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Will tougher laws prevent dangerous cycling?
Cyclists who kill pedestrians by dangerous cycling could now face life imprisonment in England and Wales under proposed changes to the law which are currently going through Parliament. The London Standard’s Melanie McDonag… -
Is London facing a looming schools' crisis?
Hackney Council has agreed plans to close four schools in the borough at the end of the school year, and more boroughs look to be following suit including neighbouring Islington where parents are anxiously awaiting an update on the potential closu… -
Are we facing a global recession?
After signs of recovery last week, new data is painting a far gloomier picture for… -
Who will be the next Pope?
With the announcement that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place at the Vatican this Saturday, the London Standard’s Melanie McDonagh joins us to explain some of the customs and traditions which are taking place during this time and explore … -
Should Sharia law councils be regulated?
Although Sharia law councils, often referred to as courts, have no legal jurisdiction within the UK, many people of Muslim faith turn to them for guidance on aspects of their everyday lives.With their number in the capital on the rise, … -
Is confirmation of alien life closer than we think?
Astronomers believe they have discovered the strongest evidence yet that life may exist on a planet outside our solar system.A group of scientists, led by the University of Cambridge, have published the results of their study in the Ast… -
Inflation falls: Are we finally past the cost of living crisis?
UK inflation has dropped to 2.6% - the lowest since December. The fall, drive… -
Who felled Enfield’s ancient oak?
Police have been called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding the felling of an ancient oak tree in North London. Reports were made to Enfield Council on the 3rd April that the tree, in Whitewebbs Park, had been damaged, sparking local o… -
Why are UK museums losing visitors?
Visitor numbers to the UK’s leading art institutions have fallen sharply since the pandemic - with the Tate galleries alone seeing a drop of more than two million visitors in the last five years.In this episode, we hear from Rosie Kay, … -
Is London the worst place to rent?
High prices, rising utility bills, rogue landlords and poor living conditions are all contributing to a growing crisis in London’s rental market and it is young people who are bearing the brunt. With 2.7 million people renting in the ci…
