For the first time in the UK, NHS drones are flying blood samples over London, cutting the journey time from 30 minutes by road to just two minutes. This new system, which is currently being trialled between Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, is already helping patients in need of critical care. The aim? To support…
Lord mayor’s show: Saturday, November 9, the annual Lord Mayor’s Show will bring London to life with a colorful three-mile procession through the City. Alistair King, the 696th elected Lord Mayor, officially begins his role in a parade full of history this year. Alistair King will ride in a 1757-era horse-drawn state carriage. King leads…
British Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy disclosed his terminal cancer diagnosis. The brave Hoy recounted his fear at being diagnosed with deadly prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The 48-year-old athlete thought his symptoms were from training and was stunned by the prognosis. Hoy candidly described his journey with BBC’s Sally Nugent in…
Rick stein: At Rick Stein’s High Street restaurant in Winchester, Winchester Radio celebrated its 40th anniversary festively. Formerly “Winchester Hospital Radio” since 1968, 94.7 FM is a vital community broadcaster. Volunteers, businesses, and the Winchester mayor celebrated the station’s service to older residents and community connections. Restaurant Rick Stein generously hosted the celebration, and local…
Tony Todd: The eerie Candyman actor Tony Todd died at 69. His wife said he died at his Los Angeles home on November 6 after a long illness. Todd’s career spanned four decades from his 1954 birth in Washington, D.C. He made an impact in Hollywood with over 240 films and TV shows. The Oscar-winning…
London Greggs Bans: Popular bakery chain Greggs has implemented a new policy at some London locations to improve customer service. Customer who don’t put away headphones or phones while ordering may be denied service. Signs in select stores, including Croydon’s Greggs, announce the change. “When in queue, remove your headphones/AirPods and come off phones, or…
Central London buses now average below 7 mph. The average City of London bus speed is 6.6 mph, while Westminster and Camden buses average 7 mph. These low speeds are discouraging Londoners from using buses, slowing progress toward the Mayor’s sustainable travel target, according to London TravelWatch. Slow buses annoy passengers and reduce use Over…
These are the dates when the capital’s biggest Christmas markets open in 2024, from Winter Wonderland to Southbank Winter Markets. Now that it’s November, the road to Christmas has begun. London gets really into the holiday mood after Halloween, even if you try to stay away from it. You can’t get into the holiday mood…
A list of London’s best spots that have been recognized In London, you can pick from a lot of Indian places. You might not be able to pick the “best” because they all have great food and great service. Luckily, there are many award-winning eateries in London that should be worth a visit. For those…
London does not feel English, as JD Vance says. It’s always been more than that. If you were born, raised and went to school in Ohio, London might be scary to you. The city that was founded two thousand years ago by a couple of meddlesome Italians is much smaller, but has about the same…