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Reopening of Lewisham Library delayed for another year after structural issues found
It's the latest setback in a long line of issues for the library
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Locals rally around South London pub managers told to leave by Heineken
A petition supporting the pub's managers has gained more than 1,000 signatures
Residents being moved out of 'oven' South London tower after air con scandal as rooms hit 37C
Wandsworth Council is moving temporary accommodation residents out of Britannia Point after concerns over conditions in the 19-storey tower block
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Forest bikes launch in another West London borough with £1 rides until August 31
The e-bike provider said it will crack down on riders who break the rules
MyLondon launches Back Our Bus Drivers campaign to spotlight inhumane conditions
London bus drivers are falling asleep at the wheel while overheating in cabs with no air conditioning and often face driving for three hours without access to a toilet
Hanwell stabbing live as man, 40, fights for his life after early morning attack
Police and forensics have been on scene for several hours
Hanwell stabbing scene first photos show forensics team gathering evidence behind cordon
A 40-year-old man is fighting for his life
'Kind' staff at major London hospital praised as department gets CQC boost after 7 years
The hospital's surgery services were last inspected in 2019
Coroner warns North London NHS trust after hospital worker 'misled' inquest into man’s death
An inquest into the death of Najib Naagi, 55, led the Trust to admit its record-keeping system for direct observation was flawed and posed a risk to patients
Brent Council's £18m budget overspend driven by homelessness and adult social care costs
The local authority has called for 'better action' from central government
Wandsworth Council shuts cost of living reserve with £6.2m unspent to help struggling residents
Opposition councillors slammed the move
Plans for London Chinese 'super embassy' approved after High Court challenge
Construction of a new Chinese super embassy in London can go ahead after a High Court challenge against the decision to grant planning permission was dismissed.
Brent council trialling change to pavements in electric car push
The trial is being funded by a £169,000 government grant
Croydon Council appoints third top boss in months as £275,000 full time job remains vacant
Mike Jackson will replace fellow interim boss Elaine Jackson, who took over when previous CEO Katherine Kerswell stepped down in October 2025
Man, 40, stabbed on shopping parade in Wembley
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
'I've been left to rot': Woman left trapped in Havering flat for over 3 years
'I have no life, I don't see anybody, and I don't hear from anybody. I just need to get out!'
Forest Hill Caribbean restaurant manager apologises after illegal parking and noise complaints
House of Flavourz was the subject of a licensing review after the council's licensing team received 'multiple complaints' within days of each other
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana charged with assaulting Belmarsh prison staff
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been charged with three assaults on prison staff at Belmarsh
Immediate hosepipe ban announced in East London after 'flash drought'
Londoners covered by Essex and Suffolk Water are the latest to be hit by a hosepipe ban
London Underground recap as whole line suspended and 4 delayed at rush hour
There were severe delays across the Tube and Overground network, with two other lines also partially suspended