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London will become a childless city unless Mayor takes action, City Hall committee says

London is becoming an unsuitable place to raise children, Sir Sadiq Khan has been told.

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Slow NHS rollout of weight loss drugs creating a two-tier system for obese Londoners

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Can London survive future heatwaves without air conditioning?

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A journey through the archives

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Four in 10 Londoners can’t afford to “live with dignity”, new polling shows

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Black Raven Court opens after years of delays

12 March 2026

Residents have begun moving into a new Central London council estate which has stood empty since 2024 after a series of delays.

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Fantastic free events in local parks this spring

12 March 2026

From dog related fun to Easter egg hunts, there's lots on in Clerkenwell's parks this month...

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TfL must install bleed control kits on buses, London Assembly proposes

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“Disconnect” between what Londoners want and what developers build, Mayor told

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Met Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices on Londoners for the first time

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Mayor of London accused of “watering down” Affordable Housing expectations

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Most dangerous Tube stations revealed as TfL pays out more than £3 million in personal injury claims in single year

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News from The Peel – The March newsletter is out now!

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£20million set aside in Mayor’s Budget to incentivise Londoners back onto buses

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Join the Clerkenwell Book Club, and celebrate International Women’s Day

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City of London Corporation criticised for “serious failings” by social housing regulator

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TfL staff face violent attacks

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Free kids’ tennis sessions in Spa Fields

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Just 43 per cent of London’s cyclists feel safe on the capital’s roads, TfL told

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17 February 2026

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20 February 2026

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£1billion government investment in community energy projects will “drive down” bills across London

20 February 2026

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NHS shines a light on oesophageal cancer as cases rise and late diagnosis remains a major concern

20 February 2026

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London Cycling Campaign launches new campaign to take joined-up action on cycle theft

20 February 2026

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City Hall finds additional £142.6million to spend in annual budget

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