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Woman, 71, found dead in Hounslow home as police launch murder probe
Police are appealing for information from anyone who was in the area
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Police hunt man who may have ‘vital information’ about death at Hounslow skip yard
Police have named a man they want to speak to after someone died after being hit by a front-loader at a skipyard
Unfair housing rule allows council to make you homeless if you won't move 200 miles - sign petition
Many London councils are routinely using the threat of homelessness to pressure people into accepting offers that are far away from their support networks
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All the London Underground and TfL lines that will be shut in March 2026
There will be a spate of closures across multiple lines and services
Cricket club to turn back clock 80 years for special match
Mill Hill Village Cricket Club marks 80 years with an anniversary match against Sutton CC on May in north London.
Film festival showcasing daring adventures to visit Wimbledon this November
Adventure lovers can see footage from remote corners of the earth when a film festival comes the Wimbledon New Theatre on November 16.
The lost north London Tube station that's helping to heat a school
Located between Old Street and Angel on the Northern line, City Road station is now part of a heating scheme recycling air from London Underground tunnels.
Crowds gather for opening of brand new community centre
The new Elleray Centre in Teddington opens, replacing historic Elleray Hall with modern, fully accessible community facilities for all ages.
The school where an 'immersive classroom' can take children anywhere on Earth
Teddington School in south London launches Aurora Immersive classroom, using 3-wall projection and interactive tech to boost learning and support SEND pupils.
Thames Boat Project gets £8,000 boost to help children on River Thames cruises
The Thames Boat Project receives £8,000 grant from London Freemasons to fund educational and therapeutic River Thames cruises.
Manhunt for escaped West London prisoner reaches day 12
If you see him, or think you know where he is, do not approach him. Instead dial 999 quoting CAD4005/15FEB
Final countdown for Twickenham’s 24-hour police desk ahead of Saturday closure
Residents in Twickenham have just two days before they lose their last remaining 24-hour police desk. Twickenham is one of The post Final countdown for Twickenham’s 24-hour police desk ahead of Saturday closure appeared first on South West Londoner....
Met Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices on Londoners for the first time
Around £763,000 has been allocated to the programme at a time when the increasing use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology has been controversial
Uniformed patrols to be rolled out to bring 'quicker action' to Croydon
Croydon is set to see more uniformed patrols on its streets and housing estates as the council ramps up its zero-tolerance approach to antisocial behaviour.
The Teddington singing group supporting people with dementia
A weekly singing group in Teddington is striking a chord with those living with dementia and their support systems. Led The post The Teddington singing group supporting people with dementia appeared first on South West Londoner....
Three guilty of murdering teen in West London park after GPS tag caught them at scene
A killer’s GPS ankle tag helped convict three men who ambushed and fatally stabbed a 19-year-old in a West London park
West London man banned after fatal Shepherd’s Bush crash on illegal e-bike
A judge has warned of the “frightening” dangers posed by illegally modified e-bikes after the fatal crash
New 'London school wars' police dispersal order as TikTok and Snapchat give 'Red vs Blue' response
Social media sites say they are proactively removing content which promotes violence
Police increase patrols at Sutton school amid ‘Red vs Blue school wars’
Police have increased patrols around Greenshaw High School following rumours of potential disorder linked to a viral social media trend.
I’m a mortgage expert – this is what buyers should do to avoid overlooked headaches
A mortgage expert has advised budding buyers on what to do to avoid one of the most overlooked homebuying headaches.