I have right of way he doesnt even pay road tax Driver in bloodycylists storm puts her job at risk

The Independent - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

A trainee accountant who bragged on Twitter about knocking a 'bloody cyclist' over and not stopping has put her career at risk after her comments sparked an online ...

Sir David Nicholson to step down as head of NHS after virulent campaign over Mid Staffordshire scandal

The Independent - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

The head of the NHS Sir David Nicholson is to step down from his role, it was announced today, following a sustained and sometimes virulent campaign to force his resignation over the Mid Staffordshire ...

Jeremy Hunt come to my surgery and tell me I dont know my patients | Paul Hobday

Guardian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

I invite Jeremy Hunt, the health secretary, to visit my surgery. He might learn something. We like to think we offer a very personal, family-orientated service, where I rarely have a patient in front of me I haven't met on many occasions. And ...

Osama bin Laden death images should stay top secret says court

The Guardian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

after his death , and that the government did not need to release them. The unanimous ruling by three judges on the US court of appeals for the District of Columbia circuit rejected a request for the images made by a conservative nonprofit watchdog group. Judicial Watch sued for photographs and video ...

AE overcrowding could lead to more deaths and serious illnesses MPs told

The Guardian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Many A&E departments have been forced to axe the NHS's four-hour target to deal with patients, Mike Clancy, a medical expert, says. Photograph: ...

Boris Johnson paternity case in public interest

Guardian - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Boris Johnson had an extramarital affair with a woman who later gave birth to their daughter, the appeal court has ruled.Three senior judges decided on Monday that voters were entitled to be told that the mayor ...

VIDEO Rock Choir sing in Kingston for Missing People campaign

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

, Chief Reporter Shoppers were treated to a live concert in Kingston town centre today - as part of a campaign to help families in Kingston find missing loved ones. The Rock Choir performed a gig in Eden Walk in support of charity Missing People, which seeks to reunite lost loved ones with their families. The concert was held ahead of International Missing Children's Day on ...

Primary school children learn to reduce air pollution

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Primary school children learn to reduce air pollution Parents were asked to leave their cars at home and walk children to school in order to teach them about reducing air pollution. The pupils at Tiverton Primary School, in Pulford Road, Tottenham, learned about air quality as part of Bubble Day on Friday May 17. It encouraged children to travel to school by sustainable means within ...

Campaigners join march on Whitehall in NHS protest

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Campaigners join march on Whitehall in NHS protest Waltham Forest residents joined thousands of campaigners who marched on Whitehall in protest against A&E cuts and a perceived threat of privatisation of the NHS. At least 50 people from the borough joined the protesters on Saturday, meeting at Walthamstow Central underground station before bolstering the numbers walking to Downing ...

Was arrested Spiderman charity collector spinning web of lies

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

By Chris Hewett A man dressed as Spiderman was arrested by police on suspicion of a high street charity collection scam. The 25-year-old claimed to be raising money for London-based charity Healing UK, but a member of the public became suspicious and contacted police. Officers found the man shaking a bucket outside Sainsbury's, in High Road, North Finchley, and questioned him ...

Orpington and Beckenham breast cancer expert has advice for Bromley women

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

In light of Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy Mr Desai has breast cancer advice for the women of Bromley. AN ORPINGTON and Beckenham breast cancer expert has praised Angelina Jolie's decision to speak publicly about her double mastectomy, and has some advice for the women of Bromley. Mr Anil Desai works at BMI Chelsfield Park, Orpington, and BMI The Sloane Hospital, ...

Man dies due to injuries sustained in 2009

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

By Bruce Thain A man has died as a result of injuries sustained after a party in 2009 which left him in paralysed. Yassin Omar Mohamed, 29, from Harrow Weald, was admitted to Central Middlesex hospital on Tuesday last week after becoming ill with breathing problems and died the same day. On March 31, 2009, he had attended a party in Wembley where he was involved in a fight with ...

Drop in day for new play areas this Saturday

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

, Reporter A drop in day has been arranged for this Saturday for anyone who wants to have their say on ideas for play areas in Folly Lane and Chase Lane Parks. Waltham Forest Council has earmarked the two sites as part of a 1.3million investment of improvement works to 15 parks around the borough. The works are scheduled to take place over the coming year as part of the ...

Bromley South regeneration scheme begins

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Bromley South regeneration scheme kicks off A REGENERATION scheme is hoped to bring 220 million into Bromley over the next decade. The project will create around 220 jobs in the area and will include a 130-bedroom hotel, a nine-screen cinema and 25,000 square foot of restaurant space. Hermes Real Estate Management Limited (HREIML) has committed 55 million to the initiative and will ...

Enfield North MP opens new store

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

By Jaber Mohamed The MP for Enfield North will be opening a new mobility scooter store in Southbury. Nick De Bois will be at the launch of the new Fortuna Mobility showroom in the Northgate Business Centre, in Crown Road. The event will begin at 11am on Wednesday May 22 and there will be free scooter advice, tea, coffee and ...

Building fire breaks out at South Circular in Streatham

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

By Omar Oakes A building fire has broken out on the South Circular this afternoon, causing traffic chaos after the road was closed. The incident is at Christchurch Road, between Brixton Hill and Roupell Road, and the road was closed in both directions as six fire engines arrived at the scene. The London Fire Brigade tweeted: "The whole of the first floor of a disused house in ...

Bromley libraries partner with RNIB to make reading more accessible

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

By Heloise Wood A CAMPAIGN is coming to Bromley libraries to make reading more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Making A Noise in Libraries will run from June 3 to 14 with the theme of Signposting to encourage more books, newspapers and magazines to be printed in different formats. Charity RNIB is partnering with public libraries to provide a range of sessions ...

Shops undergo training to prevent underage alcohol sales

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Shops are being taught to look out for underage drinkers Several shops have backed Merton Council's campaign to clamp down on the selling of alcohol and cigarettes to children. Businesses in the borough can now take part in training courses and one-on-one advice offered by the council's trading standards team on how to avoid selling age-restricted products to people who are ...

Hospital redevelopment to protect nearby wildlife says trust

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Hospital redevelopment to protect nearby wildlife says trust Wildlife and a woodland environment are due to benefit from the redevelopment of a hospital says its trust. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital's Trust has announced new areas of woodland and open space and enhancements to habitats for wildlife will be key features of the Stanmore site's redevelopment. The ...

Jury out in Negus McClean murder trial

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Negus McClean was murdered in April 2011 The jury in the murder trial of schoolboy Negus McClean retired to consider its verdict last Friday. Four teenagers have been charged with the murder of the 15-year-old Edmonton County School student in Edmonton in April 2011. Negus, who was a member of the Dem Africans gang, was chased by youths on bicycles in Westminster Road. His ...

TV comedian spotted outside Spurs stadium

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

TV comedian and Spurs fan: Michael McIntyre A television comedian was spotted driving into the Tottenham Hotspur football stadium. Well known Spurs fan Michael McIntyre was photographed travelling into White Hart Lane to watch the game against Sunderland, on ...

A father-of-two and his unfinished business with the Scottish Highlands

This is Local London - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Andrew (right) with Nigel Tutt on a practice walk as they build up to the gruelling 54-mile trek A father-of-two plans to complete a "titanic" 54-mile highland trek in less than 24 hours to push his fitness to the limits and raise some money for charity. Andrew Newby, of Birley Road, Whetstone, is taking on the Caledonian Challenge in the Scottish Highlands with four friends ...