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London 'can't hit housing target without Bakerloo Line extension and new West London train line'
Deputy Mayor for Housing Tom Copley said the two schemes, which failed to get government funding in the recent Budget, are essential for delivering London's target of 88,000 homes a year
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29-storey Battersea tower plans to go to public inquiry as developer appeals refusal
Mick Jagger was among celebrities who backed a campaign against the plans, which are now heading to a public inquiry
West London council contacts 100k households after personal data taken in cyber attack
Kensington and Chelsea Council was the target of a cyber attack in November 2025
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West London council desperate to win Borough of Culture title unveils cultural strategy
Winners of the award are given £1.35 million by the Mayor of London to host cultural events
Funeral postcode lottery sees Londoners paying over £9,000 when their loved ones die
The cost of living - and dying - in the capital has skyrocketed
Camden road closures in January to see disruption for up to five weeks
Drivers will be affected by HS2 and utility works across the North London borough as 2026 progresses
Precise temperature it has to be for schools to close as more snow forecast
Several schools across the country have stayed shut for two days this week
East Croydon and Gatwick passengers facing 3 weekends of rail disruption on Brighton line
Network Rail is carrying out maintenance to 'boost reliability and safety' across Croydon and Surrey
Full list of over 400 postcode areas eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payment right now as more areas triggered
674,000 eligible households can now get help with heating costs
East London nurse who sent cash to terrorist brother struck-off
The 55-year-old was handed a three year prison sentence in 2024
London slave trade memorial to cost £1.1m - vital monument to enslaved Africans or virtue signalling?
The bronze artwork will be called The Wake and will be installed in East London
How best to spot 'bright and brilliant' super Jupiter over London
Would-be-astronomers will be able to spot this phenomenon with the naked eye
EastEnders star urges fans to support colleague in intensive care after accident saw him plummet 11 storeys
Cast members are raising money for the injured man's medical bills
Cancellation of beloved South London country show branded 'shocking' but does it cost £400k or £1.1m?
The Labour administration insists it would need to find over £1million to stage the event but the Lib Dems argue existing arrangements could be repeated
Woman and baby injured in hit-and-run near Croydon border
Officers are working to identify the driver of the van involved
Police hunt London Underground pervert who touched himself while looking at female Tube passenger
The incident took place on a District line train heading towards Victoria
Council tax, housing and local elections - we asked Ealing Council Leader what will happen in 2026
The Local Democracy Reporting Service sat down with Peter Mason to ask what Ealing residents can expect in 2026
Person falls through icy lake while trying to save dog in Epping Forest
An urgent warning has been issued to the public following the incident
North London borough has 81 gambling venues - plan for closed Santander bank sparks 200 objections
Brent's closed banks are seemingly being targeted by gambling firms as yet another application is submitted
New payment rates for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance confirmed by DWP
Payments are set to rise from April