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Freelance journalist | Words: BBC, The Guardian, The i Paper, Daily Mirror | Email me: joe.coughlan.journo@gmail.com
The UN has said several key crossings to deliver aid into Gaza have remained shut indefinitely, despite efforts announced by Israel this week to improve access.

Read more on @theipaper.com below:
The aid routes into Gaza mapped - and why food isn't getting through
Gaza aid organisations have warned of 'miniscule' assistance being supplied as key crossings remain closed
inews.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Reposted by Joe Coughlan
@joecoughlan.bsky.social‬: Music Venues Subject To Noise Complaints To Get ‘Greater Protection’ | @theguardian.com

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Music venues subject to noise complaints to get ‘greater protection’
New government measures will also require developers to soundproof flats and apartments near existing venues
www.theguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🚨 After coming up on three years, today was my last day at
@itsmylondon.bsky.social.

Feeling very lucky to say I’ve had an absolute ball having the opportunity to tell the diverse stories of those living in the capital.
June 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
🆕 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has spoken out on the successful High Court challenge against Lambeth Council regarding festivals held in Brockwell Park – saying he would like to see all parties working together to deliver the events.
May 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
East London tenants have been facing issues so bad that one resident said their living room ceiling leaks every time it rains – adding that they wished they had moved out of London instead of settling into the block.

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Tenant plagued by mice wishes they had agreed to be moved to Essex
Residents says they are losing hope the housing association L&Q will ever resolve the years of housing issues
www.mylondon.news
May 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he would back plans to revive the Crossrail 2 project, claiming the scheme is a 'no-brainer'.
May 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Such an honour to speak to Jonathan Blake, one of the UK's first HIV patients who was given months to live when he was diagnosed in October 1982.

He has since used his experience to speak out on gay rights and sexual health.
May 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
TfL boss Andy Lord has been accused of 'victim blaming' pedestrians for the deaths and fatal collisions seen on London's roads.
TfL boss accused of 'victim blaming' pedestrians for collisions
The transport authority boss said it was important for people to stick to the safety measures in place
www.mylondon.news
March 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Injury claims from incidents on the London Underground last year saw Transport for London paying out over £250,000.
TfL paid out over £250,000 in injury claims on the London Underground last year
One passenger was awarded over £80k by the transport authority
mylondon.news
February 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🆕 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he supports the 'special relationship' between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump.

The Mayor said it was worth working in the common interest with President Trump to benefit the capital and UK as a whole.
February 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Wheelchair users were denied access onto London buses more than 400 times last year - with a charity claiming the bus service is 'failing' disabled people.
Wheelchair users denied entry onto buses over 400 times in a year
Transport for London has admitted the figure is 'completely unacceptable'
mylondon.news
February 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
East London business owners fear how parking charges on their local high street will affect trade, with some stores fearing they may have to close down altogether.
Businesses crippled by 'terrifying' plan to remove free parking
Some 6,000 oppose the plans, with one business owner saying she fears having to close her shop after investing all of her life savings into it
mylondon.news
February 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Bromley locals have expressed their 'outrage' at a scheme from the council to introduce parking charges for Blue Badge holders - as a petition opposing the plan passes 3,000 signatures.
'Outraged' mum fights Blue Badge parking charges with petition passing 3k
Sian Pugh, who is disabled herself, launched a petition against the introduction of charges in Bromley because of how it will affect her daughter
www.mylondon.news
December 22, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Plumstead parents are 'shocked' after being told their children’s school is being earmarked for closure by Greenwich Council - with the school facing a £1.2 million deficit by April 2026 due to falling pupil numbers.
Parents 'shocked' as primary school earmarked for closure
The proposal comes as the school faces a £1.2 million deficit due to falling pupil numbers
mylondon.news
December 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Transport for London’s launch of its new fleet of electric 358 buses last week was dampened as one of the vehicles reportedly collided with a councillor’s wife’s car.
New 'tram' bus hits councillor's wife's car on first day in use
Transport for London has said it is investigating the incident
mylondon.news
November 27, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Plans to add parking charges to Norman Park have been scrapped by Bromley Council following opposition from a local athletics club.
Plans to add parking charges to South London park scrapped as clause discovered
A local athletics club in Bromley said the charges would have had a 'disastrous' effect on its future
www.mylondon.news
November 26, 2024 at 9:03 PM