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Mayor failed to hit reduced affordable housing target, new report reveals
City Hall began construction of just 14,335 affordable homes against a revised government target of 17,800 and an original target of 23,900
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Londoners pushed to ‘outskirts’ of city by ultra wealthy, housing expert tells assembly
Luxury homes in central London are often left empty by foreign investors
Leyton restaurant shut down over noise complaints must install sound limiter before reopening
Mez Lounge was served an abatement notice in April after Waltham Forest Council found the venue was playing music “at an unreasonable level”
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Is Vodafone down? Users report issues with broadband and mobile internet
VodafoneThree users have reported issues with the broadband provider.
Minister criticises London councils over evictions prompted by house purchases
Some families have been evicted by landlords during the purchase process for new homes now being used by councils as temporary accommodation
London Assembly backs extra protections for bus drivers amid warning over ‘unbearable’ conditions
Bus drivers in North London are currently being balloted for strike action after trade union accused operator of "putting profits before people"
Teen arrested after man, 34, stabbed in Chingford Mount
The incident occurred near Papa John's in Old Church Road at around 5pm yesterday (8th July)
EastEnders star lands role in new drama following Cadbury's origin story - full cast
A new drama series which tells the story of the family behind iconic chocolate brand Cadbury will air in 2027.
Council approves demolition of Wood Street building emblazoned with mural
176 Wood Street – emblazoned with a popular cultural mural – will be torn down and replaced with a five-storey block of six flats
Council approves new SEND school in Walthamstow
It will operate as an extension of the Lime Academy Hornbeam, which is based across three schools
Aldi to rebrand as 'Baldi' for one day to help break Guinness World Record
Aldi will temporarily rebrand itself as 'Baldi' on Friday (July 10) in tribute to Pitbull’s headline show at BST Hyde Park.
Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed
Finding a parking spot without driving around, realising it’s a Thursday when you thought it was Wednesday and finding £10 in a pair of jeans you haven’t worn in ages are among life's top unexpected moments of joy.
Brits swear by six non-negotiable routines to stay on track with life goals
Brits rely on six non-negotiable routines to achieve life goals – ranging from the weekly food shop and morning rituals to money management strategies.
Holidaymakers claim foreign crisps are one of their favourite things about going away
Six in 10 are also more likely to try new flavours when on holiday abroad than at home.
Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal things
Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal things – including applying for jobs, online shopping, and booking holidays.
‘Childhood independence index’ reveals the moments that make kids feel grown up
Sleepovers, shopping alone and staying out with friends – Britain's children have revealed the everyday moments that make them feel like they are finally growing up.
UK retailer looking at axing major service in stores putting hundreds of jobs at risk
John Lewis is considering shutting down Bureau de Change desks across 30 of its shops across the UK.
Ruth Ellis granted posthumous conditional pardon 61 years after hanging
Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, has been granted a posthumous conditional pardon
Police investigate racist assault outside Leyton mosque
A man in his 50s was reportedly assaulted and subjected to racist abuse outside Noor ul Islam Mosque in High Road Leyton yesterday evening (7th July)
Ofcom fines Virgin Media £28m for stopping millions of customers from switching
The penalty comes after communications regulator Ofcom uncovered a 'widespread' and 'often deliberate' pattern of call-handling failures