South Londoners oppose 29-metre Kingston University building
Kingston residents unite against a proposed 29-metre university tower, citing threats to a village green, schools, and a rare chalk stream. Read the local campaign's fight.
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West London 2,500-home scheme faces Mayor call-in
Campaigners urge Mayor Sadiq Khan to intervene in approved Kensal Canalside development, criticising affordable housing levels and heritage impact. Read the latest.
Screen Time Damages Toddlers' Speech, UK Study Warns
UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use have significantly smaller vocabularies. New guidance for parents is due in April. Learn the facts and expert advice.
State to advise parents on screen time for under-fives
New government guidance on screen time for children under five will be published in April. The move follows research linking high use to poorer language development.
Barking nightclub operated without planning permission
Eutopia Warehouse in Barking has held raves and festivals since June without council approval. Enforcement is on hold as owners prepare a new application. Read the latest on this planning row.
Massive 40,000-home new town planned for Bedfordshire
A new town with 40,000 homes and 30,000 jobs is planned for Tempsford, Bedfordshire. With a new station, it will be 30 minutes from London. Construction could start by 2029.
£600m City of London Police HQ to Open by 2027
The City of London Police's new £600m headquarters is on track for 2027, designed to be a state-of-the-art hub for tackling complex fraud and cyber crime. Discover how this investment will protect the UK's financial heart.
Westminster Council sets 70% social rent rule for developers
Westminster City Council mandates 70% social rent in new developments, but property experts warn the policy could backfire and reduce overall housing supply. Read the full analysis.
Wild Swimming Park Plan for East London Revealed
A charity's four-year community vision aims to transform a 14-acre concrete depot in Hackney into a biodiverse park with wild swimming ponds. Discover the inclusive design and the ongoing battle for the land's future.
Historic Camden Odeon Cinema to Close in February
London's historic Camden Odeon cinema is closing permanently on 24 February. After nearly 90 years, the site will be demolished for a new student housing development. Read more about the loss of this cultural landmark.
Woodberry Down's final stages approved in Hackney
Hackney Council has approved the final phases of the Woodberry Down regeneration, a 20-year project set to deliver over 3,000 new homes, including affordable housing and new community space. Discover the plans and local reaction.
Oxford Street pedestrianisation board holds first meeting
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
Crews Hill Garden Centres Threatened by New Town Plan
Family-run businesses on London's horticultural 'golden mile' fear closure as the site is earmarked for a major new town. Owners ask: 'Why sell a successful business?'
Harrow approves 63 flats on ex-Iceland site with no affordable homes
Harrow Council greenlights 63-flat development on a former Iceland store site, but expresses 'disappointment' as the project delivers no affordable housing. Read the full details.
Hammersmith & Fulham's 2026 Leisure Boom
Hammersmith & Fulham is set to become a major London leisure hub in 2026, with key openings including the Civic Campus and Olympia redevelopment. Discover the huge changes coming.
Odeon Camden Cinema Sets Final Closing Date
Camden's historic Odeon Parkway cinema will close on 26 February 2026, ending 90 years of film. It will be replaced by the Camden Xchange development with student housing and shops.
West London's 2026 Housing Surge: Major Projects Approved
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.
Major Changes Coming to Westminster in 2026
Central London's landscape is set for a major overhaul in 2026. Discover the plans for Oxford Street pedestrianisation, new homes, a Trocadero casino, and a Tate Britain garden. Read the full details here.
Major fire destroys South Shields arcade on Boxing Day
A huge fire has gutted an amusement arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields. Police are treating it as the second suspected arson at the site in a month. Read the latest updates.
High Barnet station 300-home plan rejected
Plans for nearly 300 homes next to High Barnet Underground station have been thrown out by Barnet Council. Read the full story on the local planning controversy.
Elephant & Castle food hall confirms 2026 closure date
Popular South London food hall Mercato Metropolitano confirms it will remain open until the end of 2026, despite approved plans for redevelopment. Discover the future for its 40 independent traders.
Old Kent Road crash diverts six London bus routes
A serious collision on Old Kent Road in South London has caused significant traffic disruption, forcing six bus routes onto diversions. Get the latest updates here.
274 Chelsea Creek homes approved despite fatigue
Kensington and Chelsea Council greenlights 274-home Lots Road South scheme, including 118 affordable homes, amid resident concerns over two decades of building works.
Earl's Court 4,000-home development approved
A major 4,000-home West London development gets green light from Kensington and Chelsea Council. The £10bn scheme now heads to the Mayor for final approval. Read the latest.
Pupil dies after medical emergency at South Shields school
A student has died following a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields. The school is closed as the community mourns. Our thoughts are with the family.
Rowans Bowling Alley threatened by 190-home Haringey plan
Haringey Council's draft plan proposes a 190-home development on the site of the iconic Rowans Tenpin Bowl in Finsbury Park. The public consultation ends December 19.
11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
Lambeth named London's best borough for 2025
Lambeth has been named London's top borough to live in for 2025, praised for its vibrant culture, green spaces, and community. Discover what makes areas like Brixton and Vauxhall so special.
Five New Leaders Join South Bank Employers' Group Board
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
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