A north London father has been sentenced for using an impostor to pass his driving theory test, a court heard. Drilon Hasaj, 30, recruited someone he met on Instagram to sit the exam on his behalf, handing over his provisional licence. The ruse was uncovered after CCTV footage from the Uxbridge DVSA centre showed that […]
Transport for London is pressing ahead with ambitious expansion plans for its express bus network, with five new Superloop bus routes set to launch across the capital between 2026 and 2027. The move follows the successful rollout of the Bakerloop (BL1) earlier this year, which runs from Waterloo to Lewisham, providing a key link along […]
A 14-year-old British boy who took his parents to court after being sent to boarding school in Ghana must remain there until at least the end of his GCSEs, a High Court judge has ruled. The decision follows months of legal proceedings that began after the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, argued […]
Historic England has revealed its 2025 Heritage at Risk list, showing the number of vulnerable sites in London has remained almost unchanged at 604. The figures come after 20 landmarks were saved and 21 new ones were added to the list, which highlights buildings and monuments needing restoration or protection. Among the new entries are […]
Hospitals across England are warning of a “deja-flu” winter as the number of flu deaths more than doubled last year and cases are expected to surge again. With infections likely to rise following the school half-term, health leaders are urging people to book their flu jab now to help prevent another devastating season. New analysis […]
If you are looking for the perfect spot for a festive gathering, Mowgli Street Food could be just the place. The restaurants have just unveiled their private dining spaces in time for the big day – inviting guests to celebrate Christmas in true Mowgli style, beneath twinkling lights, surrounded by warmth and laughter. With a […]
Westminster Council overpaid staff a total of £480,000 over five years, according to data released through Freedom of Information requests by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). The council stated that £99,000 of this amount remains outstanding, with the remainder successfully recovered. The overpayments resulted primarily from payroll cut-off timings when employees left the organisation […]
The Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels have reopened following a significant fire at an industrial unit on Tunnel Avenue in Greenwich, south-east London. The incident, which began on Tuesday evening, saw around 70 firefighters tackle flames that sent thick smoke drifting across nearby roads, severely affecting visibility for drivers and causing extensive disruption across the area. […]
A court case has ruled in favour of Islington Council’s attempt to vaccinate a child in care, after their mother tried to block routine immunisations. The High Court decided that the eight-month-old girl should be vaccinated despite her mother’s objections, concluding that withholding the jabs would leave her at risk of serious childhood diseases. The […]
Deliveroo has now revealed its much-anticipated annual ‘Deliveroo 100 Report’, the ultimate guide to what the UK and the rest of the world are craving. Each year, the report charts the most popular and fastest-rising delivery trends across nine different countries – producing a Global List, UK Trending Top 10 List, and UK Biggest Climbers […]
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