Waltham Forest Council plans to lease temporary homes for 10+ years to secure a 100% government subsidy, as it grapples with a £14.4m overspend and a 90% surge in households needing accommodation.
A free two-day food festival with live music is coming to Tooting Market and Broadway Market in South London this February. Enjoy global cuisine and festival performances.
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, accidentally released from HMP Wandsworth, pleaded guilty to assaulting two officers during a theft attempt on the London Underground. Read the full story.
Wandsworth Council is set to advance major housing and transport projects in 2026, including 446 homes, a £20m station upgrade, and a £100m estate regeneration. Get the full details.
David Clark, 35, from Australia, died after being hit by a police vehicle on Borough High Street. The IOPC has launched an independent investigation into the incident.
Merton Council will build a new £14.7m sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre to tackle a severe shortage of venues, after local sports club membership doubled since 2019.
An American living in the UK lists five areas where Brits excel, from tea culture to social tolerance. Discover his unique perspective on British life.
We tried Mallow's viral Tiramisu French Toast in Borough Market. Discover if the plant-based brunch sensation lives up to its online fame and which dish our reviewer preferred.
New images reveal the first phase of the Alton Estate's long-awaited £100m regeneration in Roehampton, featuring 55 council homes and a new community hub. See the plans and timeline here.
A new tourist levy on overnight stays in London could generate £352m yearly. Central boroughs, hosting most hotels, want 50% of the revenue to fund local services. Read the latest analysis.
Aktar Islam, the chef behind Birmingham's two Michelin-starred Opheem, is launching Oudh 1722 in London this March. The restaurant will specialise in authentic Awadhi cuisine from Lucknow. Discover the details.
New Zoopla data reveals the household income required to purchase an average-priced home across London's boroughs. See the full list and find out if you earn enough.
Residents of 14 clifftop properties in Hemsby, Norfolk, have been ordered to evacuate due to the imminent risk of collapse from Storm Goretti. The council warns of a 'weather bomb' accelerating coastal erosion.
A crash investigator dismissed a driver's claim his electric car accelerated on its own, killing a 5-year-old in Borough. The Old Bailey trial continues.
A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a marked Met Police vehicle on an emergency call. The IOPC has launched an independent investigation.
A police incident has forced a partial closure of Borough High Street in London since early Tuesday morning, causing significant disruption to six bus routes. Get the latest traffic updates here.
A developer is appealing Wandsworth Council's refusal of a 29-storey tower at Battersea Bridge. The public inquiry starts March 17, with Mick Jagger among objectors. Read the full story.
Hounslow Council launches its first-ever cultural strategy, aiming to win the London Borough of Culture title and £1.35m in funding for 2029. Focus on youth and local assets.
The Guardian corrects errors in recent reporting, including a misidentified London council, an exhibition venue, and travel quiz answers. Read the full list of amendments and clarifications.
A youth worker has had his 54th consecutive employment tribunal claim dismissed, with judges accusing him of using the system to 'get rich fast' and cause deliberate disruption.
Drivers in Hillingdon face disruption as four roads close for utility works in January. One closure in Ickenham will last three months. See dates, diversion routes and details.
A major £20 million revamp for Wandsworth Town station begins in February, delivering a second entrance and step-free access by summer 2027 to meet growing passenger demand.
Finland's northern tech city of Oulu is set to host the European Capital of Culture in 2026. Discover its unique blend of digital innovation, air guitar championships, and Arctic charm.
Wandsworth Council pledges to keep UK's lowest council tax, rejecting new government powers to raise it above 5% without a referendum. Leader Simon Hogg explains the decision.
Your complete guide to revised rubbish and recycling collection dates across all London boroughs this Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out.
London house prices are falling in half its boroughs, with prime areas like Kensington hit hardest. Discover the data and political drivers behind the capital's property divide.
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.
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
Greenwich's Borough Hall has avoided a licence suspension after noise complaints. Its Saturday hours have been cut by one hour and new noise controls imposed following a council review.
The Rightmove Happy at Home Index 2025 reveals Barking and Dagenham as London's least happy borough. Discover the full ranking and why the area is fighting back.