The rising cost of building materials and worker shortages in the construction sector as a result of Brexit are to blame for a lack of progress on London’s affordable housing targets, Sadiq Khan has said.

A soup-and-shake diet will be rolled out to more regions in England after a study found it helped obese people shed more than two stone in three months.

It’s a general rule not to feed dogs chocolate. But why not?

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and possessing criminal property after finding over £7,000 worth of drugs and cash.

Detectives have launched an investigation after a new born baby was found dead in south east London.

A man has been charged over the alleged murder of his mother in Enfield.

Councillors in Enfield have rejected calls for an independent assessment of the risks posed to the borough by a new, larger Edmonton incinerator.

Hundreds of £750 grants are available for struggling Waltham Forest residents this winter after the council launched an emergency fund.

After being diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago, a mum from Bromley decided to raise money for mental health by walking 131 miles in less than two weeks.

A lot of people think consuming too much sugar is bad for you. In fact, it is, and it can cause a lot of damage to the organs in our body and our teeth. Here’s what happens:

Forces across the UK have reportedly been advised to avoid pushing vehicles above the speed limit when chasing criminals.

Are you addicted to Wordle? You're not alone: the spelling game has over 3 million players and its popularity is accelerating fast. This newfound word craze was created by Josh Wardle in October 2021 for his crossword loving girlfriend. He is an ar...

A woman in her 60s died in a crash between a car and van travelling in opposite directions on the A20 near Swanley.

A Ford Fiesta driver from Erith has been fined more than £300 after exceeding a 70mph speed limit on a dual carriageway.

Bromley residents have shared their excitement over the Crystal Palace subway renovation plans - but some say the overhaul should go even further.

Anti-vax ‘intimidation’ has been blamed for low vaccine uptake among pupils in Greenwich.

A registered sex offender from Bexley who was found with indecent images of children as young as 10 has been jailed.

The widow of James Brokenshire, who died after suffering from lung cancer aged 53, has called for a national screening programme for the disease to improve poor survival rates.

A 15-year-old boy was "jumped" by a group of males "without warning" and stabbed in Erith earlier this month.

Unfortunately, Christmas is now history(for now). Many are extremely upset that the Christmas lights ,that brang life to Central London during autumn to winter, are now going to be taken down.

Being one of the six stores in the UK, Angel Islington has been graced with the opening of AmazonFresh since December last year. AmazonFresh offers a “Just Walk Out Shopping” with no queues or checkouts, creating a unique, wondrous and fast exper...

A local photography club is celebrating its 100th year anniversary in style. The Beckenham Photographic Society plans to mark its centenary with an event at Kent County Cricket Club in Beckenham on March 27th which is open for anyone to attend.

Social media, something that people can get sucked into and spend hours on. We’ve all heard the negatives to it but there are positives too. For example when it comes to books and social media, there can be more good than harm.

With an increase in criticism of fast fashion, there has been a strong trend towards second-hand shopping- and there is no exception in Kingston.

We all take things for granted every day, it’s only natural – but it truly becomes a problem when feeling clean is a luxury for so many. How can we help the millions upon millions of people living in hygiene poverty just in the UK?

Researchers have been closely observing a new variant, BA.2 which is a subvariant of Omicron. This new strain's growth has been especially rapid, with Danish scientists at the Statens Serum Institut saying it is 1.5 times more transmissible than the ...

Farming is difficult whatever the political and social climate.

“The pandemic has brought a great amount of loss and sadness. I would never underestimate that. There have been bereavements in my own family, let alone in the community. Although COVID has been a devastating time for us, there has been huge learni...

Lockdown has had so many impacts; they can be seen anywhere and everywhere,  whether you look at the larger things like the economy, or the small things like our restricted leisure. Various tips or activities were discovered and recommended to ...

Barclays has confirmed there are a number of issues with its online banking services, here's what we know.

Kekik Kitchen: Restaurant Review

As we mature through life, we realise that there are quite a few things that are out of our control. We can’t choose our family and events happening around us, but what we can choose is who we can be friends with.

England’s first Polish Three Kings Procession took place this January, as celebrations lined the streets of West London.

An interview with the Hampton High Eco-Warriors Leader.

Reading is usually considered a lone activity, but some bibliophiles love nothing more than contemplating the delight of written words with other book lovers. Covid-19 and numerous lockdowns have forced those of us who attend book clubs to rethink ou...

Christmas trees are an integral part of the holiday tradition. In the UK alone, approximately 8 million real Christmas trees are sold each year. However as attention shifts to the growing climate crisis, many are wondering whether buying a real tree ...

The pandemic has focussed attention on the hard work and immense dedication of health workers and particularly the emergency and intensive care units that have responded to and received countless thousands of patients struggling with Covid.

While the world is waking up from lockdown and slowly returning to normal life, it seems we are choosing to support and value the small, independent local businesses in addition to going to our regular big-brand shops of choice.

In a world where climate demands are always changing and global warming is an increasingly important issue, the discussion about car-centric cities is often a key talking point in major political debate.

Londoners affected by the building safety crisis are to receive additional support following an amendment to a mayoral budget for the upcoming financial year.

Cars are used so often to the point where people almost fail to realise the pieces of technology are used at every instant when the car is moving, turning and preparing to stop.. For everyday purpose in vehicles, they must be able to turn efficiently...

Do students really benefit from homework? Some say yes, while others say no.

I sat down with Mr Matthew Thompson, technician at the Hammond Theatre, to talk about the impact of the last 24 months on the theatre.

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is an assault on the civil liberties of all citizens.

Metronome, Merton's best buisness runner-up, is a really valuable place to remember! From their specialty coffee to the exciting events, colourful art and easy access for anyone with a disability it really is a spectacular space for everyone to enj...

The seemingly frivolous expenditure on a new exercise bike in my home allowed me the opportunity to evaluate the two forms of biking.

The BBC series: Ghosts has warmed hearts all over the UK when its first series aired on the 15th of April 2019. And now, the captivating characters are back as filming resumes beginning in January 2022.

Some A-Level students have already completed their mocks, but for others they are swiftly approaching, and with them an increasing mountain of stress.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre is a name that I’ve rarely heard in schools, a name that is ignored in our history lessons as it doesn’t compare to the industry and infrastructure that the British brought along with them to India. Thus the death ...

On Wednesday 12th of January, Amanda Spielman, who is the Chief Inspector of Ofsted, visited Reach Academy and the Reach Children's Hub.