London Fire Brigade responds to a record number of false alarms, with faulty equipment being the main cause. False Fire Alarms Reach Record High in London, Brigade Responds Hey, guess what I just read? London firefighters responded to many false alarms. Last year saw a record high number. Data shows a rise across England, too.…
Notting Hill Jacket opens in York after viral fame in London. Selling unique cotton items and bags with block-printed designs. Notting Hill Jacket Opens New York Shop After Viral Success Notting Hill Jacket is now open. You can find them on Low Ousegate in York. They sell cotton jackets, duffle bags, and tote bags. The…
Residents and business owners implore Eurostar to restore services to Ashford after the station closure in 2020. Ashford Locals Urge Eurostar To Reinstate Train Station Services Ashford’s international train station shut down in 2020 and remains like a time capsule, with magazines from March 2020 still sitting there. Eurostar trains stopped serving Ashford, Ebbsfleet, and…
Actor Idris Elba champions football to combat knife crime in London, urging other industries to offer similar support. Idris Elba on Footballs Power to Help Tackle Knife Crime in London Idris Elba wants more football access. He thinks it can steer kids away from knife crime and wants other industries to follow the Premier League’s…
Police want food delivery, taxi, and car-share data to help catch criminals and fight terror in London. Police Seek Food Delivery and Taxi Data to Fight Crime Police want food delivery data. They also want taxi and car-share info. Number plate details interest them too. They will use all these to catch criminals. London police…
Barnet sees a rise in repossession claims, mirroring a wider trend across England and Wales. Debts are soaring. Mortgage Repossession Claims Increase Significantly in Barnet Hey, guess what I just read? It’s about people losing homes. Repossession claims went up in Barnet, and across England and Wales. Barnet saw 190 claims up to September. That…
Two men in their 40s died in a multi-vehicle crash on the A13 near Rainham. Another man was seriously injured. A13 Rainham Crash: Two Fatalities, One Injured; Road Reopened Two men died in a car crash on the A13 near Ferry Lane around 4:25 PM yesterday, February 14. Both men were in their 40s. Emergency…
London’s Met Police lost hundreds of officers after a recruitment drive ended, mirroring a national decrease in officer numbers. London Police See Officer Numbers Drop After Recruitment Drive Ends The Met Police had 710 fewer officers this past year. This data measures from the year to September. A government recruitment drive ended recently. It seems…
Bracknell Forest tops career rankings for 2025 in the South East due to affordable living, high salaries, and job opportunities. Bracknell Crowned Top Town for Families and Professionals in 2025 Lots of businesses move to the edge of London. People often call Bracknell Forest the UK’s Silicon Valley. Kevon Brown, a property expert, led a…
Man with an electric car was wrongly charged £625 in ULEZ fees. TfL admits the error and issues a refund after intervention. Electric Car Owner Fined £625 ULEZ Charge Despite Exemption Keith got a cool license plate for his electric MG. His kids gave it to him last Christmas. Keith lives near London’s ULEZ zone,…