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Croydon family leaves Dubai for Ghana by 2026

Key PointsCroydon couple left for Dubai in 2023Dubai life felt “plastic and…

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Hackney vow better school inclusion pilot scheme in 2026

Key PointsHackney council pledges stronger school inclusion after pilotPilot scheme shows improved…

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Ealing Council hits 50K trees milestone in 2026

Key PointsEaling Council passes 50,000 trees planted across the borough since 2022.This…

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Ealing Council hits 50K trees milestone in 2026

Key PointsEaling Council passes 50,000 trees planted across the borough since 2022.This…

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Hackney Youth Awards winners revealed in 2026

Key PointsYoung Hackney hosted awards yesterday.Celebrated youth aged 6-25 achievements.Over 80 nominations…

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Dolly Parton backed free book scheme in Hackney 2026

Key pointsDolly Parton‑backed scheme delivers free books to Hackney children.Thousands of young…

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Ealing Hospital trust tops London NHS 2026 ranking

Key PointsLNWH ranked London’s most improved trust 2026Seventh most improved NHS trust…

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No concerns from police on rapist in Hackney 2026 case

Key PointsMet Police officer raised no alarm over alleged rapistTeenager, 15, found…

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New chair for Talawa theatre’s 40th in Croydon 2026

Key Points New creative director named for black‑led theatre companyTheatre group celebrates…

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New chair for Talawa theatre’s 40th in Croydon 2026

Key Points New creative director named for black‑led theatre companyTheatre group celebrates…

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Croydon dads get DadPad parenting advice in 2026

Key PointsFree DadPad parenting app launched for Croydon fathersInitiative targets expectant and…

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£300K funding for Tower Hamlets blocks deal in 2026

Key PointsTower Hamlets council granted airspace lease on blocksUnder £300,000 due for…

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Complaint filed over Croydon mayor’s spendings in 2026

Key PointsCroydon Labour leader files complaint over spending.Jason Perry’s use of public…

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Man attacked in Croydon street with weapons in 2026

Key PointsMan beaten severely over head with bottle.Metal pole used in Croydon…

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Croydon Council Chief denies SEND £12m 2026 cover-up

Key pointsCroydon council admits £12m SEND overspend in 2025‑26Council chief denies any…

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Traffic returns to Croydon’s once-quiet LTN roads 2026

Key PointsResidents report traffic creeping back on streets.Council’s low-traffic neighbourhood scheme formally…

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Barnet Council 2026 tax exemption for terminal illness

Key PointsBarnet Council approves tax exemption for terminal cases.Residents with prognosis under…

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Hackney Greens meet orthodox on planning rules 2026

Key PointsSenior Hackney Greens holding repeated meetings locally.Talks with borough’s Strictly Orthodox…

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North Finchley 2026 cyber club for student jobs

Key PointsCompton School launches cyber club.Prepares students for cyber jobs.Uses mobile Cyber…

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Campaigners challenge Croydon fly-tipping claims 2026

Key PointsCampaigners challenge Croydon council’s fly-tipping communications.Residents allege ‘misinformation’ on enforcement and…

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Hackney Greens welcome Soraya Adejare for 2026 budget

Key PointsHackney Greens welcome Soraya Adejare proudly.Adejare joins Green Group budget meeting…

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Hackney tenants reprieved from bailiffs in 2026

Key PointsHackney family sublets council flat illegally.Court suspends local authority eviction warrant.Tenants…

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Green‑wash threat in Croydon council elections 2026

Key pointsLabour and Lib Dems clash in 2026 Croydon Council elections.Greens surge…

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Hackney Borough of Sanctuary 2026 status confirmed

Key PointsHackney gains official Borough of Sanctuary status.Commitment made to safety for…

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£31k Ealing climate grants to 4 groups in 2026

Key Points£31,000 granted to four Ealing organisations.Funds boost community-led climate crisis efforts.Supports…

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Tower Hamlets greenlights Pirin 843 homes 2026

Key PointsPirin secures approval for 843 co-living homes.26-storey tower planned at Goodman’s…

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Ealing foodbank gets £2,500 aid boost in 2026

Key PointsEaling Foodbank gets £2,500 donation now.Building Society Foundation gives aid.Supports borough…

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Croydon united against feared school clash 2026

Key PointsCroydon schools avoided predicted Red-Blue clash.Communities organised unity vigils and outreach…

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Finchley Iranian celebrate Ayatollah Khamenei death 2026

Key PointsFinchley Iranians celebrated Khamenei’s death streets.Ballards Lane saw flags, fireworks, music…

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Ealing Hospital security feeds homeless in 2026

Key PointsEaling Hospital security team feeds homeless patients.Staff distribute meals and basic…

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Ealing lorry dumps waste on film in 2026

Key PointsResident videos lorry dumping waste.Stephenson Street Ealing targeted site.Household waste glass…

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Ealing lorry dumps waste on film in 2026

Key PointsResident videos lorry dumping waste.Stephenson Street Ealing targeted site.Household waste glass…

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Ealing parents sue council over centre 2026 closures

Key PointsParents sue Ealing Council over centre closures.High Court challenge claims unlawful…

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Croydon activist quiet on Lambeth casino shift 2026

Key PointsLambeth scraps "No Casino" rule in 2026.Croydon crusader remains notably silent.Policy…

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Hanwell pub hits by cadent gas roadworks 2026

Key PointsHanwell pub warns Cadent Gas roadworks disruption.Missed deliveries due Uxbridge Road…

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Tower Hamlets A-level failures slam council 2026

Key PointsTower Hamlets Council slammed over poor A-level results.Parents protest council failing…

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Croydon police on tikTok ‘wars’ threat 2026

Key PointsSenior officer reassures Croydon parents.TikTok inspires "Croydon Wars" this Friday.Threat targets…

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Police update on deadly 2026 Croydon house fire

Key PointsCroydon fire kills one man outright.Second victim fights for his life.Police…

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Croydon tops London’s 2026 movers surge

Key PointsCroydon tops London's 2026 movers list.Highest year-on-year price growth recorded.Affordability draws…

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Ealing election changes hit 5,000 voters 2026

Key PointsEaling Council alters wards affecting 5,000.May 2026 elections see boundary changes…

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Rats and rubbish row at market in Tower Hamlets 2026

Key PointsRats infest Tower Hamlets food market amid rubbish.Traders protest council's waste…

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Playbox cuts games to £1 in Croydon 2026

Key PointsCroydon Playbox slashes games to £1.Birthday promotion launches February 2026.Aims to…

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Hackney fox rescue forms rare 2026 bond

Key PointsHackney man rescues fox from trap swiftly.Rescued fox forms instant trusting…

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Ealing to double Henry homes demolition in 2026

Key PointsEaling doubles Henry homes demolition targets 2026.Council cites safety amid structural…

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Ealing off licence stays open after 2026 breaches

Key PointsEaling off-licence retains licence despite breaches.Illegal worker employed; trading rules violated.Council…

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DPD driver robbed by masked gang in Hanwell 2026

Key PointsMasked gang robs DPD driver in Hanwell.Driver threatened at knifepoint during…

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Bromley man charged in 2026 Croydon stabbing murder

Key PointsBromley man charged with Croydon stabbing murder.Victim died from single chest…

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East Croydon Glamorgan Pub £2M sale in 2026

Key PointsGlamorgan pub East Croydon listed £2 million.Freehold freehouse prime location for…

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Leroy Mitchell shot dead in Croydon revenge in 2026

Key PointsLeroy Mitchell shot dead outside silent disco.Father-of-three killed in act of…

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Barnet Council boosts building standards in 2026

Key PointsBarnet Council drafts new building rules.Targets safety and sustainability standards.Developers face…

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