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London Undergroud live updates as 9 lines delayed during evening rush hour
TfL's network is struggling this evening amid a spate of delayed and suspensions
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Thames Water respond to customers asking whether water bills will be reduced after hosepipe ban
Some customers have asked if they will get cheaper bills thanks to the ongoing hosepipe ban
South London estate residents celebrate as judge grants day in court in bid to overturn demolition
Lesnes Estate resident Adam Turk said 'justice is prevailing and for the first time, we are being heard'
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Hackney's 60-year partnership with an Israeli city could end after heated debate
The Green-led council voted overwhelming to reconsider the borough’s sister cities partnership amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and in light of a UN Commission of Inquiry concluding Israel committed genocide against the Palestinians
Sister's tribute to 'loved' brother kidnapped in South London whose remains were found 50 miles away
A £20,000 reward is up for grabs for information relating to the 'heartbreaking' unsolved murder of Vishal Mehortra
What London drought means for people and wildlife as hosepipe ban continues
The Environment Agency has declared a drought as the UK endures its fourth heatwave of the year
Disabled South London woman left 'unable to use kitchen' for over a year
A South London council failed to move a disabled woman for more than two-and-a-half years in total after deciding her property was unsuitable.
Ex-violin teacher accused of sex assault says he was demonstrating ‘exercises’
Jan Repko, 68, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a consultation lesson
Orpington wildfire torches field after firefighters tackle 3 grass fires hours earlier
The sustained period of hot weather has seen the risk of wildfires increase
North London teacher confessed to 'Edward Cullen type of love' for pupil, 16
On one or more occasions, Mr Islam said he loved the pupil or words to that effect
Photos show swimmers relaxing at London's only safe River Thames bathing spot in fourth heatwave
As London experiences another heatwave, Londoners took to the River Thames to enjoy a swim
London drought declared with 'long-lasting impacts' warning
There have been three droughts in England in the past five years, in 2022, 2025 and 2026
Boy, 7, dies a week after mum and daughter from East London drown in Essex
A seven-year-old boy has died following an incident at West Mersea Beach last week which left his teenage cousin and her mother dead, Essex Police said.
Harrow road closures in August as one in Hatch End is set to close until October - full list
A road in Kenton is expected to reopen again for the first time since April
Man praised for comforting young black boy detained by police in East London for 'playfighting'
Police claim that a group of boys had started to run away after they noticed them
Woman compares London Stansted Airport queue to FastTrack to see if it's worth it
Cheap Holiday Expert founder, Chelsea Dickenson, put London Stansted Airport's FastTrack security service to the test against a standard queue - and the result was surprising
Campaign to save 'vital' North London bus route in area devastated by cuts
Residents rely on buses due to the lack of London Underground links the borough, a petition states
Residents furious after woman trapped in housing estate lift and told to carry phone ‘just in case’
Residents have raised serious concerns after a woman was trapped in a lift with a broken emergency call button – only to later see notices telling people to carry a mobile phone in case they become stuck
The pretty UK seaside town with a long pier and sandy beach that's surprisingly affordable
The charming Victorian town has topped Trainline's list of UK summer holiday hotspots
First pictures of Met police inspector charged with raping woman
He has denied two counts of rape and a charge of GBH