Residents urge Council to rethink Lime bike ban – as petition hits over 1,500
Residents are urging a London council to reverse its decision to ban Lime e-bikes from being parked or hired in the borough. A petition…
Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists after closure due to ‘unexpected movements’
Albert Bridge has reopened after it was closed to pedestrians and cyclists on Wednesday afternoon (April 8). The Thames Crossing was shut-off to all…
Families fled homes as fire ripped through flat at Easter
Residents of a council block in Sutton have recalled the terrifying moment a fire ripped through a ground floor flat over the Easter weekend,…
Farage thinks some outer London boroughs want to split from the city
Nigel Farage has predicted some outer London boroughs will want to hold referenda in future to decide whether they want to remain part of…
Secondary school planned for South West London brewery site axed
A new secondary school will not be built as part of the £1.3billion regeneration of an old brewery in South West London. The Department…
‘Second home’ youth service determined to continue helping young people despite challenges
A South London youth service that was on the brink of shutting down is determined it will survive so it can continue providing vital…
Green councillor defends oil and gas career
A Greenwich Green councillor has defended his career in the oil and gas industry saying “it’s not really an issue”. Cllr Lakshan Saldin said…
Tolworth development will get 965 more homes despite concerns
A housing development in South London will get 965 more homes, including 16-storey apartment blocks. Kingston Council has approved plans which will see 1,176…
GPs urged to ask patients about gambling habits in same way they ask about smoking and alcohol
GPs have been urged to ask patients about gambling habits in the same way they ask about smoking and alcohol after a man took…
Outrage as developer behind Borough Triangle development plans to slash affordable homes
The developer behind a controversial housing development in South London is facing backlash as it wants to reduce its affordable housing offer to just…
Council applies for borough-wide injunction to tackle illegal car meets
Illegal car meets may face greater enforcement in Central London as Westminster City Council applies for a borough-wide injunction. Supported by Kensington and Chelsea…
GLA: Estate regeneration actually leading to “degeneration” for many Londoners, Sadiq Khan warned
By Kumail Jaffer and Cameron Blackshaw Estate regeneration schemes across London are leading to worsening living conditions, mass displacement and a loss of social…
