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London borough brings in new rules to make house extensions and alterations easier
Brent Council will make it more straight forward for people to build extensions or add extra bedrooms to their homes
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The 'world's largest living wall' to be built in north-west London area with vast regeneration on horizon
The living wall will measure 7,400 square metres, trumping the current largest, in Qatar, at 7,000 square metres
New North London neighbourhood planned with 885 homes amid fears it'll put strain on GPs
A petition against the huge development in Brent has been created
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FTSE 100 reaches new record high as markets wait for Trump return
The dollar fell on Monday amid reports Mr Trump would not sign trade tariffs into law on his first day back in the White House.
Rumour that North London road closure cameras aren't working untrue - drivers are paying price
Wembley High Road is closed for 18 weeks whilst urgent repair works are carried out
Police name 4 men charged after mum killed in 'indiscriminate drive-by gang shooting' near church
Michelle Sadio, 44, was killed outside a church wake while two other men were wounded
FTSE soars and pound slips as more interest rate cuts predicted
The FTSE 100 finished 113.32 points, or 1.35%, higher to end the day at 8,505.22.
LIVE updates as major road near Hyde Park CLOSED due to 'police incident'
A major road near Hyde Park is closed due to a "police incident".
Jamie Theakston reveals he is 'cancer free' as he returns to Heart Breakfast
TV and radio presenter Jamie Theakston has said he is “cancer free” months on from his stage one laryngeal cancer diagnosis.
LIVE updates as Blackwall Tunnel shuts - causing traffic build-up
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Two stabbed within hours during day of brutal violence across London
Two men have been stabbed just hours apart from each other in separate incidents across London.
Luxury stocks rally globally amid signs of recovery in demand
Watches of Switzerland and Burberry’s share prices climbed after Cartier-owner Richemont posted booming sales.
Olympic swimming pool, BMX track and water park - West London's dazzling new leisure centre approved
Ealing's new facility will have a host of activities including soft play and a new skate park
Only days left to apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter short course
Newsquest Young Reporter Short Course is currently recruiting students, with the deadline closing on Friday, January 17.
London baker finds fame online - making hilarious celeb caricature cakes
An amateur London baker has found fame online by making hilarious caricature cakes of famous faces including Ant and Dec and Claudia Winkleman.
Dead body found in Grand Union Canal during missing person search
Police have found a dead body in the Grand Union Canal between Alperton and Park Royal during a missing person search.
M25 heavy traffic after crash and London rush hour travel - recap
There was heavy traffic on the M25, near Dartford, after a crash earlier today.
Only days left to apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter short course
Newsquest Young Reporter Short Course is currently recruiting students, with the deadline closing on Friday, January 17.
The 10 teens who lost their lives to violence on the streets of London in 2024
Ten teenage boys lost their lives to violence on the streets of London in 2024.
Full list of every London Underground line and station closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.