Liz Jackson, BBC Journalist Profile

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TfL 'Please Offer Me a Seat' badge users share their experiences

1 month ago | bbc.com | Liz Jackson

'I've been threatened over my Please Offer Me A Seat badge'Eliza RainEliza Rain, 28, said one passenger "threatened to push me off the train" when she was using her TfL "Please Offer Me A Seat" badgeLondoners living with disabilities and chronic health conditions say they have struggled to use a Transport for London (TfL) scheme while travelling, with one even threatened by another passenger.
Man bailed after fatal crash on Strand

1 month ago | bbc.com | Liz Jackson

A 26-year-old man has been released on conditional bail following a fatal crash on the Strand in central London, the Met Police has said. One woman in her 20s died and three others were hurt after a van hit pedestrians at about 11:40 GMT on Tuesday, close to King's College London and Somerset House. A 27-year-old woman remains in hospital in a serious but not life-threatening condition, while a 23-year-old man also taken to hospital has since been discharged.
QPR academy players arrested for alleged voyeurism

2 months ago | msn.com | Liz Jackson
QPR academy players arrested in voyeurism inquiry

2 months ago | bbc.com | Liz Jackson

QPR academy players arrested for alleged voyeurismGetty ImagesIt is believed the players were arrested at QPR's training ground in Hounslow, west LondonTwo Queens Park Rangers academy players have been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism. The footballers, in their late teens, were detained on Thursday following a report of a crime at a nightclub in Kingston, south-west London, on 5 February, the Met Police said. It is believed they were arrested at QPR's training ground in Hounslow, west London.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged to more

2 months ago | bbc.com | Liz Jackson

Mayor urged to do more over Ask for AngelaPA MediaSir Sadiq Khan is also being asked to review Night Tube provisionThe London Assembly is calling on the Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan to encourage councils to add the Ask for Angela scheme to venues' licensing conditions. A report from the Assembly's Economy, Culture and Skills Committee suggested the mayor should work with the organisation representing local authorities in the capital, London Councils, to "promote best practice in licensing".
Cardboard City exhibition to shed light on London's homeless history

2 months ago | bbc.com | Liz Jackson

Cardboard City exhibition to shed light on homelessMoyra PeraltaThe exhibition will weave together personal accounts, artworks and photographs to shed light on those who lived in the Bullring, also known as Cardboard CityAn exhibition showcasing the stories and history of a London homeless community is opening later this month. Homelessness Heritage in Waterloo will weave together personal accounts, artworks and photographs to shed light on those who lived in the Bullring area in Waterloo.
Fire breaks out at London luxury hotel

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Liz Jackson

About 100 people have been evacuated from a five-star hotel in central London as a fire continues to burn through the building. The blaze at Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone, which started at about 14:50 GMT, was located in ducting leading from the ground floor to the roof of the building. A plant room at roof level is also alight, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
Fire breaks out at London luxury hotel

2 months ago | aol.com | Liz Jackson

About 100 people have been evacuated from a five-star hotel in central London as a fire continues to burn through the building. Twenty fire engines and about 125 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. The fire started at about 14:50 GMT and was located in ducting leading from the ground floor to the roof of the luxury four-storey hotel, which has a restaurant on the ground floor.
Fire breaks out at London luxury hotel

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Liz Jackson

About 100 people have been evacuated from a five-star hotel in central London as a fire continues to burn through the building. Twenty fire engines and about 125 firefighters have been called to the blaze at Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. The brigade said the fire started at 14:52 GMT and was located in ducting leading from the ground floor to the roof of the luxury four-storey hotel, which has a restaurant on the ground floor.
Audrey Hepburn and Mark Bolan to get blue plaques in London

Feb 13, 2025 | bbc.com | Liz Jackson

Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan to get blue plaquesGetty ImagesAudrey Hepburn's early years in London, during which she transitioned from ballet to acting, will be commemorated with a blue plaque in MayfairHollywood film star Audrey Hepburn and T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan are among those to be recognised with blue plaques in London, English Heritage has announced. People whose creative achievements have helped shape the capital were the focus of the charity's awards this year.