Abigail Rabbett

4 days ago | londonworld.com | Abigail Rabbett

1 in 4 Brits say a cockney accent makes you sound “unintelligent”. The Cockney accent is one of London’s most iconic and proudly working-class voices, traditionally rooted in the East End. To be a “true” Cockney, legend has it you must be born within earshot of the Bow Bells (St Mary-le-Bow in Cheapside). The accent emerged in the 19th century among the city’s labourers and market traders, and it evolved as a badge of community, resilience, and wit, often used to subvert authority with humour.

4 days ago | londonworld.com | Abigail Rabbett

Pontoon Dock DLR station is set to undergo a major upgrade, including new escalators and a potential new retail space. The new look DLR station will aim to improve capacity and accessibility, to meet the needs of growing customer numbers. The project, which has now secured funding, will include the installation of six new escalators, a larger mezzanine level, and improvements to the surrounding area, including improved public space, landscaping, and the potential for new retail space.

4 days ago | londonworld.com | Abigail Rabbett

Here’s what to expect from the weather in London this week, according to the Met Office. Hot girl summer is here to stay with temperatures nearing 30C in the capital again this week. The capital experienced the hottest day of the year so far on Saturday afternoon, as temperatures hit 33.2C in the village of Charlwood, just northwest of Gatwick. And it appears, the sunshine and sweltering temperatures are here to stay, bringing the chance of thundery downpours later in the week.

4 days ago | londonworld.com | Abigail Rabbett

Wimbledon in London? We’ll see you by the big screen — strawberries in one hand, Pimm’s in the other. It’s that time of year again — strawberries and cream, crisp whites, and the unmistakable pop of a tennis ball echoing across SW19. Wimbledon is back, and London is ready to celebrate the world’s most iconic tennis tournament in style. With world-class tennis, traditions, and plenty of ways to get involved right here in the capital, it’s game, set, match for an unforgettable fortnight.

4 days ago | londonworld.com | Abigail Rabbett

Two wildfires broke out in London yesterday (22nd June)Two of the Brigade's wildfire response vehicles were deployed after two separate grass fires broke out in London yesterday (22 June). The first fire occurred shortly after midday when six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to reports of a grass fire in an open space on Mollison Avenue in Enfield. Firefighters deployed a wildfire response vehicle from Enfield Fire Station to help extinguish the fire.