Ross Lydall

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Ross Lydall

Up to 500 new homes are to be given to homeless people in a bid to end the rough sleeping crisis in London. Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan announced on Tuesday how he planned to achieve a 2024 manifesto pledge to “eliminate” rough sleeping in the capital by 2030. This will include changing the rules by 2028 to enable help to be given to homeless people without having to wait for them to spend a first night on the streets.

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Ross Lydall

Two primary schools in north London have been subjected to “absolutely heartbreaking” late-night vandalism attacks that have left them with a security bill in excess of £200,000. Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School has been targeted on four occasions and nearby Church Hill Primary School has been hit twice – most recently on Sunday night. The attackers, who used stones and a hammer to break dozens of windows, were caught on CCTV but their identities were disguised by balaclavas.

1 week ago | msn.com | Ross Lydall

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1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Ross Lydall

The number of journeys on the Elizabeth line has hit a new record of 800,000 a day. Transport for London announced the latest figures as the £20bn line celebrated its third anniversary. Since opening on May 24, 2022, the “Lizzie” line has been used for more than 600m journeys and has become well-established as the busiest railway in the country. TfL said the line’s 70 trains had clocked up enough miles - 21.5 million - to reach the moon and back 45 times.

1 week ago | standard.co.uk | Ross Lydall

News | LondonPolice investigating six late-night hammer attacks on primaries Church Hill primary school has had more than 40 windows smashedSuppliedRoss Lydall @RossLydall1 minute ago COMMENTSGet our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysisI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.