Labour holds majority at Redbridge council despite losing eleven seats in the 2026 elections.

The Green Party has won the most seats on Haringey Council following the local elections.

Labour and the Conservatives have finished level in the Barnet Council elections, with neither party winning an overall majority in 2026.

The Green Party has emerged as the leading party in early Lambeth election results after securing 21 seats and 39 per cent of the vote.

From returning wildlife to dedicated volunteers, Caroline Haines reflects on springtime in Epping Forest and what visitors can enjoy.

Children in Harrow are being invited to take part in a free poster-making competition hosted by Beyond School Tuitions on May 16 and May 17.

North London food writer Frances Bissell on when fewer ingredients make for tastier dishes.

A summary of the latest batch of planning applications validated by Waltham Forest Council.

Supported by the London Wildlife Trust, the Wimbledon Common Nature Club programme took place on May 3 at Queensmere pond.

Mayfield Lavender Farm in Surrey around 30 minutes from Croydon is opening for the summer next month – and this year marks its 20th birthday since opening.

Amazing Grace’s Born Again Brunch at London Bridge offers live music, bottomless drinks, and a spicy Absolut x Tabasco Bloody Mary menu in a stunning former church setting.

The London Cabaret Club launches La Vita è Dolce, a new Italian-inspired immersive show in Holborn featuring live music, fine dining, and cinematic storytelling.

Old Spitalfields Market is hosting a Eurovision watch-party and London Craft Week as part of its activities from May 11 to May 17.

Rebecca Clarke, 21, a Team GB wheelchair cricket star who plays for Spencer Cricket Club’s women’s section and Surrey’s disability teams, has become an ambassador for women's cricket brand Maiden.

The Sycamore Trust UK, a Becontree-based autism charity, has secured Lottery funding to launch a family service in Barking and Dagenham.

Zoe Cox, a deaf London Ambulance Service medic and international rugby player has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer will be starring in Richard Harris’s comedy about a tap dancing teacher, Stepping Out, at the Churchill Theatre, in Bromley this September.

London Fields Lido has been described as "glorious" and is the perfect place for a summer swim.

Unauthorised off-road motorcyclists who put lives in danger and damage crops in Three Rivers have been warned they could have their bikes seized and crushed by police.

From Charlie Chaplin to Alfred Hitchcock, you can see every blue plaque for film and theatre stars in London.

A new TeamSport karting and bowling venue is opening at Brent Cross, featuring go-kart tracks, bowling lanes, arcade games, and dining options.

Sylva. a Deptford restaurant born from a partnership between an ex-River Cafe chef and a London produce supplier is celebrating its second anniversary.

Visitors to Eltham Palace will be able to see an antique Chinese carpet in Virginia Courtauld’s boudoir at the Art Deco mansion from May 9.

Cheam and Sutton Rotary has launched its first Young Citizen Awards on April 28.

London's first high-rise building - Queen Anne's Mansions - lasted just 100 years but was widely disliked, including by Queen Victoria. The Lost London book looks back at its history.

After LUPA in Highbury was given the thumbs up by Michelin Guide inspectors, the trio behind it - including White Lotus star Theo James - opened an Italian restaurant in London Fields this week.

The Clink Cafe in Herne Hill, run as a training centre for young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system, has been awarded £10,000.

Trevor Abrahmsohn, managing director of north London agents Glentree Estates, on the problems besetting the buy-to-let property market.

This year’s Crouch End Festival will feature more than 100 events including live music, comedy, a market, and an arts show from June 12 to June 18.

Labour has lost control of Brent Council after falling short of an overall majority, losing 17 councillors compared to the 2022 elections.

The Conservatives have retained control of Harrow Council, increasing their majority in the 2026 elections as Labour loses seats.

The Lib Dems have kept their large majority in another South London stronghold, securing a comfortable victory in Kingston for the third term in a row.

The Green Party has taken control of Hackney Council from Labour, marking a major political shift in the 2026 local elections.

Labour has held onto Islington Council after shedding multiple seats to the Green Party following Thursday’s local elections.

Labour has lost overall control of Southwark Council, with major gains for the Green Party and no single party securing a majority.

A major road in Hounslow was closed for nearly eight hours after a man climbed onto the roof of a building.

Labour has retained control of Barking and Dagenham Council despite losses, as Reform UK and the Greens make gains in the 2026 elections.

Labour has retained control of Hounslow Council but with a reduced majority, as Conservatives and Reform UK make gains in the 2026 elections.

Labour has lost control of Enfield Council, leaving no overall majority as Conservatives emerge as the largest party in the 2026 elections.

Labour has lost overall control of Brent Council, with no party securing a majority as Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and Greens make gains.

A bank in Golders Green has been evacuated after reports of people feeling unwell.

Labour has retained control of Camden Council but with a sharply reduced majority, as Greens and Liberal Democrats make significant gains.

Labour has retained control of Greenwich Council despite losses, with the Greens and other parties making gains in the 2026 elections.

Labour has retained control of Islington Council despite heavy losses, with the Green Party making significant gains in the 2026 elections.

Greens and Reform UK have reshaped London’s political map, taking key councils and mayoralties in a major blow to Labour in the 2026 elections.

Hodford Road in north London is closed in both directions between Golders Green Road and Rodborough Road, according to AA Maps.

The Green Party has taken control of Waltham Forest Council in a major upset in the 2026 local elections.

The Elmhurst Pub has sparked debate after introducing child-free zones in an attempt to balance families and drinkers seeking a quieter environment.

The Liberal Democrats have won all 54 seats on Richmond Council in a landslide victory, which saw all five Green councillors lose their seats in the South West London borough.

The Conservatives have retained control of Bromley Council in the 2026 elections, despite losing a seat as Reform UK and Liberal Democrats make gains.