Met launches new counter terrorism team for London’s roads and transport hubs
By Rafi Mauro-Benady
The Met’s transport division has launched a counter-terrorist unit to protect the capital’s transport hubs from attacks and criminal behaviour.
Author: Lottie Kilraine
Woman who assaulted staff and smeared sanitary towel on door at Royal Brompton Hospital sentenced
A woman who smeared a used sanitary towel on a glass door of a London hospital and assaulted staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been sentenced today.
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Coronavirus: London placed in Tier 4 with cash refunds for cancelled travel
Everything you need to know about Tier 4 restrictions over Christmas
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Four months of lift closures at Elephant & Castle Underground station
Lifts at the Northern line entrance to Elephant & Castle Tube station will be closed during peak times from 4 January until 24 May 2021, Transport for London has announced.
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St Mary’s Hospital redevelopment: everything we know about the plans so far
NHS chiefs have made no secret of the need to redevelop St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, where patients from across north-west London receive specialist treatment.
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Top 10 most-hated Christmas gift hamper items revealed
Coronavirus restrictions this Christmas means gifts are more important than ever before but a new report has revealed the top 10 most-hated hamper items to avoid gifting this year.
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Debenhams Wandsworth store to be converted into amusement centre with go-karting track
The empty Debenhams store in Wandsworth’s Southside shopping centre is set to be converted to amusement centre with an indoor electric go-karting track.
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Research finds Brits are adopting the Scandinavian ‘hygge’ lifestyle to overcome winter blues
The survey of 2,000 Brits conducted by One Pol found that more than half of those polled admitted to needing comfort more than ever this year, with 67% feeling this year has been mentally tough.
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‘Serious concerns’ as more police off work with Covid than ever before
An anti-lockdown protest is due to go ahead, but more police officers are off work with coronavirus-related issues now than at any other time during the pandemic.
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More than 150 patients are being treated for coronavirus at St George’s Hospital in Tooting
More than 150 patients are currently being treated for coronavirus at St George’s Hospital in Tooting.
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One in five Brits ditch traditional turkey for plant-based Christmas dinner
New research has revealed that one in five Brits are embracing a plant-based Christmas dinner this year, with mushrooms being the most popular alternative to traditional turkey.
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Youth violence charity launches new campaign after facing a drop in funds due to Covid-19 restrictions
The youth support charity, Redthread, has launched the #BeARedthread campaign to encourage people to donate this Christmas.
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Landmark inquest concludes death of Lewisham nine-year-old was caused by air pollution
A fresh inquest into the death of Ella Kissi-Debrah, who lived 25 yards from the South Circular Road in Forest Hill, has concluded today that the nine-year-old died as a result of dangerous levels of air pollutants.
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Wandsworth Council accused of ‘failing residents’ over plans to upgrade Tooting Common Triangle
Wandsworth Council have been accused of failing residents and commercialising public space over plans to upgrade the outdated sports pitch on Tooting Bec Common.
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11-year-old Lewisham schoolgirl sets up fundraiser to support disabled children
Fodun Olanrewaju, who is a year six student at St Matthew Academy in Blackheath, has already raised £190 for her local NHS trust.
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Peckham community group secures “life saving” grant to support elderly residents
Elim House Community Association Southwark (ECAS) has secured £16,690 to run its meals on wheels services for elderly people which will provide Caribbean dishes three days a week for local residents.
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