Senior planners and experts warn the government's new towns drive lacks ambition on affordable homes. They argue revitalising existing communities offers a faster, more sustainable solution to the housing crisis.
Your complete guide to the biggest concerts in London for 2026. Get dates, venues, and ticket details for RAYE, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and more must-see shows.
Brent Council anticipates a surge in construction for 2026, delivering thousands of new homes, including a landmark 45-storey tower in Wembley and the restart of the South Kilburn regeneration. Discover the key projects shaping the borough.
Plans for a new Purley leisure centre with a 25m pool and over 200 later-living homes have moved forward after the GLA decided not to intervene. Construction could start 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.
Merton Council pushes ahead with 400 affordable homes, major estate regenerations, and the controversial Wimbledon tennis expansion as 2026 local elections loom. Discover the key projects shaping South London.
Relive the year's wildest TV, from a flatulent 'Traitors' moment and a shocking 'Strictly' exit to Doctor Who's bizarre regeneration and a zero-star review disaster.
Coulsdon, Addiscombe, Norbury and South Croydon to share £600k UKSPF funding for signage, greening and safety works from January 2026. Residents shape the plans.
From the Chalk Gardens tower blocks to a new Lidl and Sutton College relocation, discover the key projects reshaping this London borough in 2026. Track the progress.
After a decade of earthquakes and terror, Christchurch emerges as NZ's fastest-growing, most vibrant city. Discover its remarkable revival story.
Torbay Council's £20 million regeneration project will revitalise Torquay's harbourside with new homes, a boutique hotel, and improved travel, boosting tourism and creating jobs over the next decade.
North London's iconic Hornsey Town Hall reopens as a vibrant arts centre after a major refurbishment. Discover live music, theatre, cinema and more in this modernist landmark.
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.
Historic England rejects listing for Bridge Park Centre, a site pivotal to London's Black history, allowing a major redevelopment with 1,000 homes and a new leisure centre to proceed.
A London mother grieves for her son, Micah, 22, stabbed to death in Wembley just hours after receiving his university acceptance letter. She vows to campaign against knife crime.
Traders at Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market say £60 parking fines are driving customers away. They are petitioning the council for 30 minutes of free parking to revitalise the struggling town centre.
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram is delivering a 'once-in-a-generation' docklands revival. Discover how his low-profile strategy is securing billions for transport and housing.
Wembley Park's iconic Spanish Steps are now a 30ft interactive 'Wishing Tree' mural. Add your wish with a free sticker to help light it up this festive season. Find out how to get involved.
A walk through Rothiemurchus reveals green shoots of recovery in the ancient Caledonian pine forest, a hopeful sign decades after wartime fellings devastated the landscape.
Greenwich Council announces a major refurbishment plan for the historic Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels, including new lifts. Critics remain unconvinced about the timeline.
Brent Council set to decide on plans to demolish 105 garages in Wembley to build 61 new homes, all available at social rent. The project aims to tackle the housing crisis.
A 22-year-old Brent man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing on Wembley's High Road. The victim died in hospital. Full details on the court appearance and police investigation.
The Rolling Stones' iconic IMAX concert film 'At The Max' returns to UK cinemas on December 10. Experience the 1990 Steel Wheels tour like never before. Get your tickets now.
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing on Wembley's High Road. Two suspects are in custody as police appeal for witnesses.
A 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a Post Office on Wembley's High Road. Police are hunting the attacker after shoppers, including mothers with prams, fled in terror. Call 101 with information.
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing on High Road, Wembley. Police are investigating and have closed the road, diverting nine bus routes. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Discover how five classic British seaside resorts, from Blackpool to Weston-super-Mare, are undergoing major regeneration to reclaim their glory days. Perfect for your next staycation.
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Wembley's High Road. The incident has caused significant travel disruption, with nine London bus routes diverted. Follow for live updates.
Merton Council pledges £30m to regenerate Morden town centre, aiming for independent shops and a daytime café culture after years of delays. Read the full story.
The Eldonian village in Liverpool, once hailed as a community housing utopia, faces a governance crisis after assets were transferred offshore. Residents fight to reclaim their dream.