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Founded back in October 1928, 1st Cheam Scouts has welcomed an estimated 2,000 children and young people. But now the club faces possible closure, just before their 100th anniversary. Their current Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have a total of 80 boys and girls and have 55 children on the waiting …

Instead ministers are proposing a cap on ground rent while service charges will remain largely untouched. City News’s Housing Correspondent Lily Wallen has found out more about service charge and what its continuity will mean for leaseholders across London.

Rail disruption is affecting London-bound trains this afternoon, with National rail warning passengers to expect potential delays and cancellations till the end of the day. Southern, Gatwick and Thameslink trains are named amongst the affected. This is due to rail safety inspections which took place earlier today. Thameslink says that …

Over half of London’s roads are now 20mph, with councils across the capital joining the trend. And two-thirds of London boroughs have policies in place to reduce all roads to 20mph. This move correlates with Sadiq Khan’s Mayor’s Vision Zero Policy, which aims to see no one seriously injured or …

Lunch in the Square Mile doesn’t have to mean a desk sandwich or a frantic meal deal. Hidden between office buildings, there is a surprising amount you can do in under an hour and without spending a penny. Whether you have 20 minutes or a full lunch break to play …

London has emerged as a recurring backdrop in the web of associations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. A series of high-profile locations have been tied to his social circle, alleged victims and powerful contacts. From exclusive private residences and royal palaces to elite member-only clubs, these sites have featured repeatedly in court …

“When you look at the extent some authoritarian regimes go to prevent journalists from telling their stories, it becomes clear that there is value in what those journalists and media outlets do.” Behrang Tajdin, economics correspondent for BBC Persian, is talking to City News about the Iranian government’s efforts to …

Junior auditors at KPMG say they’re working up to 25 extra hours a week during ‘busy season’ - without overtime pay. The firm, ranked the 12th best graduate employer in the UK, says workloads were restructured to avoid the need for overtime. Staff tell a different story.

An ancient tradition usually associated with rural orchards is enjoying a surge of popularity this new year. Organisers say it’s about reconnecting city communities with the green spaces around them. Our reporter Lily Wallen reports from a South London wassail celebration – and found it's drawing a younger crowd than …

With an average of one pub a day closing down during 2025 in England and Wales, the owner of a West London pub has accused the Labour government of “not having a brain between them”. Damien Smyth, who runs Biddy Mulligan’s pub in Olympia, has expressed his frustration at spiralling …

The Freedom Pass has allowed Londoners aged 66 and over to travel for free on London’s public transport network for more than 50 years. But concerns about its rising cost have created uncertainty over the scheme’s future. Earlier this month, London Councils – the body which represents all 32 London …

Campaigners fighting for a fairer property system say the next two weeks are make-or-break. London has more leasehold homes than anywhere else in the UK, meaning residents pay mortgages on properties they don’t fully own, while landlords set the fees. Lily Wallen meets those fighting for change just days before …

Abandoned supermarket trolleys have become a common sight in parts of London. Residents are writing in local groups, posting on X and sharing images of trolleys blocking pavements, turning up in parks, even in water bodies...

Every week, next to St Jude’s Church in Hampstead Garden Suburb, a crew of young pioneers, armed with gloves, watering cans and a whole lot of enthusiasm, get to work. And this year, all that happy chaos paid off: the club has brought home multiple gardening trophies. I chatted to …

The government plans to officially preserve the National Covid Memorial Wall in Lambeth, which was created as a grassroots project by campaigners during the March 2021 lockdown.

Attempts to protect Shepherd’s Bush Market from redevelopment have been shut down by the local council. Shepherd’s Bush Market moved one step closer to widescale development, with Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s refusal to designate the site as an “Asset of Community Value” sparking controversy. The council rejected the proposal on …

The government plans to officially preserve the National Covid Memorial Wall in Lambeth which was created as a grassroots project by campaigners during the March 2021 lockdown. The Wall, situated along the River Thames by St Thomas’ Hospital, a major centre of the UK’s COVID-19 response, features over 250,000 hand-painted …

Highgate Cemetery: renewal or reverence? For nearly two centuries, Highgate Cemetery has stood as one of London’s most famous landmarks, a Victorian landscape of angles, ivy and history. Now, this Grade I burial ground is preparing for its biggest transformation yet. Camden Council has approved a 25-year, £18 million “revitalisation” …

Reporting on the upcoming I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! series for City News.

In an original report City News reveals that a second wave of protests engulfed Southwark Council assembly one week after their decision not to fine the Chancellor for renting out a home with improper licencing. This time the community union ACORN returned to the offices to protest a new claim; …

Black mould, a serious toilet leak, exposed electrical wires, and loose power sockets, this is what Isabella dealt with throughout her tenancy. When Isabella moved into her flat, she quickly became familiar with the reality of renting in London. She told City News that upon moving in, she sent an …

This week, we've been dabbling with AI - but why? A 2025 @reutersinstitute AI Report found a significant ‘comfort gap’ exists between AI and human-led news production, with only 12% of respondents comfortable with fully AI-generated news. At City News, we wondered what would happen if we tried to bridge …

Article Islington council has just expanded a scheme that mandates landlords to hold a license. What do renters think?

Awaab’s law, introduced this week, requires social Landlords to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours and investigate potential significant hazards within 10 working days. The law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died from a serious respiratory illness caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his Rochdale home in …

Being in the #office or working from home? Five years on from the first #COVID 19 #lockdown, City News looks at how our working patterns are changing.

Being in the #office or working from home? Five years on from the first #COVID 19 #lockdown, City News looks at how our working patterns are changing.

I spent an afternoon navigating the streets of London with a striking Uber driver for a TV package on City News.