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Newham’s council tax collection rate worst in London last year, councillors told
More than £30m of council tax has gone uncollected in the borough since 2018
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GLA struggling to plug £19m budget gap amid warning over West Ham relegation
United's poor Premier League form could end up costing City Hall another £2.2m thanks to Boris Johnson "own goal"
Beckton, East Ham and Stratford set to benefit from £1.5m government grant
The 'Pride in Place' funding will be used by Newham Council to improve parks, high streets and neighbourhoods
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Police called to ‘suspicious item’ on London-bound train causing major delays
Police were called to reports of a suspicious item on a London-bound, causing major delays to services.
Person rushed to hospital after stabbing near west London train station
A person has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing near a train station in west London.
Couple wanted after racially aggravated assault on family in London 'not in UK'
Detectives investigating a report of racially aggravated assault in central London have said they believe a couple they wish to speak to are no longer in the country.
James Corden told to rip up paving slabs at £11.5m London mansion
James Corden has been ordered to rip up paving slabs at his £11.5 million Hampstead mansion by Camden Council.
Woman 'sexually assaulted' on board Elizabeth line train during rush hour
Officers investigating an alleged sexual assault have shared a picture of a man they wish to speak to.
Person dies after being hit by train causing severe delays on London route
A person has died after being hit by a train near London.
The weather forecast for London in the week coming up with low temperatures
Londoners can expect a cold but mostly dry week, with temperatures hovering between 1°C and 9°C. Light rain is forecast midweek, followed by brighter and frosty conditions heading into the weekend.
Royal jewellery from wedding of Queen Elizabeth II's parents up for auction
The wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York (the future King George VI) to the Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) took place on April 26, 1923
Person dies after being hit by train at busy London Underground station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Turnham Green Underground station.
Popeyes to open its 100th UK store as fast food giant continues rapid expansion
Popeyes is to open its 100th UK restaurant next week amid a rapid expansion of the chain across the country - see where.
Shoplifters brazenly steal £2,000 worth of clothes from chic London shop
Shocking footage shows two women stealing £2k worth of clothing from a central London store in broad daylight.
RECAP after District line sees SEVERE delays after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train, severely affecting the District line.
Hero worker who protected passengers on London train during stabbing leaves hospital
A train crew member seriously injured while protecting passengers during a mass stabbing has been discharged from hospital.
RECAP after 'police incident' near London station causes major disruption
A police incident near a London station has resulted in major disruption.
Man jailed for life after stabbing teenager three times in 'horrific' attack
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a teenager.
East London man jailed after stealing Banksy print to pay off historic drug debt
A man from east London who stole a Banksy print from an art gallery to pay off a historic drug debt has been given a 13-month prison sentence.
Four stabbed in 5 days across London in restaurant, market and near train station
Four people have been stabbed in a violent five days in London.