Plan to Demolish 1800s Pub for New Pub and 26 Flats
Developers submit plans to demolish the historic Masons Arms pub in Kensal Green and build a new pub with 26 flats above, but no affordable housing is included due to financial deficit.
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Empty Hammersmith Office to Become 171-Room Hotel
Grove House in Hammersmith, empty since 2023, will be transformed into a 171-room hotel with workspace, retail, and a 131-seat auditorium after a successful appeal.
William and Kate Celebrate 15 Years with Sweet Photo
Prince William and Kate Middleton released a new family photo from Cornwall to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary, showing them with their three children and two dogs.
Ming Vase Found in London Home Could Fetch £20k
A rare 400-year-old Ming vase, discovered on a landing in a West London home during a routine house clearance, is expected to fetch up to £20,000 at auction.
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London Office Space Scarcity: Right Choice Matters
London's central office vacancy rate drops to 11%, with prime areas near 1%. Businesses compete for premium space, while fringe areas see rising vacancies. Flexible solutions like Halkin's customisable offices help firms adapt.
Only 5% of Millennials Achieve Teenage Goals
A new poll reveals just 1 in 20 Millennials have achieved their teenage ambitions, with 26% still not homeowners due to rising costs and life events.
HMP Wandsworth: UK's Most Overcrowded Prison
HMP Wandsworth is the most overcrowded prison in the UK, holding 62% more inmates than its capacity. Conditions are described as 'inhumane' amid recent scandals.
Landlord fined £14k for vindictive illegal eviction campaign
A London landlord has been ordered to pay £14,400 after a tribunal found her guilty of a 'vindictive' campaign of harassment and illegal eviction against a vulnerable family in Camden.
Sadiq Khan's Anti-Profit Stance Blocks London Housebuilding
Andrew Teacher argues that Sadiq Khan's ideological aversion to profit and talk of rent caps are undermining housing supply, despite emergency measures to boost construction.
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John Lewis Sued Over Click-and-Collect Rent at Brent Cross
John Lewis is sued by Brent Cross owner Hammerson over whether click-and-collect sales count toward turnover rent under a 1979 lease, highlighting tensions in historic retail contracts.
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.
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.
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