MyLondon (England)
- Publisher:
- NewsBank
- Publication date:
- 2022-04-22
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- NewsBank (111462)
Latest documents
- City Hall refunds over 3,000 people after chaotic New Year's Eve fireworks marred by bogus tickets
City Hall has refunded over 3,000 people for London's New Year's Eve firework event after it was disrupted by fake ticketholders, MyLondon can reveal. The sold-out 2023 celebration, which was criticised for a 33 per cent rise in the stub price to £20, was marred by crowd management issues which meant genuine ticketholders missed out on the dazzling display.
- The 10 best cities for first time buyers named where homes are almost 5 times cheaper than London
Buying a home for the first time is a big achievement, often borne of years of hard work and careful saving. But trying to buy a home in London often feels impossible, given how expensive homes are in the capital city.
- Londoner creates 'Runaway Horse Memorial Pub Crawl' after 7 horses rampaged through London
A Londoner has created a pub crawl itinerary following a map of the various places where the escaped horses were spotted. Yesterday April 24, a number of horses were seen galloping alone through Central London.
- Labour Party says Tories will 'take London backward' as former councillor says she 'can't trust Starmer's party'
A former Labour councillor has called on voters to back the Greens at next week’s local elections after saying she “can’t trust” Keir Starmer’s party. Kensington and Chelsea cllr Mona Adam defected to the Green Party in November and was one of a string of councillors who left the party in the past year.
- How mySTAYINN aims to unlock a brighter future for the hospitality industry
In the world of holiday let management, Edinburgh-based company mySTAYINN is taking big steps.
- Rapist invited intoxicated women to his home saying he'd cook for them
A man has been jailed after 'building trust' with two women and encouraging them to go back to his address when they were intoxicated, claiming he would cook for them. Police say both women 'felt vulnerable', and had 'felt they could trust' Simon Charles, 46.
- Sadiq Khan wants to bring WrestleMania, Super Bowl and another Olympics to London
Sadiq Khan has said that he would aim to bring WrestleMania, Superbowl and NBA to London and put together another winning bid for the Olympics in 2040. The Mayor of London -who is seeking re-election on May 2 -also announced today a 'new boost' into grassroots sport and underrepresented communities via City Hall's £20 million Go! London fund.
- Beauty fans can grab four bestselling REFY products worth £70 for under £60
Influencer turned entrepreneur Jess Hunt has practically taken over the beauty world since launching her hugely successful makeup and skincare line REFY back in 2020. Featuring products that take inspiration from Jess' glowy 'second-skin' aesthetic aka bushy brows, glossy skin, and plump lips, REFY's products could be the perfect addition to any makeup bag or skincare routine -and there's a way to grab four bestsellers for less.
- Mum spotted cancer when she saw son's glow as he played in sun
A mum detected her son's cancer after spotting an unusual glow in his eye while he was playing in the sun. Megan Brimson, 28, noticed that her son, Arlo's, five, right eye had a white glow and took him to St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight.
- Newham Council warns of 'impossible problem' as it goes £25m over its temporary accommodation budget
An East London council predicted to go over its temporary accommodation budget by £25million says the situation could worsen and turn into an 'impossible problem' if costs continue to spiral. During a meeting on Tuesday April 23, Newham councillors sitting on the overview and scrutiny committee were left 'alarmed' by the rising costs and the burden this could have on the council.
Featured documents
- ‘My brother’s body was found in the River Thames with weights tied to his hands -I don’t believe he killed himself’
Just two months after police officers knocked on Gary Lewis’s door to say his son was dead, he collapsed. He was killed by a blood clot in his leg that triggered a heart attack, but it was the circumstances in which his son, Damien Lewis, had been found and the events leading up to his...
- If you have one of these London surnames you could be sitting on a fortune
There are thousands of estates in London just waiting to be claimed, according to the latest government data....
- Domestic abuse survivor and daughter, 2, terrorised by 'months of racial abuse from neighbours' too scared to leave flat
A domestic abuse survivor and her toddler claim they are living in fear after months of racial abuse and harassment from their nightmare neighbours....
- Metropolitan police officer tells 'domestic abuse victim' they have ‘nowhere to take her’ in video
A community organisation has slammed the Metropolitan Police, after they claimed of ‘hostile’ and ‘sickening’ treatment by officers of an alleged domestic abuse victim....
- Archie Battersbee: Mum 'found out through press' that High Court judge's decision to end son's life would be sent in an email
The mum of a young boy who has been ruled legally brain-stem dead has said she only found out through journalists that a High Court judge's decision that doctors could withdraw life support treatment would be sent via email. Hollie Dance told MyLondon that she was not shocked by the decision, but...
- Southall's legendary anti-racism campaigner slams Government claims that institutional racism is over
One of London's most experienced anti-racism campaigners has slammed a government report claiming that institutional racism no longer exists in Britain....
- DWP, baby seat and other rule changes in September with latest on £300 payment
A number of rule changes are coming into force in September with updates to how you get benefits or contact the Department for Work and Pensions -and we could get more detail on the next £300 cost of living payment. The Government announced that the next payment to help people with paying bills...
- Senior Home Office civil servant who laced pregnant lover's drink with abortion drugs is jailed
A married Home Office boss who laced his pregnant lover’s drink with abortion drugs was jailed for three years and nine months. Darren Burke, 43, tried to serve Laura Slade, his mistress of five years, a spiked glass of orange juice after she told him she was pregnant and planned to keep the baby...
- Married Met Police officer repeatedly sent anonymous sexual messages to female colleague on burner phone from ASDA
A married Met Police officer repeatedly texted two female rookie cops and sexually assaulted another by grabbing her bottom while pretending to help her down from a roof. PC Alex Campbell, who is married to another officer with whom he has a young child, targeted two probationary officers with a...
- Crime gang trafficked vulnerable teenage girls and forced them to use false receipts to steal £500k from shops
An organised crime group who recruited and trafficked teenage girls to commit fraud has been convicted of modern slavery and fraud offences. Members of the gang were from London, Essex and Cambridge who trained the girls aged between 14 and 17 to commit refund fraud with fake receipts on the high...