There’s a printing revolution happening in Bedfordshire which is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Every day, in an unassuming building just off the M1, thousands of paperback books are printed. When I first visited Amazon’s print-on-demand facility, I thought it was
Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet’s Labour council cites rising leisure centre attendance as proof that its community participation initiatives are delivering successful local engagement. In 2024–2025, 1,661,819 people visited the centers individually, a 5% rise over 2023–2024, which was a 10%
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mother and daughter say months-long water leak, delays, and poor response from Thames Water have left them struggling with minimal water access. The matter was initially brought up in February by Maxine and her daughter Tammy Ann-Harrison,
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon’s 10 High Street Post Office will relocate to TGJones, the former WHSmith site, as part of a move to rebrand the location as the new Croydon Post Office. TGJones, a retail franchise partner, will oversee the
Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barking & Dagenham Council is set to invest £11M in capital funding to overhaul care services for high-risk children, enhancing protection and support systems. The capital part of this initiative is being match funded by
Lewisham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man arrested following an armed police standoff that locked down Lewisham has escaped custody, prompting a renewed manhunt by authorities. Around 10.45 a.m. on February 10, a shirtless man was observed brandishing a knife from a
Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Croydon homelessness charity Nightwatch has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers as it faces increasing demand for its critical community support services. Every night in Queen’s Gardens, near Croydon Town Hall, Nightwatch, which has been in operation
Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering pub, The Crowning Angel, has submitted plans for new signage and awnings, aiming to refresh its street presence and enhance visual branding. Stonegate Group, a pub firm, has requested advertising permission for three plaques, one non-illuminated sign,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 backed Peter Kyle’s attack linking Reform UK’s Farage to online predators, sparking backlash over political use of Savile and smear tactics. As reported by The Telegraph, Number 10 was aware of the Technology Secretary’s comments
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – ONS data shows England and Wales’ population rose by 706,881 in 2024, mostly due to migration, the second-biggest annual increase in 75 years. As reported by The Independent, official figures show a historic rise in the population
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski faces criticism from party MPs who say his ‘eco-populism’ may divide support and reverse recent election gains. As reported by The Guardian, Zack Polanski’s push for a more populist Green Party
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery warns the UK economy could suffer if bank taxes rise, as profits fall 29% due to economic challenges in China and Hong Kong. As reported by The Guardian, HSBC’s chief expressed concern shared
