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Tower Hamlets resident claims new 19-story block would 'plunger her home in to darkness'

A newly-approved 19-storey tower in East London would "block our daylight completely" if built, councillors have been warned.

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Train station named after neighbourhood it's not in to make it sound posher

It was named to avoid being associated with the area of London that it's actually in

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Photo shows crane collapsing on West London building site as 100 people evacuated

An investigation has been launched after the crane collapsed at the West London building site

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New map shows London's fly-tipping hotspots as one borough 'worst in UK'

The figures show that of the top 10 areas of England that saw the most fly-tipping incidents, eight were in London.

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Ian Huntley dead age 52 after prison attack

Soham killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital after he was attacked in the workshop of the maximum security Frankland prison

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Man charged with manslaughter six years after Bexley woman's suicide

A man has been charged with manslaughter after a woman's death was linked to domestic abuse

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I went back to the borough I grew up in - I can’t believe it’s ranked one of London’s worst

Coming in 30th out of 34, this East London borough that saw millions of people descend on it in 2012, is ranked as one of London's worst. MyLondon reporter Ayo shares his thoughts on the borough he grew up next to

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I tried one of London’s oldest pie and mash shops serving a £6.50 classic

This historic pie shop has been serving the same comfort food since 1890

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North London man sent Sir Keir Starmer threatening emails ‘full of abusive profanities’ sentenced in court

Five of the emails he sent were to the now Prime Minister, who was at the time leader of the Labour Party

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‘End of an era’ as beloved Havering chippy faces demolition after 74 years

The shop that has been a local institution is set to be demolished

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The best place in London to see cherry blossom in March and April

It also boasts stunning views of London's skyline

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Superloop hopes dashed for two South London boroughs with 3 deflating words from Sadiq Khan

Commuters in parts of Sutton and Merton currently face an awkward journey to connect with the London Underground at South Wimbledon and Morden

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Hounslow's blank patches of grass and unused land are now fair game for you to grow veg or flowers

If a piece of land owned by Hounslow Council is a blank canvas, residents need only ask to grow fruit and veg on it

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Princess Royal University Hospital's maternity unit 'requires improvement' as safety issues flagged

CQC inspectors said the Orpington hospital's maternity staff "did not always manage clinical risks in a timely way"

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Pictures show £900k revamp underway at 2 North London leisure centres

Improvement works will be completed by mid-April

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The underrated commuter town with 'strong sense of community' and houses more than £300K cheaper

We spoke to two local councillors to get their views on what it is that makes the town so great

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Billionaire with huge London link owns so much land he could cover capital 7 times over

Arsenal owner Stanley Kroenke made history by becoming America's largest private landowner with 2.7 million acres across the US and Canada — enough land to cover Greater London seven times over

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Hackney eviction blocked as activists surround family while they await bailiffs

A court stepped in to suspend Hackney Council's warrant to evict the family at the same time as 'resistance' activists stood ready to repel bailiffs

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London firefighters 'need stronger mental health support' as traumatic incidents take their toll

London Fire Brigade is seeing a rise in stress, anxiety and depression among frontline firefighters

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South London lottery winner has under a month to claim £10million until it is lost forever

Everyone in the borough must check old tickets in order to avoid a financial disaster