Over 2,500 people have been arrested by police in 116 countries, led by Interpol, as part of a huge effort to stop people smuggling. Operation Liberterra II was a global operation that went after people smuggling rings that take people across borders and often put them in dangerous and exploitative situations. As part of this…
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…
The planned strikes on the London Underground have been postponed after talks between the RMT and Transport for London over pay. The RMT was due to begin its strike action this evening. A spokesman for the union said it had received “a “significantly improved offer” and would not be striking on some days in the…
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…
The Conservatives at City Hall have asked Sadiq Khan to do what Andy Burnham did as mayor of Greater Manchester and hire a freelance “industry expert” Amy Lamé, who was London’s night watchman, began her last day at City Hall on Thursday. It is still unclear who will take her place in office. Earlier this…
Officers said businesses and residents were being asked what they thought about the impact of two events taking place at the same time. There will be a pro-Palestinian march and counter-protest in central London on Saturday, and hundreds of police officers will be in attendance. At 12 noon, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally will march…
A man was stabbed in Leytonstone and taken to hospital. It was 6.58pm on 31 October and someone had been stabbed in High Road. The London Ambulance Service was called. As well as the ambulance crews, an incident commander, a tactical response team and paramedics in rapid response vehicles were sent to the scene. London’s…
Londoners will have to pay 4.6% more for the Tube and trains next year because the government has instructed Sadiq Khan to increase fares as part of the budget deal. In return for the £485 million Transport for London (TfL) received from the government on Wednesday, transport minister Louise Haigh said fares must be increased.…
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…
Over the course of 11 months, 24-year-old Muridi Bahdon attempted to rob London Underground stations several times with a knife. A thief who threatened men with knives in broad daylight before stealing or attempting to steal their expensive watches has been gaoled. Over the course of 11 months, 24-year-old Muridi Bahdon targeted three watch owners…