Police have closed two roads following a crash in Wallington. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called at 12.35pm this afternoon (January 9) with reports of a crash on Beddington Lane. They were dispatched to the scene where it was confirmed there were no injuries sustained in the incident. A police presence remains in Beddington … Read more
Must see: Van Gogh, Poets and Lovers This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime show and there are only a few weeks left to experience it. From Starry Night over the Rhône to The Yellow House and, of course, Sunflowers, some of the great Dutch artist’s finest works have been brought together from around the world. It’s … Read more
A car destroyed by police during a central London bomb scare had reportedly raised suspicions after being left for a week with a charging cable plugged into its dashboard. A wrecked black Audi A1 Sportback S Line remains abandoned outside an upmarket Italian restaurant near Regent Street. Traffic wardens continue to slap further parking tickets … Read more
More than £2m has been paid out by Transport for London (TfL) in pothole-related compensation claims over the last three years. The transport authority, which is responsible for maintaining London’s busiest arterial roads, awarded the money in response to 35 successful claims between 2021 and 2024. A total of £1.68m was awarded in the 2022/23 … Read more
A north London charity which fundraised for an Israeli soldier has been rebuked by the charity watchdog. Chabad Lubavitch Centres North East London and Essex Limited set up a fundraising page in October 2023 to raise funds for a soldier of the IDF stationed in northern Israel after Hamas’ terror attack. The page, deleted in … Read more
BBC show Dragons Den has seen some of the most successful products hit stores in recent years. But the Dragons haven’t always spotted a good deal, with many of the hundreds of products featured on the show seeing success without the aid of the Dragons. From the beer company Brewdog to the surprise hit of the small … Read more
A penthouse overlooking the River Thames and Canary Wharf is up for sale with a price tag of £1.85 million. Located at No. 3 Upper Riverside, Greenwich Peninsula, the property boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private roof terrace. This property is listed on Zoopla. (Image: Greenwich Peninsula Sales) The triplex penthouse offers over … Read more
A woman has died in hospital after collapsing on a bus in Finchley. Officers at the Metropolitan Police are appealing to witnesses following the incident onboard a number 13 bus on December 28. Emergency services were called at 12.35am last month with reports of an elderly woman having taken ill just after boarding the bus. … Read more
Soldiers armed with balloons and little Union Jacks were recruited as a guard of honour for the Mayor of Barnet in London’s New Year’s Day parade. Army Cadets from north-west London and Middlesex were chosen to march alongside Cllr Tony Vourou through the City and West End, ending in Parliament Square with Big Ben firmly in … Read more
The turn of a new year always brings fevered speculation over the great new acts primed to make a splash over the next 12 months. Last year marked huge musical breakthroughs from the likes of Chappell Roan, Doechii and Tyla. So who could fill their rising star boots in 2025? Whose single will we be … Read more