An American man living in London listed the five British words that “don’t sit right” with him—so much so that he jokingly called for them to be made “illegal.” K Jordy, who describes himself as a “meer Yank amongst Brits,” has racked up more than 174,000 TikTok followers by making funny observations about the UK.Continue reading “An American Living In London Says Five British Words Should Be Banned”
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‘Don’t Get Into Trouble; It Will Bring You A Life Of Misery’
Gangster Ronnie Kray says he regrets his life of crime in never-before-heard audio recorded while the ‘reformed’ hardman was locked up in HMP Broadmoor. The East End crime boss warns children not to follow in his and his brother Reggie’s footsteps because it will only bring them a ‘life of misery’ in audio recorded inContinue reading “‘Don’t Get Into Trouble; It Will Bring You A Life Of Misery’”
BEDS IN SHEDS
It’s famously hard to locate a place to live in London. It may be quite difficult to locate a property you like in a neighbourhood you like that is also reasonably priced due to factors like exorbitant rent and untrustworthy landlords. But a recent ad on Rightmove has surprised me. A shed at the bottomContinue reading “BEDS IN SHEDS “
Is Covent Garden’s Street Performer’s Era Coming To An End?
Covent Garden’s iconic street performers fear they could be turfed out of London’s shopping hub by Christmas as part of a council plan to decrease noise. Westminster Council first attempted to clamp down on certain public performances with a fee-based licencing system in April 2021. This included limiting a performer’s space to just five metres,Continue reading “Is Covent Garden’s Street Performer’s Era Coming To An End? “
It’s Going To Be A Hot One!
Families are soaking up the heatwave at UK beaches on the last day before children return to schools as temperatures are set to hit 29C today. After a rather dismal summer, the start of autumn is bringing brighter days, with mercury forecast to hit highs of 32C by the middle of the week. Images showContinue reading “It’s Going To Be A Hot One!”
Sadiq Khan Is To Be Exposed For Who He Really Is, According To Susan Hall
Susan Hall vowed to expose Sadiq Khan for who he really is after she was chosen as the Tory candidate for London mayor to take on the Labour incumbent. The London Assembly member and local councillor will endeavour to stop Sadiq Khan from winning a third term as the capital’s mayor in next May’s election.Continue reading “Sadiq Khan Is To Be Exposed For Who He Really Is, According To Susan Hall”
A Brexit-Style In-Out Vote May Be Granted To London Boroughs Over Ulez
Voters could be given the opportunity to scrap an extension of Sadiq Khan’s green Ulez vehicle tax if the Tories take power in London. Samuel Kasumu, an ex-adviser to Boris Johnson who wants to be the Tory contender at the next mayoral election, has said he would permit outer boroughs to hold referenda on remainingContinue reading “A Brexit-Style In-Out Vote May Be Granted To London Boroughs Over Ulez”
London To Be Hammered By Snow And Ice
Snow and ice could hit London as an Arctic blast will cause temperatures across the United Kingdom to fall below freezing tonight. A yellow weather warning will be in place for the capital, the Thames Valley, East Anglia, parts of the Midlands and South Wales from 9 pm tonight until 10 am tomorrow, as wellContinue reading “London To Be Hammered By Snow And Ice “
What Does London Truly Mean To You?
London has got to be one of the most visited, most iconic and most loved locations in the world. It’s affluent in history with multiple diverse cultures and numerous wonderful boroughs and neighbourhoods – there’s something just amazing about the place. You could spend years getting lost in London and would still not have experiencedContinue reading “What Does London Truly Mean To You?”
London Council Is Set To Become The First To Scrap Green Roads
A London council is set to become the first to scrap green roads after a review determined they increased traffic jams, caused more pollution and delayed the emergency services. A newspaper outlet said that following the review, Harrow Council announced it will tear up three-cycle lanes and scrap four low traffic neighbourhood schemes. A report,Continue reading “London Council Is Set To Become The First To Scrap Green Roads”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 