London politics

London politics

UK pub sector is facing severe financial challenges due to rising costs, necessitating government intervention for meaningful reform.

Road closures in North Harrow due to utility works will continue into July, causing traffic disruptions for residents.

Ye Olde Swiss Cottage pub has been granted protected status, preventing its demolition for at least five years.

Alex Durkin, 21, received a suspended sentence for strangling and assaulting his girlfriend despite pleading guilty to multiple charges.

Havering Council has delayed further research on a tram proposal due to funding challenges, despite earlier interest in enhancing local transport connectivity.

Recent studies challenge previous assertions regarding the identity of Philip II's remains found in Vergina, complicating the historical understanding of Alexander the Great's family.

RFU is open to sharing Twickenham with Chelsea if they redevelop Stamford Bridge, pending council approval.

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Waltham Forest Council has declared a nature emergency to combat biodiversity loss and engage the community in supporting local ecosystems.

The final season of Netflix's 'You' marks Joe's return to New York, reigniting his dark tendencies.

Princess Diana escaped royal life for a night out in drag at a gay bar with Freddie Mercury, an anecdote detailed in a new biography.

London is far from reaching Mayor Sadiq Khan's goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030, despite progress in public health.

Families in South East London demand full compensation from Thames Water after a mains pipe failure left them without water for days.

Unite union's strike in Birmingham is due to pay cuts by the council, exacerbating tensions over worker treatment.

City of London Corporation is reviewing charity governance for better financial independence, focusing on funding models and donor attraction.

A new ten-storey student block and affordable homes are planned next to West Hampstead station as part of the redevelopment project.

Police issued a closure order in Ilford due to suspected illegal activities following reports of anti-social behaviour.

Landlord fined for neglecting tenant welfare by failing to provide heating and hot water for a year.

Friends of Bedfords Park Walled Garden received a King's Award for Voluntary Service, recognizing their volunteer efforts in restoring the garden.

Jay Alborough was jailed after violating a previous suspended sentence related to drink driving.

Everton FC's new stadium symbolizes its ambition for excellence, despite recent on-field challenges.

Police are seeking help to identify two men involved in a knife robbery of teenage boys on a bus.

A fire in Walthamstow caused damage to a flat above shops, believed to be started accidentally during roofing work.

Sexual harassment is prevalent in schools; 90% of girls and 50% of boys report unwanted explicit content.

The way you speak and your upbringing significantly influence perceptions of social class.

Celtic's recent dominance was bolstered by managerial stability and effective player management, amidst the backdrop of Rangers' decline.

Cyclists protested the Silvertown Tunnel's absence of bike lanes, advocating for greater road safety.

Local residents are concerned about increased traffic noise and pollution from the tunnel.