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Chelsea Man Accused of Stabbing and Strangling Housekeeper Chelsea Man Accused of Stabbing and Strangling Housekeeper

Maximillian Bourne faces charges after allegedly attacking Joselia Pereira Do Nascimento in their London home last February. Maximillian Bourne faces charges after allegedly attacking Joselia Pereira Do Nascimento in their London home last February. Chelsea Man Accused of Stabbing and Strangling Housekeeper Chelsea Man Accused of Stabbing and Strangling Housekeeper A wealthy art collector’s son…

Barking Broadway Theatre to Stay Closed Amid RAAC Concrete Problems

The Broadway Theatre in Barking will remain closed indefinitely due to ongoing RAAC concrete concerns. Barking Broadway Theatre to Stay Closed Amid RAAC Concrete Problems The Broadway theatre in Barking faces uncertainty. They found potentially dangerous concrete there last year. The theatre has canceled all upcoming shows and will stay closed until further notice. Barking…

Car Theft Hotspot West Midlands Has Highest Rate in the UK

The West Midlands leads the UK in car thefts per capita, despite recent police efforts to combat vehicle crime. Car Theft Hotspot West Midlands Has Highest Rate in the UK The West Midlands is the UK’s car theft center. It has the highest theft rate nationally, based on population size. The West Midlands has most…

Wildlife Returns to Hackney Marshes Kestrels Weasels and Shrews

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…

Weston Pub a Finalist in National Community Support Hero Awards

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…

London or Essex? Town Divided Over Its True Identity and Location

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…

Car Theft Hotspots: See UK Regions Where Your Car Is Most at Risk

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…

Narrow Street: An Old London Gem Amidst Skyscrapers in East London

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 New 16 Mile Super Sewer Is Complete Ending Thames River Pollution

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!…

London’s Last Horse Toll Charges Every Day Except Christmas

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…