East London pub empty for 12 years to become flats
A former pub in Globe Town, vacant since 2014, has won planning permission to be converted into two flats after developers proved no one wanted to run it. Read the full story.
A former pub in Globe Town, vacant since 2014, has won planning permission to be converted into two flats after developers proved no one wanted to run it. Read the full story.
The Moroccan community in North Kensington is united in anticipation as the Atlas Lions face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Discover the local excitement and community spirit.
Waltham Forest Council approves 66 new build-to-rent flats in an 18-storey tower on Hoe Street. 17 units will be affordable housing, but some residents fear an 'overbearing' impact.
Controversial plans to transform the iconic Truman Brewery into a data centre with flats face fierce opposition. Will London's cultural heart be lost?
North Tottenham residents are fundraising to buy a vacant council building, aiming to create a people-led community centre. They fear private development could leave the site derelict.
From the Eiffel Tower to Big Ben, Hollywood repeatedly destroys the same landmarks. As Gerard Butler's Greenland 2 joins the list, we explore why filmmakers need fresh targets. Read more.
A developer is appealing Wandsworth Council's refusal of a 29-storey tower at Battersea Bridge. The public inquiry starts March 17, with Mick Jagger among objectors. Read the full story.
Drivers in East London face weeks of disruption as seven key routes in Tower Hamlets close for works in January 2026. See the full list and plan your journey.
Kensington and Chelsea gears up for a transformative 2026 with thousands of new homes approved, including Earl's Court and Kensal Canalside. Discover the key developments shaping West London.
Companies implicated in the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry continue to receive multimillion-pound public contracts. Survivors demand action as new analysis reveals 87 deals. Justice delayed must not be denied.
Authorities warn against seeking free views of London's New Year's Eve fireworks from iconic bridges, citing terrible sightlines and safety risks. Official viewing areas are sold out.
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.
Mark Gatiss's latest festive chiller, starring Tobias Menzies and Joanna Lumley, delivers whispered dread. The BBC's annual Ghost Story for Christmas is now on iPlayer.
Criterion Capital faces fierce local opposition to three new tower blocks near Colliers Wood Tube after a falling window pane from its existing building left Merton Council with a £3 million safety bill. Councillors say trust is broken.
Officials urge revellers to avoid Tower Bridge and other central London bridges for the New Year's Eve fireworks due to poor visibility and safety concerns. Find the best viewing alternatives here.
Sarah Burton, a formidable human rights lawyer known for her work on the Hillsborough and Grenfell inquiries, has died aged 56. Read about her remarkable career and legacy.
The Met Police is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering by a former Tower Hamlets Council employee. The case, dating to 2018, involves procurement and conflicts of interest.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, ranks No. 3 in the US best movies of 2025. This cautionary fable explores fantasy and idolisation. Read our full review.
Tower's 8.5L dual basket air fryer is now just £44.99 on Amazon, a 54% saving. This limited-time offer ends December 21. Upgrade your kitchen with this versatile appliance.
A $500m Trump Tower project in Belgrade has been abandoned after a Serbian minister was indicted, marking a rare setback for the Trump family's global business empire. Read the full story.
Lucile Hadžihalilović's 'The Ice Tower', starring Marion Cotillard, is named the 4th best film of 2025 in the UK. This cautionary fable explores fantasy, idolisation, and the perils of art. Read our full review.
External auditors EY have identified ten significant weaknesses at Tower Hamlets Council, warning of a cycle of government intervention without urgent action. The council's leadership says it agrees with the findings.
Four protesters arrested after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Imperial State Crown display case in the Tower of London. The Jewel House is closed as police investigate.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Four protesters arrested after custard and apple crumble thrown at the Imperial State Crown display. Group demands citizen's assembly to 'tax extreme wealth'. Full story.
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at the Imperial State Crown display. Four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Get the latest updates.
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at a Crown Jewels display case. Four people are in custody. Follow for live updates.
Hounslow Council greenlights plans to transform a vacant West London office block into 394 co-living rooms and 23 social rent flats. The decision includes measures to address pressure on Gunnersbury Station.
Payments giant Visa is relocating its European headquarters to Canary Wharf, joining a wave of financial firms investing in the resurgent London district. Read the full story.