Met cop jailed for possession of ‘extreme pornography’
Former PC Liam Boshein was sentenced to 42 weeks in jail.
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Campaigners lose judicial review of council decision to axe cycle lanes
Walking and cycling campaigners requested a judicial review.
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‘Ridiculous and hideous’: Fierce objection to 30-storey tower in Wandsworth
Wandsworth Town residents also said their “small train station” will not be able to cope.
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Central London residents on communal heating systems to see energy bills increase
Analysis using Ofgem estimates found the average bill will jump to £744.
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Croydon council could be directed by Government if finances are not brought under control
It comes as the council will be given another £224million bailout loan.
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High street targeted by gangs who ‘give out weapons’ to rob partygoers
Wardens for the street have turned into a “gang management service”.
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Lambeth council tenants landed 353% increase in energy bills
A flat’s heating and hot water bill was hiked by more £2,200 per year.
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400-person rave in Greenwich to go ahead despite cops’ attempt to shut it down
Greenwich council has approved plans to hold a 430-person event.
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Hither Green railway station to get long-awaited lift to platforms
Plans to build new footbridges, lifts and entrances at Hither Green station were approved.
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Dog owner ordered to pay £1,700 fine after pet’s loud barking disturbed residents
Michelle Moore was handed the heavy fine.
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Man in 30s dies after fall from 29-storey tower
The man – aged in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Bike hire firm to charge riders £15 for dumping bikes in busy areas
HumanForest is fining anyone who leaves their e-bikes in no-parking zones
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Southwark scholarship scheme opens to help students pay for university
The council has helped 127 young people under the age of 25 to pursue their chosen course.
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Sadiq Khan blasts Government budget as ‘missed opportunity’
The budget was announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday,
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“We’ll fight this to the end”: Parents’ and teachers’ fears over plans to turn group of schools into multi-academy trust
The Leathersellers Federation recently announced plans to become a multi-academy trust.
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Kensington and Chelsea to introduce ‘safe-use rooms’ for addicts
The area has seen a sharp rise in drug taking.
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NBA All-Star Allen Iverson joins Sadiq Khan to launch new basketball programme
The £1.1million London Coaches Program will support the training of roughly 500 coaches.
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Legendary Clapham North pub to close after 20 years
South London pub group Livelyhood said it was “devastated”.
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Prime Minister criticises Westminster councillors over 45% pay rise
The council last week voted to increase cabinet member allowances from £11,700 to £17,000.
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