Lately, we’ve been hearing and watching news bombarded with accidents and crimes. It feels scary to be out there, and accidents can happen anytime. A bit anxious, I suddenly feel like I want to be on the safe side (no worries, I am safe here in London). I just want to have that assurance in […]
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I have this friend who was facing a problem with her husband. Yes, they were planning for a divorce after 10 years of being together. Sad, but we can’t judge (marriage counselling didn’t work too). I was worried about her, so I asked directly about it. It turns out that she’s anxious about the custody […]
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If you really want to get to know London, then there’s no better way than on foot. Not only is it a great way to stay active, but walking also gives you a more intimate experience of the city. You get to dive into the history of the buildings, hear century-old stories, and stumble across […]
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Key insights Knife crime remains a concerning issue in London. According to Statista, there has been an upward trend in police-recorded knife or sharp instrument offences over the years. Starting at 9,572 in 2015/16, the numbers steadily rose, peaking at 15,928 in 2019/20. This suggests that knife crime became a growing issue over time. The […]
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Last Autumn, I found myself standing in the rain outside a community kitchen in London, nervously holding a bag of aprons. I’d signed up as a volunteer cook after months of feeling disconnected in this vast city. Chopping vegetables alongside strangers who quickly became friends changed everything for me. I discovered the joy of creating […]
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London may be famous for its historic buildings and sophisticated late-night restaurants, but there’s another side to the city that’s best explored by water and often missed by land tourists. The River Thames, Regent’s Canal, and other natural or manmade water attractions provide an unforgettable backdrop for kayaking. It’s a chance to see the city […]
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When I was in primary school, our teachers told us that there was a girl who died in one of the restrooms. Naturally, we were terrified—until we found out they made it up to keep us from hanging around in there too long. Then came another rumour: our school was a former cemetery. That one […]
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Key Insights According to the data from London Boroughs Recycling Scorecard, London recycled less than 10% of its household waste in 2000/2001. Over the next 10 years, that figure rose to about 32%. Since then, the recycling rates have stayed relatively flat, hovering between 32% and 34%. In recent years, the recycling rate has remained […]
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Ever feel like your to-do list is staging a coup against your free time? Same. Juggling emails, meetings, and those tasks we swore we’d get to last week is basically an extreme sport. That’s where a great virtual assistant (VA) comes in. London is packed with skilled VAs who can handle inbox chaos, scheduling nightmares, […]
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In a city like London, where your neighbours can practically see your breakfast, it’s normal to crave extra privacy like it’s your favourite snack. So, it’s only fair to look for shutters that do more than just block the sun. The perfect shutters can give you that “ahh” feeling every time you walk into the […]
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