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25-storey South London tower will be built as City Hall overturns decision on 228-home plan
Bexley Council had rejected the housing development in Abbey Wood but City Hall has had the final say

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Full list of London Underground stations shortlisted by TfL for step-free access including lifts
17 Tube stations have been chosen for feasibility studies but another 13 missed out


West Drayton stabbing sees man in 20s knifed and boy, 15, left with head wound
No one has been arrested in connection with the incident in Hillingdon

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Battersea families permanently rehomed after 'life-changing' fire tore through council block
The fire last month destroyed the top floor and roof of the council block


London nursery with growing waiting lists that teaches kids French and English plans third site
Raphael Nursery has submitted an application to transform the West Kensington premises, which was most recently used as the Grenadian Consulate


Music fans divided as Nicole Scherzinger 'offers no apology' for concert 'blunder'
Fans of Nicole Scherzinger have hit out at the former Pussycat Dolls star, claiming she took to the stage late at the Royal Albert Hall and did not apologise for the delay


Stephen Lawrence’s killer apologises but does not discuss other gang members
He said that the guilt of what happened "weighs heavy on [his] shoulders"


Teenager killed in ‘blink of an eye’ at Primrose Hill New Year’s Eve event, trial told
Harry Pitman was allegedly attacked by Areece Lloyd-Hall, 18, in front of revellers who had gathered on London's Primrose Hill to watch fireworks


North London police probe possible 'hate crime' after ribbons for Israeli hostages cut down
Video shows a woman cutting down the yellow ribbons in the Muswell Hill area yesterday


Person in hospital after being hit by train at Whitton station
They've been left with life-changing injuries


Ceiling hole, widespread mould and a defensive attitude: London council slammed by housing watchdog
The Housing Ombudsman uncovered a raft of failures by Lewisham Council with serious issues in 92 per cent of cases


Ex London hospital worker felt breathless and 6 months later she was dead - was asbestos to blame?
Joanne Barnet was diagnosed with mesothelioma on the day she died - now her family are seeking answers


DWP Winter Fuel Payment rates this winter and who is eligible - full list
The DWP has confirmed that over nine million people will receive a payment


Teddington School closure: Man dies near entrance with 'pupils sent home'
The man passed away at the scene in Broom Road, London Ambulance Service confirmed


The two areas of London hailed as examples for rest of city around walking and cycling
London Assembly's Transport Committee went on a walkabout to evaluate the city's walking experience


London Waterloo and Vauxhall stations to shut for a week during Christmas period
Trains from London Waterloo to South West London will be affected for a week during the festive period


Tories reject 'soulless tower blocks' and want to build on 16,800 acres of London brownfield land
Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly claims a Tory Mayor of London is needed to 'get a grip' of the housing crisis


London gender clinic's waiting list 'far too long' says coroner after teen took her own life
Camden's Tavistock Centre has been criticised by a coroner but its specialist clinic for children and young people closed down last year


Gang stole 16k phones - Sadiq Khan calls for Apple and Samsung to make it impossible to happen again
A man was charged with handling stolen goods after being stopped with 10 suspected stolen phones at Heathrow Airport


Covid vaccine warning to check you're eligible after patients left confused at pharmacies
Two new variants, Nimbus and Stratus, are spreading rapidly in the UK
