People from all backgrounds deserve the opportunity to succeed in our capital December 2, 2019 As we draw closer to the end of another momentous year in politics, it’s a time to reflect and look forward to the future. With all the Brexit noise, social mobility is one of the many issues that just hasn’t had enough airtime recently. Too often, people from less financially advantaged families lack opportunities, and [...]
London Bridge attack: City to pay tribute to victims December 1, 2019 Canada will pay tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack tomorrow morning. A book of condolence will be opened at Guildhall Art Gallery tomorrow for people to express their sympathies while a vigil will also be held in Guildhall Yard at 11.00am. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will join [...]
Train companies to hike rail fares as commuters brace for strike chaos November 30, 2019 Millions of commuters will have to fork out even more on travel from January as UK train companies hike fares by 2.7 per cent on average. The increase is below July’s retail price index figure of 2.8 per cent, which is used to calculate rail fares. However, it is above the equivalent consumer price index [...]
London Bridge: Attacker was convicted terrorist behind stock exchange plot November 30, 2019 The man who killed two people in a stabbing spree at London Bridge yesterday was a convicted terrorist who was jailed in 2012 for plotting an attack on the London Stock Exchange. The suspect, who was named by police as 28-year-old Usman Khan, was released on licence in December last year. Read more: Police kill [...]
Mayor Sadiq Khan hails ‘breathtaking heroism’ after members of public tackle terrorist November 29, 2019 Mayor Sadiq Khan has praised the “breathtaking heroism” of members of the public who “literally ran towards danger” to tackle the suspect in a terrorist attack on London Bridge this afternoon. Multiple videos have emerged showing passers-by helping to detain the man believed to have carried out multiple stabbings. Read more: Police kill man wearing [...]
Commuters told to avoid London Bridge station after terror attack November 29, 2019 Commuters have been told to avoid London Bridge station following a terror attack this afternoon. Police were called to London Bridge at 1.58pm along with emergency services after reports of a stabbing. Read more: Police kill man in London Bridge terrorist incident The Metropolitan Police said “a number of people have been stabbed”. Assistant commissioner [...]
Police kill man wearing hoax explosive device in London Bridge terrorist incident November 29, 2019 Police have shot and killed a man wearing a hoax explosive device after multiple people were injured during a terrorist incident on London Bridge this afternoon. The Metropolitan Police said “a number of people have been stabbed” during the incident, following reports circulating on social media of multiple stabbings. Met commissioner Neil Basu said one [...]
Flight Club founders unveil new shuffleboard venue in Canary Wharf November 29, 2019 The founders of popular darts bar Flight Club today unveiled a brand new venue promising a fresh take on the traditional pub game shuffleboard. Electric Shuffle has now opened in Canary Wharf, allowing after-work boozers to dabble in some competitive socialising. Read more: Crazy golf club Swingers tees up multimillion pound investment as it tees [...]
Anti-Conservative Tube ads to be referred to watchdog November 28, 2019 Transport for London (TfL) will be referred to the advertising watchdog for displaying anti-Tory advertising during the election period. Israeli tech startup Monday.com has paid for advertising on the Tube that makes fun of Boris Johnson’s background and his record as mayor of London and Prime Minister. Read more: TfL bans Uber for London after [...]
London is the busiest city in Europe for private jets, according to research November 28, 2019 London has retained its position as the busiest city in Europe for private jets, with more than twice as many so called business aviation flight departures as the next most active city, according to research. The capital saw 4,577 private flights leave its selection of business aviation airports last month, which include Stansted, Biggin Hill [...]