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MyLondon is a website that was started by Reach plc in 2018, focusing on delivering news from all over London. Our goal is to present a fresh take on news that sets us apart from standard news platforms. Are you a fan of London? Do you enjoy staying updated with local stories? We have combined our GetWestLondon and CroydonAdvertiser sites to create MyLondon.News.

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BBC weather experts forecast exactly when 10 day London heatwave reaching 25C will hit

13 hours ago | mylondon.news | Joe Coughlan

Sunshine is set to return to London from the end of this week, BBC Weather forecasters are predicting a heatwave is on the way. A 10-day bout of sunny, warm weather could mark the start of summer following what has been a wet start to the week in the capital. While the outlook for Saturday, April 26, is cloudy with light rain, sunshine is predicted to make its comeback to the capital the following day.
Chris Kaba BBC Panorama episode criticised by police watchdog

14 hours ago | mylondon.news | Joe Coughlan

A police watchdog has complained to Ofcom over an episode of Panorama about the shooting of Chris Kaba. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had gone to the broadcast regulator after demands for a public apology from the BBC were not met. Gang member Mr Kaba was shot by police officer Martyn Blake after trying to ram his way past police cars in Streatham, South East London, in September 2022.
West London council ordered to pay man after 'injustice' saw him denied supported housing

1 day ago | mylondon.news | Ben Lynch

A West London council has been criticised after suggesting a man may have been eligible for supported housing before concluding he could not afford the accommodation, a result he claimed was reached ‘without proper explanation’. The Housing Ombudsman also found Hammersmith and Fulham Council had not prepared a Personal Housing Plan for the individual, named Mr X, describing the error as causing an ‘injustice’.
Woman dies in crash near Warlingham with road closed for hours

1 day ago | mylondon.news | Chris Ballinger

A woman has died in a crash just over the Croydon border into Surrey, with the road still closed hours after the fatal collision as police investigate. Surrey Police were called to a crash on Limpsfield Road, on the stretch in Chelsham heading out of Warlingham beyond Knights Garden Centre. The single vehicle collision took place at around 11.30am on Wednesday (April 23). The female driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
London borough where teachers 'working their socks off' help pupils 'thrive' above national average

1 day ago | mylondon.news | Ben Lynch

A Hammersmith and Fulham Council officer has welcomed ‘good news across the piece’ after provisional academic results for 2023/24 showed the borough’s schools typically performed above the national average. A report detailing the outcomes of assessments for the academic year demonstrated impressive results across different age groups, including for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Warning to parents over new ‘smart’ vapes with built-in video games

1 day ago | mylondon.news | Veronique Hawksworth

Experts have sounded the alarm over "dangerous" vapes that come with built-in video games, slamming them as a blatant ploy to entice children. These so-called "smart vapes" are not just for puffing - they allow users to play pre-installed games, make calls, play music, and even monitor their fitness levels. You can find these gadgets online, sporting names like Posh Pro MAX, Craftbox V-Touch, and Halo SYNIX, all retailing for about £40 each.
TfL received over 4k complaints about London bus routes being diverted last year as passengers end up 'miles away' from destination

1 day ago | mylondon.news | Joe Coughlan

Over 4,000 complaints were received by Transport for London (TfL) last year regarding bus journeys that were diverted or curtailed. One passenger claimed they were often late for work as a result of buses being diverted 'miles away' from their route. The data was shared in a response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the transport authority.
Transphobic hate crimes in London have more than doubled in 5 years, says Met

1 day ago | mylondon.news | Veronique Hawksworth

Hate crime figures targeting trans individuals in London have seen a worrying rise, latest stats reveal. This comes amid serious concerns voiced by charity groups regarding the "harmful implications' of the fresh Supreme Court ruling. The highest court in the land delivered a unanimous judgement on Wednesday, April 16, firmly stating that under the Equality Act 2010, expressions like " woman " and "sex" strictly refer to biological females and sex respectively.
Expert explains what's causing your knee pain when running and how to prevent it

1 day ago | mylondon.news | Ella Kipling

Runners, listen up! If you've ever felt that nagging knee pain during your runs, you're not alone. It's a common gripe in the running community, but fear not—there's expert advice at hand. Georgia Garlick, with over ten years of experience rehabilitating athletes, has seen her fair share of runners wincing from pain behind the knee. She pinpoints weakness or tightness in the posterior chain, particularly the hamstrings and calves, as frequent culprits.
New map shows the London areas where it's hardest to get an NHS dentist appointment

1 day ago | mylondon.news | Veronique Hawksworth

Registering with an NHS dentist in 2025 is no easy feat - in fact, it's still just as difficult to register with one in London as it was six months ago, despite Labour's promise to "rebuild" NHS dentistry. Updated analysis of the 1,140 practices in London on the NHS's "Find a dentist" website has revealed 694, or 61 per cent, are still not currently accepting adults aged 18 or over.