Nurse struck off for dangerous medication error in London
A mental health nurse in South London has been removed from the register after administering the wrong medication via a tracheostomy, ignoring the family's pleas. Read the full NMC report.
A mental health nurse in South London has been removed from the register after administering the wrong medication via a tracheostomy, ignoring the family's pleas. Read the full NMC report.
David Clark, 35, from Australia, died after being hit by a police vehicle on Borough High Street. The IOPC has launched an independent investigation into the incident.
The cherished Mamma Dough pizzeria in Sydenham has shut its doors, citing unsustainable rising costs. The nonna-inspired chain remains open at other London sites. Read the full story.
Royal Society President Paul Nurse faces backlash for defending Elon Musk's fellowship despite Grok AI's 'digital undressing' feature. Fellows clash over ethics and the society's code of conduct. Read the full debate.
Primark announces a major new 24,000 sq. ft superstore in Wimbledon, its first new London branch in almost 10 years, set to open by the end of 2026. Discover the retail boost for south London.
Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse discusses his unprecedented second term as Royal Society president, the Elon Musk fellowship row, and threats from right-wing populism to science. Read the exclusive interview.
Convicted nurse Lucy Letby secures a prison library role, sparking inmate frustration. As new medical evidence challenges her conviction, the Thirlwall Inquiry report is delayed until April 2026. Read the latest.
Two men from London have been sentenced for a violent stabbing in Kent. See how armed police intercepted them on the A2. A stark warning on knife crime.
A London nurse has been given an 18-month practice order by the Nursing and Midwifery Council after a tribunal found her fitness to practise impaired due to sustained bullying and aggression. Read the full details of the misconduct case.
Nearly 16,000 nurses across five major New York City hospitals are on strike, demanding better pay, safe staffing, and healthcare benefits. The union accuses hospitals of putting profits before patients.
A new weekly farmers' market is opening in Peckham, South London, offering grass-fed beef, free-range eggs and fresh produce. Launching January 24 at Belham Primary School.
Jonty Bravery, serving life for the Tate Modern attack, receives a 16-week term for assaulting two nurses at Broadmoor hospital. Read the full court details.
Policy Chairman Chris Hayward outlines how London will move from post-Brexit planning to execution in 2026, focusing on financial services, trade, and regulatory reform to secure its global status.
Police name 23-year-old John Onetufo, stabbed in Lewisham. A 17-year-old and a 23-year-old are now in custody as detectives 'work relentlessly' on the murder investigation.
A nurse describes being 'beaten nearly to death' in a shocking crowbar attack at Newton Community Hospital. Six people were injured. Police have arrested a 20-year-old man.
Over 1,200 people have signed a petition urging Hounslow Council to cancel a £1,000 fine issued to an NHS nurse for placing a cardboard envelope by full bins. The council has refused. Read the full story and find out how to take action.
A huge fire has gutted an amusement arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields. Police are treating it as the second suspected arson at the site in a month. Read the latest updates.
Leaah Deans, 41, leaves her own family each Christmas to care for terminally ill patients at a Marie Curie hospice, ensuring their final festive season is filled with dignity and magic.
A serious collision on Old Kent Road in South London has caused significant traffic disruption, forcing six bus routes onto diversions. Get the latest updates here.
South London residents face hour-long waits and overcrowded buses after TfL cut S4 frequency. Schoolchildren and vulnerable people are left stranded. Read the full story and see how it's impacting the community.
Discover the forgotten story of South Kentish Town Tube station, abandoned after a 1924 power cut, where a passenger was reportedly trapped in darkness for a week. Explore London's hidden history.
A student has died following a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields. The school is closed as the community mourns. Our thoughts are with the family.
Romario Scott, 18, from West Dulwich, was killed in a shooting in Kingston. The Foreign Office is supporting his family. It's the second such tragedy this year.
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
Lambeth has been named London's top borough to live in for 2025, praised for its vibrant culture, green spaces, and community. Discover what makes areas like Brixton and Vauxhall so special.
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
A man who posed as a registered nurse, fraudulently earning over £170,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full details of the case.
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
The popular South Bank venue Between the Bridges is shutting at year's end for Jubilee Gardens renovation works, with a final fortnight of parties planned. Discover the details.