The coronavirus infection rate in London was already falling before the country went into lockdown, data shows. Analysis by Public Health England and Cambridge University calculated the crucial reproduction rate, known as the R, peaked at 3 in the capital in late February. But the R – the average number of people each COVID-19 patient infects … Read more
London‘s Nightingale hospital will be closed to new patients and placed on standby, it has been revealed today. Staff were sent an email this morning from chief executive, Professor Charles Knight, who told them the hospital would be placed on standby, ‘ready to resume operations as and when needed in the weeks and potentially months to … Read more
It had been the longest week of my life – and then it was announced that we had to close our doors. All the usual comradeship and joyfulness of the place had vanished in the preceding days. We were going out with hardly a whimper, let alone a bang. I stood in the middle of … Read more
London‘s transport network could be crippled when the UK eases lockdown measures, a stark report has revealed today. The briefing to emergency planners, seen by the BBC, warns the Underground will be ‘rapidly overwhelmed’ if social distancing were maintained, and says police would be under pressure if needed to maintain crowd control. London’s transport system … Read more
NHS staff get free drive-through food at London’s five-star Berkeley Hotel that’s home to Marcus Wareing’s Michelin-starred restaurant The Berkeley Hotel in London’s Knightsbridge has been closed for over a month Kitchens remain open with staff preparing 250 hot meals a day for key workers Also provided 1,500 meals a week to the Westminster Connects … Read more
Hundreds of people have been blasted after ignoring social distancing rules to applaud NHS workers in ‘absolutely shambolic’ scenes on Westminster Bridge. Shocking photographs showed members of the public clearly defying guidelines to stay 6ft apart as they took part in the Clap for Carers salute to frontline staff. Just a week ago Met Police chief Cressida … Read more
It’s London as you’ve never seen it before. That is unless you have X-ray vision. These fascinating illustrations peel back the exteriors of some of the capital’s most instantly recognisable buildings to reveal a fascinating cross-section of the interior. The buildings featured include the Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and a little known prison, … Read more
Dozens of homeless people are sleeping at deserted Heathrow airport during coronavirus pandemic after being stranded Woman in her 40s revealed the number of rough sleepers at Heathrow has risen She said when she arrived in October there were 15 but now more like 30 people Is the responsibility of Ministry of Housing, Communities and … Read more
Lockdown speeders who abuse clear roads are targeted by police after one driver was caught at 151mph on the M1 Metropolitan Police launch new unit to crackdown on speeders during lockdown Road safety chiefs say average speeds on some roads have gone up 50 per cent Figures show one driver caught speed speeding at 73mph … Read more
London’s blooming By Georgianna Lane Published: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 11:26 BST, 16 March 2020 Photographer and flower fan Georgianna Lane takes us on a spectacular sightseeing tour of the capital’s floral-fringed landmarks, fragrant flower markets and Insta-worthy hotspots Branches of blossom frame St Paul’s Cathedral, one of the City’s most iconic … Read more