Cancer survivor walks 50km along Thames in one day to mark 50th anniversary of mum’s death
He has set out to raise £100K in memory of his mum who passed away when he was just 10 years old.
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Author: James Twomey
Mum living in council flat with mould that has destroyed furniture fears for children’s safety
The mum claims a council officer told her they had ‘seen worse’.
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Pro-Palestine protesters asked to leave council meeting after chanting and waving flags
Tensions rose as residents demanded RBKC call for an immediate ceasefire.
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‘Iconic’ palm tree to be moved from roundabout despite residents’ objections
Pictures from today appeared to show the tree being dug out.
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Councillor faces hearing after social media posts about Sharia law and retweeting far-right accounts
The councillor claimed the posts had been taken out of context.
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Man jailed for 8 years after raping colleague who tells other victims ‘you are not alone’
She awoke during the attack and told him to stop, but he continued with his attack.
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Met Officer cleared for using Taser on 10-year-old girl
The girl was reportedly armed with gardening shears and a hammer.
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‘We need more time’: Music venue faces being kicked out by landlord in days if fundraiser not met
They need to stump up £36,000 or else it will lose the venue.
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Plans to exempt residents and small businesses from Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel charges put forward
The Mayor of London suggested a tunnel charge at peak hours of £5.25.
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More powers needed to clamp down on dodgy landlords letting out mouldy properties, says London mayor
There are 180,000 properties in the private rental sector which are non-decent.
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The Shard lights up for festive period with display that will run until New Year’s Eve
A captivating display will light up every night until New Year’s Eve.
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Hospital opens toy appeal for kids who are sick over Christmas
Gifts can be donated to young patients too ill to go home over Christmas.
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‘It’s disgusting’: Parents rail against school after ‘shocking’ lunch served to student
The student’s mum said the sight of the meal was “heartbreaking”.
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Residents slam ‘eyesore’ tower blocks set to be built in town centre
Bromley council has received an application to build nearly 100 flats.
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Parkrun set to take place every week in Battersea Park
Parkruns are free events where participants run 5km on Saturday mornings.
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Gail’s bakery plans to open at Woolwich Elizabeth Line station
Documents said the proposal could cost up to £2million to deliver.
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‘Our leaders are only going backwards’: Parent and kids protest at MPs voting records on climate
Parents want to highlight MPs who had supported sewage dumping.
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Disruption on rail network for 10 days in December over strike action
Trains will be disrupted between December 1 and December 9.
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Israel-Hamas conflict: Council bans petition calling for a ceasefire
The council said hosting the petition would breach Government guidance
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