Poplar named London's coolest place to live in 2026
East London's Poplar is the only London postcode named among The Times' 11 coolest UK places to live for 2026. Discover its brutalist towers, community hubs, and rising arts scene.
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Hounslow Leader Outlines 2026 Transport and Housing Priorities
Hounslow Council Leader Shantanu Rajawat details plans for a new Overground link, major housing schemes, and tackling a £54m budget shortfall in an exclusive interview. Discover the borough's key priorities for the year ahead.
Kingston's 2026 transformation: new leisure centre and homes
Kingston is set for major progress in 2026 on long-awaited projects including the new Kingfisher Leisure Centre, a PAW Patrol land at Chessington, and hundreds of new affordable homes. Discover the key developments shaping the borough.
Poplar is London's coolest place for 2026
The Times has crowned Poplar in east London as the capital's coolest place to live in 2026. Discover the creative studios, Ian McKellen's pub, and vibrant community spots driving its appeal.
Folkestone's £100m revival from slump to trendy hub
How a tycoon's £100m investment is transforming Folkestone into a trendy, family-friendly destination just 45 minutes from London, sparking debate and driving up property prices.
Wandsworth 2026: 446 Homes & Station Upgrade Progress
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.
Goldsmiths to open new campus in Catford Old Town Hall
Goldsmiths, University of London will relocate its Fine Art and Design courses to Lewisham's Old Town Hall in a landmark 10-year deal, bringing over 600 students to Catford and boosting the local economy.
Major changes coming to Richmond in 2026
Richmond upon Thames is set for a transformative 2026 with a new neighbourhood, a specialist school, and Kew Gardens' first learning centre. Discover the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Morden's 20-year regeneration project takes key step
Merton Council is launching a search for a developer to lead the long-delayed Morden town centre regeneration, marking progress after two decades of setbacks. Discover the plans and the challenges ahead.
Free wild swimming park with beach planned for East London
A 14-acre Thames Water depot in Waltham Forest could become a free, biodiverse park with wild swimming ponds and a sandy beach, pending council approval. Discover the community-led plans.
South London estate regeneration plans submitted
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.
Milton Keynes named one of UK's coolest postcodes
Milton Keynes, once mocked as 'Satan's layby', has been named one of the UK's 11 coolest neighbourhoods to move to in 2026 by The Times, thanks to a booming arts scene and green spaces.
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.
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.
9 Major Developments Transforming London in 2026
From new museums and gardens to hotels and music venues, discover the nine huge projects reshaping London's landscape this year. Get the full guide.
SUBA Bakery Opens Third London Shop in Spitalfields
Popular London bakery SUBA opens its third and flagship shop on Commercial Street, Spitalfields on January 5, following a successful comeback after a sudden closure.
London's Dramatic Transformation in 50 Years
From the Blitz to skyscrapers: Explore 8 London locations that have been utterly transformed over the last half-century. See the astonishing before-and-after photos.
Ambulance gets stuck in sand on Camber Sands beach
A South East Coast Ambulance Service vehicle became trapped on Camber Sands while attending a seriously ill patient. The crew and patient were rescued, but the incident has left locals baffled.
Mousley Bottom: From Town Tip to Nature Reserve
How 22,000 trees and nature's hidden networks transformed a Derbyshire wasteland into a vibrant wildlife haven. Discover the remarkable story of environmental recovery.
400 Blackpool Homes Face Demolition in £90m Regeneration
Up to 400 homes in central Blackpool will be bulldozed next summer under a £90m levelling up scheme, displacing hundreds of vulnerable residents. Critics call it a 'mass dispersion'. Read the full story.
Croydon's Biggest Projects Set for 2026 Progress
From the long-awaited Westfield plans to a new town centre park and Crystal Palace's stadium expansion, discover the major developments shaping Croydon in 2026.
New Towns Plan Fails on Social Housing, Warn Experts
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.
Brent's Major Housing Developments Set for 2026
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.
Purley's new leisure centre and homes get GLA green light
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.
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.
Merton's 2026: New Homes, Tennis Fight & Regeneration
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.
2025's Most Shocking TV Moments: Celia Imrie to Doctor Who
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.
New Michelin-starred bistro opens in Shoreditch, London
Clara's Bistro, led by Bib Gourmand chef Elie Fourcroy, has opened on Bethnal Green Road. Offering fine dining, a daily deli, and live mozzarella making. Discover Shoreditch's new foodie hotspot.
Croydon's £600k streetscape upgrades for four areas
Coulsdon, Addiscombe, Norbury and South Croydon to share £600k UKSPF funding for signage, greening and safety works from January 2026. Residents shape the plans.
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