A mother of three in Islington says rats have flooded her kitchen and forced her children from their bedroom. Her housing association, Peabody, has refused to rehouse her, citing a shortage of family-sized homes.
PM announces £442m plan to end rough sleeping by Christmas, making homelessness a central policy for Andy Burnham’s government. Without a concrete target, voters will judge success.
Plumstead residents report rising anti-social behaviour and crime linked to a surge in HMOs, with licensed numbers nearly doubling in less than a year. Greenwich Council introduces new planning measures but urges residents not to 'demonise' HMO occupants.
A couple who bought a 1950s London fixer-upper discovered original parquet flooring under 70-year-old carpet, spanning the entire ground floor, and are now planning restoration.
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A £100,000 'house' in West Ealing, London, was revealed to be a converted garden shed, failing to receive any bids at auction, according to YouTuber David Burnip.
Westminster homes take 63 days to sell, the slowest in London, while Waltham Forest is fastest at 33 days, according to Zoopla.
A five-year-old boy's death after falling from a 15th-floor flat in east London was preventable, his mother told an inquest, saying Newham Council ignored her safety concerns.
An 85-year-old man with COPD faces legal action after Rochford Council ordered him to remove a £2,200 driveway he built on land it owns, despite claims of permission.
Cambridge is the worst UK city for landlords in 2026, with a gross rental yield of 4.7%, according to Landlord Resource research.
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After 30 years, the OXO Tower restaurant and bistro will be taken over by the Fallow team in 2027, with gradual tweaks planned.
A massive fire engulfed a warehouse in Harwich, Essex, early on August 16, 2026, prompting residents to keep windows shut as 35 firefighters tackled the blaze.
Torino, a new Italian restaurant and rooftop bar, is set to open in Paddington Square in September after Westminster City Council approved its licence.
Cookham in Berkshire, an hour from London, has been named one of the UK's best places to live, with no empty shops and a rich history.
Three ultra-rare Phosphatine-branded Nintendo Game & Watch consoles, considered the 'holy grail' for collectors, are up for auction with a combined guide of up to £9,000.
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Plans submitted for 8 Canada Square's transformation into a leisure hub with The Cloud, potentially the area's first viewing platform, after HSBC vacates in 2027.
Lidl has submitted plans for a supermarket and 60 flats on a former Bromley gasworks site, despite contamination from asbestos, cyanide, and heavy metals, with homes on less affected land.
A Soho man says his block feels like a hostel due to a short-term let above, causing unbearable noise and disrupting community.
A planning application for a seven-storey Travelodge hotel behind Abbey Wood station has been submitted to Greenwich Council, including a renovated Abbey Arms pub and a new coffee shop.
Emmerdale star William Ash reveals Caleb and Ruby's trust could be shattered by Kev Townsend, a loose cannon who could expose their schemes.
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Hackney Council rejected STOREX's plan for Anvil House, citing excessive design, energy concerns, and missing bat surveys.
Royston offers Londoners a 37-minute commute and homes averaging £393,714, £284,000 cheaper than the capital, with Cambridge 15 minutes away.
Sutton councillors reject HMO expansion at 48 Hallmead Road for third time in a year, against officer recommendation, after residents cite police callouts and anti-social behaviour.
London is nearly 4,000 affordable homes short of its target with three months left, but Sadiq Khan insists the goal will be met despite a record 3,772 starts needed.
A new competition offers a chance to win a luxury Spanish villa worth £2.5 million, with tickets from £2.50. The prize includes a fully furnished property with pool and sea views.
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Southwark Council refused 38 flats on Rye Lane, Peckham, citing no affordable housing and poor accessibility. Developer appeals to Planning Inspectorate, hearing on August 25.
Sadru Visram, OBE, who transformed London & Quadrant Housing Trust from 10,000 to 35,000 homes, has died aged 81.
TeckNet's rechargeable handheld fan offers powerful airflow, USB-C charging, and long battery life. Our review covers performance, portability, and value for money.
Brent and Ealing have the highest number of HMO fires in London, with 31 and 29 incidents respectively between January 2025 and July 2026, prompting council concerns.
Asda's new Hot Food To Go Meal Deal offers a main, side, and dip for £4, including rotisserie chicken items, available at participating stores.
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The Lord Raglan pub in Woolwich may be converted into a 16-room aparthotel after receiving no formal offers to operate it in 16 months. A new planning application has been submitted to Greenwich Council.
