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12 hours ago

Sadiq Khan under growing pressure to ban gambling adverts from the Tube

Hackney Council takes a 'health in all policies' approach to everything we do. "Gambling-related harm is well documented but not well recognised as it is often a highly stigmatised form of damage in the lives of some of ourmost deprived citizens."
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12 hours ago

Drink-spiking mapped across London as cases soar - prompting vow from Sadiq Khan to tackle 'awful crime'

Latest figures show the number of spiking related offences recorded by the Metropolitan police increased by 23 per cent year-on-year to 2,633 in 2024/25 - almost 220 cases a month. But in only 84 cases was there a positive outcome, such as a person being charged with an offence. Offences were highest in Westminster (435) which covers the bulk of the West End - Lambeth (173) and Camden (164).
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1 day ago

'Power hungry' data centres making London housing crisis worse by delaying new homes

Rapidly expanding, energy-intensive data centres are straining London's electricity grid, threatening housing connections and requiring urgent coordinated planning for power and development.
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22 hours ago

Council's repair delays blamed for ceiling collapse

Camden Council's repeated failures to fix an upstairs leak caused a collapsed ceiling, prolonged temporary accommodation, and criticism from the Housing Ombudsman.
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16 hours ago

13 London bus routes will be hit by strikes next week

Hundreds of Lea Interchange bus drivers in east and northeast London will strike, disrupting over a dozen routes and affecting travel near Stratford during Christmas.
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3 days ago

'Budget may be breaking point for London business'

London businesses face intensified cost pressures as higher minimum wages, increased National Insurance, and raised business rates threaten hiring and profitability.
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3 days ago

British Museum could gain a traffic-free entrance under new Holborn neighbourhood proposals

Great Russell Street outside the British Museum could be pedestrianised, banning most cars while retaining emergency and waste access.
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4 days ago

South London council awarded title of 'best borough in London'

Lambeth won Borough of the Year for delivering equity, sustainability and inclusive prosperity through affordable housing, climate infrastructure, and community-focused projects.
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4 days ago

Blow to two major London transport projects as they miss out on funding at Budget

Budget omits funding for Bakerloo Line upgrades and West London Orbital, risking transport inequality for deprived Brent residents.
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4 days ago

West London councillor 'told another to f*** off' at meeting

Hounslow councillor Katherine Dunne faces calls to resign after allegedly telling opposition councillor to 'f*** off' during a heated full council meeting.
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4 days ago

Met Police chief and London mayor hail enduring' legacy of Damilola Taylor 25 years on from killing

Dignitaries and family commemorate Damilola Taylor while the Met and the Damilola Taylor Trust renew commitments to reduce violence and support young people.
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4 days ago

Struggling to pay the bills': Britons under pressure react to budget 2025

A London family faces rising living costs, balancing low salon income, high childcare expenses, tax penalties on bonuses, and strict budgeting to afford childcare.
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5 days ago

Jamie Oliver hails Khan for providing '100m free school meals is an amazing achievement' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's City Hall-funded programme has delivered 100 million free primary school meals, offering daily healthy lunches and saving families £1,500 per child over three years.
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5 days ago

Ealing cracks down on homes in multiple occupation

Ealing Council will require planning permission and licensing for all HMOs regardless of size, tightening controls, inspections, and legally binding management standards.
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5 days ago

Train ticket prices in England are being frozen in 2026 - but will tube fares in London still rise?

A national freeze on regulated rail fares in England excludes London, where Mayor-controlled TfL may still raise tube, train and Travelcard prices.
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6 days ago

London mayor welcomes new tourist tax powers

The Mayor of London can introduce a tourist tax on overnight visitors, with devolved mayors granted new revenue-raising powers for local investment.
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6 days ago

London councillor apologises after his Lamborghini was found parked in disabled bay twice without blue badge

Hounslow councillor apologised, resigned as committee chair, donated £160 to mayoral charities and lost an £8,322 allowance top-up after parking in a disabled bay.
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6 days ago

Trying to get a council house in London? Experts reveal 'brutal reality' of how long you'll wait

Only about 56% of people on council housing registers in boroughs like Islington and Lambeth are rehoused each year Councils are removing thousands from waiting lists due to having no realistic chance of being housed Council housing now overwhelmingly goes to those in the most severe need Only about five per cent of Londoners on the waiting list for a council home have any chance of being rehoused, a City Hall inquiry has been told.
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1 week ago

'It's getting to rock bottom', cash-strapped council says

London boroughs face escalating budget shortfalls up to £4.7bn by 2028-29, requiring more central funding, housing and transport support, and new local fiscal powers.
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1 week ago

Mural on side of north London library to stay despite 'ghastly eyesore' complaints from locals

A controversial To Autumn mural on Enfield Town Library will remain after councillors approved a retrospective planning application despite local opposition and conservation-area concerns.
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1 week ago

Couple who painted 2.6million Islington townhouse black are ordered to repaint it white after furious neighbours complain

A couple must repaint their Grade II-listed Gibson Square townhouse white after a council ruling that the black paint harmed the conservation area's historic appearance.
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1 week ago

Hounslow councillor under investigation after Lamborghini seen parked in disabled bays

A Hounslow councillor's Lamborghini was photographed parked in disabled bays at council offices without a visible blue badge, prompting a Labour investigation.
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1 week ago

Tenants left with no loo for 58 days win rent back

Residents of a shared property in south-east London had to urinate in a bath or use the lavatories at a nearby furniture superstore for 58 days because their landlord did not fix a broken toilet, a tribunal has heard. The five tenants also had to put up with a faulty ventilation system that was so noisy it kept them awake at night and caused mould.
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1 week ago

London pub owner says tax hike could force closure

James Fitzgerald, landlord of the Thatched House in Hammersmith, said his costs have risen by 22,000 over the past year - with the increase in National Insurance a major factor. He said he had already cut his own wage, reduced staff hours, and trimmed other running costs, and there was no more room to make savings. "If it goes up again, eventually I'll end up doing it for free and then I'll have to pull out. There's no way to survive."
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1 week ago

Oxford Street traffic diversion plan unveiled

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said: "We need urgent action to give the nation's high street a new lease of life." PA Media "I'm pleased that we're now moving ahead with our exciting plans to regenerate this iconic area, backed by the vast majority of Londoners and businesses," he added. The mayor explained that the new proposals, released on Friday, "map out the potential next steps" of the plan. Sir Sadiq said he "encourages everyone to have their say on the proposals".
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1 week ago

East London councillor who stood in Bangladesh election fails to win nomination

Ohid Ahmed and Sabina Khan will not stand in the upcoming UK local elections; Ahmed also will not contest Bangladesh's general election.
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1 week ago

31m of tax goes uncollected by east London council

Newham Council has £30,840,577 of uncollected council tax since 2018, the lowest London collection rate, prompting proposals for an 8.99% tax rise and service cuts.
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1 week ago

Government expected to back DLR extension plans

The Treasury will back a £1.7bn Docklands Light Railway extension to Thamesmead, enabling up to 25,000 homes and 10,000 jobs.
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1 week ago

Sadiq Khan gives business 'speed dating' agency the kiss of life as City Hall tackles financial crisis

City Hall will allocate 12m to prevent layoffs of specialist staff at London & Partners despite a 19.2m funding shortfall and political criticism.
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1 week ago

London gets 2.4m for child exploitation support

Getty Images A 2.4m package of support has been announced for victims and survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) in London. Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said the money would directly fund new independent sexual violence advocates and expand counselling provision for all survivors of CSE. It comes after the Met announced it would re-examine hundreds of cases of CSE over the past 15 years as part of a national re-investigation overseen by the National Crime Agency and the National Police Chief's Council.
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1 week ago

Could former police station become new health hub?

Teddington's closed police station could be repurposed to expand the undersized Park Road GP surgery, improving accessibility, community services, training capacity and housing options.
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1 week ago

Freedom Pass row: A fair perk or an expensive policy?

Rosen, 79, said on X he was struggling to replace his Freedom Pass, prompting Allsopp, 52, to respond that "people taking things they did not need" were "bankrupting our country".
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1 week ago

Regent Street to close to traffic for first time in five years

Regent Street will close to traffic for the first time in five years and be transformed into a fully pedestrianised winter wonderland. The busy shopping street will be pedestrianised between 2pm and 9pm on Saturday December 6 as part of a car-free day of Christmas shopping and celebrations. Regent Street will be pedestrianised along its Festive Mile, stretching between Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus.
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1 week ago

Wimbledon's expansion plans heading for court of appeal after judge's ruling

Explaining the reasons for granting the order, Holgate wrote that: The grounds of appeal are arguable with a real prospect of success. The case law on scheme benefits, deliverability, relevance, material considerations and irrationality merits review.
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1 week ago

Oxford Street could be transformed into 'nightlife destination,' Westminster says

Westminster will create After Dark nightlife zones in Oxford Street, the Strand and Victoria to boost evening activity, safety and cultural offerings.
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1 week ago

Campaigners urge Sadiq Khan to block 'vast' 18-storey office tower in east London conservation area

A decision from City Hall is thought to be imminent, with Sir Sadiq's deputy mayor for planning Jules Pipe likely to be given the final say. Mr Pipe had raised concerns when given first sight of the plans in April last year but Tower Hamlets councillors went against advice from their officials when they granted planning permission in January.
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1 week ago

West Ham relegation would 'Hammer' Londoners with 2.5m stadium bill, reveals Sadiq Khan's top aide

West Ham's relegation would cost London taxpayers 2m to 2.5m a year due to halved rent, reduced commercial income, and higher match-day costs.
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1 week ago

London councils ask residents to grit their own roads as capital gripped by five-day cold snap

Local councils supply grit, shovels and protective gear to residents and volunteer groups so communities can clear snow and ice on non-priority streets.
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1 week ago

Battle to protect 300-year-old pub

Residents seek ACV designation to preserve the 1720-founded Black Horse Pub from potential sale and redevelopment after its September closure.
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2 weeks ago

London's Budget list - more money and 'do no harm'

London seeks investment and 'do no harm' budget policies to protect housing, transport projects, and its role as the UK's economic engine.
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2 weeks ago

Bin bags are piling up on this street - residents have had enough

Council changes to refuse collection require residents to place bin bags on pavements, attracting vermin, obstructing walkways, causing foul odours and missed collections.
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2 weeks ago

Bizarre moment Donald Trump claims London so dangerous you get stabbed in the ass' as he tears into disaster' Sadiq Khan

Donald Trump accused London mayor Sadiq Khan of allowing crime and sharia law, claiming police avoid certain areas and criticizing London’s safety.
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2 weeks ago

This buzzy south London neighbourhood is planning a 'tourist tax'

In recent years some of London's busiest tourist hotspots have been calling out for measures to capitalise on visitors and make things better for local residents. One such thing proposed to raise vital funds for local authorities is a tourist levy, which has been considered by the likes of Mayor of London Sadiq Khan (back in 2024) and northwest London borough Brent.
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2 weeks ago

Call for taller barriers to cut fare evasion

Taller ticket barriers, dedicated station fare-evasion teams and a taskforce are proposed to reduce fare dodging on Transport for London services.
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2 weeks ago

Calls for taller ticket barriers to cut fare evasion

London's fare evasion costs about £130m annually despite enforcement; paywall-free journalism depends on donations to fund reporters and investigations.
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2 weeks ago

London dentist warns 200% rent hike will lead to people 'pulling out their own teeth'

Proposed council rent hike of about 200% threatens closure or privatization of essential King's Road businesses, risking reduced local access to dental and community services.
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2 weeks ago

Historic 300-year-old north London pub battles to stay open

ACV status can help save pubs and other spaces the community cares about. It gave Barnet Museum time to investigate purchasing Tudor Hall and do their due diligence. The government is currently legislating for a longer period for community groups to raise the funds to buy and assess the feasibility of purchasing, levelling the playing field with commercial businesses. If the Black Horse does become an ACV, that could be an option for us if the legislation is passed in time.
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2 weeks ago
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Congestion Charge to rise further which is a 'total betrayal' for Londoners

TfL will raise the daily Congestion Charge from £15 to £18 from 2 January 2026 and cut electric vehicle discounts, increasing costs for motorists and EV owners.
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2 weeks ago
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London Congestion Charge will increase in price in 2026 by 20%

London's Congestion Charge will rise to £18 in 2026 and electric vehicle exemptions will be reduced to discounts to cut 2,000 daily vehicles.
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2 weeks ago

Named and shamed: the London boroughs where not a single affordable home is being built

The London boroughs where no affordable homes are being built can be revealed. These boroughs were: the City of London, Hackney, Lambeth, Merton and Richmond. In addition, in a further 12 boroughs, the number started did not even reach double figures. These were: Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Brent, Croydon, Enfield, Haringey, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston, Wandsworth and Westminster.
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2 weeks ago

Community asset application for market rejected

Ben LynchLocal Democracy Reporting Service LDRS A west London council has rejected an application to list Shepherd's Bush Market as an asset of community value (ACV). Earlier this year, Friends of Shepherd's Bush Market applied for ACV status in an effort to "protect" its future, after major redevelopment plans from developer Yoo Capital were approved. The group said ACV status would be the first step towards community ownership of the site, amid concerns that Yoo Capital intended on selling.
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2 weeks ago

London's unemployment hotspots revealed in interactive map as total hits 11-year high

Unemployment claimants in London rose to their highest level since 2016, with 357,300 people (5.8% of working-age) claiming benefits in October 2025.
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2 weeks ago

Police issue 2,500 urgent warning to Londoners with dodgy' Amazon Fire TV sticks

Using illegal Amazon Fire sticks often leads to fraud and identity theft, converting modest subscription savings into losses of thousands of pounds.
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2 weeks ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's name to be hyphenated, as decreed by late queen

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will officially use a hyphen, aligning his surname with the Mountbatten-Windsor convention established for royal descendants.
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2 weeks ago

Greater London Authority's 19million black hole revealed as staff warned of job cuts

Greater London Authority faces a £19.2m 2026/27 funding gap, plans a three percent mayoral council tax rise, and could cut staff to balance the budget.
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2 weeks ago

London's domestic abuse hotspots revealed by interactive map as killings rocket 60% in the capital

However, analysis of London's 80 victims since January 1, reveals 24 were killed as a result of domestic-related violence, compared to about 15 by November 11 last year. Campaigners described the Standard's findings as staggering and called for systemic changes to stop women falling through cracks in the system. Among the tragic death toll is 40-year-old Agne Druskienea, who was found stabbed to death at her home in Havering early on October 18.
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2 weeks ago

Inside 'mind-blowingly good' plans for new cycle lanes in central London

Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood proposes pedestrianising central Holborn streets and adding protected cycle lanes, larger pavements, trees, and seating to improve air quality and walking/cycling.
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2 weeks ago

Are barber shops the latest front for London crime gangs?

Met Police raided dozens of London businesses, seizing counterfeit goods, illegal items and cash amid concerns that growing barber shops may hide money laundering.
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2 weeks ago

Over 1,000 hire bikes removed by Kensington and Chelsea council

Kensington and Chelsea council says it has seized 1,000 badly parked rental e-bikes so far this year. The action comes in response to complaints from residents who report the bikes as trip hazards and highway obstructions. Once reported, council staff remove the bikes from the streets and place them in storage. To have the bikes released, the providers are paying a one-off seizure fee, plus a daily storage fee if the bikes are not collected within 14 days.
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3 weeks ago

Legal action over police front counter closure

Harrow Council plans legal action after Met Police and London mayor support closure of Pinner Police Station's volunteer-led front desk, leaving borough without in-person counters.
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3 weeks ago

Reform UK London Assembly Members criticised for missing Remembrance Service

Mayor Sadiq Khan and London Assembly members and emergency service representatives laid wreaths for WWII's 80th anniversary; Reform UK members Alex Wilson and Keith Prince were absent, citing other commitments.
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3 weeks ago

Locals angry after pavement left 'like a ski jump'

A newly laid sloping pavement on West End Lane creates a dangerous trip hazard, prompting residents and Camden Council to pursue a widened, level footpath.
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3 weeks ago

Traffic wardens to begin industrial action

Bromley traffic wardens will limit duties for a week from 10 November, reducing discretionary PCN issuance in a pay dispute with APCOA.
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3 weeks ago

BBC director resigns after criticism of the broadcaster's editing of a Trump speech

BBC director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness resigned after criticism for editing former President Donald Trump's Jan. 6, 2021 speech.
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3 weeks ago

Single mum fined 1,000 for leaving envelope beside overflowing bins in west London

A single mother and nurse faces a £1,000 fine and criminal proceedings for leaving cardboard by full communal bins while the council enforces zero-tolerance littering.
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3 weeks ago

London families wait 18 years for council home as Government tells Sadiq Khan: 'Build, baby, build!'

Thousands of London families face extreme waits for council homes amid collapsing social housebuilding; an £11.7bn Government–City Hall programme aims to boost affordable housing.
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3 weeks ago

TfL staff take fight to Downing Street over visa rule changes that could force them to leave UK

Changes to UK skilled-worker visa rules risk forcing dozens of TfL staff to leave; unions and the mayor demand exemptions and urgent transitional protections.
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3 weeks ago

Lady Mayor show: What is the time and route for the first of its kind?

First Lady Mayor's Show led by Dame Susan celebrates City of London's traditions with around 7,000 participants, 200 horses, and over 50 decorated floats.
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3 weeks ago

This popular South Bank shopping destination is set to get torn down by developers

Gabriel's Wharf independent traders must vacate by Sept 27, 2026, as Coin Street plans demolition and temporary redevelopment leading to future site changes.
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3 weeks ago

Lady mayor aims to 'un-square the Square Mile'

Dame Susan Langley is the first 'Lady Mayor', renames the Lord Mayor's Show and champions equality, Square Mile innovation and East End heritage.
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3 weeks ago

Admin blunders cost cash-strapped east London council up to 200,000 in lost income

Administrative failures in Newham Council's commercial waste service caused about £200,000 in unbilled revenue over up to five years.
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3 weeks ago

Highgate Cemetery gets dramatic redevelopment after grave owner backlash

Highgate Cemetery will receive an 18 million, 25-year regeneration to address decay and climate change after controversy over a proposed gardeners' building and toilet block.
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3 weeks ago

Nurse slapped with 1,000 fine by London council for 'flytipping' an envelope

Resident fined £1,000 for placing cardboard by overflowing communal bins; she says fine is disproportionate and highlights inadequate bin provision and council support.
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3 weeks ago

Huge opposition to 2,000 homes planned on London green belt

Berkeley proposes about 2,000 homes on Bromley green belt land, sparking over 5,000 petition signatures opposing green space loss, wildlife harm, and infrastructure strain.
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3 weeks ago

'Worst year' for fireworks misuse in Harrow

Harrow faces dangerous antisocial fireworks incidents, prompting council enforcement, fines up to 100, and a dedicated reporting line to protect residents and public safety.
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3 weeks ago

London council to fine rickshaw drivers for playing loud music and speeding

Westminster will enforce a three-year PSPO from November 18 allowing fines and removal of pedicabs for loud music, speeding, pavement obstruction, or intimidating behaviour.
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4 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan uses Rio speech to rekindle war of words with 'climate wrecker' Donald Trump

Sadiq Khan called the US president a climate wrecker, promoted Ulez and solar plans, faced criticism over emissions progress and incurred costly Africa trip expenses.
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4 weeks ago

Residents voice fears over 700-home development at site of fire-hit hotel in north London

Plans to restore the Grade II-listed Railway Hotel include building 700 homes on adjacent Forumside land, prompting local concerns about building height, scale and impact.
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1 month ago

This leafy, happy neighbourhood has been named the best London borough to live

The paper has dug into data from across all 32 London boroughs to determine which one really is the 'best'. It handed out points across 37 different categories, which all came under one of four broader categories: great outdoors, good vibes, culture and activities and hospitality. Those more specific metrics included how much green space the area has, how many top-rated restaurants, hotels and music venues it has, and how many heritage sites it possesses.
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1 month ago

London 'will avoid worst of Angela Rayner's council funding raid' after fears of huge tax rises and service cuts

It has always been shocking that the cost of housing in London was left out of the Government's fair funding formula. If the rumours are true and ministers are listening, then I hope that means a brighter financial forecast. Reflecting the true cost of housing and the impact of daytime visitors in the capital would be a good start, but for now this is rumour.
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