east London film festival showcasing the capital's talent Submitted by daniel on Sat, 06/09/2025 - 07:59 The free film festival showcasing the capital's talent George WalkerBBC News A range of local filmmakers headed to an award-winning cinema in south-east London to display their latest work at a short film showcase of the capital's independent cinematic talent. BBC
Saperra: British Punjabi artist in no rush to find success Submitted by daniel on Sat, 06/09/2025 - 07:11 'Genre-bending, rule-breaking' artist in no rush to find success Manish PandeyBBC News What do you get when you put bhangra, hip-hop and heavy metal together? Just some of the genres that have inspired singer Raf-Saperra BBC
Reed becomes new housing secretary after Rayner exit – Mortgage Strategy Submitted by daniel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 18:37 Steve Reed has become the new housing secretary following the resignation of Angela Rayner over her tax affairs. He moves from his post as secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, which he took up after Labour won the General Election last July. Mortgage Strategy
Steve Reed appointed new housing secretary Submitted by daniel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 18:34 The former environment secretary has been appointed secretary of state for housing following Angela Rayner’s resignation earlier today, it has been confirmed. by Samantha Eckford Sign in to continue Sign in Email address Password Stay signed in Planning Resource
New housing secretary appointed following Rayner tax debacle Submitted by daniel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 18:00 Landlords have a new housing secretary after Steve Reed was confirmed in the role following the resignation of Angela Rayner. LandlordZONE
BREAKING: Steve Reed replaces Rayner as housing secretary Submitted by daniel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 16:55 Steve Reed has replaced Angela Rayner as housing secretary. Reed, the MP for Streatham and Croydon North and former leader of Lambeth Council, was previously environment secretary – a post he held for 14 months. Property Industry Eye
Chris Kaba’s family to hold vigil three years after Met cop Martyn Blake murdered him Submitted by daniel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 12:53 The family of murdered Chris Kaba are to hold a vigil marking three years since police shot and killed him. His family posted on social media, asking people to join the vigil: thecanary.co
Two more men arrested over 2021 Birdhurst Road shooting Submitted by daniel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 12:13 The Metropolitan Police has made further arrests in the investigation into the murder of Leroy Mitchell at a silent disco in South Croydon in 2021. Issa Souleman, 28, of Achilles Street, SE14, and Kwabena Ofori, 28, were charged on August 13 with perverting the course of justice. Inside Croydon
Southern trains running through Croydon affected this weekend Submitted by daniel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 10:28 The works will affect trains on Saturday and Sunday (September 6 and September 7). We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey this weekend. Saturday and Sunday (September 6 to September 7): This Is Local London
Who has replaced Angela Rayner as Deputy PM? Labour reshuffle explained Submitted by daniel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 08:00 David Lammy is the UK’s new Deputy Prime Minister, following a major government reshuffle prompted by Angela Rayner’s departure in the row over stamp duty tax. She held the post and another as housing secretary before resigning today amid mounting pressure over her property wrangles. Metro.co.uk