Three Bristol bookshops are finalists for the prestigious British Book Awards 2025 Bookshop of the Year. Bristol Bookshops in the Running for Bookshop of the Year Award Three Bristol shops could become Bookshop of the Year. They are finalists in the British Book Awards 2025. This year, organizers received a record 72 entries. Finalists come…
Slough, dubbed “most miserable,” may join London. Council considers options for the Berkshire town’s future. Slough: Miserable Town Set to Potentially Join Greater London Slough got called the “most miserable” town. It’s in Berkshire, according to Rightmove’s report. Things might change though for this town. The government wants fewer, bigger local groups. Slough is near…
A London MP is petitioning TfL to ban loud music from pedicabs, citing disturbances to residents at late hours. London MP Wants Ban on Loud Pedicab Music Disturbing Residents A London politician started a petition. Rachel Blake wants to ban loud music on pedicabs to address the noise that bothers people in London, finding it…
Wandsworth plans to freeze core council tax, keeping it the city’s lowest. Rise only for adult social care. Wandsworth Borough Aims for London’s Lowest Council Tax Again Wandsworth may have the lowest council tax in London. The council plans to freeze its core bill share, meaning an average household pays £990 in 2025/26. The council…
Hillingdon sees a 19% jump in new listings after Heathrow third runway plans were revived. Heathrow Runway Sparks Surge in West London Homes for Sale Rachel Reeves talked about a third Heathrow runway. This happened two weeks ago. After that, Hillingdon had more homes for sale. The increase was nineteen percent. That’s compared to the…
Sloane Street unveils its new look after a £46 million upgrade, promising a better experience for pedestrians and shoppers. Sloane Street Reopens After £46 Million Boulevard Transformation Hey, guess what? Sloane Street just reopened! They spent £46 million on a big makeover. It’s now a nicer place for people to walk. The street runs for…
Tilly, a Weybridge cat, traveled over 17 miles to Waterloo Station. Her owner, Michael Hardy, retrieved her. Cat Takes Train Trip From Surrey to London Needs Owner Collection A cat named Tilly made news. She took a train to London, a trip of over 17 miles. Michael Hardy had to get her, finding her at…
West London’s 235 bus route is overloaded. Children and elderly face difficulty boarding. Petition calls for double-decker buses. West London Bus Route Overcrowded Elderly and Children Struggle Often Folks in West London want better buses. The local 235 bus is often too crowded, and people say kids and seniors struggle to board. Sometimes, buses even…
A treasured icon of Saint Dunstan was stolen from a London church in 2021. The artwork is still missing despite appeals. London Church Icon Theft Remains Unsolved Three Years Later A church in Tower Hamlets had an icon stolen. The theft happened on November 10, 2021. The artwork depicted Saint Dunstan. It has not been…
Merton faces criticism as a report claims 40% of its minor roads are in disrepair. Residents and politicians demand urgent action. Merton Roads Worst in London Four in Ten Streets are in Poor Condition Merton’s roads are in bad shape. Reportedly, they are the worst in London now. A local MP says four in ten…