James Kelly

1 week ago | bbc.com | Matt Graveling |James Kelly

Matt Graveling & James W KellyBBC NewsA fault that left a business's van trapped in a mechanical stacked car park in central London more than two years ago has been fixed - but the vehicle is yet to be released. Double Parking Systems, which maintains the automated system at Rathbone Square, said "vehicle access was fully restored on 15 March 2025" after lengthy delays sourcing specialist parts.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alice Bhandhukravi |James Kelly

Has London's cultural scene recovered from Covid lockdown? Alice Bhandhukravi & James W KellyGetty ImagesThe first lockdown saw curtains go down on all of the West End's productionsLondon's cultural scene was among the sectors hardest hit when the first Covid lockdown began in March 2020, and five years on some in the industry say it is still finding its feet.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | James Kelly

TfL proposes new east London Superloop bus routeBBCThe Superloop network was originally launched in 2023 to better connect outer LondonA consultation has been launched on a proposed new leg of the Superloop bus service in east London. The planned new route, named SL12, would connect Rainham, Ferry Lane and Gants Hill via Romford. Transport for London (TfL) said the service would enhance north-south links and improve access to industry and business districts in the south of Havering.

1 month ago | bbc.com | James Kelly

Olympic rowing legend wants River Thames clean-upPA MediaSir Steve Redgrave says "urgent action" is needed to tackle river pollution (image from 2023)Olympic rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave is calling on the government to tackle "pollution for profit" in the Thames, as 3,000 young rowers are set to take to the water in west London. In a letter to Environment Secretary Steve Reed, the five-times gold medallist stressed the need to combat contamination of the river.

1 month ago | bbc.com | James Kelly

'We saw a bright flash of white and all the lights went out'PA MediaResidents who live close to the scene of a "massive explosion" following a fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport have said they faced a night and day of disruption. Some of those forced from their homes have been critical of Hillingdon Council's response and communication with other authorities.