"We do not believe that Israel’s actions in Gaza can be described as a genocide" - Minister ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MP Helen Hayes quizzed a Government minister during a debate on the Israel/Palestine conflict. The Dulwich and West Norwood MP Labour asked what steps the Government were taking to ensure that the provisional measures ordered by the … Continue reading Israel / Palestine conflict: MP quizzes minister on International Court of Justice ruling – but does she get a full answer to her question?
Month: January 2024
Anerley flat destroyed in fire – 10 engines attend
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire on Orchard Grove, Anerley in the early hours of Monday morning. The fire occurred in a three-storey block of flats. A second-floor flat was destroyed by fire and half of a first-floor flat was damaged by fire. Just over half of the building's roof was … Continue reading Anerley flat destroyed in fire – 10 engines attend
New offences set to jail online abusers and trolls from today… National Insurance Boost… and more
Cyberflashing, epilepsy-trolling and fake news to put online abusers behind bars from today New offences have been introduced to criminalise cyberflashing, fake news intended to cause non-trivial harm and other online abuse. Abusers, trolls, and predators online now face a fleet of tough new jailable offences from today (Wednesday 31 January), as offences for ‘cyberflashing’, … Continue reading New offences set to jail online abusers and trolls from today… National Insurance Boost… and more
Without comment: Watchdog slams e-scooter ad as “socially irresponsible” after complaint from Driver Vehicle Standards Agency
From the Advertising Standards Authority: A website for E-Scooters seen in August 2023, featured a webpage titled “ARE E-SCOOTERS LEGAL?”. Text stated “If you’re looking to buy an E-scooter, it’s important to understand where you can and can’t ride it. The sight of more people riding e-scooters on roads may make you think they’re okay to … Continue reading Without comment: Watchdog slams e-scooter ad as “socially irresponsible” after complaint from Driver Vehicle Standards Agency
Gove writes to Wandle housing association following two severe maladministration findings by Housing Ombudsman
The Secretary of State has written to the Chief Executive of Wandle Housing Association following two findings of severe maladministration by the Housing Ombudsman for its failure to deliver the standard of service expected. In his letter to Wandle Mr Gove says: "I write to you again following two findings of severe maladministration by the Housing … Continue reading Gove writes to Wandle housing association following two severe maladministration findings by Housing Ombudsman
Quarter Pounders at Poundland? McDonald’s have the ‘under offer’ store on their property ‘menu’
The Poundland store next to Sainsbury's on Westow Street is the site the McDonald's burger chain have lined up as they make a second bid to move into the area, News From Crystal Palace understands. The site of the store - which is still operating as Poundland - is "under offer" according to one property … Continue reading Quarter Pounders at Poundland? McDonald’s have the ‘under offer’ store on their property ‘menu’
Government to ban disposable vapes – and sales of ALL tobacco to anyone born on January 1st 2009 or after… New housing laws will see ASB bans on social housing residents for up to five years…
Disposable vapes banned to protect children's health Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health. Ban on disposable vapes which have driven alarming rise in youth vaping New powers to restrict vape flavours, introduce plain packaging and … Continue reading Government to ban disposable vapes – and sales of ALL tobacco to anyone born on January 1st 2009 or after… New housing laws will see ASB bans on social housing residents for up to five years…
Blocked-off roads: Lambeth threaten to prosecute LTN ‘vandals’
Lambeth council say they will prosecute 'vandals' who target traffic enforcement infrastructure after a "spate of incidents" which they say have cost the taxpayer a massive £76,000 in repairs and "enforcing" traffic measures. A number of cameras, signs and traffic filters in and around low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) have been deliberately damaged or stolen during … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Lambeth threaten to prosecute LTN ‘vandals’
Blocked-off roads – Opinion: Lambeth threaten to prosecute LTN ‘vandals’ – but when does ‘vandalism’ become Resistance?
Lambeth council's latest 'communique' is a gigantic, towering monument to the loss of genuine free speech, not only in the south London borough but across the country. Here's our news story based on the latest communique from Lambeth - followed by News From Crystal Palace's responses - while we still have free speech and a … Continue reading Blocked-off roads – Opinion: Lambeth threaten to prosecute LTN ‘vandals’ – but when does ‘vandalism’ become Resistance?
Community: MP Helen Hayes MP opens new St Christopher’s Hospice shop…
St Christopher’s Hospice latest new charity shop was officially opened by Helen Hayes MP on Saturday afternoon. The Dulwich and West Norwood member was joined by staff and volunteers from the charity as well as eager shoppers and local councillors as she cut the ribbon on the shop which is on the corner of Croxted … Continue reading Community: MP Helen Hayes MP opens new St Christopher’s Hospice shop…
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