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Plans for telecoms mast to almost double in height in residential area
Plans to increase a telecom mast to 20 metres in Croydon have been submitted, with potential concerns over visual impact in a residential area
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Croydon restaurant plans to extend late-night opening hours - but people object
Plans to extend a Croydon restaurant’s opening hours to 2am have sparked resident concerns over noise and anti-social behaviour.
West London mum paid hundreds by council after underfunding child’s transition to adult social care
An Ombudsman investigation found the mum, Ms X, experienced 'uncertainty' as a result of the funding issues and response delays
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West London council to buy 32 diesel trucks while funding 1,600 street EV chargers
The council says infrastructure problems have forced it to stick with diesel
'I'm leaving politics to expose the truth about Grenfell - it's my mission'
Councillor Emma Dent Coad says things are 'far worse than people think' following the tragedy
Search for ‘group of men armed with knives’ after large fight
A fight reportedly took place involving a group of men armed with knives in Ewell.
Support services helping Londoners struggling with unemployment
Support services have been stepping in to help the thousands of people throughout London struggling with unemployment. Recent figures published by the Office of The post Support services helping Londoners struggling with unemployment appeared first on South West Londoner....
Litter is increasingly being left in London parks, say environmental conservationists
An increasing litter problem is impacting south west London parks and green spaces. Green spaces are a pivotal part of The post Litter is increasingly being left in London parks, say environmental conservationists appeared first on South West Londoner....
Take control of criminal gangs 'squatting' in London’s empty homes, Met Police warned
A case was raised of a pensioner returning home from visiting her friend to discover a gang of up to 25 criminals had illegally moved into her house
Adults are brightening up their wardrobe with ‘dopamine dressing’ this spring
Adults are brightening up their wardrobe with ‘dopamine dressing’ to boost their mood this spring.
Man taken to hospital after falling from height near Croydon market
A man has been taken to hospital after falling from a height near a market in Croydon.
London local elections 2026: Where are they happening and what is at stake?
London’s political map may look very different after May, with five or six parties potentially in charge across the city
Sikh war memorial planned in West London park backed by Tory Peer
The monument is designed to commemorate the historic contributions and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers to the British Army
All 40 of UK fashion retailer's stores could close this month amid administration
Administrators are set to review Quiz's remaining 40 stores in the UK and seven concession stores in Ireland at the end of April, according to reports.
'I was invisible living on London's streets - now I'm going to university to help others get clean'
Darren Skeete has just booked his first holiday, got his driver's licence and reconnected with his children
Husband takes on marathon challenge following wife's cancer diagnosis
A father-of-two is running this year’s London Marathon in support of life-saving cancer research
Welcome to his nightmare – Trump’s shattering of the American Dream
Welcome to his nightmare – Trump’s shattering of the American Dream
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after crash in Surrey
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Surrey.
Sword-point burglary and human waste sprayed on grass - why Gunnersbury Park events have new rules
Festivals at Gunnersbury Park, where Lenny Kravitz will play this summer, have new licensing conditions after a string of complaints
Croydon man banned from keeping animals after dog left starving and seizing
Joshua Latibeaudiere, from Croydon, banned from keeping animals for seven years after RSPCA probe into starving dog Rika. Sentenced at Croydon Magistrates’ Court.