PUBLISHED: 16:00 26 July 2018 | UPDATED: 16:16 26 July 2018 Alex Shaw Commuters queue outside a train station during a rail strike. Picture: Ken Mears Archant Overcrowded trains force nearly 35,000 commuters to stand on the morning rush while travelling into east London. Overcrowded trains force nearly 35,000 commuters to stand on the morning rush while travelling into east London.Department for Transport figures released Tuesday show 34,904 people each day cannot get seats on trains into Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street.Nearly one in three passengers (31 per cent) had to stand en route to Fenchurch Street, representing 11,971 people. The station in the City of London closely followed nearby Blackfriars, which was the capital’s most overcrowded terminus with 36pc standing.In Liverpool Street, a fifth (22pc) of the station’s 22,933 commuters stand.According to the data, 148,447 people brave armpits in the face, rucksacks digging into their … [Read more...] about Overcrowding forces thousands to stand on peak-time trains into east London
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New rules ‘will kill east London nightlife’
UK 24 July 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44936542 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel One year ago the mayor of London unveiled his vision for the capital to become a "trailblazing 24-hour city". Now businesses are warning new licensing … [Read more...] about New rules ‘will kill east London nightlife’
Eltham stabbing leaves man, 34, fighting for life after broad daylight knife attack in South East London
A MAN is tonight fighting for his life after being stabbed in a broad daylight attack as lawless London's bloodbath continues. The victim, 34, is in critical condition in hospital after being knifed at around 5pm. Detectives are investigating and are yet to make any arrests, Scotland Yard said. Dramatic photos shared on social media showed medics battling to save the man in a park in Eltham, South East London. And footage shows him being stretchered to a waiting air ambulance that landed on the green. He was airlifted to a major trauma centre in London where he is being treated for multiple stab wounds. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Cordons are in place in Middle Park Avenue SE9 as officers deal with a stabbing there at around 5pm." They added: "A 34-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital. "CID officers are investigating. There's been no arrest at this early stage." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. … [Read more...] about Eltham stabbing leaves man, 34, fighting for life after broad daylight knife attack in South East London
University of East London appoints new vice-chancellor
PUBLISHED: 14:00 23 July 2018 Jon King The University of East London has appointed Professor Amanda Broderick its new vice-chancellor. Pic: UEL Archant The University of East London has a new boss. Professor Amanda Broderick will take up the post of vice-chancellor at the Stratford and Docklands based university in September, it was announced on Thursday.Prof Broderick said: “I am delighted to be joining the University of East London. UEL is one of the most diverse and vibrant educational institutions in London.“Its diversity provides an amazing ability for it to be an agent of positive change, to find solutions to the challenges of its communities and make a significant contribution in economic and social regeneration.“I am extremely proud to be called to serve an institution whose education and research focuses on developing the ability of individuals, industries and communities to make a positive difference in life,” she … [Read more...] about University of East London appoints new vice-chancellor
NHS 70: Future under threat by £580m gap in east London, Tower Hamlets Council warns
PUBLISHED: 09:00 06 July 2018 Mike Brooke Volunteer Nazmin Begum looking after patient Charles Toplin at the Royal London. Picture source: Barts NHS Trust Barts Trust The government has come under fire by Tower Hamlets Council for “threatening the future of the NHS” on its 70th anniversary by failing to give enough cash to meet its needs. Mayor Biggs warns of NHS in danger by government underfunding. Picture: Mike Brooke A debate on the future of the health service is set to dominate the council’s next full meeting on July 18 to highlight “the serious threat” the health service faces. “Our NHS is being failed by the government,” Mayor John Biggs warns. “We’ve witnessed the extreme strain the NHS is under, with the government’s financial squeeze and cuts to social care budgets. “In the East End alone, we’re looking at a budget shortfall of £580m.” The motion for debate which the mayor is … [Read more...] about NHS 70: Future under threat by £580m gap in east London, Tower Hamlets Council warns