Parole Board to push for diversity in 2019
The new chairwoman of the Parole Board has stated it is a “significant concern” that none of its 240 members are black. Will Aslan, of the Parole Board, exclusively told the Voice of London: “We…
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British high streets see worst shop closures in last five years
Research compiled by the Local Data Company for PwC shows that there has been the largest half-year net decline in high street stores in five years. Due to the rate of shop closures out pacing…
The broken wall that united Europe
On this day in 1989, the Berlin Wall fell, arguably changing the world forever. This significant event ended more than 28 years of hostile conflict between West and East Germany; it symbolised the Iron Curtain…
£10,000 cash to catch veterans’ attackers
A Reward of £10,000 has been offered for any information on the attackers of WWII Veteran. Lord Ashcroft, chair of charity Crimestoppers has offered the incentive for any information that could lead to the arrest…
On this day in WWI
This year marks the Centenary of WWI, to celebrate the occasion Voice of London looked back one hundred years to see what was happening as soldiers began to make their way home. See also:…
Avocado eggs on toast with a side of microplastics please!
What seemed inevitable is now a confirmed reality: we have plastic in our bodies – and it may be widespread in the human food chain as a direct consequence of our negligence. In fact, a…
Women in combat roles a ‘mistake’ says former Army Colonel
The decision by the government to allow women into all combat roles has been criticised by a former commander of British forces in Afghanistan. Colonel Richard Kemp’s comments come after the Defense Secretary Gavin…