This popular north London lido is getting knocked down
Finchley Lido in North London, known for its wave machine, is closing and being replaced with a new leisure center and residential-commercial development. [ more ]
Vertex 2024: see how HaZ Dulull blurs the line between film and video games in Unreal Engine
Growing up in a rough neighborhood in North London influenced HaZ Dulull's art, sparking his interest in sci-fi and video games.
Starting from a young age, HaZ Dulull has been creating art and breaking boundaries, leading to a unique approach in storytelling and engaging audiences. [ more ]
Two further arrests made in north London linked to Gaza conflict
Two further arrests have been made in north London linked to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
A man, 22, has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and committing a racially aggravated Public Order Act offence in Haringey.
Louis Lillington, 49, of Finchley was charged with a racially aggravated Public Order Act offence in relation to allegations he shouted Islamaphobic and other racist abuse at detention officers. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak rejects calls to strip Boris Johnson of 115,000 a year expenses for life
Downing Street has rejected calls to strip Boris Johnson of the 115,000 a year expense allowance given to former prime ministers after an inquiry found he had repeatedly misled parliament.The ex prime minister is facing a ban from holding a parliamentary security pass after a devastating cross-party committee blasted his handling of the Partygate scandal.
Revealed: Downing Street staff's pantomime' to hide No.10 lockdown breaches
Downing Street staff regularly broke Covid rules and engaged in a "pantomime" to stop their behaviour becoming public, the inquiry into Boris Johnson's conduct has been told.In a written submission to the inquiry one No.10 official said the building's security team sent around operational notes telling staff to be "mindful of the cameras outside".
Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak to find a backbone' and call snap election
Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsUKUK Politics Jon Stone Monday 12 June 2023 08:42 Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves Keir Starmer has told Rishi Sunak to find a backbone and call a snap general election after three quick-fire MP resignations left the prime minister facing by-election battles on multiple fronts.
Boris Johnson blasts Rishi Sunak amid speculation of possible leadership challenge
Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Boris Johnson has used his resignation statement to launch an all-out assault on Rishi Sunak amid speculation that he could try and make a comeback.The former prime minister, who quit over a watchdog investigation into his conduct, said he was leaving parliament, but qualified the decision as being for now.
Stop blaming the Blob' for failures, George Osborne tells Tories
Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Conservatives need to stop blaming "the blob" an imagined cabal of enemies embedded in British society for failures of government, George Osborne has said.In a speech on Friday the former chancellor said the Tories had been in government for 11 years and that they were "in charge of our country's destiny".
Britain can rejoin EU any time, says ex negotiator Michael Barnier
Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Britain can reverse Brexit and rejoin the EU any time it likes Michel Barnier has said.The former Brexit negotiator said the UK knew "exactly" what the conditions for rejoining the bloc were and that the door is open.
Keir Starmer told banned mayor Jamie Driscoll he wanted unity before deselecting him
Keir Starmer previously told banned Labour mayor Jamie Driscoll that he wanted to "unify the party" before blocking him from standing, it has emerged.In a friendly sit-down interview with Mr Driscoll during the 2020 Labour leadership contest Sir Keir told the North East mayor: "There is more that unites us than divides us".
Covid lockdown benefits were drop in the bucket' compared to costs, study says
Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium The benefits of the first Covid-19 lockdown were a drop in the bucket compared to the staggering collateral costs it imposed, a study has claimed.Scientists from Johns Hopkins University and Lund University say the policy may have saved as few as 1,700 lives in England and Wales compared to countries which took lighter-touch measures.
Tory minister devastated' over claiming driving fine on expenses
Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium A government minister who claimed a driving fine on her MP's expenses has said she was "devastated" when she found out what she had done.The Independent revealed this weekend that Amanda Solloway and other MPs had been reimbursed by parliament's expenses watchdog for the fixed penalty notices.
Closing gender pay gap will boost growth, Labour says
Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium Closing the gender pay gap will help boost Britain's flagging economy, Labour has said.Writing for The Independent to mark the anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, deputy leader Angela Rayner suggested better wages could encourage women to return to work.