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Water leaks, sewage and data centres: MyLondon's 'Wasted' campaign to probe city's environmental threats
With new leadership in place at many London borough councils, our Wasted project will seek to remind local authorities of the importance of delivering on their environmental commitments
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'Cladding nightmare meant I went from owning my own flat and company to sleeping on London buses'
Rafael Ghisleni says a spiral of financial difficulties triggered by Covid lockdown and sky-rocketing service charges left him drowning in debt with no support from the authorities
Al Murray, Jen Brister and others to perform for GOSH at Alexandra Palace
Al Murray, the Pub Landlord, Mock the Week star Jen Brister, among comedians raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital at Alexandra Palace on May 14.
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Crowdfunder launched to help build boardwalk through Haringey wildlife habitat
The appeal aims to raise £10,000 for the creation of the boardwalk through Alexandra Park's wetlands area
World's last seagoing paddle steamer to visit the Thames this summer
The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley will visit the Thames Estuary as part of her 80th anniversary season.
Council criticised by environmental group over rise in car club fees
Last year the council tripled its fee per bay for car clubs and almost doubled the cost for electric vehicle flexible car club schemes
Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement
It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.
Strictly Come Dancing new hosts 'confirmed' as popular household names
It's been reported that Emma Willis will be one of the new hosts for Strictly Come Dancing.
Holiday hotspot to temporarily ban the sale of alcohol from tomorrow - here's why
The Bahamas is set to temporarily suspend the sale of alcohol on Tuesday (May 12) while the country holds its general election.
Popular Strictly star lands big job just weeks after 'upsetting' exit from BBC show
Strictly Come Dancing pro Karen Hauer has landed her first big role after her 'upsetting' exit from the BBC show.
Beloved BBC character will speak for first time in over 40 years in new short film
BBC Children In Need mascot Pudsey Bear will break his silence in a short film to help raise awareness of children's mental health.
Haringey MP’s ‘stalking horse’ challenge to Starmer
Hornsey and Friern Barnet MP Catherine West says she will seek nominations to run against the prime minister if the cabinet doesn’t move to tackle to the situation following Labour’s crushing losses in this week’s elections
Former Edmonton schoolgirl launches new novel
Edmonton-born writer Sara Sheeran's book The Way Through The Woods will be available on May 14.
Labour MP urges cabinet ministers to 'challenge Keir Starmer by Monday or I will'
MP Catherine West has said that if no one challenges Sir Keir as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself.
Greens win big but fall one short of majority – as Labour lose power in Haringey
Half-a-century of Labour dominance in the borough has been sensationally halted by the insurgent Green Party
Spring sunshine brings people and wildlife together in Epping Forest
From returning wildlife to dedicated volunteers, Caroline Haines reflects on springtime in Epping Forest and what visitors can enjoy.
Crouch End Festival to feature more than 100 events this year
This year’s Crouch End Festival will feature more than 100 events including live music, comedy, a market, and an arts show from June 12 to June 18.
'A hideous pile' - London's first high-rise building now lost forever
London's first high-rise building - Queen Anne's Mansions - lasted just 100 years but was widely disliked, including by Queen Victoria. The Lost London book looks back at its history.
Illegal off‑road bikers warned their motorcycles could be crushed
Unauthorised off-road motorcyclists who put lives in danger and damage crops in Three Rivers have been warned they could have their bikes seized and crushed by police.
Deaf ambulance worker gives England rugby shirt to mentor in emotional moment
Zoe Cox, a deaf London Ambulance Service medic and international rugby player has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor.