Brent Council anticipates a surge in construction for 2026, delivering thousands of new homes, including a landmark 45-storey tower in Wembley and the restart of the South Kilburn regeneration. Discover the key projects shaping the borough.
A year-long investigation exposes London's housing crisis: tenants living with rats, no toilets for a decade, and councils failing to act. Read the shocking human stories.
Greenwich Council's Draft Local Plan unveils major housing and regeneration projects for 2026, including Woolwich towers, an ASDA transformation, and 575 new homes. Explore the key sites.
A Guardian investigation reveals how unregulated 'exempt' housing in Birmingham is failing vulnerable residents. In Selly Park, 42% of properties are now such homes, with 30,000 units city-wide. Read the full report.
Vulnerable people in England remain in dangerous 'exempt' accommodation as government delays implementing 2022 law. Charities warn of deaths and exploitation. Read the urgent call for action.
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
From a student tower atop Southwark Tube Station to new council homes and a revamped football stadium, discover the key projects transforming the London borough in 2026.
From the Chalk Gardens tower blocks to a new Lidl and Sutton College relocation, discover the key projects reshaping this London borough in 2026. Track the progress.
Major schemes including Liverpool Street Station, One Silk Street, and the Barbican Centre renewal are set for crucial decisions in 2026, shaping the future of the City of London. Discover the details.
Police name Simon Whyte as the 55-year-old man shot dead in Stonebridge, Brent. Detectives appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after Friday night's incident.
Police name 55-year-old Simon Whyte as the man shot dead in Stonebridge, Brent. No arrests made. Detectives appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Residents in Brent and Harrow are advised of revised bin collection dates over the festive holidays, including free Christmas tree recycling services. Check your dates now.
Police launch murder investigation after a 55-year-old man was shot dead in Brent, London. Detectives urge witnesses and those with dashcam footage to come forward.
A 55-year-old man was fatally shot in Stonebridge, Brent. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A 67-year-old local worker in Stonebridge, Brent, says he no longer feels safe after a fatal shooting left a 55-year-old man dead and the killer on the loose. He now keeps a pick handle by his till.
A murder probe is underway after a 55-year-old man was shot dead on a residential street in Stonebridge. Police urge witnesses and dashcam footage holders to come forward.
Police launch murder investigation after a fatal shooting in West End Close, Brent. A 55-year-old man died at the scene. Detectives urge witnesses and those with dashcam footage to come forward.
A major road in Brent, North West London, is shut in both directions following a serious police incident. Get the latest updates and traffic information here.
Westminster City Council proposes a £90 weekly rent increase for 352 temporary accommodation households from February 2026 to tackle a £12.5m budget overspend. Over 90% of residents will be protected by housing benefit.
Residents in Brent and Harrow must check revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling and tip closures.
A Norfolk pier becomes a stage for thousands of dark-bellied Brent geese, a vital winter ritual. Discover the spectacle and why these migratory birds matter.
Historic England rejects listing for Bridge Park Centre, a site pivotal to London's Black history, allowing a major redevelopment with 1,000 homes and a new leisure centre to proceed.
The EU unveils its first-ever housing strategy as soaring prices lock a generation out of homes. Explore the data, the political risks, and whether the plan can rescue young Europeans. Read the full analysis.
Elderly and disabled residents in a Notting Hill estate have been stranded for four weeks due to a broken lift, with some forced to crawl downstairs. Kensington and Chelsea Council cites a cyber attack for delayed repairs.
The European Commission unveils its first-ever affordable housing plan, targeting short-term lets and speculation. Barcelona's 2028 rental ban faces legal challenge.
A decade-old warning about the slow death of social housing is now a reality. New reports reveal the system is failing its core purpose: to house the poorest. What's the future?
Brent Council has paid nearly £10,000 in compensation after a Local Government Ombudsman investigation found it failed to provide a disabled teenager with vital educational therapies for over a year.
Five sitting Labour councillors in Brent have joined the Green Party, criticising Labour's shift from socialist principles. The defections signal a 'Green surge' in London ahead of local elections.
The City of London Corporation has approved over £151 million to refurbish its housing estates. The 10-year plan aims to tackle issues like damp, mould, and disrepair in homes across the capital.
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.