Kestrels, weasels, and shrews are reappearing in Hackney Marshes after restoration efforts revitalized local ecosystems. Wildlife Returns to Hackney Marshes Kestrels Weasels and Shrews East London’s nature groups are happy. Wildlife is back in Hackney Marshes. Animals disappeared because their homes were harmed. Kestrels, weasels, shrews, and mice left the River Lea area. Volunteers helped…
The Stable Games Room is a finalist in the Pub Aid Awards. Dan Aldridge MP nominated it for its community support! Weston Pub a Finalist in National Community Support Hero Awards A pub in Weston is a finalist for a national award. It’s called The Stable Games Room. They made the Community Support Hero list…
A commuter town grapples with its identity as residents disagree on whether they reside in London or Essex. London or Essex? Town Divided Over Its True Identity and Location Town borders can spark lots of debate. Is a place in Essex or is it in London? Some areas make people disagree a lot. Dilan Kurt…
West Midlands sees highest car theft rate in the UK per capita. London has more total thefts, theft rate is lower. Car Theft Hotspots: See UK Regions Where Your Car Is Most at Risk Recent data shows car thefts are high in the West Midlands. Police seized many stolen cars there recently, and the West…
Discover a slice of old London on Narrow Street, a historical haven next to modern skyscrapers, with tales of pubs and more. Narrow Street: An Old London Gem Amidst Skyscrapers in East London London has historical hidden gems. Narrow Street in Limehouse is one, offering a pretty walk next to the river with great skyline…
London’s Thames Tideway Tunnel prevents 95% of sewage spills into the Thames River after ten years of construction. London’s New 16 Mile Super Sewer Is Complete Ending Thames River Pollution Guess what? London’s built a huge new sewer! They are calling this project the Thames Tideway Tunnel. Construction took ten years, that’s a long time!…
Dulwich toll, active since 1789, charges for vehicles and animals year round, except on Christmas Day. London’s Last Horse Toll Charges Every Day Except Christmas Driving in Europe can cost you money. Toll fares especially add up quickly. Remember the Severn Bridge toll to Wales? They scrapped that one in 2018. London once had many…
Lambeth faces selling properties to repay a £40M bailout needed for its housing account. Future funding may also be required. Lambeth Borough May Sell Homes to Repay £40 Million Government Bailout Lambeth needs to repay a £40 million bailout. The government gave Lambeth this money. The council might sell homes to get cash. Lambeth’s finance…
Stratford residents feel overlooked amid rapid local changes and gentrification, despite efforts from Newham Council. Stratford London Struggles Amid Changes Experts Dub Next Hackney Stratford residents feel overlooked amid local changes. They say the area is becoming divided despite improvements. Stratford may become a top spot in 2025. Experts think gentrification might happen like in…
Discover Fournier Street, a hidden London gem with 18th-century homes, a step back in time amidst modern skyscrapers. Fournier Street Charming London Time Capsule Amidst Modern City Life Fournier Street hides near Christ Church. It sits close to Commercial Street and Brick Lane. This London street feels like time stopped. You find it in Spitalfields,…