Croydon Council has ordered the closure of five food businesses after council food safety officers discovered severe pest infestations that posed significant risks to public health. The action reflects the Council’s zero-tolerance approach to unsafe food practices and its ongoing commitment to protecting residents. Since April 2024, Croydon’s food safety team has conducted 691 hygiene […]
The UK government has granted approval for the construction of a new Chinese embassy in London, which will become the largest in Europe at 20,000 square metres. The development, planned for Royal Mint Court opposite the Tower of London, had previously faced repeated delays due to security concerns and local opposition. The land for the […]
The following two things are supposed to be nominally – but not universally – true about business people. They understand numbers, and they lean more right wing. Both these are to be expected for various reasons. Maths and business go hand in hand because to run a business properly, you need to be able to […]
During the NBA regular-season game at London’s O2 Arena over the weekend, the crowd booed both the US national anthem and Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan when his image appeared on the arena’s jumbotron. The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic in what was the NBA’s first regular-season fixture in London since 2019. The […]
Enfield residents are invited to enjoy a brand-new series of monthly supper clubs as Dugdale Arts Centre launches Enfield FEASTS!, in partnership with award-winning author and chef Urvashi Roe. The programme will showcase bespoke menus prepared by local and established chefs, combining multi-course dining with storytelling, panel discussions, and a celebration of Enfield’s diverse food […]
More than 970 people have taken part in recent consultations on the budget and Council Tax Reduction Scheme run by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, representing a significant rise in public engagement. In total, 979 responses were received across the two consultations, an increase of 841 per cent compared with last year. The […]
Woolwich Arsenal Pier has been upgraded with new lighting as part of a wider programme to improve public spaces and transport infrastructure across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The enhancement introduces brighter, modern lighting along the pier, improving visibility and safety for passengers using River Bus services during darker winter evenings. These upgrades form part […]
Applications have opened for small businesses seeking space at Lockton Street Arches in North Kensington, a new initiative designed to help local enterprises move into permanent premises and expand. Places for London, the property company owned by Transport for London, confirmed that the 11 refurbished railway arches near Latimer Road Tube station will form the […]
The Mayor of London has joined forces with the NBA to deliver a major programme of investment aimed at creating a lasting basketball legacy for young Londoners. Ahead of the return of top level professional action at the O2 Arena, the partnership will channel almost £2 million into facilities, coaching and affordable opportunities to play. […]
Merton Council has announced plans for a major programme of investment in local sport, including proposals for a new facility at the heart of the borough. Central to the scheme is the creation of a Morden Leisure Centre sports hall, a four court building intended to expand opportunities for basketball, gymnastics, badminton and netball. The […]
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