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Why Sadiq Khan says Londoners should be 'encouraged' by Andy Burnham's next announcement
The Mayor of London said he has been "really impressed" with the new Prime Minister's start to life in Downing Street
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Andy Burnham announces huge new income tax rule change that could transform where your money is spent
Mr Burnham said: “I said we’d take power out of Westminster and carry it into every postcode in the country. Today, we make good on that promise."
Rainham wildfire recap after 60 firefighters tackle huge fire and urge people to avoid area
The London Fire Brigade control room took 11 calls from worried members of the public
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Concertgoers trapped on London Underground train for 90 minutes after trespasser jumps on Tube track
Some elderly passengers allegedly suffered heat exhaustion
Hornchurch fire saw 6 hectares of grass alight in wildfire
Eight fire engines have been sent to the incident, where around six hectares of grass are currently alight
Bromley piano teacher is convicted paedophile but continued tutoring as he 'didn't feel he's a risk'
David Eccott, a 75-year-old former music teacher for the Bromley Youth Music Trust, taught children for a year before disclosing his arrest
All the London Underground and TfL lines that will be shut this weekend
A major section of the Piccadilly will be closed, affecting passengers heading to Heathrow Airport
Man dies after getting into difficulty in water at popular South East beach
Essex Police has asked members of the public to avoid the area wherever possible
London weather experts warn heatwave ending with a bang as 5 days of rain forecast
The hot weather may well be set to make a return yet again in August
M11 convoy of London supercars 'speeding and heavily braking' seized in police emergency
The cars stopped by police included Lamborghinis, Audi R8s, a Ferrari and a Porsche
Man, 30, caught dumping rubbish at East London bingo hall
A man from Birmingham has been fined after he was caught dumping mattresses and a fridge-freezer outside Buzz Bingo Hall in East London
Pretty seaside town 90 minutes from London with 'UK's best beach' where house prices fly up by £130K
The average asking price of a house with a view of the sea has risen by more than £60,000 since 2019, outpacing the rest of Britain
Charing Cross Hospital patient had 'invasive line incorrectly inserted'
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust apologised to the patient, who came to no harm
UK tourists warned over Mexico parasite infections that cause 'explosive diarrhoea'
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified a significant increase in cyclospora infections among travellers returning from Mexico and expects more cases as the busy summer holiday season continues
London bus driver 'has pay docked' for refusing to work in 34C heatwave with faulty air con
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said in June that bus drivers will not be penalised for refusing to work when their cab is too hot
Heathrow Airport engineer, 23, died after being 'hit in the face', inquest hears
An inquest has heard a Virgin Atlantic aircraft engineer died from a traumatic brain injury after he was hit in the face in an incident at Heathrow Airport
Camberwell road reopens after emergency services incident put London buses on diversion
The incident closed A215 Camberwell Road in both directions
First photo of Islington man who died from serious head injuries after attack
Police raced to Hungerford Road in the early hours of July 10 to reports of an attack
Planned Wembley block of 20 flats 'would blemish conservation area'
The scheme has received a number of objections from Brent residents who are concerned the development would put a strain on local services
Lambeth Council's failure to do urgent housing repairs has cost taxpayers £133k in 6 months
In 2024/25, Lambeth had the highest number of Housing Ombudsman determinations and maladministration rates out of 11 London boroughs