Chris Brown deactivates his account after colourist accusations
Chris Brown has once again found himself in a heap of controversy — and it’s led him to seemingly deactivate his Instagram account. The R&B star appeared to shut down his page after facing backlash over accusations of colorism that surfaced online after a viral concert moment. The drama began after artist performed his hit […]
Post Malone postpones London show over Tube strikes
US rapper and singer Post Malone has been forced to reschedule his two stadium shows in London because of planned Tube strikes. The 30-year-old rap star was due to perform on Sunday 7 September and Monday 8 September at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but promoters Live Nation said no event license couldn’t be provided without […]
London sees lowest summer murders since 2018
London experienced a notable decline in homicides across June, July and August, according to early figures from the Mayor of London’s office. The data indicates that overall killings across all age groups have fallen by a quarter compared with the same stage last year, dropping from 78 to 58. The figures also highlight a reduction […]
TikTokker Ali Kingston University confirmed to be deceased
A viral TikTok star and former rapper has been named as a man who drowned in a pond in Mitcham. Ali Walker, who goes online by the name of Ali Kingston University, is said to have been the man who drowned at Three Kings Pond, near to Three Kings Piece, on August 11. Your Local […]
Metropolitan Police officer charged with four counts of rape
A Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court charged with four counts of rape. PC Robert Wing, 57, of Waltham Forest, north-east London, is also accused of two counts of sexual assault by penetration and one of sexual assault. The charges relate to alleged incidents that took place between 2011 and 2016. The officer, who […]
Notting Hill Carnival begins with bursts of colour
The annual Notting Hill Carnival has begun with west London streets being filled with colour and sound. Musicians & dancers in bright costumes took to the streets for the children’s parade, as the largest street party in Europe is under way. The day began with an eruption of colour as revellers met for J’ouvert at […]
Blaze rips through cannabis crophouse in Walthamstow
Twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters were called to the mid-terraced property in Knebworth Avenue shortly after 2am. Over 70 firefighters fought a fire that ripped through a London house that is suspected of being a cannabis grow house. Twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters were called to the mid-terraced property in Walthamstow shortly after […]
Member of Kneecap appears at court on ‘terrorism’ charge
A member of the Irish rap group Kneecap has appeared in court, where he sought to throw out a “terror” charge for allegedly supporting the proscribed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who was initially charged under the Anglicised name Liam O’Hanna, and performs under the stage name Mo Chara, appeared at the […]
Three men arrested after woman killed in east London
Three men have been arrested in connection to a fatal attack on a woman in east London. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Chadwell Heath just after 05:30 on Saturday following reports of an assault. Paramedics also attended but the woman, believed to be in her twenties, was pronounced dead at the scene […]
The History Behind Notting Hill Carnival
Each August bank holiday, West London’s streets explode with colour, soca & dancehall beats. Drawing over a two million people for two days to celebrate Caribbean culture. It’s a summer highlight drawing people in nationally (even internationally). Notting hill Carnival will take place 24th and 25th August. The dark origin of Notting Hill Carnival: […]
