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'Absolutely ludicrous': Camden locals react to Trans Pride row over pedestrian crossing
A Christian woman is claiming the crossing painted in Trans Pride colours infringes on her rights

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'Croydon is not failing' - Mayor bullish over government intervention but Labour slam £1.6bn debt
The debate follows the government's plan to send in commissioners to address Croydon's "unsustainable" financial situation


New South London Chinese restaurant to open at base of tower block
Several residents of the Woolwich tower block had objected over the "extremely pungent cuisine" disturbing them

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Reason why a pineapple tops Wimbledon tennis trophy
The Gentlemen's Singles champion is presented with a silver gilt cup


Heathrow's 'abandoned' Terminal 1, what it's used for and only people who can go in
Terminal 1 may soon be a thing of the past, if the airport's plans to knock it down are given the green light


Hundreds of pubs set to close on daily basis as industry calls for action
378 pubs may have to turn the lights off for good across England, Scotland and Wales


Universal Credit advances mean some can get cash 'early'
People who are yet to receive Universal Credit or are due an increase could be eligible for an advance


Picturesque sandy beach with a 'nostalgic' pier just three hours from London
A travel enthusiast has shared a top pick for a beach day in the UK - and it's just three hours from central London


Sick Met officer asked child what her breast milk would taste like and lied about his age
Some of the things he said to the girls he spoke to are absolutely disgusting


'I witnessed a phone snatching gang in action - they didn't hesitate to pull out a knife'
If you witness a phone theft DO NOT get involved as the thief may be carrying a weapon


London's joint tallest skyscraper 'should be halted' as UNESCO advisor warns of harm
ICOMOS, which conducted a Technical Review of the impact of tall buildings on the Tower of London, advised that both One Undershaft and 70 Gracechurch Street should be called in


Appeal for victims after Brixton shopkeeper raped woman who 'came to him for spiritual healing'
The offender, known as 'Papa B' may well have abused more people


More expensive funerals and rethink of temporary homes - South London council's £34m savings plan
Children and Young People followed by Adult Social Care and Health will see the biggest changes


West London nightclub wants to reopen months after it lost licence as gun battle erupted in street
Ricco Lounge and Club wants to run seven days a week and restrict entries to 120 people


93-year-old North London tennis club looks to courts to save it from closure
The Stanmore club's lease is set to expire in March but it claims the freeholder is refusing to extend it


3 separate complaints see South London Labour councillor investigated with formal hearing set
Labour councillor Sheldon Vestey could receive sanctions if found in breach by Sutton Council


Man stabbed during 'mugging' on Maida Vale street
He was rushed to a major trauma centre


Shoreditch greengrocer and café launches petition against '300 per cent rent increase'
The shop has a celebrity fanbase including actor Ralph Fiennes and model Alexa Chung


Grim 3 days of violence on London's streets including man in his 20s stabbed to death
There are also appeals for sex crimes on public transport and a shooting


Wireless Festival fans can't believe iconic superstar appeared at £4 London gig
Drake is set to headline Wireless Festival 2025 this weekend, with fans reminiscing on how far the superstar has come – and how he's remained humble on his journey to the top
