Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend due to planned engineering work. The work will affect trains on Sunday (December 15) only. We have compiled all of the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this Sunday. Sunday (December 15) Engineering work is taking place across … Read more
A boat party is set to pay tribute to a lost New Cross nightclub – playing the clubs favourite anthems and bringing the old regulars together. The Venue in New Cross was once a cornerstone of south east London’s nightlife and its doors in 2020 – but its spirit lives on through reunion parties that … Read more
The widow of former England rugby player Tom Voyce have said “absolutely devastated and heartbroken doesn’t even describe how” her family feels after his death. The former London Wasps and Bath star was swept away while driving across a swollen river. The 43-year-old former wing’s car was washed away crossing a ford on the River … Read more
Syria’s ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad has £55m stashed in personal funds in a bank account in London, according to reports. The money is part of the £163m that Assad, his family and allies have buried away in UK accounts, banking sources told the I paper. Human rights groups have now called for the money to … Read more
Sadiq Khan has admitted that London is still not on track to meet his target of net zero carbon emissions by 2030. The mayor stressed however that since the change of Government in July this year, he had become more “hopeful” of progress accelerating. The goal was set by Mr Khan back in 2020 – … Read more
UberEats delivery driver, Jabed Hussain survived a horrific acid attack in 2017 and has since campaigned for stronger protections for drivers. His attack was part of a spike in acid assaults in East London, which prompted changes in UK law to regulate the sale of corrosive substances. Jabed’s efforts, alongside other campaigners, played a key … Read more
London Steakhouse Company, co-founded by Marco Pierre White, also adds a £10 fee for pre-booking set menus – Virginia Sherwood/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images A London restaurant is facing criticism for charging diners £1.50 per head for tablecloths and napkins. The London Steakhouse Company, co-founded by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, asks customers to pay a … Read more
Plans for the joint-tallest building in the UK have been given the go-ahead. The City of London Corporation approved the ‘1 Undershaft’ project on Friday, though work is not expected to be completed for at least another six years. The towering skyscraper is set to be the same height as The Shard, which also dominates … Read more
Buckingham Palace is investigating following reports a member of staff was arrested after a Christmas party. The incident is said to have occurred at a branch of All Bar One in central London following a drinks reception at the royal residence. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to a bar in Victoria shortly after … Read more
A man who raped and killed an NHS worker in an attack on a park bench has been jailed for life. Warning: This article contains details readers may find distressing Mohamed Iidow repeatedly sexually assaulted Natalie Shotter, 37, while she was passed out in Southall Park, west London, after a night out. The Old Bailey … Read more