North London gang get 189 years for double murder at video shoot
Five North London men have been sentenced 189 years behind bars after murdering two people and trying to kill a third. The murders took place in the Elthorne Estate in Archway in 2023. Rival gang member Lorik Lupqi, saw the gathering at around 8:30pm and took it as an his cue to attack. He would proceed to […]
Kneecap rapper Mo Chara gets terror case dismissed
The terror case against Irish rap group Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (AKA Mo Chara) has been thrown out following a technical error. Kneecap rapper Mo Chara who was charged for allegedly waving a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah whilst performing t the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London, in November 2024. […]
Skepta presents a special Apple Music takeover
Grime legend Skepta took control of the airwaves at Apple Music this week for a special two-hour broadcast. The north London native is an innovator across rap, production, and fashion. Skepta will unveil his third collection for fashion brand MAINS as part of London Fashion Week this weekend. Ahead of this, Skepta went in to the booth for […]
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 […]