An important part of London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympics – and certainly one of the main arguments used to sell the bid to Londoners – was that we would all get a legacy from the public spending on ...

The inquest into the death of Alexia Walenkaki began today, 11th April – and was immediately adjourned until 16th January 2017. The last minute delay came because police needed more time to obtain expert evidence – and to follow up ...

•The Metropolitan Police have announced that they have arrested a man for production and possession of cannabis after a warrant executed by Island Gardens Safer Neighbourhood Team. No further details have been released.   •Borough police forces are helping Merton ...

BMX bikers and skateboarding enthusiasts put on a fantastic display of stunts, flips and air tricks at the Urban Wheelers Jam in Victoria Park on 6th April during a fun day which attracted over 200 residents. The event, held during ...

Emdad Rahman Stepney will play Gower All Stars this Friday at the Silver Jubilee Park Ground, London NW9 7NE. Entry is free and fans are invited to attend. Akik Miah from Stepney FC said: “We have yet again reached another ...

Tonight’s the night for budding crazy golfers to get online and start booking up tickets for a night at the Junkyard Golf course in the Old Truman’s Brewery in Brick Lane. The attraction offers a full night out, with the ...

There’s a few female performers – not giant stars, just female songstresses building up their careers – who can occupy a stage with an engaging sassiness as they deliver a catchy melody and a steady beat. It’s that flick of ...

Emdad Rahman In celebration of the Europa League clash between Borussia Dortmund of Germany and Liverpool, the respected London fan clubs of both these famous teams got together at Hackney Marshes to play a friendly match. Although the teams split ...

The UK was a pioneer in anti-disability discrimination legislation. The 1970 Chronically Sick & Disabled Persons Act recognised the needs and rights of disabled people. It was the idea of Alf Morris MP (later Lord Morris), who drove it through ...

If you want to vote in the elections for London Mayor on 5th May, you must be on the electoral register – and 18th April is your deadline for joining the register if you are not already on it. If ...