Landowner sends Lime £8k bill over dumped e-bikes
A London property firm has invoiced Lime nearly £8,000 for removing e-bikes from its private land, escalating the capital's battle with dockless bike clutter. Read the full story.
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Met Police staff strike on NYE over pay dispute
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
Major £650m Plans Submitted for Lewisham Retail Park
Amro Partners submits plans to redevelop Lewisham Retail Park into a major new neighbourhood with 1,452 homes, student accommodation, and a food hall. Read the full details.
Thailand Conducts Airstrikes on Cambodia Border
Thai military jets strike Cambodian positions in a disputed border region, escalating a long-standing territorial dispute. Tensions flare as both sides claim sovereignty.
Japan Claims China Locked Radar on Fighter Jets
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
£1,000 rent for a room in a Clapham shared flat
A 28-year-old tenant shares his experience of renting a room in a converted council flat in Clapham for £1,000 per month, living with his landlord who is also a friend. Discover the pros and cons of this London living arrangement.
West London office tower gets co-living conversion
Hounslow Council greenlights plans to transform a vacant West London office block into 394 co-living rooms and 23 social rent flats. The decision includes measures to address pressure on Gunnersbury Station.
Australian Skydiving Instructors Strike Over Pay
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a historic strike over pay and conditions, disrupting flights during the busy festive season. Read the full story on the industrial action.
Skydiving instructors strike in unprecedented action
Skydiving instructors across the UK are staging an unprecedented strike today, halting operations at major tourism sites. Meanwhile, the government receives a crucial US review on the Aukus submarine pact. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
Giant Inflatable Santa Sparks Festive Neighbour Row
A festive father-to-be in south-west London is defying a 'Grinch' neighbour's poison pen letter demanding he remove his 20ft inflatable Santa and snowman. Discover the full story of the Christmas decoration dispute.
61 new social rent homes planned for Wembley estate
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.
Neighbour's angry letter over 20ft Christmas decorations
A Chessington dad-to-be received an anonymous complaint branding his giant Santa and snowman 'tacky'. He vows to keep the festive display up despite the threat of council action.
Legal storm over 'sabzi' cookbook title sparks cultural debate
Food writer Yasmin Khan faced legal threats over her cookbook title 'Sabzi', a common word for vegetables across South Asia. Her case highlights wider issues of cultural appropriation and trademark overreach in the UK.
UK neighbourhoods in flag wars as tensions simmer
From Birmingham to Sheffield, residents face harassment in a covert battle over flags. Discover the local identity disputes dividing communities and the authorities' struggle to respond.
Health Secretary accuses BMA of 'juvenile delinquency'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association of behaving like 'moaning minnies' after resident doctors announced a Christmas strike. Read the latest on the NHS pay dispute.
High Court overturns NT remote Indigenous rent policy
The High Court has unanimously ruled a Northern Territory housing policy that tripled rent for remote Indigenous communities was unlawful. Discover the full story and its implications.
Inquiry into Crown Estate after Andrew's Royal Lodge scrutiny
A powerful parliamentary committee launches an inquiry into the Crown Estate, prompted by scrutiny of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's peppercorn rent at Royal Lodge. Get the full story.
South Londoner battles eviction by homelessness charity
A Lewisham tenant faces court after a homelessness charity served a Section 21 notice. Kim Mansell disputes £1,885 arrears, claiming the charity aims to raise rent before new laws. Read the full story.
Star Wars actor quits Ahsoka over single mother pay dispute
Claudia Black reveals she won't return for Ahsoka season 2 as Disney 'could not support a single mom' with a salary to film in London while based in LA. Read her full statement.
Offshore Tribunals Sue UK for Billions Over Climate Laws
Secretive offshore courts allow foreign firms to sue the UK for lost profits, threatening sovereignty and climate action. Discover the chilling effect on democracy.
Hackney demands rent control powers after price surge
Labour-run Hackney Council petitions government for rent cap powers as borough sees 49% rent rise since 2010. Could this be the solution to London's housing crisis?
East London Christmas bin strikes announced
Refuse workers in Waltham Forest announce 13 days of Christmas strikes in a dispute over pay. Discover the dates and how households will be affected.
Streeting calls BMA 'impossible' in NHS dispute
Health Secretary Wes Streeting escalates feud with doctors' union, accusing BMA of misleading claims over GP contract changes. Read the full breakdown of this NHS crisis.
Tate staff strike over pay amid food bank use
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
Councils pay £630m to housing middlemen
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils have spent £633m on rent-to-rent schemes since 2020 as housing crisis deepens. Discover how middlemen profit from desperate local authorities.
Trump tells Japan's PM to avoid escalating China tensions
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to 'dial down the volume' in the dispute with China over Taiwan. Discover the diplomatic implications.
81 new council homes planned for South London estate
Wandsworth Council submits plans for 81 new council homes on Roehampton's Lennox Estate. Priority given to overcrowded families and those on the housing waiting list. Read the latest.
Apple TV's The Hunt Delayed Over Plagiarism Claims
Apple TV+ postpones French thriller The Hunt following plagiarism allegations comparing it to 1976 film Shoot. Read the full investigation details.
Chinese Noodle House Closes in Sydney's Chinatown
Beloved Sydney noodle house closes after decade-long tenancy, sparking customer queues and creating identical rival restaurants. Discover the full story behind the Chinatown favourite's closure.
Xi Jinping Reiterates Taiwan Claim in Trump Call
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Taiwan's return remains vital to China's interests during their recent phone discussion. Read the full analysis.
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