South London tower block residents 'cooking' in flats as temperatures hit 35C Residents have suffered heat-related illness, including vomiting, with several temporarily rehoused Evening Standard · Jun 20
Surge in counterfeit Labubu dolls 'serious safety risk to children' after hundreds seized in south London Trading Standards said poor quality dolls have loose parts and poor-quality stitching that are a choking hazard Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
Council warns fake Labubu dolls pose choking risk to children More than 230 'unsafe' counterfeit dolls seized by south-west London council in July and August The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Crowdfunding campaign launched to save beloved south London theatre Cryer Arts has built a strong local following Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025
Outrage as supermarket builds 'tin conservatory' around Cheam residents' front door without permission The structure was erected without planning permission, leaving locals frustrated Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025
Mum-of-three with asthma paid thousands by London council over home that was ‘making her ill’ Her case was eventually brought to the Housing Ombudsman and was deemed to represent ‘severe maladministration’ by the council Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025
London council slammed for charging drivers more to park using cash Sutton Council has been branded ‘discriminatory’ for penalising those paying at machines instead of through an app Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023
Higher fees for drivers who pay for parking with cash A council has introduced more expensive prices for people who pay to use its car parks at machines rather than through an app. The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Single mum sleeping on camping bed in kitchen as home is covered in black mould Samantha Gorman lives with her son Ronnie who is autistic Wales Online · Feb 1, 2023
Sutton Council says it plans to block installation of Ulez cameras London’s Ulez scheme is set to be expanded across the entire capital from next August, a move the mayor said would bring cleaner air to 5 million more residents Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023
House used to host sex parties should be classified as business, councillor says The house hosts up to 10 parties a week, and says it has play rooms and a dungeon - but the council says it is a residential property Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022
Former vicarage that now hosts sex parties is 'keeping neighbours up at night' There have been complaints of people leaving at 'unsociable hours' Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022
‘Chaos’: Ukrainian refugees placed with unvetted hosts in unchecked homes as councils wait for funding One mother and son had to be moved to temporary housing after they were placed in a home with a mouse problem and no heating The Independent UK · May 8, 2022