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Thieves targeting VW cars in South London after 70 thefts reported
Around 70 Volkswagen vehicles were targeted in a spree of thefts over just a few days
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Many Londoners struggle with tiny fruit flies in their homes, particularly during the summer
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Fulham worker suffered life-changing injuries in 'wholly avoidable' fall
A construction company has been fined tens of thousands after failing to take preventative measures
The very old London Underground station that's nowhere near where it's named after
Not every single station is quite where you’d expect them to be if you need to run an errand in the area
Brit 'bored' in UK earns £19k more after moving to Australia for trial job shift
Maisey booked a one-way flight Down Under and hasn't looked back
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan spotted at club after being told to stay away amid sexual misconduct allegations
He had been advised to stay away from the club's grounds following allegations from seven women of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour
Peckham bus stop blocked off by police after man 'attacked with glass bottle'
Two men, including the victim, have been arrested in connection to the incident which also resulted in a police officer being injured
New map of swimming spots loved by Londoners shows where water quality is best and worst
Some swimming lakes and beaches popular with Londoners received 'excellent' ratings
The quiet neighbourhood named London's best place to live where everyone knows their neighbours
It offers a rare blend of city convenience and village charm, with a thriving community spirit
Woman, 60, found dead in Croydon home as police make murder arrest
A 61-year-old man arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder has been bailed, pending further enquiries
Met Police officer caught doing wheel spins and weaving across road in BMW
He was pulled over by fellow officers for his reckless driving
TfL made £2.4m from controversial London Underground station name changes
Bond Street is becoming Burberry Street for the fashion brand was just one example that upset Londoners and made navigating the tube even harder for visitors
'Gunshots' heard after machete-wielding group seen in Croydon
Police have made multiple arrests in connection
Man arrested after assault outside Harrow bar
Emergency services were called to the scene in the early hours
London's final sunset after 8pm is coming very soon
The nights are getting longer, and soon the sun will set before 8pm
'I’m London’s youngest Tube driver - people are shocked I got the job at just 22'
Brook Randall said he was "the happiest man alive" after finding out he got the job last October
Mum's heartbreaking tribute to 'kind and warm' boy, 18, shot outside Wembley nightclub
Ashley Wallace, 40, has been found guilty of the September 2025 murder
Blue's Lee Ryan planning to appeal racial assault conviction after drunken incident on BA flight to London City
The singer reportedly drunk a whole bottle of port on a flight from Glasgow to London City Airport prior to the 'racially aggravated' incident
Police officer who took photo of dead body sacked
The officer took the pictures on his own phone, seemingly with the intent to show them to friends and colleagues