BT Link Kiosks in Camden Attract Crime, Police Say
Police say BT Link kiosks in Camden, hailed as innovative, have become magnets for drug deals and anti-social behaviour, urging non-renewal.
Category : Property
Count People, Not Units to Fix London Housing Crisis
Anna Clarke tells London Housing Summit that focusing on unit numbers leads to too many small flats, urging a shift to counting people to address overcrowding and build family-sized homes.
Reeves Rent Freeze Dubbed 'Disaster' by Economists
Rachel Reeves' plan for a one-year private rent freeze is criticized by economists and landlords, who warn it will harm supply and drive rents higher.
Mitcham Residents Demand Better Shops and Trains Before Elections
Residents of Mitcham say the town centre is declining, with fewer shops and poor train services, urging candidates to address these issues in the upcoming local elections.
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New Croydon Decathlon Store Opens Inside IKEA
Decathlon opens inside IKEA Croydon, offering over 5,000 products for 70+ sports, with Buy Back and Click & Collect services.
£13k Service Charge Traps London Homeowner After Sale Fails
Boudicca Scherazade faces a £13,000 service charge after buyers withdrew from her Grade I listed flat in Hampton, London, leaving her feeling trapped.
Ringcross Community Centre Closure Leaves Community Nowhere
The former manager of Ringcross Community Centre accuses Hyde Housing of neglecting the community after the centre closed last September, leaving residents without a space to meet, celebrate, or mourn.
Tenants Slam Council Over 'Squalor' Conditions
Residents of Clerkenwell's Finsbury Estate say they live in squalor due to council neglect, with a broken lift and sewage leaks unresolved for months.
Adventure Playground Gets Zip Line and Stage
King Henry's Walk Adventure Playground in Mildmay upgrades with zip line, fire pit, outdoor stage, and amphitheatre funded by Better Youth Spaces grant, celebrated by community.
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Mother, 34, and Son, 7, Die in Park Water Incident
A mother and her seven-year-old son died after entering water at Elthorne Park in Ealing, London. Police treat the incident as a tragic accident.
Debenhams Diamond Watch Now £179, Originally £2,995
Debenhams discounts GV2 Milan Diamond-Set Luxury Watch from £2,995 to £178.51. Shoppers call it elegant and a bargain of the year.
Labour's 1.5m Homes Target Faces Major Hurdles
Just 300,000 homes built in 18 months, far short of Labour's 1.5m target. Skills shortages, material costs, and planning issues hinder progress.
Map Shows London Boroughs with Worst Stalking Rates
A startling map reveals London boroughs with the highest stalking rates, as offences surge 4,600% across England and Wales in a decade.
Apartment Reuse Room Built Community and Saved Money
A resident shares how her building's reuse room provided free items and fostered neighborly connections, turning waste reduction into a thriving community hub.
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Greggs Fortress Stores Fight Shoplifting Surge
Greggs introduces 'fortress' stores in Croydon and other locations, keeping products behind tills to deter shoplifters amid a 20% rise in theft.
London Truancy Rates Exposed: Interactive Tool Shows Worst Schools
New interactive gadget reveals London's most truant schools. Unauthorised absence rates remain nearly double pre-pandemic levels. Check your child's school.
London Housing Crisis 'About to Turn Around' Says Deputy
Deputy Mayor Tom Copley says 2026 will be the turnaround year for London's housing crisis, citing emergency measures and reforms to boost affordable housing.
London Has Enough Homes, But Affordability Is the Issue
New research reveals London's housing crisis is about affordability, not supply. Despite stable availability, prices have skyrocketed, leaving many unable to buy or rent.
Aldi Wooden Toy Range Returns With Two-Per-Person Limit
Aldi is bringing back its popular wooden toy range on May 17 with a strict two-item per customer limit after previous sellouts caused chaos. The collection includes a mud kitchen, sandpit, and more.
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Epstein Housed Alleged Victims in London Flats
Jeffrey Epstein housed alleged abuse victims in London flats after the Met police declined to investigate him, according to BBC reports. Six women have since accused him of sexual abuse.
Gold Coast Glitter Strip Homelessness Crisis
The Gold Coast's iconic Glitter Strip is grappling with a surge in homelessness, as rising costs and housing shortages push more people onto the streets.
Disabled Man in Unsuitable Home 8 Months Gets £1,000
Lambeth Council ordered to pay £1,000 compensation after placing a disabled man in a property with doors too narrow for his wheelchair for eight months, worsening his health.
South London Strip Club Seeks Licence Renewal with Less Security
Fillies Kingston strip club applies to renew its licence with conditions allowing one less security guard, facing a resident's noise objection.
Leicester Square Garden Closed 200 Days, Baffling Visitors
A prime sunbathing spot in Leicester Square has been sealed off for nearly 200 days, with no clear explanation, sparking frustration among locals and tourists alike.
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Adam Thomas' Mansion Resembles Buckingham Palace
Explore Adam Thomas' luxurious Cheshire mansion, complete with an Orangery, cinema room, and private gym. The Waterloo Road star's home is a palace compared to camp life.
Pensioner Mugged for £30K Watch Plans to Leave London
A 73-year-old man, Sunil Chopra, was robbed of his £30,000 Patek Philippe watch in London. The attack left him anxious and planning to move abroad.
Seymour Centre Renovation Delayed, Cost Rises to £44M
The historic Seymour Centre in Marylebone will reopen in spring 2027 after delays due to asbestos and heritage issues, with the budget increased to £44 million.
West London Homeowner Ordered to Clear Overgrown Garden
A former Tory councillor in West London faces a council order to clear his overgrown garden, which neighbours claim has made their homes unsellable due to knotweed, pests, and odors.
Dulwich Pub to Be Demolished for Community Garden
The Grove Tavern in Dulwich, derelict since a 2012 fire, faces demolition as Dulwich Estate proposes a community garden until 2029.
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Croydon café smashed twice, thieves steal only £70
A Croydon coffee shop owner faces a £12,000 repair bill after burglars smashed his shopfront twice in three days, stealing just £70. The community rallies around Bob's Your Uncle Coffee.
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