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Sydenham fire sees first floor block of flights alight

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a shop with flats above in South London

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Waltham Abbey fire live as grass fire on train tracks causes major train disruption

The fire has had a significant impact on the railway, with emergency services instructing that all train movements should be blocked

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'We need this East London crematorium - we will round out of burial space by 2033'

The council has defended its new crematorium after critics said it is inappropriate and unnecessary

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Party in the Park organisers issue apology after family festival turns into crush

A total of 23 people received some form of assistance either from the emergency services or the event medical team

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London doctor's £100k IVF nightmare that left her £20k in debt and lasted for years

Belinda Adams and husband Chris struggled for years to have children and could not understand why it wasn't working

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West London council installs high-tech megaphone to stop people drowning during heatwaves

It enables a safety message to be shared directly with people gathering near the lock

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The East London area once branded a 'no-go area' that's now one of the capital's hottest places to live

London Fields nowadays is one of the most sought-after locations in London, with people flocking to the area. Several years ago, it was considered a 'no-go' area that people might now struggle to believe

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14 dramatic photos show the effects of London's heatwave on iconic parks

The 'driest' July on record shows the devastating effects it has had on some of London's best known locations

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We think this is the best seaside town close to London - do you agree?

The team at MyLondon has put their heads together and decided that this classic seaside town is the best the country has to offer. Let us know if you agree

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'Terrified' London dog who was strangled and attacked by owner finds new home

He has now been rehomed and the abusive owner has been prosecuted according to the RSPCA

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Weather London latest - when capital might next see rain after driest July ever

In parts of London like Heathrow, there have been 38 consecutive dry days

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The 3 lost London Underground stations that never got added to TfL's map

The Tube map could have been even more expansive if the plans had gone ahead

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West London borough finally given more powers to ban 'nuisance and dangerous' car meets

Kingsington and Chelsea residents have been plagued for years by people meeting up to rev their car engines and races

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Jet2 travel warning for summer holidays - 'could save you thousands'

The airline has shared some important advice for you when shopping for insurance

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Man 'preyed' on teenager and nicked his scooter at East London Overground station

"He preyed upon a teenager travelling alone, believing he would be an easy target"

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I confronted a stranger over an annoying train habit – his response wasn't what I expected

Liam Thorp has had enough of a common public transport menace

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The 'posh' commuter town just 30 minutes from London with link to Winston Churchill

The town has cosy pubs and its own brewery

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Exact London time to view solar eclipse 2026 - how it differs from lunar eclipse and safe ways to watch

The UK is set to experience the greatest solar eclipse since 1999

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Stunning walk with lake swim just outside London that even locals 'don't know about'

The swimming lake is just a short train ride from Tottenham Hale station and it's been receiving a lot of praise online – even from locals who had no idea it exists

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Brit family of 6 move to Poland for house double the size and £12 dinners

A Brit family of six moved to Poland to live in a house more than double the size overlooking a forest - and say dinner out costs just £12.60.