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Peckham plans for dozens of flats referred to government as council refuses to let them be built

The Planning Committee went against officer recommendations and ultimately refused the plans

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£175 Majestic Wine bill and £1,000 on flights and hotels - Ealing Council explains card payments

The £175 spent on wine has since been repaid and covered by an external sponsor, the council said

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East London NHS Trust's mental health services downgraded to 'Requires Improvement' by CQC

Emergency mental health support services across City & Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets were deemed in need of improvement in all but one category

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Clapham shooting live after man 25, killed in street and second man, 22, shot then arrested

A large crime scene is in place in Clapham North with detectives gathering information around Willington Road and Landor Road

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All the overnight motorway closures in London on Wednesday, August 12 - full list

Motorists planning a late-night or early morning should expect disruption

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Andy Burnham urged to scrap Heathrow and other London airport expansions in favour of alternative

As well as Heathrow the government previously voiced support for Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City Airport to expand

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The Office actress Lucy Davis diagnosed with ‘incurable’ breast cancer

She was diagnosed a year and a half ago but it has since metastasised

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280 City of London members directly trafficked Africans during slave trade, investigation finds

Members of the Corporation profited from the slave trade, having a direct investment in the trafficking of at least 250,000 people, 37,000 of whom died during crossings

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East London man, 63, guilty of harassing Stella Creasy MP on Tube train

Clifford Wilby became 'abusive and aggressive' and tried to stop her leaving the train

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The unique free London festival where organisers want you to bring 'rubbish' with you

'No cash, just trash', say the organisers who only want attendees to bring a piece of recycling with them

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HMO fires breaking out in 2 London boroughs more often than anywhere else in city

Brent Council called the figures "concerning" but pointed to the borough having one of the highest numbers of HMOs across the capital

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M25 limited to 40mph after nearby fire causes major disruption

The M25 has been limited to 40mph while emergency services deal with the incident

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The bizarre Tube station where the Underground runs above the Overground

At one station that boasts both services, the Underground and Overground aren't arranged how you'd expect

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King Charles' kilt tradition Prince William rarely follows as royals head to Balmoral

The Royal Family are expected to spend much of August at Balmoral, but there is one Scottish kilt tradition that King Charles has consistently embraced, while Prince William has rarely been seen following suit

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Pictures show significant forensic operation at scene of fatal Clapham shooting

One man has been killed and another remains in hospital, arrested on suspicion of murder

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Huge fire on M25 causes severe delays over risk of 'explosions' - recap

The M25 has now reopened after being closed in both directions after a commercial fire

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Award-winning North London park shuts playground over safety just weeks after receiving Green Flag

The surfacing of the park in Brent is said to have deteriorated to such an extent that it poses a "risk for children"

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London borough declared 'emergency' over betting shops - the government has listened

The government measures are set to give councils more powers to block new gambling premises

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Where to buy solar eclipse glasses in London in person before Wednesday

You can still pick up a certified pair in person at a handful of London locations

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Richmond Park river to see restoration works to boost wildlife and improve climate resilience

The plans aim to improve climate resilience and improve habitats