London commuters are today encountering ‘pure carnage’ as striking Tube drivers on £72,000-a-year brought the capital to a halt as they demand higher wages, a four-day week and discounts on train journeys. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union have started their five-day strike, leaving commuters facing days of travel mayhem with little orContinue reading “City Held To Ransom”
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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”
War On Drivers: A Secret War
Councils across the United Kingdom have been waging a war on cars by removing thousands of parking areas and replacing them with street furniture, bike shelters and flower beds. Local authorities are the driving force behind the trend and claim that cars unfairly dominate high streets and town centres, while businesses feel the transformation couldContinue reading “War On Drivers: A Secret War”
A PERMIT May Be Required For Oxford Drivers To Drive Across The City
Residents in Oxford may require permits to drive across the city centre if council plans get the go-ahead. Under the proposal, which will be decided upon next month, households will be given permits permitting them to drive across the city 100 days per year per vehicle. Up to three permits will be allocated to eachContinue reading “A PERMIT May Be Required For Oxford Drivers To Drive Across The City”
You, Will, Receive Six Points On Your License If You Use Your Phone While Driving
Ministers announced that drivers will shortly encounter £200 fines and six points on their licence if they so much as touch their phone while at the wheel. Tougher laws taking effect early next year will make phone use while driving prohibited in almost all cases. Touching the screen to scroll a music playlist, browse theContinue reading “You, Will, Receive Six Points On Your License If You Use Your Phone While Driving”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 