Summary: The Notting Hill Carnival has its roots in the Windrush generation , which arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1972. It was born out of the need for Caribbean communities in London to unite and combat racism and discrimination. Claudia Jones , a Trinidadian journalist, played a pivotal role in starting the carnival as a means to bring communities together. The street carnival tradition began when musicians like Ross Henderson and Kelso Cochran played music in the streets of Notting Hill. The band 'Genesis' was one of the first to partic...

Summary: NHS patients face prolonged wait times for elective surgeries due to industrial action and other contributing factors. Tens of thousands of routine operations and procedures are canceled or delayed during strikes, exacerbating the waiting list crisis. Efforts to reduce waiting times and recover from the pandemic's impact are hindered by ongoing industrial action . ...

Summary: Chilton Railways launches the UK 's first passenger train running on reused vegetable oil at Marylebone Station. The move is part of their commitment to transition from an all-diesel operator to a more eco-friendly alternative. The new vegetable oil -powered train aims to reduce pollution and noise caused by diesel locomotives. Local communities along the railway tracks are expected to benefit from cleaner air and reduced noise disturbance. The long-term goal is to electrify the entire railway network for quieter and more sustainable transportation . ...

Summary: The High Court rules in favor of London Mayor Sadiq Khan , declaring the ULEZ expansion process as lawful. The ULEZ expansion to Outer London is set to proceed as planned on August 29th. Labour faces challenges in balancing green policies to win voter support . Sadiq Khan 's core ULEZ expansion policy remains unchanged despite discussions on making it more palatable. A High Court judge has just issued its view on the challenge that five Conservative-led coun...

Summary: A family's vacation in Calafos turned into a nightmare as they were evacuated within hours of their arrival due to encroaching wildfires . The family sought refuge in the city but had to evacuate again as the fire approached, causing panic among the locals. Other tourists and locals were also affected by the wildfires , with some losing their accommodations and suffering from smoke inhalation. A family's vacation turned into a harrowing ordeal when they were ...

Summary: A mother was arrested in front of her child by Metropolitan Police officers over a fare evasion accusation on a bus. The video of the incident, showing the woman being forcefully restrained, has gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage. Family members present on the bus pleaded with the officers to explain the reason for the arrest and treat the woman with more respect. Calls for a thorough investigation into the incident and a review of police procedures have been growing. ...

Passengers at London Waterloo react to the 5.9% increase in fares And what's your reaction to the average 5.9% increase in fares today in England and Wales? Well I mean obviously everyone's cost has gone up, the electricity to run the railway and everything else but prices were very very high compared to the rest of Europe anyway. So it does cut a little bit because we've all got changes at the moment. It's not really happy to hear it kind of increasing like that. Yeah I think it's tough times we're living in and considering how much we depend on public transport these days it's not going to be well received I think by many to hear that it's increasing. Considering the current state of the trains as well, this mix with the price increase is probably going to be met with some resistance I would say. It's amazing, it just keeps going all the time you ...