Residents on Thamesmead’s Lesnes Estate granted judicial review

Residents on Thamesmead’s Lesnes Estate granted judicial review

Plans to demolish Lesnes Estate will be put on hold after one of its residents won a legal battle to have the demolition approval…

Disabled woman left in ‘unsuitable’ temporary accommodation for more than 2.5 years

Disabled woman left in ‘unsuitable’ temporary accommodation for more than 2.5 years

Wandsworth Council failed to move a disabled woman from her home for more than two-and-a-half years after deciding her property was unsuitable. A new…

‘Be More French’: Sadiq Khan Urged to Impose Speed Limit Cuts and Driving Restrictions During High Ozone Pollution

‘Be More French’: Sadiq Khan Urged to Impose Speed Limit Cuts and Driving Restrictions During High Ozone Pollution

Kumail JafferAug 1, 2026

The Mayor of London should look to the French and impose driving restrictions in the capital during periods of high ozone pollution, the leader…

Croydon Council approves retrospective changes to ‘monstrosity’ flats

Croydon Council approves retrospective changes to ‘monstrosity’ flats

Croydon Council has approved retrospective planning permission for changes to a block of flats which critics say have made it almost entirely different from…

Review: Cutlass at The Glitch

Review: Cutlass at The Glitch

Michael HollandJul 31, 2026

A whistle-stop tour through the life of Captain Springsmile Jack A story of piracy, cunning and revenge is spun at rip-roaring speed in this…

Richmond Council pays £1.8k after girl with SEND misses out on PE

Richmond Council pays £1.8k after girl with SEND misses out on PE

Richmond Council has apologised for failing to make sure a girl with special educational needs (SEN) was receiving PE sessions. A new Local Government…

Uxbridge Road bridge to get makeover after residents’ campaign

Uxbridge Road bridge to get makeover after residents’ campaign

Ben LynchJul 30, 2026

A bridge connecting two West London Tube stations is to be repainted in early August following months of campaigning from residents. The crossing linking…

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Nero

Michael HollandJul 30, 2026

History’s most notorious comes to Southwark Andrew Barth Feldman – best known for his record-breaking Broadway performance in Dear Evan Hansen and starring opposite Jennifer…

How the Other Half Loves

How the Other Half Loves

Michael HollandJul 30, 2026

Alan Ayckbourn is back in the round ‘I haven’t got any problems.’ – ‘Never mind, we’ll soon invent some.’ The Old Vic announced the…

Ministers urged to give TfL final say on driverless taxis as rollout looms

Ministers urged to give TfL final say on driverless taxis as rollout looms

Kumail JafferJul 30, 2026

Ministers must hand over full control of driverless taxi trials to Transport for London (TfL), a senior London Assembly Member has said. Last year…

Merton Council ‘failed’ to provide a carer assessment to struggling mother

Merton Council ‘failed’ to provide a carer assessment to struggling mother

A mum was left without an answer for nearly a year on whether she was entitled to more support despite repeatedly telling her local…

Bromley adult education centre closure may be overturned

Bromley adult education centre closure may be overturned

Cameron BlackshawJul 29, 2026

Bromley Council still wants to shut down an Orpington adult education centre after losing a court battle that quashed a decision over its closure.…