Poet Max Wallis, once lost to addiction and mental health struggles, has launched The Aftershock Review, a groundbreaking poetry magazine that redefines trauma literature through survival and raw expression, gaining significant national attention and reshaping perceptions of confessional poetry. One morning in February last year, poet and former model Max…

London-based Charterhouse Group appoints seasoned tech executive Mike Wardell as CEO amid expansion of cybersecurity and IT services following key acquisitions, including Pentesec and its advanced Security Operations Centre. London-based technology provider Charterhouse Group has appointed Mike Wardell as its new CEO, signalling a strategic leadership shift as the company…

Iuliu Kubola, a 61-year-old tuk-tuk driver, admitted to multiple burglaries involving high-value wine at Piazza Italiana, a popular London restaurant, using a crowbar and wheelie bin to transport 73 bottles. His arrest comes amid increased policing of similar thefts in the capital’s hospitality sector. A 61-year-old tuk-tuk driver, Iuliu Kubola,…

Sales of ultra-luxury homes in London plunged by a third in early 2025 as strict tax changes prompt affluent non-dom investors to relocate, threatening the capital’s status as a global wealth hub. The start of 2025 has seen an unusually muted performance in London’s ultra-luxury property market, underscoring growing unease…

Newly released dashcam footage from Streatham High Road reveals alarming disregard for traffic laws by moped riders, exposing an escalating crisis of dangerous behaviour, organised crime, and ineffective policing across south London. Reckless behaviour involving mopeds on south London roads is yet again spotlighted by disturbing dashcam footage capturing a…

One year after the fatal stabbing of 20-year-old Imran Maroof in Plashet Park, east London, the Metropolitan Police remain unable to solve the case despite a £20,000 reward, underscoring wider failures in tackling violent crime under the current government. One year after the tragic stabbing of 20-year-old Imran Maroof in…

Oasis played to 81,000 fans at Wembley Stadium for the first time in 16 years, opening their seven-night residency with a heartfelt tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, reaffirming their lasting impact on the rock music scene. Last night marked a momentous occasion as Oasis returned to London, performing at…

Wates Residential has announced a £300,000 Community Chest fund linked to the Wembley Housing Zone regeneration, awarding £45,000 in grants to seven Brent-based grassroots groups addressing social isolation, youth services, mental health, and employment, with further funding rounds planned until 2025. Wates Residential has launched a significant community support initiative…

From September 2024, Tate Modern will stay open late on Fridays and Saturdays, building on the success of its popular Lates events and aiming to attract younger visitors with expanded evening access and diverse cultural programmes. The Tate Modern is set to extend its weekend opening hours from 26 September…

London has seen a threefold rise in mobile phone thefts over four years, with stolen devices trafficked through Hong Kong and Shenzhen markets, driving a £50 million criminal industry. Police and city leaders call for tech firms to introduce kill switches as crime escalates. Mobile phone theft in London has…

Luxury vehicle convoys and fireworks linked to wedding celebrations have caused significant disruption in Tottenham and Telford, prompting police investigations and calls for stricter controls to protect local communities. In the early hours of a recent morning, a group of men caused chaos in Tottenham, north London, by blocking off…

Residents and business owners near the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in Islington report escalating crime and antisocial behaviour tied to asylum seekers housed there since 2021, prompting calls for urgent action as local trade declines and community safety deteriorates. Residents and business owners near the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in…