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Domestic abuse survivor feared ex found her as window smashed - council said 'put cardboard up'
Hounslow Council, which is aware the pregnant woman had fled domestic violence, was accused of lacking empathy with its response

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West London youth centre manager 'devastated' after fire causes £10,000 of damage
She and the other staff managed to get all the children out, many of whom were playing in the nursery garden at the time


Hounslow house fire saw black smoke billow up near London Underground station
The emergency services were contacted for more information

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North London woman who played music 'continuously for 7 hours' during the night fined more than £8k
Neighbours had recorded the incident and submitted it to Brent Council's noise app

Croydon DJ handed restraining order after drunken assaults on ex-partner
A part-time DJ who attacked his former partner twice in the space of a few hours during a drink-fuelled outburst near his home in Croydon has been made subject to a year-long restraining order.
The Croydon Tramlink closures this weekend with key routes affected
There will be no overnight Tramlink services this Saturday (May 10) on key routes in and out of Croydon.
Engineering work to stop South Western trains to Waterloo this weekend
South Western train services to and from London Waterloo will be cancelled or replaced by buses for yet another weekend due to major maintenance work.
Met Police investigate importation of suicide drug after two women found dead
The Metropolitan Police is investigating the importation of a lethal chemical known to be sold online to suicidal people, after five London deaths.
LIVE updates as DO NOT TRAVEL warning issued amid London train chaos
Travellers are being told not to travel via a central London station amid major rail disruption.
Bargain Hunt expert pleads guilty following investigation into terrorist financing
BBC Bargain Hunt star Oghenochuko Ojiri has pleaded guilty to eight offences under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000
Wetherspoon customers issued warning as pint prices to rise by 20p in days
Wetherspoon customers have been warned that the price of a pint will go up by 20p in the coming days.
Martin Lewis update for savers and anyone with a mortgage, credit card or loan
Martin Lewis has given an update for savers and anyone with a mortgage, credit card or loan following the Bank of England announcement

Ex-RAF site in West London to have 356 flats built on it with historic cinema to become gym & café
The development in Uxbridge has been 13 years in the making

South London paedo teacher who paid £65k to commission child abuse given ban
Paedophile teacher Matthew Smith has been banned from the profession after he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Elizabeth line faces severe delays after vandalism near Romford - recap
There were severe delays on the Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Whitechapel. Follow our blog for updates.
Soon-to-be dad wins £4.5million London mansion in draw for just £35
Hospitality worker Roger Cana from Hayes has won a £4.5 million London townhouse and £250,000 in cash through the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, helping raise £4.1 million for The King’s Trust.

'Outstanding' South London school where kids take part in magic club and bullying is 'extremely rare'
Inspectors said pupils at the primary school benefitted from an 'excellent education'


West London borough's 18-month waits for social care assessment slammed but autism scheme praised
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said occupational therapy assessments were being delayed

The 5 signs you're a true Londoner – how many can you tick off?
From getting annoyed at people on the escalator to seeing Bill Nighy, discover the 5 signs that mean you're a real Londoner, according to locals.
Sutton businesswoman wins two awards for services to 'heir hunting'
Sutton-based Simonne Llewellyn and Finders International won two top awards at the 2025 Probate Industry Awards for excellence in heir hunting and reuniting long-lost siblings.