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TfL set to start regulating pedicabs in London next year
The pedal-powered taxis have proliferated in the West End in recent years but concerns have been raised about safety and high fares
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Ex-Labour councillor in Haringey joins Greens
Mark Blake left Labour in 2023 to become an independent but has now joined the Green Party
Tottenham councillor speaks out over ‘severe’ and ‘massive’ overcrowding
The Labour member said Haringey Council had made some "tangible progress” in recent years but the problem was still “serious”
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LIVE as 70 firefighters tackle wildfire in Enfield with smoke closing M25
A wildfire in Enfield is causing smoke to shroud the M25, causing long traffic delays. Live updates here
Superdrug launches fun adult 'Beauty Playgrounds' at 30 stores across the UK
Superdrug opened its new Beauty Playground today, the first of 30 fun areas across the UK where customers can try new products
'Much-loved' fashion store could be at risk of closure
The family-run fashion chain River Island plans to shut 33 of its UK outlets, potentially including its store in High Road, Wood Green.
Arrest made after man ‘masturbated in front of teenage girl’ on Central line
An arrest has been made after a man reportedly masturbated in front of a teenage girl on the Central line.
Special needs school could be built on disused stables site
A new special needs school is being proposed on the site of a former horse-riding stables in Theobalds Park Road, Clay Hill.
New neighbourhood platform launched by Met Police
'Met Engage' enables people to stay updated about local policing operations and advice
UK medical experts claim poor quality incontinence care is contributing to the NHS
UK medical experts claim poor quality incontinence care is contributing to the NHS bed blocking crisis.
Person dies after being by train with lines closed to London Victoria
A person has died after they were hit by a train on the line to London Victoria.
Pub landlord hits out at closure rumours - 'We've got no intention of going anywhere'
The Wooden Cross landlord has hit out at rumours that his pub is closing just three months after it opened.
Aldi 'orange wine' returns for summer, with a sparkling twist
The supermarket has brought back its orange wine with a sparkling twist, but stocks are limited
Park volunteer groups' fury as council pulls insurance cover and makes them pay
Enfield Council is no longer providing insurance cover for friends of parks groups – with the change criticised as an “extra burden” and coming “out of the blue”.
Van 'completely destroyed' after fire near King's Cross station
A van has been completely destroyed after it was on fire near to King’s Cross station.
What's in a seafood stick? Vici’s guide to a tasty, healthier snack
What's in a seafood stick? Vici's guide to a tasty, healthier snack.
Person hit by train with London Victoria services cancelled
London Victoria trains have been cancelled after a person was hit on the tracks, with emergency services closing some rail lines. Live updates.
Shocking footage of van engulfed by flames outside King's Cross station
Footage from outside King's Cross station shows smoke rising from a van on fire today.
More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas
More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas – despite it being six months away.
Mobile youth hub launched in Tottenham
Supported by the council and Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, the hub is set to become a space where young people can "seize new opportunities"