Today’s London news round-up: Haringey Council’s leader has sought to provide reassurance that a historic town hall has not been sold to a foreign investor. Tottenham Independent Why did coal, having been used in Britain for centuries, very suddenly take off in London in 1580-1600? Dr Anton Howes Camden schools …

The Starmer Labour government’s flagship Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill 2025 deepens the criminalisation of any immigration not carried out through strict “official” channels, seeking to jail, deport, and tag as many migrants as possible. The Bill’s second reading in the House of Commons on Monday followed a campaign …

There are two London postcode areas currently facing Royal Mail delivery delays. The South London locations of Tooting and Wallington are being impacted by issues with households not receiving any post for days. The Royal Mail has highlighted the issues on its service update site, with the SW17 postcode in …

There are 5,000 related jobs at stake, let alone yet another removal of a high street facility. WHS describes the post offices as ‘a profitable and cash generative part of the group’ coupled with ‘no certainty that agreement will be reached’. Nevertheless, with no mention of public inconvenience, shares rose …

A false claim that MPs can expense £50 for breakfast is recirculating on social media.  A Facebook post says: “Not one family in Britain should have to use a food bank when a mp [sic] can claim £50 for a breakfast.” We’ve written about this claim many times before, and …

During a welcome celebration in honour of the Invictus Games, Prince Harry and Meghan sipped on beers together as they were serenaded by their close friend Michael Buble. At the party in Whistler, Canada, the couple clasped a glass of beer each with Harry opting for a lager in a tall …

Across the Irish Sea, there have been many celebrations of a club’s Holy Trinity, honouring immortals of the glory game. From Moore, Hurst and Peters at West Ham, to Kendall, Harvey and Ball at Everton and, of course, Best, Charlton and Law at Manchester United. Here, ahead of the most …

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to draw inspiration from some of the most iconic women in history – the Royal Family.  If you’re searching for a piece of jewellery that will truly impress, we’ve got you covered.  From Queen Elizabeth’s timeless elegance to Queen …

Each new morning brings some new joy and this morning is no different, I awoke to discover that President Trump has decided not to enforce the law on bribing foreigners. The rational, if you can dignify this disgusting behaviour with that word, is that this is good for national security. …

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