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Stricter rules around air conditioning for London shops rejected by City Hall
High street businesses with air conditioning in London frequently leave their doors open to entice customers during heatwaves
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.
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'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.
Why the fight to keep phones out of schools must go further
Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart explains why he is campaigning to keep smartphones out of schools and push for stronger protections for children online and on social media.
Major reshuffle of North London Waste Authority board prompted by local elections
With scores of new Green Party councillors across the seven boroughs that run the waste disposal body, a change of leadership at NLWA will soon take place
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.
Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’
Gen Z is redefining traditional eating with ‘picky teas’ - as 68 per cent often feel stuck in a food rut when deciding what to eat for dinner.
London set to fall short of ‘net zero’ 2030 goal, Khan admits
Mayor says "a lot of the problems we are having are because the grid relies on fossil fuels"
WATCH - CCTV shows teen throw 15kg sofa from Westfield Stratford top floor
The moment a teenager threw a 15kg sofa from the top floor of Westfield Stratford shopping centre was captured in newly-released CCTV footage.
US fast food chain to rival McDonald’s as it confirms UK return after 17 years
A US Tex-Mex food chain is returning to the UK after it disappeared in 2009.
McDonald's launches new 'drink of the summer' from next week
A new iced drink will be coming to McDonald's in time for summer and it's a twist on the classic matcha.
Sir David Jason makes ‘lucky’ admission as he reflects on 50 years in showbiz
Sir David Jason has admitted that he's been lucky in his 50-year TV career.
UK's record-breaking heatwave over as temperatures to cool down this weekend
The UK will begin to cool down as temperatures drop, marking the end of a record-breaking heatwave.
Opposition victory in battle to protect pensions
MP Alex Burghart says stronger protections are now in place after Government powers over pension investments were scaled back following opposition pressure.
First official business for new Green council
Waltham Forest's first ever Green cabinet will meet next week reports Sebastian Mann, Local Democracy Reporter
Call to act as residents prepare for key referendum
Richard Mathams from the Epping Society urges Epping residents to vote ‘yes’ in the neighbourhood plan referendum, saying the result will shape the town’s development and protect its future.
Next London Plan set to be ‘streamlined’ to help boost housebuilding
The strategic planning document looks likely to contain fewer restrictions and directions from City Hall on where and how new homes should be built
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.