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'We live on site of Walthamstow's old greyhound stadium - our lives are a complete misery'
Service charges in Stadium Place, South Chingford have increased by 20 per cent for some residents despite the development being blighted by flooding, energy cuts and dangerous cladding

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Forest Hill fire live updates as 100 firefighters rush to South London shop blaze with flats above
The London Fire Brigade doesn't know how it started


Partial U-turn on London police front counters but Mayor and Met condemned for leaving just 2 open 24/7
Only Lewisham and Charing Cross would remain open 24 hours a day under the revised plans

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People keep crashing at South London roundabout but council's being urged not to remove it
Kingston residents have backed a petition calling for the removal of the roundabout to be ruled out


Exact dates TfL will lift 4 driving charges between Christmas and New Year
Drivers will be able to save up to £15 each day during the festive period


Angry row breaks out at Lambeth Council over alleged sex offender being put on Investigating Committee
Plans to give Irfan Mohammed a seat on the council's Investigating Committee were thrown out after a meeting of the Full Council last night (October 15)


American woman points out 'weird' things about British hotel rooms
Brits were quick to chime in about why things are the way they are


'I'm a doctor - your cough could be pneumonia if you have 1 major symptom'
The lung infection can be serious if not treated quickly


All the TfL lines that will be shut this weekend including London Underground
Those in West and South London are likely to encounter some issues


Newborn baby died in dad's arms after Lewisham doctors delayed blood transfusion by 3 hours
Sarah and Andrew Conroy are calling for improved maternity safety after their son tragically died in hospital


Johnson & Johnson facing legal action over talcum powder asbestos claims
As many as 3,000 people have alleged that either they or a family member developed forms of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma from using Johnson's Baby Powder


NHS doctor gives verdict on whether you really need a flu jab this winter
The flu jab can be booked now at your nearest pharmacy


Every DWP benefit you can claim if you’re looking for work and how much you could get
Unemployment rates are at their highest point in over 4 years


Promised refurb of iconic London skatepark left to ruin 'must be honoured' as 1.7k sign petition
Campaigners want Lambeth Council to fulfil its promise and make improvements to Kennington Park's skate bowl


Police seek victims of 'devastating' crypto fraud after 5 London men arrested
It's thought thousands of people have lost in excess of a million pounds


Beloved South London youth centre could be saved after fifth of village's population backed petition
Bromley Council will continue working with Biggin Hill residents to facilitate the sale of a community centre it marked for disposal earlier this year


Annual George Michael event on Hampstead Heath may be banned as City of London seeks injunction
This Is My Culture has been held on the Heath annually since 2017, with the event organised as a celebration of George Michael's legacy following his death


Croydon's finances still 'unsustainable' say auditors and efforts to sort it out 'have deteriorated'
Auditors appointed by the government said there had been a "further deterioration in financial sustainability" since their previous engagement with Croydon Council


’I was spending 7 hours a day on my phone - one easy change made me stop for good'
She wanted to stop scrolling to become a 'better parent'


London Bridge station to unveil huge 'eye-catching' new clock design
It will also appear in digital form on departure boards at major stations across the network
