Tag: London
Sadiq Khan Has High Hopes For ULEZ
As London continues to save air quality with the Ultra Low Emission Zones, all across London, Sadiq Khan’s focus still remains the same. Which...
Jay Electronica Cooks Up A Storm At The Jazz Cafe
Jay Electronica gave his the crowd exactly what they came for with his inspiring lyrics and invigorating range of acapella and bass-thumping verses.
On a...
Victoria Park Named Best London Park
Since the pandemic, parks and outdoors activities have played an important role in communities across the UK.
Victoria Park is the only London park to...
Job-Hunting Finance Graduate Sets Up Pop-Up Outside Canary Wharf Station
After unreturned calls, rejections emails and hundreds applications, unemployed 24-year-old Haider Malik came up with the unthinkable, a pop-up stand outside the busy station...
London Lions Crowned BBL Champions
The London Lions have won their first BBL Trophy in their history, creating a monumental moment in a dramatic final against the Plymouth Raiders....
The London 2012 Olympics: A Historic Games, With A Proposed Long-term Benefit for The...
When the area of Stratford is mentioned, what is the first thing that springs to mind? Westfield or Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, right?
Well, go...
Chasing Lions Look To Apply Pressure To Playoff Teams
Millwall will travel to the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium this Wednesday to face Queens Park Rangers, with both clubs looking to breathe down the...
Late Equaliser For Visitors Denies Millwall
Ex Lions boss, Neil Harris, got the last laugh, at an empty Den on Saturday, as his Cardiff side equalised late in the game...
A Tricky Start To The Campaign For The Lions But Still Plenty Of Positives
Millwall come out of the break after playing 11 of their scheduled 46 games this season having amassed 17 points, good enough for 9th...
Wallace And Zohore Deliver Millwall Three Points
Millwall were without ‘gaffer’, Gary Rowett, for this one as him and the backroom staff at the club continued to self-isolate after a number...
Finchley Cruise Past Corinthain-Casuals
Wingate and Finchley cruised to a 4-1 victory over Corinthian-Casuals on Tuesday night at the Maurice Rebak Stadium in the Isthmian Premier Division.
A Hat...
Ilford Take On Sporting Bengal In More Essex Senior Division Action
Ilford are back in action this Saturday, playing behind closed doors away to Sporting Bengal United. With both sides feeling good about their midweek...
History of Football at the London Olympics
London has been lucky enough to host three Olympic games, with the most recent being in 2012.
Generally speaking, Great Britain has been very successful...
The 2012 Olympics – London’s Missing Legacy?
There can be no doubt that the 2012 Olympic games were a huge success. Hackney were excellent hosts, the venues spectacular and the competition...
Heijnan’s Olympic Dreams In Jeopardy
Holland's Chelsey Heijnen was defeated by Hungary’s Kata Pribojszki at the Copper Box Arena last Saturday to put a serious dent in her Olympic...
Last PSA Tour at Canary Wharf Classic For Now
The Canary Wharf Classic was down to two, Mohamed Elshorbagy took on countrymen Ali Farag, ranked number 1 and 2 in the world respectively.
It...
Blockbuster Semi-Final At Canary Wharf Squash Classic
After a thrilling quarter final draw, the semi-final was surely unmissable as the likes of World Champion Tarek Momen, who had been runner up...
Scorchers Break Lion’s Heart
The London Lions suffered a shock defeat to the Surrey Shockers on Saturday: losing 101-95 away from home.
The Lions came into this road trip...
“I’ve dreamed of being a Wrestler since I was a kid.”
Alf Edwards (pictured bottom right), is set to make his Pro Wrestling debut at the end of April at Battle Pro’s Winner Stays On...
Lions Prevail Over Phoenix
The London Lions produced one of their best wins of the season to stay undefeated at home with a 94-78 victory over the Cheshire...
Lions Eager To Clip Eagles’ Wings
The London Lions will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to the Leicester Riders over the weekend, as they battle with the...
Who Was Blair Peach?
At 6.30pm on the 23rd April a commemoration was held for Blair Peach, an East Londoner and anti-racism campaigner who died 40 years ago...
Custom House: ‘Home To Rising Legends’
Custom House is a small community in the East London borough of Newham - famously known for the Excel Exhibition Centre and views of...
Ridley Road Market: how to spend the Mayor’s money?
Whilst ambling down Ridley Road I talked to a few people to get their views on London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s announcement that the market...
Pescatore: “It’s Just The Beginning For Me”
Despite only staying a short while, Camila Pescatore made an impression on those at Leyton Orient Women after joining in October 2018.
Having forged a...
South London Rapper Deeply Mourned
The loss of South London rapper Cadet provoked outpourings of grief on social media, and led to a tribute event in Hyde Park on the...
Self-Driving Cars For London 2021?
With the prospect of driverless cars motoring around London, the future seems closer than ever. The private taxi firm Addison Lee has signed a...
Bad Day At The Office For Charlton Women
A physical London derby saw Spurs Ladies come out on top and retain their position at the top of the FA Women’s Championship. The...
Will The NFL Find A Permanent Home In London?
In 2007, the National Football League hosted their inaugural International series match at Wembley Stadium, when the New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins...
Homelessness: the Problem is Property
According to social affairs correspondent May Bulman’s report for the Independent, ‘On any given night in autumn last year, 4,751 people were recorded sleeping on...
‘Jaytrain’ Stops Home In London
Sunday afternoon will see ‘London’s team’ the Jacksonville Jaguars face off against the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.
The final game of the...
Mayor’s Projects To Keep Kids Off The Street
Sadiq Khan' Young Londoners' Fund will fund over 1000 activities for young people over half term, especially in areas most affected by violent crime.
The...
Race To The ATP Finals Coming To An End
The ATP Finals return to the O2 Arena from the 11th to the 18th of November and will see the top eight players in...
Lions Off To Roaring Start
The London Lions tipped off the season in brilliant form winning three out of their first four games, placing them second in the British...
Football Lads And Lasses Kick Off in Central London
During the march words like “scum” could be easily heard, screamed open lungs from the DFLA towards anti-fascism protesters, and the other way around as a response.
Trying To Save A Victim Of Knife Crime
It's six-thirty in the evening, the sun is going down, and the day is turning to dusk. It's clear out, and there are no...
Lions Overcome The Force In Emphatic Style
The London Lions outclassed the Leeds Force in an impressive 107-56 victory at the Copper Box arena on Thursday night.
Putting on a defensive clinic,...
Former Topcat Returns to Brixton with In-form Lions
London Lions starting point guard Justin Robinson is heading home to Brixton this Friday evening to face the Glasgow Rocks in a game being...
Lions Roar In Statement Win
The Lions returned from their three-week break with a bang, completely dominating the Bristol Flyers with a blowout 84-55 victory at the Copper Box...
Lions Look to Soar Past Flyers
The London Lions take on the visiting Bristol Flyers on Tuesday night at the Copper Box Arena with a 7:30pm tipoff.
Lions return back to...
Addicks Recognised for Community Work
Charlton Athletic have been named the London Checkatrade Community Club of the Year due to their excellent community engagement.
The club will receive the famous...
Riders Cruise To Cup Victory Over Luckless Lions
Lions suffered Valentine’s Day heartbreak on Wednesday as Leicester left the capital with a 90-81 victory during the first leg of the BBL Trophy...
Run Like a Girl? Good For You!
Women’s participation and popularity in sports has increased dramatically in the 20th century. However, women who run cross country competitively feel patronised with running...
Wolves Sneak Up On Timid Lions
The London Lions were shocked by the Worcester Wolves on Friday night, as the away side cruised to a 97-85 victory at the Copper...
Robinson’s A Team Player For The Lions
London Lions point-guard Justin Robinson may be leading his team in assists and steals, as well as being second-top scorer, but the player is...
Lions Poised To Devour The Wolves
The Worcester Wolves travel to the Copper Box Arena this Friday at 7:30pm to take on the London Lions.
Previously, the capital city side won...
Let’s Make Music
Imagine speed dating but with a twist, where instead of getting a date you get the opportunity to make music instead.
Well this is what...
Krept, Konan and the Kids
Hip-hop stars Krept and Konan are the proud founders of the Positive Direction Foundation (PDF), which has been set up to tour schools offering...
T-Charge: what’s that all about?
The T-Charge has now been rolled out across London's existing congestion charge zone. Drivers of most cars made prior to 2006 (cars that don’t...
Is American Football the Fastest Growing Sport in London?
The NFL has just finished another international series in London seeing sell out games at both Wembley and Twickenham stadium. With talks of a...
Something From The Weeknd
Abel Tesfaye has released his new collection for H&M, and it is amazing.
The Spring Icons collection includes bomber jackets, hoodies, shirts and more, with...
Olympians Aim To Carry Torch For BAFA Football
The London Olympians are one of the UK’s most storied American Football teams. A multiple Euro Bowl and Brit Bowl winning team, the club...
Capital Gains For Women’s Tour
The Women’s 2017 Tour has announced its route for the cyclists. The five stages of the route will see the athletes ride through Northamptonshire, Warwickshire,...
Lions Dump Raiders to Resume Winning Ways
A valiant team effort by the Lions ended a three-game losing skid thanks to a 99-88 win against the Raiders in the race to...
On Your Bike To A Healthy Heart
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) wants to encourage more people to get back on their bikes by everyone taking part in the London to...
As Close As You Can Get To UFC
East London gym, The MMA Clinic in Romford, keeps proving that they have talent in their ranks as Brad Wheeler won his fight by...
London Lions Escape First Quarter Takeover
The London Lions fell short to the Newcastle Eagles 80-87 in the first leg of the semi-final in the BBL Cup on Sunday afternoon...
Lions Seeking Cup Redemption Against Newcastle
It was a weekend of highs and lows that saw the Lions take on the Leicester Riders, who remain undefeated in the championship league....
Nahlik’s Hat-Tricks Lead Raiders To Victory
Slovakian international Marek Nahlik and James Pentecost each notched hat tricks on Saturday in Lee Valley as London cruised to a 9-5 win over...