London mayoral election 2016: Who are each of the record 12 candidates in this year’s race to City Hall? May 5, 2016 This year's London mayoral election has a record 12 runners as parties and individuals vie for City Hall. Officials at London Elects announced 12 candidates are competing to replace Boris Johnson, compared to seven back in 2012. While it already looks set for a one-on-one battle between Tory Zac Goldsmith and Labour Sadiq Khan, they are joined [...]
New Builds: From Notting Hill to Battersea, here are the hottest new developments on the market this week April 29, 2016 Alto, Wembley From £715,000 High rise apartments have gone on sale at Alto, a development by Keystone and Quintain, which is part of the 83-acre regeneration of Wembley Park. The two and three bedroom apartments sit in the Pienna building, the 19-storey ‘crowning glory’ of the scheme designed by Flanagan Lawrence Architects, which worked on [...]
From data analytics to broadband, lazy “business as usual” isn’t good enough from London’s next mayor April 26, 2016 On 5 May, a new mayor will be elected to run London. The new mayor’s ability to make life better for Londoners will depend not just on good policies but also on how well he or she can make the capital’s governing machinery work. London’s first two mayors have both been big figures, who in [...]
In pictures: Why Greenpeace activists got themselves arrested fitting statues in London with air pollution masks today April 18, 2016 Well, this is one way to enjoy the nice weather: statues across the capital were wearing air pollution masks this morning – thanks to a group of Greenpeace activists protesting air pollution in the capital. Statues including Nelson (of Nelson's Column. In Trafalgar Square), Boudica and her daughters by Portcullis House, Winston Churchill in the Houses of [...]
London mayoral election 2016: Goldsmith attacks Khan’s allegations of Islamophobia as transport and housing prove the key battlegrounds April 12, 2016 Zac Goldsmith and Labour rival Sadiq Khan clashed from the word go at Tuesday's packed City A.M. debate, with the Tory candidate using his opening statement to dismiss the accusation that his campaign was divisive and Islamophobic. The Richmond Park MP tackled head-on the allegations from Khan and Labour supporters that he had allowed his campaign [...]
Met police commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe sparks backlash over cybercrime comments made to The Times March 24, 2016 Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Metropolitan police commissioner, sparked an immediate backlash after he suggested banks should consider no longer refunding online fraud victims. While discussing how banks could improve security awareness, Britain's most senior police officer told The Times that the system of refunds "rewards" customers. "The system is not incentivising you to protect yourself. If [...]
Kings Cross being evacuated over reported emergency, thought to be fire alert March 23, 2016 Update: King's Cross Tube station is being evacuated because of a suspected fire, not a suspicious package. Hundreds of commuters were told to get out of the station, with witnesses saying alarms were going off throughout the station at around 11:30am. #KingsCross #underground #evacuated pic.twitter.com/zjsJJjLbH6 — Joel Buckland (@joelbuckland) March 23, 2016 One witness said staff had [...]
Terror in the heart of Europe: British security services on high alert after double attacks in Brussels March 22, 2016 British security services are on high alert after Brussels was hit by what are thought to be double suicide attacks, leaving at least 31 people dead. Police believe at least 11 people were killed in two explosions at Zaventem Airport. A further 80 people are thought to have been wounded in the blast. Belgian media reported that [...]
Brussels explosions: More than 30 dead, 130 wounded in attacks at Brussels’ Zaventem Airport and Maalbeek Metro station, American Airlines desk reportedly targeted March 22, 2016 As many as 34 people have been killed and more than 130 wounded in what is thought to be a pair of coordinated suicide attacks at Zaventem Airport and Maalbeek metro station in Brussels today. Police believe as many as 14 people were killed in two explosions at the airport, which is thought to have taken place near to an American Airlines desk. A [...]
Black cab protest against government interference in regulation of London taxis rescheduled due to Brussels attack March 22, 2016 A black cab protest scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed out of respect for the attacks in Brussels. The United Cabbies Group was planning a protest against government interference in the regulation of London taxies. However, in light of terror attacks that unfolded in Brussels, Belgium, earlier today, the group has rescheduled the protest. As [...]