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Life on London's Old Kent Road where 'large scale gentrification' could soon change everything

It's the most diverse neighbourhood in Southwark but campaigners say its future is under threat with 20,000 homes being built and not enough social housing among them

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Tottenham fire LIVE: 100 firefighters rush to blaze near Drumsheds in north London

A two-storey warehouse has been engulfed by flames

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Met police officer sacked after calling woman 'a bit dumb'

Trigger warning: some of the comments are deeply offensive

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Harry Styles' 'main priority' uncovered in behind-the-scenes Wembley clip

Harry Styles was caught on camera in a candid behind-the-scenes clip showing off his 'priorities' before his Wembley Stadium concert, and fans were left in no doubt

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Government asks for planning permission to finish deconstructing Grenfell Tower

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has submitted a planning application to the Planning Inspectorate

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Children's toy that could be laced with asbestos pulled from shelves

It's a set of sensory blocks containing sand

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Stunning coastal town with hidden beach and shipwreck is 1 hour train ride from London

London-based hiker, Zoe Tehrani took a 66-minute train journey from St Pancras to the south coast where she showcased a stunning, secluded beach with its own shipwreck

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Islington Council faces High Court challenge over nursery closure

Families of children attending Paradise Park Children's Centre allege that the council is in breach of its statutory duty

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London synagogue older than St Paul's under threat from skyscrapers creates guide for developers

Bevis Marks Synagogue in the City of London was founded in 1701 making it Europe's oldest in continuous use

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Three men rushed to hospital after 'large group' fight in North London park

The Metropolitan Police has stepped up patrols in response to several incidents in the local area

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Jailed popstar Gary Glitter charged with sex offences against a girl aged under 14

This disgraced glam rock singer has now been charged after being interviewed by police in prison earlier this year

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Man rushed to hospital with 'life-changing injuries' after stabbing in North London

The emergency services were called to a residential road last night (July 1)

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Man and boy arrested after person killed in car park attack just outside London

Essex Police officers detained a man and teenager from London

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Overnight trains to Stansted Airport to be trialled this summer

Trains will run every 30 minutes from 11.30pm until 5am between Stansted and either Tottenham Hale or Liverpool Street

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Savile Row office worker who 'couldn't stop falling over' given terrifying diagnosis

Liam Jefferies first noticed a tingling sensation in his feet before his condition quickly deteriorated

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Pollution incident in Beckenham river kills dozens of fish and critically endangered eels

The Environment Agency and Thames Water are investigating a 3km stretch of the River Pool in Bromley to determine the cause of the "tragic incident"

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Fruity drink pulled from shelves amid fears of 'microbiological contamination'

Consumers have been told not to drink the product and return it to where they bought it from for a full refund

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Track work to shut entire London Underground line this weekend

The closure comes as huge crowds descend on the capital for Pride celebrations and BST Hyde Park

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Rundown street in Hammersmith and Fulham looks likely to finally get some proper love

Uxbridge Road has now been identified as an 'Action Area' for improvement in the council's draft Local Plan

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DWP update for anyone born between 2002-2010 on Universal Credit as new scheme launched

The move aims to help Universal Credit claimants aged 16 to 24 find work