Megan Howe

Hundreds of people attended a vigil to honour 20-year-old Aalia Mahomed yesterday. Dressed in her favourite colour, they lay flowers and held a one minute silence. Aalia was tragically killed when she was hit by a van off The Strand last week. https://t.co/mkZx7j6Lba

EXCL: Wildlife campaigners fear there is a “growing culture” of bird killings in the capital, as catapult attacks surge. Wildlife campaigners rage at surge in catapult attacks on waterfowl at London beauty spots | The Standard https://t.co/aBJZblR8Pw

I'm covering the Heathrow Airport power outage this afternoon for @theLDNstandard. If you've been affected by the closure or know someone who has, please do get in touch at [email protected]. #Heathrow #HeathrowAirport https://t.co/8G6Bidf5o5

EXCL: Olympic diver Noah Williams is taking on @LondonMarathon this year in aid of @GOSHCharity after doctors saved his sister’s life. https://t.co/4cAhIkDrHu

EXCL: Westminster City Council is prioritising women’s safety as part of its new initiative to enhance London’s nightlife, adopting a zero-tolerance stance on sexually inappropriate and predatory behaviour. https://t.co/G58S8ihSkU

Schools across the UK are ditching the costumes for #worldbookday2025 to help cut the costs for families. I spoke to teachers who are taking a more flexible approach. "Dressing up is expensive, a pressure for parents and creates a barrier to reading." https://t.co/eXO9mIZMZp

I was super busy week last week covering the BRIT Awards and the Oscars, but this has to be my highlight. My feature on moped muggings in Regent's Park and the impact on cyclists. If you have a story, get in touch at [email protected]. https://t.co/PWNrxqkHNf

EXC: Star set artist Mark Rimmell, 91, has lost a "treasure trove" of film memorabilia in a horror fire at his Budapest apartment. He has collected an array of keepsakes over the years, including letters written by Elizabeth Taylor. https://t.co/gPXUB1QnnZ

Three years since the war in Ukraine began and many refugees feel as uncertain about the future as ever. Hanna Zarytska fled her home of Chernivitski with her son Roman in August 2022. She said: "My family live each day without expectations." https://t.co/kNAB4BJCS0

A little culture piece published over the weekend. “Running is the new clubbing. Gen Z are drinking much less so going out is a less important part of life post-pandemic." https://t.co/FAiCxdiSLW

New details have emerged in the disappearance of British journalist, Charlotte Alice Peet, in Brazil. The 32-year-old freelance journalist was last heard from over a week ago. https://t.co/CGh4GHPD7j

Hello! I'm on the hunt for some strong human-interest, feature pieces with a London focus for @theLDNstandard. My email is [email protected] if you'd like to get in touch. #journorequest #pr #PRrequest #journalist

Nearly 9 in 10 London boroughs have seen at least one pharmacy close permanently in the last two years. Experts have warned the alarming rate of closures is putting vulnerable patients at risk. https://t.co/SQax9kv4pm

Proud em dasher here since 2017!

Elizabeth Goodspeed @domesticetch

Em dash slander!!! I’ve been overusing the em dash since 2016!!!

RT @domesticetch: Em dash slander!!! I’ve been overusing the em dash since 2016!!!

A family-of-three have been left homeless after a blaze tore through their home in Camden. “We are okay, we have seen better days. We have lost absolutely everything, but we have our lives." https://t.co/TN0dSDjjt6

Toby Brown, 16, who developed an AI startup in his London bedroom has just secured $1 million investment from Silicon Valley investors. @developedbytoby https://t.co/dSswSSXSBt