UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – NHS launches online self-referral, bypassing GPs to improve early maternity care and free up tens of thousands of doctor appointments annually. As reported by The Telegraph, pregnant women in England can now see a midwife without notifying
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
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
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
Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Post Bar owners seek Haringey Council approval to sell alcohol aboard De Zwann, a converted boat moored on the River Lee Navigation. Although the applicant, The Post Tottenham Ltd., which also owns and runs The Post Bar
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 (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 (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
Lambeth (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Atlantic Road in Brixton becomes an al fresco dining hub with music, food, and trade, backed by funding from Mayor Sadiq Khan to boost local vibrancy. At the most recent car-free day in Brixton, London’s Deputy Mayor
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
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting defends plan to ban drivers over 70 who fail eye tests, as part of tougher rules to improve road safety. As reported by Sky News, Wes Streeting supports new rules requiring over-70 drivers
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – England and Wales prisons hit 88,238 inmates, a near record high, rising despite early releases; “deport now, appeal later” plan seeks to ease overcrowding. As reported by The Independent, official figures show the prison population in England
