Greenwich station is closing to replace broken escalators. TfL will announce dates soon; use Greenwich station instead. Cutty Sark DLR Station Closing for 4 Million Escalator Repairs The project should cost about £4 million. This station is quite busy and opened back in 1999. People must climb 121 steps, and the small lift is also…
Nando’s proposes replacing Poundland with a new storefront, outdoor seating, and improved access. Croydon Council will decide. Nando’s Plans Revealed to Replace Poundland in Crystal Palace Okay, so there’s this plan for 62 Westow Street. They want to redo the storefront. It includes an outdoor eating place. Think signs and a raised patio, too. People…
Homeless after an impossible choice he may live in his car with his dog after neighbor complaints. Evicted for Lies Dog Lover Faces Car Life After Impossible Housing Choice A disabled man got evicted. He refused to give up his dog, so Kevin Cobie may live in his car with his Staffy. A neighbor reported…
London sees fewer seizures, down 18%, amidst a national surge. Authorities seized record amounts across England and Wales. Drug Seizures Drop in London; National Haul Reaches Record Highs London police seized fewer drugs last year, with the number dropping by 18% from the year before, according to new figures reported by Adam Care. Across England…
Man arrested at Brent Cross West after attempting to steal a phone as train doors closed. Assault on worker followed. Arrest at London Station After Phone Snatch Attempt on Train The BTP reported an incident on January 20. It happened at Brent Cross West station where an off-duty police officer made an arrest. They suspected…
Court ordered a bridge build after landowner Theophania Blackett blocked access to All Saints Church. Bridle Bridge Forced Build After Owner Blocked Church Access The Girsby Bridge is also called Bridle Bridge. Theophania Blackett built it in 1870. It is a cast iron structure with wrought iron girders. A stone tablet exists on the Durham…
Newham sees highest crime rate in east London for 2024, with 43,593 offenses reported, a 7.7% increase driven by theft. Newham Tops East London Crime Stats With Over 43,000 Offenses in 2024 Hey, I saw some crime stats from east London for 2024. Newham had the most reported crimes, with 43,593 offenses. That’s the highest…
Cllr. Donovan voices concerns over River Roding pollution from sewage and runoff endangering wildlife. River Roding Health Concerns Raised by Councillor Paul Donovan The Roding River flows through London. A kingfisher, buzzard, and otter may appear. It starts in Essex and goes to the Thames. It could become a swimmable river. The river has great…
Bruno Kelmendi and Petronela Popovici were found not guilty after a trial related to possessing £11,180 deemed criminal property. London Couple Acquitted of Possessing Criminal Property Bruno Kelmendi and Petronela Popovici went to court, facing a charge about possessing criminal property. Bruno is 29, and Petronela is 23 years old. These two, along with another…
An architect was fined after a council painted a no-parking zone around his car in London. Council Paints No Parking Zone Around Car and Issues Fine An architect got a parking ticket. The council painted a no-parking zone around his car. Cezary Bednarski, 72, just got back from a trip. He saw the new e-bike…