Croydon Council has confirmed that final planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of up to 340 new homes on the Regina Road estate in South Norwood, marking a significant step forward for one of the borough’s largest housing projects in decades. The plans received unanimous approval from Croydon’s planning committee in October and […]
Rebel Internet, a London-based internet service provider, has warned that current approaches to online regulation are failing to deliver meaningful online safety for children, following fresh concerns about artificial intelligence tools being misused to generate sexualised images of minors. The comments come after reports that Grok AI can be exploited to create such material, prompting […]
Only days remain before Slough Borough Council’s Cabinet Committee meets to decide the future of the former bus station site. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday 15 January, will consider proposals for redeveloping the derelict town centre location. The aluminium-structured bus station has been out of use since a fire in October 2022 left the building […]
Croydon Council has secured convictions against seven individuals for the misuse of Blue Badges, reinforcing its strict approach to safeguarding accessible parking for disabled residents. The offences, prosecuted at Croydon Magistrates’ Court, have resulted in fines, court costs, and victim surcharges totalling nearly £6,000. Each offender now has a criminal record, which may affect future […]
Epsom and Ewell is set to welcome its inaugural Festival of Friendship – Ukraine, running from 27 January to 1 February. Organised by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council in partnership with the Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network, Epsom Library, and Epsom Picturehouse, the week-long event aims to celebrate Ukrainian culture and the bonds formed between […]
There are just days to go before the public consultation opens on proposals to secure the future of specialist cancer services at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. Between 19 January and 29 March 2026, patients, staff, stakeholders and the public will be invited to share their views on plans to relocate the centre to a new, […]
London Stansted has achieved a record-breaking milestone in 2025, welcoming more than 30 million passengers for the first time in its history. This marks the busiest year the airport has ever experienced, reflecting both increased demand and strategic expansion. Throughout the year, the airport recorded sixteen days with over 100,000 passengers, a notable rise from […]
Older residents across Havering are seeing real financial benefits thanks to a local advice service that has helped secure more than £2 million in additional income for those aged 50 and over. The Advice and Information Service, delivered by Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering in partnership with Havering Council, aims to ensure older people […]
A new Home Battery Storage system is being offered to households across England, giving homeowners a way to store low-cost electricity and use it during more expensive peak periods. The technology allows homes to “buy low, use high,” charging overnight on off-peak tariffs and discharging during the day or early evening, helping reduce electricity bills. […]
Hundreds of thousands of residents in west London may have had their personal information exposed following a cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea Council. The council has written to households to alert them that criminals could use the stolen data to make scams appear genuine. A spokesperson for the council confirmed the attack was carried […]
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