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London approves £151m to fix housing estates across seven boroughs

£151m approved to fix London housing estates

The City of London Corporation has approved over £151 million to refurbish its housing estates. The 10-year plan aims to tackle issues like damp, mould, and disrepair in homes across the capital.

15/12/2025 13:42

Blackwall Tunnel Shutdown Sparks Major East London Traffic Delays

Blackwall Tunnel closure causes heavy East London delays

Structural repairs force Blackwall Tunnel southbound closure until Monday, December 1, causing severe delays across Limehouse, Poplar and Royal Docks. Plan your journey now.

30/11/2025 11:56

Camden Council slammed after 10 failed leak repairs cause ceiling collapse

Ceiling collapse after council's 10 failed leak fixes

A North London man's ceiling collapsed after Camden Council failed over 10 times to fix a leak. The Housing Ombudsman found severe service failures. Read the full investigation.

27/11/2025 05:59

Joe Marler Hunts Rugby Fan Who Defecated in VIP Lift at Twickenham

Joe Marler hunts fan who pooed in Twickenham VIP lift

Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler and chef James Martin vow to find the culprit who defecated in a VIP lift during £1,250-a-ticket rugby hospitality event at Twickenham Stadium.

18/11/2025 09:51

Dartford Crossing chaos: 40-minute delays as tunnel shuts for repairs

Dartford Crossing tunnel closure causes 40-minute delays

Major traffic chaos on the M25 as the Dartford Crossing's East Tunnel closes for emergency repairs. Drivers face 40-minute delays and long tailbacks. Follow our live updates.

17/11/2025 06:33

Lift Sabotage Drama: Eubanks Stuck Before Benn Fight

Eubanks stuck in lift before Conor Benn fight

Chris Eubank Jr and Snr's grand arrival at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was disrupted after they got stuck in a lift. Jr joked it was 'sabotage' ahead of the grudge rematch. Read more.

15/11/2025 19:43

North London Residents Trapped as Lift Crisis Plagues High-Rise Estate

North London estate lift crisis traps residents

Elderly and disabled residents in a North London housing estate face daily struggles as broken lifts leave them stranded for weeks, sparking outrage and safety concerns.

05/11/2025 14:42

North London Council Under Fire as Residents Endure Winter Without Proper Windows

Council tenants endure winter with broken windows

Enfield Council faces mounting criticism as tenants in council-owned flats suffer through broken and boarded-up windows during freezing temperatures, with repairs delayed for months.

05/11/2025 06:04

Bali's Iconic Kelingking Beach Faces Controversial Transformation with New Lift Construction

Bali's Kelingking Beach gets controversial lift installation

The dramatic cliffside beauty of Bali's Kelingking Beach is set for a major accessibility overhaul as construction begins on a controversial new lift system, sparking debate between tourism development and environmental preservation.

04/11/2025 04:26

City Centre Scissor Lift Joyride: Two Men Arrested After 6mph Chase Through London Streets

Scissor Lift Joyride: Two Arrested in London

Two men have been arrested after taking a scissor lift on an unauthorised joyride through central London, reaching speeds of just 6mph in a bizarre late-night incident that brought early morning traffic to a standstill.

03/11/2025 16:51