What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Some of London’s biggest tourist spots have been left empty as stark aerial images reveal eerie shots of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus sparsely populated as the capital gets to grips with the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night highlighted that London was the worst-hit area of the UK, with the most cases … Read more
London Tubes and trains could start running ‘scaled down’ Saturday and Sunday services on weekdays from as early as this week amid coronavirus lockdown, warns Sadiq Khan – while thousands of commuters work from home Mayor of London says that a weekend timetable could be used during the week This would hit the Underground, DLR, … Read more
May local elections are postponed for a YEAR – leaving councillors and mayors including London’s Sadiq Khan in office for an extra 12 months May 7 vote has been postponed to the same time next year Labour had joined Electoral Commission in recommending a delay There were fears that local councils would struggle to run … Read more
Sadiq Khan is blasted as ‘irresponsible’ for hosting London Mayor’s Question Time with hundreds of people despite mass-gatherings being cancelled due to coronavirus Sadiq Khan hosted People’s Question Time at the Battersea Arts Centre, London Mayoral candidate Rory Stewart slammed the ‘totally irresponsible’ decision He is warning large public gatherings should be cancelled, and schools … Read more
London‘s Tube has seen passenger numbers drop as coronavirus takes its toll on Britain’s transport network – as it’s revealed Heathrow has also reported a fall in people flying to Asia. The UK’s busiest airport revealed a 4.8 per cent year-on-year decline in passenger numbers in February due to coronavirus and said the fall to … Read more
London’s Tube passenger numbers drop and Heathrow reports fall in travellers flying to Asia as coronavirus takes its toll on Britain’s transport network Heathrow revealed a 4.8 per cent year-on-year decline in passenger numbers While Transport for London boss revealed falling passenger numbers last week The UK government is also not currently telling people to … Read more
Misogyny should be classed as a ‘hate crime’, says ‘feminist’ London Mayor Sadiq Khan London Mayor Sadiq Khan has suggested misogyny should be a hate crime Currently hate crimes cover disability, race, religion, sexuality and transgender Mr Khan said he was a ‘proud feminist’ and wanted women to feel safe in London By James Tapsfield, … Read more
Events highlighting gender inequality are happening around the world today with marches, protests and gatherings planned in most major cities to celebrate International Women’s Day. The March4Women kicked off in London at around midday. The event combines feminist and climate movements, and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is expected to attend. Up to 500 … Read more
The Duchess of Cornwall joked she was ‘self-isolating’ during a visit to the Transport Museum this afternoon in an apparent quip on the coronavirus. Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, did not let the weather dampen their spirits as they took an eco-friendly double-decker bus to the Transport Museum in London this afternoon. The royals … Read more
The coronavirus has now spread to almost 70 countries around the world and health officials are scrambling to stop people spreading the virus among themselves. But with many patients not realising they’re ill, and others carrying on with normal life until they are diagnosed, the fast-spreading infection is proving difficult to contain. Avoiding an infection … Read more
‘Don’t wobble’ plea to PM over third runway: Fears that Boris will use court defeat as an excuse to shelve £14bn Heathrow project Judges last year gave the green light for Heathrow’s third runway to be built But opponents will this week find out if they have won legal fight to block it PM Boris … Read more
‘What has he done for us?’ London mayor Sadiq Khan is HECKLED as he visits Regent’s Park Mosque to reassure worshippers the day after a prayer leader was stabbed The Labour politician attended Friday Prayers at the London Central Mosque Was being escorted through a throng of worshippers when he was heckled Raafat Maglad, who … Read more