It was edge-of-the-seat entertainment – you could’ve been forgiven for thinking the cheering and applauding woman was at a football

Brenda Fraser was elected to be the new Mayor of Merton, the first woman Jamaican to hold the position, yesterday.

Two of the beaten candidates for the Conservative mayoral nomination are backing Zac Goldsmith in the race for City Hall.

Chuka Umunna has thrown his weight behind Tessa Jowell citing her as the ‘only Labour contender who can beat any Tory’

Tooting MP and Labour London-mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan would beat Richmond Park’s Conservative mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith in the race

Dangerous dog attacks in Croydon surged to the highest levels recorded in London last year according to figures released by

Summary: Cllr Christoper Buckmaster helped secure the funds for high-tech equipment at Charing Cross Hospital. Image: By Hannah Pupkewitz With

Summary: The money was raised for the mayor’s charity appeal. Image: By Aicha Zaa Over 100 youths put on their

Summary: Krystal Miller is Merton’s 49th mayor Image: By SWLondoner staff Merton’s new mayor was officially elected last night during

Summary: The government is cutting 45% of Lambeth’s funding, putting their housing service under pressure. Image: By Seema Hakim Lambeth

Summary: Gordon Passmore was one of 40 veterans presented with an Arctic Star at a ceremony in Downing Street. Image: