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Traffic congestion worsened by LTNs and bus lanes in some parts of London, TfL admits
TfL streets boss still insists "nearly all" low-traffic neighbourhoods "have been huge successes"
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Only 5,547 housing starts last year in London – against 88,000 target
"Ordinary Londoners suffering the most" from failure to build enough new homes
Royal Mail opens ‘eco-friendly’ delivery office in Leyton
The office, located on the Orient Industrial Park, replaces the previous Leyton High Road site with what is deemed a "more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient operation
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New renting rules ‘must be enforced’ by London borough councils
From May laws the new Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) will come into force, ending Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and fixed-term contracts
Mayor’s council tax precept set to rise by £20 to fund new spending
The extra money will be used to help the Met Police tackle phone theft and cover a deficit at Transport for London
Council hikes rent for tenants by almost 5%
Residents living in council-owned homes will pay 4.8% more rent from 8th April
I tried 6 cheap winter warmers - these actually work without touching the thermostat
From electric blankets to heated throws, battery-powered scarves to a car seat warmer powered by my cigarette lighter, these gadgets keep me warm through winter.
Discontinued Pepsi Max flavour returns to UK after 30 years and it's 'new favourite'
A Pepsi Max flavour discontinued in the UK 30 years ago has been spotted in Home Bargains, and shoppers have labelled it their "new favourite".
LIVE updates as 'all traffic stopped' after TWO crashes at same junction on M25
A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 means traffic is being held with long delays. Live updates here.
LIVE updates as London Overground line suspended for hours by signal failure
A London Overground line is predicted to be suspended for hours after a signal failure. Live updates here.
Inside the ‘fabulous’ hidden gem restaurant tucked away in a historic building
Discover the fabulous hidden gem restaurant tucked away in a Grade II listed building in London, Sessions Arts Club.
London bin crowned as best in the world by son and dad on 'rubbish' mission
A rubbish bin enthusiast is on the hunt to find the best in the world.
New exhibition opening this weekend brings together everyday objects and stories
Ley Lines exhibition at SPACE Ilford showcases Redbridge residents’ stories using digital art, 3D scanning and AI, exploring memory, identity and technology.
Leyton depot bus drivers confirm four strike dates in February
Unite union members at the Lea Interchange Bus Garage in Leyton are set to strike on 6th, 7th, 20th and 21st February over alleged 'bullying' and 'union busting' by Stagecoach
New £7.253m savings plan and council tax undecided in Redbridge
Redbridge Council proposes £7.25m budget savings for 2026/27 amid government funding boost and ongoing budget gap. Council tax decision due March.
Waltham Forest extends leases on temporary homes in bid to save money
Having agreed to extend their leases from between three and five years to ten years and one day, Waltham Forest says it will now be eligible for a 100% subsidy on costs
House of Lords backs calls to ban social media for under 16s
A ban on social media for under-16s has been backed by the House of Lords following growing calls from campaigners including actor Hugh Grant.
Kit and Ari are the ultimate sibling duo looking for their forever home
Cats Protection Epping Forest on Kit and Ari, an adorable sibling duo looking for a loving forever home. Playful, sweet and inseparable, these two cats are ready to bring joy to their new family.
Khan accused of ‘cherry picking’ crime stats and ‘gaslighting’ Londoners
Last week the London mayor boasted that the capital now had the lowest murder rate on record
Martin Lewis issues alert to 14 million Brits who could save hundreds
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice everyone should follow to reduce their annual bills.