- New Cross pub Montague Arms, known to locals for its eclectic decor, is getting a makeover and reopening two years after it closed.
- Pentonville prison has been criticised by the chief inspector of prisons for overcrowding and vermin infestations.
- Sycamore tree near West Hampstead railway line temporarily saved after campaign.
- Two more teenagers arrested for fatal Greenford stabbing.
- Boris Johnson sets aside £40,000 for lido on River Thames.
- Former Arsenal footballer offers £2,000 reward for bag stolen outside Selfridge's.
- Two police officers face charges after illegally arresting a student in protests four years ago.
- London house prices hit new peak, 20% higher than before the financial crisis.
- Lewis Carroll letter expected to fetch £3,000-£4,000 at Bonham's auction.
- German man blinded by water cannon comes to UK to lobby Boris Johnson against supporting water cannon use.
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Good news for New Cross boozers. A bit worrying that the source article talks of "It’s going to have a sort of steampunk theme", but I'm definitely up for it