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Traffic restrictions blamed for turning short trips into 'half-hour ordeals'

1 day ago · Almost two million flu jabs have been given by the NHS across London in recent months - but the NHS is still urging those who have not been vaccinated to do so. More than 1.9million vaccinations were given in London between September 1 to January 5, compared to 1.856m in the same period a year ...

Jan 8, 2025 · Anna Mojab, whose daughter was nearly hit in a “horrifying” crash in Valentine Road last year, feels the council is stalling for time. A car veered off Valentine Road and almost hit Anna Mojab's daughter (Image: Supplied) “We know that Valentine and Poole are Hackney Council roads and not TfL roads,” she explained.

1 day ago · Good morning and welcome to our London-wide traffic and travel blog today (February 10). Today the Blackwall Tunnel was closed since 6.50am, causing heavy traffic in the area. Read our blog recap for more traffic and travel information ...

Dec 17, 2024 · A dad and his son, 14, were reportedly targeted in Downs Park Road, near to The Excelsior Academy, on December 11 at 3.45pm. The Metropolitan Police says that a group of males, some armed with weapons, attacked a man before leaving the area in their cars.

5 days ago · A Hackney man has been ordered to pay more than £800 after admitting to damaging a pub. Gentian Kola, of Cester Street, pleaded guilty to damaging a glass window pane at The Coach and Horses pub in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, on March 1 last year. The Coach and Horses says it's a "traditional pub ...

6 days ago · Check here for the latest travel updates for London Underground, Overground and National Rail services. Get in touch at [email protected] ...

Sep 19, 2024 · If a merger is agreed, Sir Thomas Abney pupils would be offered a place at Holmleigh Primary School. In this case, Holmleigh would expand from one to two classes per year group and would relocate to the current site of Sir Thomas Abney School, as this site can fit all the children from both schools.