A London man, Edward Ampeh, jailed for eight years for violently robbing two women. Video shows him stalking and attacking victims. Predator Attacks Woman, Demands Instagram in Creepy London Robbery This video shows a scary attack. A “dangerous” guy followed a woman, then violently robbed her. Edward Ampeh, 33, robbed two women in London, attacking…
A domestic abuse victim felt vulnerable after an armed police lockdown at her temporary Lewisham accommodation. Abuse Survivor Felt Helpless During Armed Police Lockdown in Lewisham A domestic abuse survivor shared a warning. Councils don’t always consider safety when housing survivors. Emergency housing can be risky, she says. Last week, police locked down Lewisham High…
A London food courier shares his experiences, highlighting the dangers and need for better safety measures for delivery workers. Food Courier: I’ve Been Knocked Off My Bike 8 Times Delivering Food I crashed my bike in 2020 while working. It happened during a delivery run in December. Oxford Street was less crowded than usual that…
Former haunt of a notorious gangster, The Fox pub is for sale. Linked to a huge heist from 1983. Infamous London Gangster’s Old Pub The Fox For Sale at £85,000 Per Year This pub, named The Fox and located in East London, has a notorious past. It’s believed a gang used it to plan the…
Jamie Collins from Cranstons in Hexham is a Smithfield Awards finalist. He is up for the Young Butcher of the Year title. Cranstons Butcher Jamie Collins Nominated for Prestigious Smithfield Award My friend Jamie Collins got a nomination! He works at Cranstons. It’s for “Young Butcher of the Year,” and the Smithfield Awards will honor…
TfL proposes regulation for pedicabs like taxis, addressing nuisance and safety concerns. Public consultation open until March 7. London Pedicabs Face New Rules Taxi Style Licenses Planned London’s pedicabs can annoy some residents. They often play loud music, and tourists sometimes ride them after drinking. Things might change soon in London. A new law gives…
Londoners voice opinions on TfL’s plan to regulate rickshaws, citing safety, scams, and necessity in tourist areas. TfL Rickshaw Licensing Plan Sparks Mixed Reactions From London Readers Pedal taxis can annoy many London residents. They often play loud music, and tourists who are drunk often ride them. This situation may soon change legally, as a…
Landlords face fines after a fire in their overcrowded flat led to a tenant’s death. Investigation ongoing. Couple Rented Overcrowded Flat; Tenant Died in Fire in London A man died in a small, crowded flat with two bedrooms. Twenty-three people lived there. The fire happened in Shadwell, east London, in March 2023. Mizanur Rahman, 41,…
Wandsworth freezes council tax for the third year. This means residents pay the lowest rate nationwide. Wandsworth Council Freezes Tax Freezing Council Tax Again Hey, guess what? Wandsworth is freezing council tax. It’s the third year in a row they have done it. This means residents pay the lowest rate nationwide. Simon Hogg, the council…
A pizza oven caused a fire at a luxury London hotel, popular with celebrities like Taylor Swift, on Valentine’s Day. Pizza Oven Sparked Fire at Celebrity Hotspot Hotel in London Hey, guess what I just read? A fire hit a fancy hotel in London. It’s a place where celebs like to hang out. The fire…