A survey of Hampstead Heath swimmers has revealed an overwhelmingly positive verdict on safety measures put in place at the Bathing Ponds and Parliament Hill Fields Lido. The City of London Corporation, which manages the Heath, ran the September poll to learn about the experiences
Leading London-based security firm, Blackstone Consultancy is well on the way to hitting an ambitious fundraising target of £25,000 for Pink Ribbon Foundation, having trekked the length of Hadrian’s Wall. The four-day trek that took place last month saw the hikers travel a distance of
Set in the heart of East London, the Brick Lane Tap Room launches to the public on the 23rd October as a new drinking location in the iconic Truman Brewery. The 60-cover tap-room will serve as a socially-distanced drinking space for Londoners to enjoy a
Health and wellbeing provider BHSF has created a community hub called Inner Peace to coincide with World Mental Health Day [Saturday 10 October]. Inner Peace is an online platform which allows users to share their experiences and mental health journeys. There are many ways to
Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member, responding to the announcement today by Andy Byford, Transport for London’s Commissioner, that Thameslink stations will be added to the Tube map by Christmas said: “This is an incredibly welcome decision and it is a change that I
The Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that looks after 2,000 miles of the nation’s waterways, has launched an online campaign appealing for people riding bikes on towpaths to take it easy and slow down. A short (1½ minute) video and animation
Macmillan Cancer Support says that new cancer waiting times figures released this morning by NHS England reveal how the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause severe disruption with serious implications for cancer care in the capital. The number of people in London being seen by a
If recent Government announcements mean you’re back working from home, you might be looking to invest in a home office according to the latest research from MyGlazing.com. The research with over 1,000 people showed that less than half of residents in London (40%) have a
A dangerous unlicensed music event, which recklessly breached the Coronavirus regulations, was shut down last weekend with the event organiser being reported for a £10,000 fine. Shortly after 9.30am on Sunday, 4 October, officers from the Met were called to Wythes Road, E16 following a
Lloyds Bank’s manufacturing, consumer and leisure team has strengthened its support for businesses in London with two new appointments. The team has recruited two new relationship managers, who will look after approximately 350 of Lloyds Bank’s SME customers across the city. Kira Swannell joins from