6 h. ago London council seeks to evict Toby Carvery over felling of ancient oak tree

The felling of the 500-year-old tree has left locals in the north London town ‘devastated’

Politics

32 h. ago Plans for wild swimming pond inside 'landmark' Grade II south London gasholder

The proposals are part of wider efforts to regenerate the Old Kent Road in south London

Politics

32 h. ago South London council to acquire 146 social homes after developer said it could deliver none

South London council to acquire 146 social homes after developer said it could deliver none  MyLondon

Society

34 h. ago London council threatened with action as ministers warn: 'Financial management is deteriorating'

Ministers formally intervened in Tower Hamlets council last year when a damning report raised concerns about a ‘toxic’ political culture under elected mayor Lutfur Rahman

Events

36 h. ago East London council faces government takeover after fears it can't 'safeguard public money'

East London council faces government takeover after fears it can't 'safeguard public money'  MyLondon

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4 d. ago West London council must redo woman's Blue Badge application after failing to consider all her ailments

West London council must redo woman's Blue Badge application after failing to consider all her ailments  MyLondon

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5 d. ago Fury as Lambeth Council spends £200k on legal battle over Brockwell Park festivals

An FOI request has revealed Lambeth spent £187,724 on legal cases related to the park’s events in 2025

Economics

5 d. ago Sadiq Khan plans to raise London council tax by more than £20 a year to fight phone theft

Sir Sadiq Khan has proposed raising the average Band D bill by more than £20, meaning the amount of council tax City Hall receives will exceed £500 per bill for the first time.

Economics

5 d. ago What is happening in Iran? Internet blackout continues after widespread anti

Donald Trump continues to threaten Iran’s Islamic regime with military action

Politics

5 d. ago How much is your council tax going up? Thousands more Londoners face bills over £2,000 for first time

Average households in half of London boroughs are expected to see hikes of over £100

Economics

6 d. ago Sadiq Khan to increase council tax to help fund Met Police crackdown on phone thefts

If approved, the plans would mark the first time City Hall’s share of council tax would exceed £500

Economics

6 d. ago Mayor to push London council tax precept above £500 to fund policing and rail plans

Mayor to push London council tax precept above £500 to fund policing and rail plans  ianVisits

Economics

6 d. ago London borough recovers dozens of homes worth £2.8m amid council house fraud crackdown

Croydon Council said it had seized back the properties after stepping up investigations following tip offs from residents

Society

6 d. ago Spain’s climate scientists subjected to ‘alarming’ rise in hate speech, minister warns

Environment minister says attacks on social media affect perceptions of meteorology and denigrate researchers’ workEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s environment minister has written to prosecutors to warn of “an alarming increase” in hate speech and social media attacks directed against climate science communicators, meteorologists and researchers.In a letter sent to hate crimes prosecutors on Wednesday, Sara Aagesen said a number of recent reports examined by the ministry had detected a “significant increase” in the hostile language that climate experts are subjected to on digital platforms. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Spain’s meteorologists subjected to ‘alarming’ rise in hate speech, minister warns

Environment minister says attacks on social media affect perceptions of meteorology and denigrate researchers’ workEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s environment minister has written to prosecutors to warn of “an alarming increase” in hate speech and social media attacks directed against climate science communicators, meteorologists and researchers.In a letter sent to hate crimes prosecutors on Wednesday, Sara Aagesen said a number of recent reports examined by the ministry had detected a “significant increase” in the hostile language that climate experts are subjected to on digital platforms. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Iran confirms protest hero will NOT be executed as Trump reveals Tehran told him 'the killing has stopped' after he threatened to take military action

Erfan Soltani, a 26 year-old Iranian man arrested on January 10 during protests, has not been sentenced to death, the country's judiciary said.

Events

6 d. ago James Corden fights to keep 'illegally' paved wheelie bin area at the front of his £11.5m London mansion

The comedian is butting heads with Camden Council over the front of his mansion in Belsize Park, Hampstead, which he bought in 2024 after quitting the USA.

Economics

7 d. ago Trump to strike Iran ‘in next 24hrs’ as US and UK military personnel withdraw from Qatar base

Tehran has threatened to target the US base if Donald Trump takes military action over Iranian regime’s lethal crackdown on anti-Government protesters

Events

7 d. ago Massacres and executions: what are we hearing from inside Iran? – The Latest

Protesters face execution as the Iranian regime continues its violent crackdown, defying the US president, Donald Trump, who has threatened ‘very strong action’ if demonstrators are killed. Erfan Soltani, 26, is the first protester to be sentenced to death, but it is unclear whether or not his execution has taken place. Lucy Hough speaks to journalist Deepa Parent about what she is hearing from those inside Iran – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

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7 d. ago South London council accused of installing ‘socialist speed bumps’

South London council accused of installing ‘socialist speed bumps’  Southwark News

Politics