Four out of five Londoners believe crime will rocket when lockdown measures are eased

Four out of five Londoners believe crime will rocket when lockdown measures are eased as Tories condemn Sadiq Khan over plans to cut capital’s policing budget by £110m Conservative MPs condemned Mayor’s plan to cut the capital’s police budget  City Hall opinion poll found 80% of Londoners fear crime will rise after lockdown  And 61% … Read more

Londoners could face £27.50 daily congestion charge under Government bailout of TfL

London drivers could have to pay £27.50  a day if they drive an old polluting car through the center of the city under new congestion charge Sadiq Khan claims ministers are demanding he vastly extends congestion zone  Some motorists could be charged twice if they also travel through the ULEZ  Boris Johnson yesterday accused Mr … Read more

Londoners react to Tier 2 lockdown on social media

‘Beers are going to be fun this winter’: Londoners react with panic on social media as capital is put into ‘high’ alert lockdown – to the amusement of northerners already under tough measures Health Secretary says London will move to Tier Two lockdown from Saturday Households banned from socialising indoors and advised to work from … Read more

Londoners head to restaurants and bars across the UK on the final weekend before stricter measures

Punters have flocked to restaurants and bars across the UK on the final weekend before strict ‘rule of six’ measures are enforced next week. Large groups packed on to pedestrianised streets in Clapham Junction, south west London, to gulp down their pints with friends. Others lined up outside coffee shops the morning after drinkers headed … Read more

Transport for London offer ‘first trip for free’ deal to lure Londoners back into the city centre

Transport bosses are considering offering Londoners a free trip into the capital in an attempt to stimulate the economy. The First Ride Free scheme is being considered by Transport for London (TfL) to let the public see that it is safe to enjoy the centre of the capital. It is deemed the public travel equivalent … Read more

Londoners in 1820 LESS artificial light than people living in Pompeii

Romans living in Pompeii in 79AD had more artificial light and were therefore probably happier than London’s residents in the early 19th-century, a study claims.  Both groups lived before the Industrial Revolution, and the only nighttime non-natural light in homes came from candles.  Researchers say access to more artificial light at night would have allowed … Read more

Sadiq Khan tells Londoners to stay home as map reveals new car free zones in the UK capital

Sadiq Khan has told Londoners to stay at home this weekend despite the easing of lockdown measures across England.   On Saturday morning, the Mayor of London told his one million followers on Twitter that they should ‘play their part’ by staying at home as much as possible. This is the first weekend since Prime Minister … Read more

Police fine three Londoners for making a 250-mile trip

Police fine three Londoners for making a 250-mile trip to camp at a Welsh beauty spot during lockdown Three men from the London area were located having set up camp at Mwnt The men travelled a considerable distance only to be fined and sent home By Sara Scarlett For Mailonline Published: 23:53 BST, 18 April … Read more