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All aboard the Dialogue Express
Neandra Etienne on the launch of a social enterprise cafe in a decommissioned train carriage
Newham wins Library of Sanctuary Award
The City of Sanctuary network described Newham’s approach as “phenomenal” Newham Library Service has won an award for being a welcoming place of safety and offering sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. The award was given by City of Sanctuary UK, a nationally co-ordinated netw...
Stratford pupils stand up for refugee rights
Simon Shaw on an inspiring message from local students
The power of the big screen: How community cinema is bringing Stratford – and London – together
Francesca Lombardo on the vision behind Film Nights at The Source and upcoming cinematic attractions
Emergency alert test returning in 2025 with nearly all UK mobiles affected
Nearly every mobile phone in the UK is set to receive an emergency alert message in 2025 as part of a national test.
Iconic road by Leicester Square blocked by emergency incident
A busy central London road by Leicester Square is blocked by an emergency services incident. Live updates here.
East Londoners face long wait for justice as court has historically high backlog
East Londoners are left waiting for justice as Snaresbrook Crown Court has by far the highest case backlog in the country.
Newham hits milestone in electric vehicle charging point roll-out
Newham Council, in partnership with Uber and charge point operator Believ, has reached a major milestone in its rollout of electric charging points.
Major disruption all day at busy London station after train derails
Major disruption is expected at London Euston for the whole day after a train derailed.
Train DERAILS with 'major disruption' at London Euston
A train has derailed with lines to and from London Euston closed and services cancelled. Live updates here.
'Critical' medicines missed and staffing shortfalls found at mental health hospital
Cygnet Hospital in Beckton has been told it 'requires improvement' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after an inspection visit last year.
Man blames 'total gridlock' around major London bridge on Silvertown Tunnel toll
A man who lives near Tower Bridge has claimed that there is “total gridlock” on local roads since the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel on April 7.
Another heat health alert for London issued with 'rise in death' warning
A second amber heat health alert has been issued for London until Tuesday, with highs of 34C expected by Monday.
Aldi brings back its school uniform bundle for a fiver, but be quick
Aldi's value back to school range is back this weekend - hitting stores earlier than ever this year
Dad issues warning as 'false widow spider' bite puts him in hospital
False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s
Three men charged after man stabbed to death outside west London prayer centre
Three men have been charged after a man was stabbed to death outside a prayer centre in west London.