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City Hall to introduce new data centre policy amid environmental concerns
The Greater London Authority's Assistant Director for Environment and Energy confirmed City Hall is developing a new policy which will attempt to balance the economic benefits and environmental damage of the data centres
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Rewilding group ‘devastated’ as Kingsland Basin ‘silenced of its birdsong’ by maintenance work
The Wildlife Gardeners of Haggerston (WGH) say their efforts to support wildlife living in and around the Basin have been thwarted after grounds maintenance workers cleared the area of vegetation
Ridley Road Shopping Village to close following ‘ongoing antisocial behaviour’
The indoor market in Dalston will be temporarily shut from 31 March 2026
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Labour assembly members accused of putting party first as they vote against budget amendments
Last week, the mayor's annual budget for 2026-27 passed without any changes despite eight formal amendments being proposed
Met Police trialling use of handheld facial recognition technology, mayor confirms
Sadiq Khan confirmed the six-month trial, which involves around 100 devices, following questioning by Zoë Garbett
Mayor accused of ‘watering down’ affordable housing expectations
Sadiq Khan did not commit to meeting the goal of 17,800 affordable housing starts by next month
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.
Islington school warns that London ‘Red vs Blue’ wars are ‘not a joke’
An Islington school has warned parents that the viral “Red vs Blue” school wars trend is “not a joke” following fears of group violence between pupils.
Half of UK population would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.
Jenson Button takes on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix'
F1 World Champion Jenson Button took on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix’ – and was outmanoeuvred.
Households warned over £1,000 fine if video doorbells break major UK privacy law
Households are being warned over a £1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR
UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.
‘Belter for the Shelter’ benefit night sees comedy legends raise money for Hackney charity
The comedy night will raise funds to allow homelessness charity Hackney Night Shelter to continue to provide its vital services
All the closures and changes on the London Underground you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 27 to March 1) and don't be caught out.
Councillor calls for ‘powers to intervene’ as review into other Mossbourne schools launched
A review of Mossbourne's schools in Thurrock is now underway following the publication of a damning report into practices at one of its Hackney academies
Man, in his 50s, in hospital after stabbing on bus in Hoxton during rush hour
A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing on a bus on Kingsland Road in Hoxton.
Hackney primary school scoops up prestigious award for ‘inspiring’ music programme
Rushmore Primary School in Lower Clapton won the Outstanding School Music Department at the Music and Drama Education Awards 2026 last week
Hackney rapist who made woman feel 'worthless' has lenient prison term increased
Kieran Mullen, from Hackney Wick, had his “lenient” prison sentence increased.
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.