Ticket machines at the reopened Kentish Town tube station remain out of order. TfL aims to fix them by April’s end. Kentish Town Station Ticket Machines Still Out Of Service The Northern Line station opened again late last year. It shut in June 2023 to replace old escalators. These escalators were 26 years old. The…
New Overground line linking West Hampstead to Hounslow via HS2 interchange planned with six trains per hour. West London Orbital Line Could Open in 2034 Connecting to HS2 TfL shared how many trains they plan to run. It’s about the West London Orbital line. Passenger trains could use existing freight lines. These lines go from…
Workshops help kids avoid gangs, knife crime, and exploitation in London’s schools, guiding them toward safer choices. London Classroom Fights Crime Recruitment Among Vulnerable Children In London, some girls are facing a tough situation. These girls, ages thirteen and fourteen, attend school in north London, and are targeted by recruiters seeking them for drug dealing…
London Tube fares surge by 4.6%. Sadiq Khan announced the increase impacting Underground, Overground, and DLR users. Londoners Face Higher Fares: TfL Price Hikes Take Effect Today London’s Tube fares increased today, about 4.6%. Sadiq Khan announced the higher prices and they affect the Underground, Overground, and DLR. Bus and tram fares stay the same,…
City Hall rejected the London art trail idea due to funding concerns. The plan aimed for art in all 32 boroughs. London Art Trail Project Scrapped Due to Funding Shortfalls Lord Bailey wanted art in all 32 London boroughs. He’s a Tory who ran against Sadiq Khan. Khan’s deputy rejected this art trail idea. They…
Air quality along London canals raises concerns for public health. Mayor Khan addresses the issue. Air Pollution Concerns Rise Along London’s Canals, Mayor Responds Hey, I saw some news about London canals. Mayor Sadiq Khan is worried about air pollution there. It’s a problem for people using the waterways. This includes runners, walkers, and cyclists.…
Bexley residents feel less safe due to declining police presence and rising car thefts and shoplifting. MP: Bexley Doesn’t Feel Safe With Fewer Police Amid Rising Crime Bexley is a pretty safe London borough. It has the fifth-lowest crime rate in London, with Sutton and Harrow being slightly safer. Islington’s crime rate is double Bexley’s…
A 16-mile tunnel stops raw sewage polluting the River Thames, upgrading London’s old sewer system. London’s £5 Billion Super Sewer Protects Thames From Sewage Pollution London’s new super sewer is almost ready. It will carry lots of waste. Usually, we don’t think about the sewers. For ten years, they have built a 16-mile sewer, called…
South Londoners back rent control as costs surge. Rent hikes exceeding wages strain residents seeking stable housing. Rent Control Support Surges in South London Amid Rising Housing Costs South London residents support rent control. A politician called it a ‘rent crisis’ in London, and renters pay landlords over 40% of their income. Zoë Garbett wants…
Court ruling hinders Met Police efforts to remove officers deemed unfit, says Commissioner. Sacking via vetting removal is now difficult. Met Police Struggles to Sack Officers Unfit After Vetting Ruling A court made a big decision about police officers. It said the police can’t fire them by taking away their vetting. Sergeant Lino Di Maria…