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Lambeth youth justice service rated ‘Good’ after major turnaround
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation carried out an inspection on Lambeth Council's Youth Justice Service last year
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New neighbourhood, new school and Kew Gardens upgrades among biggest changes coming to Richmond in 2026
Major regeneration schemes, a new specialist school and the first-ever learning centre at Kew Gardens are among the biggest projects set to hit milestones or completion in Richmond in 2026. Residents should expect to see plans involving housing, education, leisure and transport come to life, after R...
The South London town centre development showing signs of progress after 20 year delay
Morden’s town centre regeneration project has been in the works for two decades, causing frustration among residents and traders alike
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North Londoners push to buy unloved building off cash-strapped council
The campaign group hope to create a thriving people-led community centre
Former London’s Burning actor jailed for sex assaults on two teenage girls
Actor John Alford was found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls after one of their mothers reported the attack to police
Met Police staff strike suspended as union considers pay offer
They were demanding a £1,250 London allowance that their officer colleagues receive
Drivers in Croydon border commuter town face £100 fines for 'excessive horn beeping'
There is going to be a three-month consultation to decide what should be done about parking and driving issues in the town
The £500k flats bought by council in 2023 still empty after flooding and squatting problems
A local councillors has criticised the council for being 'incompetent'
Cash-strapped West London council has some of the best roads in England - how it is managing it
Only two London boroughs are considered to maintain roads in good conditions
New sports Hall to be built in Merton to meet surge in demand for venues
The council says that the number of people joining sports clubs in the borough has doubled since 2019, but the number of playing spaces has not kept up with demand
The unexpected reasons there’s a mental health crisis in the London Fire Brigade
“When we talk about stress in the fire service, it’s really important to move beyond the idea that this is just about attending fires"
The Croydon park where a colony of beavers are planned to be introduced in huge rewilding project
Beavers could soon arrive at South Norwood Country Park under plans to boost biodiversity and restore wildlife habitats in Croydon.
Plans for 2k new homes on edge of South London could see families 'trapped', residents claim
Residents raised concerns about the impact of the scheme on traffic, local services and wildlife
Chinese 'mega embassy' in London expected to be approved despite protests
The Government has until January 20 to reach a decision
Much-loved pizzeria in South London forced to close over 'rising costs'
The beloved Italian is inspired by nonnas - Italian grandmothers known for cooking home-cooked food with love
London art boss ‘devastated’ as pickaxe-wielding yobs close exhibition with £15k repair bill
The Metropolitan Police said it is unable to proceed with an investigation due to a lack of evidence
BBC Apprentice star struck off over antisemitic slurs targeting North London Jewish community
Dr Asif Munaf posted and reposted “seriously offensive” comments
US man names 5 things Brits 'do better' than Americans after visiting
An American in the UK has shared five things he believes Brits do significantly better than Americans, from tea culture to work-life balance - but some disagreed
Motorcyclist in 20s dies in South London crash
Paramedics tried to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene
Woman dies after fire engulfs West London home
A woman has died after a fire engulfed a West London sheltered housing complex last Friday