value. After receiving an international quality mark for parks and green spaces, green areas like Brentford’s Watermans

Young mum Kennedi killed by boyfriend in car attack

Hackney (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Young mum Kennedi was strangled by her cannabis-addict boyfriend in a brutal car killing in Hackney, sparking outrage and calls for justice. In a horrific eight-minute assault, Gogoa Tape, 28, killed charity worker Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche by throttling

Woman dies 7 months after Islington flat fire

Islington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A woman has died seven months after suffering critical injuries in a fire that engulfed her flat in Islington, prompting renewed safety concerns. Crews were summoned to the scene of the incident in Northchurch Road, Islington, De

Hounslow students outperform national GCSE average

Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Students in Hounslow celebrate strong GCSE results, surpassing the national average in both English and Maths for another consecutive year. Compared to the national average of 72%, more than 76% of Hounslow students received a 4+ in

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