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New analysis reveals Kensington and Chelsea as London's least affordable borough for homebuyers, with average property prices 17.3 times average earnings. Barking and Dagenham remains the most affordable borough.
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Transport for London is investigating a video that appears to show a London Underground worker distributing pro-Palestine stickers. The incident has drawn criticism, with TfL's code of conduct prohibiting political material.
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Zacariah Boulares, 19, has been sentenced to two years and ten months in prison for two machete-point robberies in August 2023. The offences occurred after he was released from youth detention.
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Stormzy, James Blake, and Emily Eavis were among those honoured by the Ivors Academy at a ceremony held at the Intercontinental London Park Lane. The awards recognised their significant contributions to British music and culture.
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Waltham Forest Council plans to reduce council tax relief for people with limited capability for work or children under five. The change would save £970,000 annually, strip support from 7,079 households and boost aid for 2,343, with a decision due in December 2026.
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Islington Council has denied accusations it withheld news of the Paradise Park Children's Centre nursery closure until after the May local elections. The nursery shut on 22 July 2026 after its operator surrendered its contract. A judicial review of the closure was dismissed by the High Court.
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Hackney's pensions committee has agreed to review the council's responsible investment strategy and develop future exclusion criteria. This follows a pledge by the Green party to divest the council's pension fund from companies allegedly supporting genocide.
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NW3 Community Land Trust is preparing to start construction on a 14-flat development in Belsize Park. The project at 31 Daleham Gardens will include eight affordable homes and six for the open market, aiming to counter the loss of affordable housing in the NW3 area.
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Croydon Male Voice Choir is holding an open evening for potential new members at their Sandilands rehearsal space on October 15. The event offers a chance for interested individuals to learn more about the choir and its activities.
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Employers hiring delivery riders without the right to work in the UK could face fines of up to £60,000 per worker, director disqualification, or imprisonment. The Home Office announced the new measures on October 1, requiring businesses to verify workers' legal status.
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A murder investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in East Acton on Friday evening. The incident occurred near a memorial gathering attended by up to 50 people, including children. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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