Premier Inn Looks Again at London Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 08:02 Whitbread, the group behind the Premier Inn and Hub hotel brands, has launched a fresh focus on growing its portfolio in the outer London area. THP News
Starmer Apologises Over Mandelson Epstein Row Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 08:00 PM Sorry to Epstein Victims Over Mandelson Appointment Keir Starmer has publicly apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for naming Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US. He admits he “believed Mandelson’s lies” and regrets the decision. uknip.co.uk
Former Lambeth Council plumber awarded £720,000 settlement after authority admits asbestos exposure Submitted by daniel on Thu, 05/02/2026 - 07:00 A former Lambeth Council plumber has received a £720,000 settlement after the council admitted exposing him to asbestos during his time working for the authority, according to the law firm Leigh Day. Brixton Buzz
Selhurst derailment causes severe disruption on train routes Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 14:48 Severe rail disruption continues after derailment Aurelia Foster Rail journeys on Southern, Thameslink and the Gatwick Express remain severely disrupted following an early morning derailment and a signal failure in south-east London. BBC
Disruption at Selhurst Station Causes Travel Chaos for Passengers Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:14 At Selhurst station, chaos has ensued as passengers grapple with significant travel disruptions stemming from a recent train derailment in the area. SSBCrack News
Emergency water depot set up at Ikea – but only for car drivers Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 11:28 The car park at Ikea off the Purley Way is being used as an emergency depot for those across Croydon, Mitcham and Streatham who have been without water supplies since a main burst on Mitcham Common yesterday. Inside Croydon
Bushfire Aid Extended to Three New Areas Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 03:57 The Albanese Government is extending financial assistance to more Victorians impacted by the bushfires that have devastated communities. Mirage News
Burst main affecting water supplies to 18,000 households Submitted by daniel on Tue, 03/02/2026 - 13:41 Up to 18,000 households across Croydon and three other boroughs have been affected by a burst water main today “on a field” near to Watneys Road, which borders Mitcham Common. Homes have encountered reduced water pressure, or no supply at all. Inside Croydon
Burst main affecting water supplies to 18,000 households Submitted by daniel on Tue, 03/02/2026 - 13:14 Up to 18,000 households across Croydon and three other boroughs have been affected by a burst water main today “on a field” near to Watneys Road, which borders Mitcham Common. Homes have encountered reduced water pressure, or no supply at all. Inside Croydon