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Joe Coughlan

@joecoughlan.bsky.social
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Freelance journalist | Words: BBC, The Guardian, The i Paper, Daily Mirror | Email me: joe.coughlan.journo@gmail.com

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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
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:
inews.co.uk
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
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@TJChambers @tjchambers.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
@joecoughlan.bsky.social‬: Music Venues Subject To Noise Complaints To Get ‘Greater Protection’ | @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/business/202...
theguardian.com
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
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🚨 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.
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
🆕 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.
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
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. www.mylondon.news/news/east-lo...
mylondon.news
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
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he would back plans to revive the Crossrail 2 project, claiming the scheme is a 'no-brainer'.
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
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.
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
TfL boss Andy Lord has been accused of 'victim blaming' pedestrians for the deaths and fatal collisions seen on London's roads.
mylondon.news
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
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Injury claims from incidents on the London Underground last year saw Transport for London paying out over £250,000.
mylondon.news
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
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
🆕 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.
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
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.
mylondon.news
Wheelchair users denied entry onto buses over 400 times in a year
Transport for London has admitted the figure is 'completely unacceptable'
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
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.
mylondon.news
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
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
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.
mylondon.news
'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
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
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.
mylondon.news
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
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
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.
mylondon.news
New 'tram' bus hits councillor's wife's car on first day in use
Transport for London has said it is investigating the incident
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Joe Coughlan @joecoughlan.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Plans to add parking charges to Norman Park have been scrapped by Bromley Council following opposition from a local athletics club.
mylondon.news
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
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