On Wednesday morning, news broke that the planning inspectorate had rejected plans to convert the Aylesham centre — a tired 1980s shopping centre and car park on Rye Lane in Peckham — into a sprawling complex of 867 homes. Southwark’s announcement of their delight at the decision morphed into a fierce dispute, one that appearedContinue reading “Council Celebrates Blocking 867 Homes”
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East London Fire Engines Rush To A Block Of Flats
A huge fire broke out at a block of flats in East London, with ten fire engines and 70 firefighters racing to the scene. Shortly after eight in the morning, flames were spotted emerging from a flat at the residential complex on Queens Road West in Plaistow, sending clouds of smoke skyward. The London Fire Brigade saidContinue reading “East London Fire Engines Rush To A Block Of Flats”
Electric Cars Will Turn Pavements Into Obstacle Courses
Charities have warned that the electric car revolution will turn pavements into minefields for pedestrians. Campaigners say replacing petrol and diesel cars could leave streets dangerously cluttered with electric vehicle (EV) charging cables. The National Federation of the Blind UK (NFBUK) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are calling on theContinue reading “Electric Cars Will Turn Pavements Into Obstacle Courses”
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