Fourth day of transport problems for Thameslink passengers November 11, 2016 Thameslink trains are subject to delays and cancellations this morning – for the fourth day in a row. The services have been disrupted since Tuesday after wire damage led to signalling problems, which have only just been fixed. There was a limited service across the entire Thameslink network yesterday, and National Rail warned that the problems could [...]
Lord Mayor’s Show 2016: Where to watch the procession and fireworks, how to get there and what to avoid November 11, 2016 The City of London will close down tomorrow for celebrations at the 801st Lord Mayor’s Show. A day of fireworks, processions and tradition will follow today's transfer of power from current Lord Mayor, Jeffrey Mountevans to Andrew Parmley. If you get stuck, the Lord Mayor’s show now has an app, obviously. But here’s our guide on how [...]
London needs to act quick to reassure talent it’s still wanted post-Brexit, warns London Chamber of Commerce and Industry November 10, 2016 London needs to act quickly to reassure overseas workers they will still be welcome to stay in the city following Brexit, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) head has said today. The country's non-UK workforce has been facing questions since the 23 June as to whether they will be allowed to stay once the [...]
“I’ve got the best job in the world”, says Sadiq Khan, City A.M.’s Personality of the Year 2016 November 10, 2016 Sadiq Khan is feeling ambitious as he sits down with City A.M to discuss his first six months as London mayor. Khan isn't just sketching out his plans for the next six months in office – the former Tooting MP is talking in decades. To be precise, he's talking about serving no fewer than six [...]
Six men and one woman died in Croydon tram accident, police confirm November 10, 2016 Six men and one woman died in the tram accident in Croydon yesterday, British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed. A tram derailed and overturned at the Sandilands stop just after 6am yesterday morning, leaving seven people dead and more than 50 people were hospitalised due to their injuries. "Following the incident in Croydon yesterday, we can confirm that [...]
Are London-only visas a good idea? November 10, 2016 Richard Brown, research director at the Centre for London, says Yes. For much of the UK, immigration was the big issue in the EU referendum. Londoners have always been slightly more relaxed. One in four workers in the capital are from overseas, and Londoners in general are far more positive about immigration than people from [...]
Tram driver in Croydon accident released on bail as investigations continue November 10, 2016 A 42-year-old man arrested in connection with a tragic tram accident in Croydon yesterday has been released on bail, British Transport Police confirmed today. The man from Beckenham, who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, has been bailed until May while investigations continue at the scene and officers work to establish the circumstances of the incident. [...]
Croydon tram accident: Services suspended between around accident area November 10, 2016 Tram services have been suspended around the area where a tram overturned in Croydon yesterday morning. The tragic incident which involved a tram derailing and overturning left seven people dead and dozens more injured. https://twitter.com/districtline/status/796668824171008002 A 42-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident yesterday has been released on police bail. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch [...]
One of the escaped Pentonville prisoners has been found – the other remains at large November 10, 2016 One of the men who escaped from Pentonville prison last week has been found and arrested, the Metropolitan Police revealed last night. Matthew Baker was arrested at an address in Ilford last night, and taken to a north London police station where he remains in custody. Two other people – a woman aged 21 and a man [...]
Thameslink and East Midlands Trains services are still severely disrupted after wire damage caused signalling problems November 10, 2016 Commuters who use Thameslink or East Midlands Trains (EMT) services are facing a third day of delays and cancellations – and it could continue into tomorrow as well. A limited train service is running across the Thameslink network, with services being cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 90 minutes. No Thameslink trains are running between [...]