Dizzee Rascal’s ex-fiancée said “wealth and status” should not be allowed to silence women after the grime artist was found guilty of assaulting her. The rapper, whose real name is Dylan Kwabena Mills, attacked Cassandra Jones at a property in Streatham, south
Climate activists have deflated the tyres of scores of SUVs across parts of London overnight. Notes have been left by the group – Tyre Extinguishers – on the sports utility vehicles apologising for targeting the “gas guzzler” cars. Thought to be a
Temperature-controlled work spaces and flexible working are being promised for City Hall staff going through the menopause, it has been announced. London’s mayor Sadiq Khan has promised to make offices “as comfortable as possible” for women experiencing symptoms like hot flushes and
Dizzee Rascal’s ex-fiancée said “wealth and status” should not be allowed to silence women after the grime artist was found guilty of assaulting her. The rapper, whose real name is Dylan Kwabena Mills, attacked Cassandra Jones at a property in Streatham, south
The childhood friend of a woman killed at notorious central London junction has called on Mayor Sadiq Khan to do more to protect cyclists. Shatha Ali died in a crash involving a lorry near Holborn station last Tuesday at the height of a
Residents of a tower block in east London say they complained about fire alarms and a “stay put” policy before a major fire broke out. Dozens were evacuated from the Relay Building in Whitechapel High Street on Monday after a blaze. Flames
A man has been charged after an air pistol was pointed at a police officer. Tony Adams, 46, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence following an incident in Mornington Crescent on Friday morning.
A British man evacuated from Afghanistan with his family said he feels “stuck” in his London hotel while he waits for news of permanent accommodation. Abdul and Fatima, whose names have been changed, fled to the UK after the Taliban captured Kabul
Transport for London’s (TfL) emergency funding deal with the government has been extended by a fortnight. The current financial deal was due to run out on 4 February, but negotiations have been given a short grace period. TfL is facing a £1.9bn
Protesters have marched over fears HS2 works could affect water supplies. Colne Valley Viaduct, the UK’s longest railway bridge, will carry the new high-speed rail line for 2.1m (3.4km) across a series of lakes and waterways on the north west outskirts of London. Protesters in
Two full days of Tube strikes have been announced by the transport workers’ trade union the RMT. Some 10,000 members of the organisation who work on the Tube have been told to walk out on 1 and 3 March. The dispute is
