Local News
New plan unveiled for making London ‘heat ready’
A change in guidance for developers around installing air conditioning is now being discussed at City Hall
Local messages
Air pollution fall in London since Ulez introduction shows scheme works, says Khan
Researchers find that the number of premature deaths fell by around 40% in the five years after Ulez was introduced
The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed
The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed - including jumping the breakfast buffet queue, washing undergarments in kettles and stealing from rooms.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder
A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.
One in six adults feel the summer never quite lives up to expectations
One in six adults feel summer never quite lives up to expectations - despite it still being the nation’s favourite season.
Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff
Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.
Labour and Greens both victorious in Haringey by-elections
The result means that Haringey Greens remain short of a majority at Haringey Council
Haringey Council remains under no overall control after by-elections
Haringey Council remains under no overall control following two recent by-elections in Northumberland Park and Woodside on June 25.
Property to be turned into flats among Enfield Council planning applications
Enfield Council has recently received several planning applications this week.
Oscar-nominated Hollywood movie star who acted with Joan Crawford dies aged 98
The Oscar-nominated Ann Blyth, who appeared alongside Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierece, has died aged 98.
Plans submitted for next stage of north London estate's controversial rebuild
Here is a summary of the latest planning applications validated by Haringey Council over the past seven days.
Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say
The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.
Fresh pledge over protection of Freedom Pass for pensioners
More than 10,000 Londoners and civic organisations called on London Councils to protect the concessionary privilege
More than a million homes in London may need retrofitted cooling measures, City Hall warned
Research suggests 74% of social homes are considered to be at high risk of overheating
Warning issued to shoppers over commonly used household ingredient
Shoppers have been issued with a warning over the possible increase in the price of tomatoes due to the rising costs of gas and oil.
Call The Midwife and Downton Abbey stars join the cast of ITV's new 'tragic' drama
Stars from TV shows including Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife have been added to the cast of a new ITV drama
Charity launches appeal to support people on low incomes
Haringey Giving has launched the Changing Lives Appeal to support people on low incomes in Haringey, beginning June 23.
Foreign Office issues fresh travel warning to Brits for 3 major holiday hotspots
Amid the heatwave in Europe, the Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits heading to Spain, France and Portugal.
North London borough pays tribute to Windrush generation
The event, held at George Meehan House in Wood Green, was part of Haringey’s Windrush Day celebrations on June 22.
A giant dragon in the London skyline stuns Tower of London visitors
A giant dragon swept across the London skyline in a dramatic display at the Tower of London.