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London Undergroud live updates as 9 lines delayed during evening rush hour
TfL's network is struggling this evening amid a spate of delayed and suspensions
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South London estate residents celebrate as judge grants day in court in bid to overturn demolition
Lesnes Estate resident Adam Turk said 'justice is prevailing and for the first time, we are being heard'
Hackney's 60-year partnership with an Israeli city could end after heated debate
The Green-led council voted overwhelming to reconsider the borough’s sister cities partnership amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and in light of a UN Commission of Inquiry concluding Israel committed genocide against the Palestinians
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Sister's tribute to 'loved' brother kidnapped in South London whose remains were found 50 miles away
A £20,000 reward is up for grabs for information relating to the 'heartbreaking' unsolved murder of Vishal Mehortra
Disabled South London woman left 'unable to use kitchen' for over a year
A South London council failed to move a disabled woman for more than two-and-a-half years in total after deciding her property was unsuitable.
Ex-violin teacher accused of sex assault says he was demonstrating ‘exercises’
Jan Repko, 68, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a consultation lesson
Orpington wildfire torches field after firefighters tackle 3 grass fires hours earlier
The sustained period of hot weather has seen the risk of wildfires increase
North London teacher confessed to 'Edward Cullen type of love' for pupil, 16
On one or more occasions, Mr Islam said he loved the pupil or words to that effect
Photos show swimmers relaxing at London's only safe River Thames bathing spot in fourth heatwave
As London experiences another heatwave, Londoners took to the River Thames to enjoy a swim
'I was stabbed in London at 17 - training to be a chef changed my life'
Andrew Clarke is a graduate of Fat Macy's, a charity that helps people in temporary accommodation break the cycle through hospitality training and long-term support
London drought declared with 'long-lasting impacts' warning
There have been three droughts in England in the past five years, in 2022, 2025 and 2026
Boy, 7, dies a week after mum and daughter from East London drown in Essex
A seven-year-old boy has died following an incident at West Mersea Beach last week which left his teenage cousin and her mother dead, Essex Police said.
Harrow road closures in August as one in Hatch End is set to close until October - full list
A road in Kenton is expected to reopen again for the first time since April
Man praised for comforting young black boy detained by police in East London for 'playfighting'
Police claim that a group of boys had started to run away after they noticed them
Campaign to save 'vital' North London bus route in area devastated by cuts
Residents rely on buses due to the lack of London Underground links the borough, a petition states
Residents furious after woman trapped in housing estate lift and told to carry phone ‘just in case’
Residents have raised serious concerns after a woman was trapped in a lift with a broken emergency call button – only to later see notices telling people to carry a mobile phone in case they become stuck
First pictures of Met police inspector charged with raping woman
He has denied two counts of rape and a charge of GBH
Prince William and Kate defended by fans as summer family photos spark criticism
Prince William and Princess Kate shared a 'Summer Rewind' post on their official Instagram account on Tuesday, delighting fans with intimate family snaps and royal highlights – but some followers made one surprising claim
Yet another Robotaxi test is underway in London - passengers will be booking trips in months
Several firms, including Uber using Wayve robotaxis and separately Waymo, want to carry passengers from as soon as this year
Singer has ring returned after leaving it on flight from Gatwick Airport
The appeal and thanks were both shared on social media