The cost of policing football matches has risen for three seasons in a row since the pandemic, costing tens of millions of pounds in public money every season in London alone.
Last season the Metropolitan Police paid over £21m towards match-day policing. Despite the huge profits of top-flight football clubs, the Met has covered a vast majority of costs.
Mortlake residents gathered to plant native tree saplings to celebrate Mother’s Day.
The event was run by the charity Heritage & Habitats as part of its Burton: Exploring Without Boundaries project, which aims to restore the tomb of the explorer Sir Richard Burton and his wife Lady Isabel.
With rising inflation, an unpredictable political arena, and the increased costs of living showing no signs of abating, consumers have been keeping an eye on their pockets and the price of essentials, such as fuel.
Protestors fly a flag in solidarity with Ukraine outside the US embassy in London following the Trump Administration’s decision to freeze military aid (Credit: Henry Langdon)
Thousands of women marched through London for the 18th Million Women Rise March and Rally, demanding an end to male violence against women and girls.
From 1 April 2025, stamp duty will increase significantly for first-time buyers in South East London, rising by more than £11,000 in some boroughs.
The biggest jumps will hit areas like Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley, where homebuyers will see their upfront costs nearly triple.
A major closure will occur from 7pm on Friday 7 March until 6am on Monday 10 March with the M25 fully closed between junctions 10 (Wisley) and 11 (Woking) in both directions.
Two couples who have been together since 2000 share their views on the nature of relationships, as well as how to successfully navigate them.
Paul Dixon has been honoured after a quarter century of commitment to ice hockey, as his team take his jersey number out of circulation.
Camden People’s Theatre is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary and has cemented its place in the London arts and culture scene by providing an initial platform for internationally renowned theatre companies, TV stars and West End performers.
