Why luxury homes in London lie empty
A 45-room Knightsbridge mansion sold for £210m sits empty for years, while Anders Fernstedt has been sleeping rough on its porch for three years, highlighting London's housing crisis.
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Great-grandmother, 79, banned from all Sainsbury's and Argos stores
Rita Seymour, 79, has been permanently banned from every Sainsbury's and Argos store in the UK after allegedly abusing staff and knocking a body-worn camera.
Strawberry Moon lights up London tonight, peak at 12.57am
The Strawberry Moon will appear at sunset on June 29, 2026, reaching peak brightness at 12.57am on June 30. Londoners advised to look east or southeast for best views.
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Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes have been absent from social media for months. New reports reveal they are building a donkey sanctuary at their West Sussex home, sparking a local planning dispute.
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A leading inheritance expert warns that disputes over wills and estates are rising sharply in the UK, with family conflicts escalating due to complex assets and blended families.
Owners seize control of stratas amid industry concerns
Amid high costs and low confidence in Australia's strata industry, owner-occupiers are self-managing their buildings, cutting fees and bypassing managers.
Private equity in UK care homes: children 'treated like cattle'
Private equity firms are increasingly running UK public services like care homes, with staff and children suffering from rapid expansion, understaffing, and profit-driven decisions, leading to inadequate Ofsted ratings and service collapses.
Peter O'Callaghan obituary: Housing campaigner
Peter O'Callaghan, who died aged 82, dedicated his life to helping homeless people in London, from the 1960s housing aid movement to leading housing associations.
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BT Tower to Become Luxury Hotel After £275M Sale
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Newham best for first-time buyers on affordability and transport
Newham has been rated the best London borough for first-time buyers, with average house prices of £379,000 and commute times as short as 9 minutes to major hubs.
Council questioned after fatal fire at neglected building kills 3
Three men died in a fire at a disused council-owned building in White City. Residents question why the neglected property was not secured or maintained, as an investigation continues.
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London to Brighton: £850k home with asbestos surprise
Frederique Etienney-Pope left London for a £850,000 Brighton home during the pandemic, but discovered asbestos. The family of five now loves the coastal city despite renovation challenges.
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Kingston Council scraps plan for 150 permanent homes
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Robert Shocked by Kev and Serena Returns in Emmerdale
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NYC rent freeze for 1M apartments is victory for Mamdani
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A Peckham shop owner faces £200,000 in damage after a fire destroyed his stockroom. The blaze at Khan's Bargains on Rye Lane was tackled by 100 firefighters. The owner vows to reopen.
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Kingston mum and 3 kids stuck in hotel for 9 months awarded £5k
A Kingston family forced to live in a hotel room for nine months after their temporary accommodation flooded will receive £4,800 after a watchdog found the council at fault.
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Van Life in Cornwall: Young Locals Turn to Campervans Amid Housing Crisis
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