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Hackney Green mayoral candidate sparks row over Met Police letter after Golders Green attacks
The Green Party’s candidate for Hackney mayor is facing criticism for refusing to sign a letter
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Heartbreaking voice notes of woman killed by ‘angry’ partner at East London home played in court
A judge's daughter stabbed to death by her partner had vowed to leave him in the weeks before she died, a court heard
Elderly voters urge Hackney Mayor candidates to protect them from digital exclusion
The residents shared concerns over food prices, transport and council services moving more online ahead of the local elections on Thursday, May 7
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North London woman who destroyed neighbour’s wisteria and hit her with crutch ‘breaches court order in seconds'
Atidel Boutara Cook was convicted of criminal damage after destroying the flowering plant belonging to her upstairs neighbour
Harrow Conservative candidate suspended over social media posts 'demand mass deportations'
The Labour Party has described the comments as "deeply concerning"
Update on bid to block Brockwell Park festivals including Mighty Hoopla
The park in Lambeth, south London, hosts a series of events called Brockwell Live, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to festivals including Field Day and Mighty Hoopla
NHS issues drug shortage warning over epilepsy medication taken by thousands of Brits
The supply chain for the emergency seizure medication has been disrupted by the Iran War
London’s ‘wealthiest’ borough where residents still worry about knife crime and housing
We asked Kensington and Chelsea residents what issues are on their mind ahead of the upcoming elections on May 7
Lewisham local election 2026 - manifestos from Labour, Greens, Lib Dems and Conservatives
A rundown of each party's local election pledges for Lewisham where Labour has control of the council
The questions Wimbledon residents want answered in the local elections 2026
Merton Council has been under Labour control since 2014, but some experts believe the Liberal Democrats could be in a position to take power.
Wandsworth local elections 2026 - what every party is promising
Voters will head to the polls across the capital and the rest of England tomorrow
Predator admits posing as police officer to sexually assault children at London parks
A predator posed as a figure of authority to sexually assault children in London parks, a court heard.
Tributes to 25-year-old killed in Brixton drive-by shooting at barbecue
The family of a 25-year-old who was killed in a drive-by shooting at a barbecue have said "our hearts are absolutely broken".
Camden Greens drop backing for candidate over 'abhorrent anti-Semitism'
Haverstock candidate Mr Aziz Hakimi has been suspended by the national party and the local party is no longer endorsing him at Thursday's elections, but he remains a party candidate on the ballot paper
Greenwich Council leader says manifesto is 'the most ambitious of any party'
Labour’s manifesto for Greenwich contains several big promises - here's what you need to know ahead of the local elections 2026
Man who beat former top London chef to death in ‘fierce’ attack jailed for murder
Adam Rowson left Alexis De Naray for dead in an abandoned garage
Bromley councillor sacked as magistrate claims David Lammy decision was ‘political witch hunt’
Tory councillor Simon Fawthrop was removed from the bench after criticising a judge who convicted four anti-ULEZ activists for harassing Sadiq Khan
Sadiq Khan granted new powers over transport and tax - what it means for you
Sir Sadiq Khan is set to receive extensive new powers around transport, taxation and licensing
Man stabbed to death outside East London café named and pictured
A 39-year-old man from Whitechapel has been charged with his murder
Hackney Mayor candidate vows to quit in a year if he can’t honour his manifesto pledges
"The people of Hackney are my boss. If I can’t deliver what they’ve asked me to deliver, I’m wasting people’s time and money" he said