The policy of rehousing people hundreds of miles away from their homes to deal with housing benefit caps has been scrapped in one north London borough.
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Mother convicted of manslaughter
Monday 21 May 2012
A mother has been found guilty of having her 13-year-old daughter's boyfriend fatally attacked and then persuading her to take the blame.
Turn our schools into academies and we'll strike, teachers warn
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Teachers called yesterday for strike action against schools planning to convert to academies.
Turn our schools into academies and we'll strike, teachers warn
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Union delegates fear Government's desire to promote academies is 'just about privatisation'
Firefighters tackle Chingford warehouse blaze
Wednesday 04 April 2012
Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at a disused warehouse.
Man admits dangerous dog charge
Monday 23 January 2012
A man has pleaded guilty to allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control after a six-year-old girl had part of her ear bitten off.
Dog owner arrested after pet savages six-year-old
Monday 23 January 2012
A six-year-old girl who had part of her ear bitten off by a Staffordshire bull terrier remained in hospital last night.
Jermain Defoe 'shocked' at cousin's murder
Wednesday 21 December 2011
England footballer Jermain Defoe said today that he was "shocked and saddened" after his cousin was stabbed to death.
17 people rescued from London tower block blaze
Tuesday 13 December 2011
A fire at a 16-storey tower block has been brought under control, the fire brigade said tonight.
EDL to stage 'static' protest in Tower Hamlets
Saturday 03 September 2011
Far right activists will protest in the capital today after ignoring moves by police and the Home Secretary to stop them.
EDL planning 'static' London protest
Thursday 01 September 2011
The English Defence League is still planning to demonstrate in the capital this weekend despite the 30-day ban against marching.
Man charged with ramming police
Monday 29 August 2011
A 28-year-old man has been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent on two police officers during the rioting in London.
Ex-Games envoy remanded over riots
Wednesday 17 August 2011
A former youth Olympic ambassador accused of being involved in the riots in London was remanded in custody today.
Christina Patterson: Two legal systems, and two choices. Which do we want?
Wednesday 03 August 2011
A big chunk of our population waits for the edicts of men schooled in a medieval interpretation of a 1,500-year-old religion
Olympic Park neighbourhood names revealed
Wednesday 03 August 2011
The names have a historic ring to them, but Chobham Manor, East Wick, Marshgate Wharf, Sweetwater and Pudding Mill do not yet exist.
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