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'We were given keys to occupied hotel rooms twice'
John Nowell says his key card allowed him into a room that was occupied by a guest taking a shower.
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Second Tube strike to impact London from midday
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Residents accuse council of fly-tipping rubbish
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Why should we care about housing in the local elections?
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What you need to know as Redbridge heads into local elections
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Two more arrests over alleged arson plot on Jewish site
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Man sent fake comments to try to close nightclub
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London local elections 2026

London local elections 2026

What might happen with your council: A guide to London's 32 boroughs

More than six million Londoners are eligible to vote in the local elections on 7 May.

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What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
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Potholes dominate council campaigning in Barnet
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A battle of step counts for votes in Merton
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London may become a political patchwork quilt after elections
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What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?
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Features and analysis

London Tube strikes: What you need to know
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What the 'biggest changes to renting in history' mean for London
'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'
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Do Londoners feel their council tax is good value?
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Shakespeare's 'missing' home mapped with discovery
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Sport

Two down, one to go - who will join Burnley & Wolves?
With Wolves and Burnley now relegated, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to join them in the Championship next season.
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Rosenior sacked by Chelsea after three months in charge
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Spain defender Batlle close to agreeing Arsenal move
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Women's Football
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Ipswich go back second with comeback win at Charlton
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Tottenham advertise sport psychologist roles
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Cucurella's barber and the 'leaked' Chelsea team news
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Leyton Orient's Wellens given three-game touchline ban
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Chelsea suffer fifth loss in row without scoring as Brighton coast
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1 day ago
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Best friends with Hamilton - the man 'ruffling feathers' in fencing
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Millwall beat Stoke to make play-offs and go second
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Chelsea to play all WSL games at Stamford Bridge
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1 day ago

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