- Thu. Jan 1st, 2026
More arrests in protests likely
Police are now much more likely to make arrests in pro-Palestinian protests according to the Chairman of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee, Susan Hall. At Wednesday’s meeting Susan…
Low morale within Met stark
Morale within the Metropolitan police force is starkly low, according to one senior figure within the Met. Deputy General Secretary & Public Order Lead Simon Hill revealed that 71% of…
Local Politics: Care homes concerned about budget
There was a mixed reception for the Autumn budget from local care home providers on Friday. Whilst they welcomed the increase in funding for social care, they expressed the view…
Historical Old Street: Old Street Dickens Anniversary
175 years ago this month Old Street not only starred in a serialised Charles Dickens story, but perhaps became the inspiration for a popular 21st Century pub chain. The central…
Historical Old Street. Boudica’s bloody burning?
Old Street is believed to have been the site of a massacre. Not caused by arguments on the streets over the frequently non-running Northern Line, but by Queen Boudica (or…
Salt & Smoke from Thailand
Samning is the owner of Salt and Smoke She has been on site for 15 years, but has had this stall for the last 10 years.Samning works with her husbands…
Jason, The builder
Jason, 54, Hertfordshire, Construction Worker and his friend Jonny, Says food products from the market have increased in price since Covid.“Why would I spend £10 on a salad, when I…
Barbecues and brisket
by Victoria Breeden and Ray Smith Ning is from Thailand, and yet we find her selling a variety of foods from all around the world on the enticingly named Salt…