Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that a Tube line will be disrupted in 2025 when it is upgraded for travel. The operators of the London Underground, overground and bus services has published its plan for the year ahead, for when passengers can expect alterations to travel. This comes after TfL confirmed when its services … Read more
As the rumours began escalating yesterday about Peter Mandelson’s likely appointment as the next ambassador to the USA, I began thinking, as a gay man, about that special place of respect one must preternaturally keep for Mandy. Agree with him or disagree with him politically. That’s everyone’s prerogative. But personally, you cannot help but love … Read more
Some South Western trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend due to maintenance work. The work will affect trains on Saturday and Sunday (December 21 and December 22). We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this weekend. Saturday and Sunday (December 21 … Read more
Julen Lopetegui has insisted that Niclas Fullkrug has a big part to play for West Ham this season. (AFP via Getty Images) Julen Lopetegui says Niclas Fullkrug will become an important player for West Ham in response to the striker’s recent outburst. The Germany international arrived in east London during the summer transfer window in … Read more
In her book The Last Landlady: An English Memoir, writer Laura Thompson tells the story of her grandmother Violet, the first woman in England to be given a publican’s licence in her own name. She was one of the great landladies: “A casual empress on her stool… the person who conjured and orchestrated everything.” Born … Read more
The Christmas countdown is on, and if you think you’ve ticked off all the names on your list and checked it twice… what about the family dog? Let’s be honest: the pooch is the MVP of the clan. They’re the least likely to bring up politics, or polish off the bottle before you’ve had a … Read more
Questions over the safety of Elizabeth line passengers at a busy west London station were raised on Thursday at City Hall. A number of passengers have been seriously injured at Ealing Broadway due to a large gap between the train and the platform. Earlier this year, mayor Sadiq Khan apologised to those who had suffered … Read more
A popular Sutton restaurant will be offering a free dinner to anyone feeling lonely this Christmas. Vegan restaurant The Sound Lounge on 216-220 High Street opened in 2020 and has been well-loved by residents for it community-centred atmosphere. The restaurant will be offering a free Christmas Dinner on Monday (December 23) to anyone who is … Read more
Lord Peter Mandelson has been named as the Government’s choice for Britain’s new ambassador to the United States. After a long, and often tumultuous, career in UK politics, the Labour grandee was the controversial pick for the high profile job. Dubbed the “Prince of Darkness” over his ruthless behind the scenes political manoeuvring during his … Read more
While a modern-day Christmas is a blur of festive jumpers, prosecco cocktails and more leftovers than you can fit in a turkey curry – just a century ago, things used to looked quite different at Christmas. From British soldiers reading their festive mail during the Boer War to two little boys in flat caps dragging … Read more