Goldsmiths, University of London is preparing to open a new Catford campus after reaching a partnership agreement with Lewisham Council that will see students based in the borough’s Old Town Hall. The proposal is expected to bring more than 600 students into the town centre and is subject to formal approval by the Mayor and […]
Plaistow and Upton Park stations have been shortlisted by Transport for London (TfL) for feasibility studies into step-free access, although no funding or delivery has been confirmed. The studies will explore whether lifts, ramps or other improvements could make the stations fully accessible to passengers with disabilities, older residents, or those travelling with buggies or […]
Four separate grime crime cases in Redbridge have resulted in fines exceeding £25,000, marking the highest total ever issued in a single day for prosecutions led by the council’s Neighbourhood Enforcement Team. The cases, all heard at Barkingside Magistrates Court, involved two local businesses and six residents, each found guilty of offences related to the […]
Croydon may soon be home to a very unusual new addition: a family of beavers could be introduced to South Norwood Country Park as part of a wider rewilding initiative. The scheme aims to enhance local habitats, improve water management and support a more diverse urban ecosystem. The plans, which have the backing of Croydon […]
UK broadband services in the capital have been shaken by the news of the G Network internet service provider will be entering administration. This development places one of London’s younger fibre providers under the control of insolvency specialists. Founded in 2016, G Network built its reputation on installing a proprietary full fibre network across central […]
London has recorded its lowest homicide rate per capita since records began, with 97 homicides in 2025, down 11 per cent from 109 in 2024. This milestone marks the lowest total in eleven years, despite the city’s population having increased by more than half a million over the period. The reduction reflects the Metropolitan Police’s […]
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a new £2.2 million programme to support low-income families across the capital, helping them access financial support they are entitled to but not currently claiming. The initiative, called the Family Financial Resilience Partnership, is expected to assist more than 17,500 families and unlock up to £8 million […]
Bexley’s roads have been ranked the seventh best in England, according to figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT). The assessment covers all A, B and C roads, as well as residential streets nationwide. The borough is one of only four in London, and 26 across England, to achieve a Green rating for overall […]
The UK Boardroom Apprentice Learning and Development Programme has released its 2025 evaluation report, detailing outcomes from the third UK cohort and examining how the programme supports wider access to board roles across the country. Established in 2017 by Eileen Mullan, the Boardroom Apprentice Programme is designed to prepare individuals for service on public and […]
A Romford-based travel insurance specialist in East London has warned that thousands of people with pre-existing medical conditions are planning to travel overseas this year with inadequate or no insurance cover, despite rising medical costs abroad. New research from AllClear Travel Insurance suggests that attitudes to travel insurance for medical conditions remain misaligned with the […]
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