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About The Londoner

Local News, Real Stories, Every Day

The Londoner is an independent local news platform dedicated to providing the residents of Greater London with comprehensive, trustworthy and fast-breaking reporting on borough affairs, city planning, transport and culture.

Our Editorial Standard

We believe local reporting is the bedrock of a healthy city. The choices made in town halls across London’s 32 boroughs directly affect the lives of millions of residents.

Investigative reports, council records and public consultation coverage are checked by the editorial team. The newsroom prioritises evidence, context and civic accountability over sensationalism.

Our Core Pillars

Pillar 1

Unbiased Independence

Editorial decisions remain separate from commercial pressure and party politics.

Pillar 2

Hyperlocal Focus

Reporting is built around the communities, institutions and public services of Greater London.

Pillar 3

Public Accountability

Coverage examines council decisions, public spending and civic governance in the public interest.

Meet The Newsroom

Author names, biographies and profile images are pulled directly from WordPress user profiles. Add or edit newsroom members under Users in the WordPress dashboard.

Eleanor Vance

Eleanor Vance

Editor-in-Chief

Leads the newsroom and coordinates reporting on planning, public policy and accountability.

Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke

Head of Investigative Reporting

Specialises in housing, public spending and London council oversight.

Marcus Sterling

Marcus Sterling

Transport & City Hall Editor

Reports on City Hall, transport policy, fares, major projects and commuter disruption.