M&S hits back at Gove for “political grandstanding” over delay to Marble Arch redevelopment decision
Marks and Spencer accused Michael Gove of “grandstanding” after he announced the Marble Arch redevelopment would be subject to a…
Rail strikes: Widespread disruption expected from tomorrow on Tube and National Rail
Widespread disruption is expected on both the Tube and National Rail network from tomorrow as RMT strikes are set to…
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Map of celebrations in Westminster
Thousands are getting ready to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. As well as the…
Nickie Aiken: Westminster MP calls on Boris Johnson to call vote of no confidence to “end speculation”
The MP for the Cities of London and Westminster has called on Boris Johnson to call a vote of no…
Bird spikes to be removed from trees after animal welfare backlash
Bird spikes will be removed from trees in Westminster, following a backlash from animal welfare groups. The use of the…
Marylebone Indian restaurant gets food hygiene rating of zero after mice droppings found in kitchen
An iconic Marylebone Indian restaurant has received a scathing food hygiene inspection. Mumtaz, on Park Road near the Regent’s Park,…
Elizabeth Line: Crossrail in pictures
On Tuesday, the long awaited and much delayed central section of the Elizabeth Line started operating. Less than two weeks…
Hamza Taouzzale selected as new Lord Mayor of Westminster
Westminster will have its first BAME and Muslim Lord Mayor, to be elected in session next week. Councillor Hamza Taouzzale,…
New Westminster council cabinet unveiled
The council leader elect has revealed his prospective cabinet for the new Labour run Westminster City Council. The appointment of…
What does the new council look like? Local election results in full
Last week Labour took over Westminster Council in its first victory here since the local authority was created. In an…
Labour wins Westminster Council
Labour have taken control of Westminster Council as local election results saw the borough change hands for the first time…
Local election results as Labour win Westminster Council – live
Live updates as votes are counted in Westminster and all London boroughs. St James – CON Hold x3 Regent’s Park…
Council elections: Poll shows Westminster as “too close to call”
Live updates as Westminster heads to the polls in local elections.
Crossrail: Elizabeth line services to begin on May 24
Crossrail services on the Elizabeth line will start operating on May 24, TfL has announced. Trains will run 12 times…
Local elections: New poll suggests Conservatives on course to lose Westminster Council
The Conservatives are set to lose control of Westminster Council at Thursday’s local elections, according to a new poll. An…
Mayor of London refuses permission for Paddington 800 room student block
The Mayor of London has refused to grant permission for a new student block in Paddington. Proposals for an 800…
Labour election candidate criticised for photo showing gesture towards war memorial
A Labour election candidate faced criticism over a photo she shared appearing to show her disrespecting war memorial. Iman Less,…
Soho streets cordoned off as Police deal with gas leak
Several roads in Soho were cordoned off by police earlier today in order to deal with a gas leak on…
Marylebone pub gets lowest hygiene rating after mouse droppings found in the kitchen
A pub in Marylebone was given a food hygiene rating of zero after inspectors found mouse droppings on the premises.…
Council says site next to Queen Mother Sports Centre has “strategic potential”
The Council has said that its purchase of the site next to the Queen Mother Sports Centre was for an…
Westminster Bridge attack: City marks five years since terror incident
Today marked five years since the terror attack on Westminster Bridge in March 2017. Politicians and members of the emergency…
Council faces long-term financial instability as Covid impact cuts income by £20 million
Covid 19 has seen council income slashed by £20 million against pre pandemic levels, according a report. The document produced…
“We are absolutely full” Proposals for 800-bed student block meet widespread criticism as council rejects Paddington development
Proposals to build a student block near Paddington Basin were met with almost universal condemnation as they were rejected by…
Council budget: Labour labels Westminster as “Putin’s piggybank” as Tories defend low tax and high satisfaction
Labour councillors lined up to criticise the council budget over cuts to adult social services, parking charge increases and lack…
Nickie Aiken: PM must “face the consequences” if he broke the law
Nickie Aiken has hinted that she would call on Boris Johnson to resign if he was found to have broken…
Johnson’s rebels are getting broader by the day
Well it didn’t take too long. Only 37 months after Tory MPs last turned on their leader, we’re discussing the…
Why essay mills pose more of a threat to education than plagiarism
Rule abiders and hard workers look away. For the 96% of students who play by the rules, essays mean spending…