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Mick Jagger blasts Battersea Bridge tower plan as ‘wrong on every level'

The Rolling Stones frontman is strongly opposed to the 82-storey scheme

Evening Standard

Pictured: Man, 25, stabbed to death near Battersea Power Station as he is named by police

Police launched a murder probe after Tai Folkes was found with serious knife injuries on Thessaly Road, Nine Elms just after 6pm on Monday

Evening Standard

‘The Donald Trump of ancient Egypt’: Ramses II’s ego is on full display in new exhibition

An exhibition of 3,000-year-old artefacts at Battersea power station gives Egypt’s most ambitious, self-aggrandising pharaoh a chance to emerge from Tutankhamun’s shadow

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Sixty firefighters tackle fire at three-storey building in Battersea

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze on Battersea Park Road on Sunday

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Albert Bridge remains closed to traffic after cracks found

The 150-year-old bridge, which connects Battersea and Chelsea, is a Grade II listed structure that was opened in 1873

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Vivienne Westwood's south London headquarters set for stunning makeover

The redevelopment means the fashion house will stay in Battersea, which the brand has called home since 1995

Evening Standard

The pub that changed me: ‘We would flirt and mingle with the wild children of the wealthy’

To me and my friends from a Battersea council estate, the Dome seemed the very height of Thatcherite hedonism – and seeing ‘successful’ people up close was an eye-opener

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Plans for 29-storey Battersea tower opposed by Mick Jagger to go to public inquiry as developer fights refusal

Developer appeals council’s decision to reject planning permission for huge tower opposed by host of celebrities

Evening Standard

When it’s developers v people, usually the money wins. I saw how one community came out on top

A social housing victory at the ‘luxury’ Battersea power station development shows the power of grassroots politics – and holds a lesson for all of our cities, says Guardian assistant opinion editor Jason Okundaye

The Guardian - UK

London's 10 most popular areas among homebuyers and renters

Homebuyers and renters are searching their searches in these leafy south-west London areas as the price gap between east and west narrows

Evening Standard

Billionaire attacked by thieves on Lime bikes for £100,000 watch in Battersea street

Tycoon Vinod Sekhar praised his ‘lioness’ wife who fought back against muggers, as he warned others not to where expensive watches in public

Evening Standard

Alcohol duty hike would 'kill distilleries and British culture', firms warn

Distilleries say they are ‘on their knees’ ahead of Rachel Reeves’ looming budget

Evening Standard

Robber jailed for at least 30 years for murder over stolen BMW motorbike

Joshua Eno shot Rico Andrews, 21, in the chest in Battersea, south-west London, on October 5 2023, the Old Bailey was told.

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Battersea Power Station 'milestone moment': £21 million Tube station entrance opens onto new pedestrianised high street

Debate over station’s name continues as deputy mayor reveals: ‘I do like saying Battersea Power Station station’

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Rugby fans hail Red Roses as ‘cracking inspiration’ at rainy celebration

Jubilant scenes unfolded at London’s Battersea Power Station on a wet Sunday afternoon as the team raised the trophy to a crowd of hundreds.

The Independent UK

England fans soak up celebrations as Red Roses mark Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph

Rain could not England marked their World Cup win with a celebration event at Battersea Power Station

The Independent UK

England to celebrate Women’s Rugby World Cup win with special event in Battersea

The Red Roses triumphed over Canada to win the World Cup for the first time since 2014

Evening Standard

Mum pays tribute to ‘truly amazing’ son, 21, shot dead on Battersea street over a missing BMW bike

Murderer Joshua Eno shouted ‘that’s karma’ as Rico Andrews lay dying in the middle of the street

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Evening Standard

Robber guilty of murder over missing BMW bike

Joshua Eno shot Rico Andrews, 21, in the chest at point-blank range in a row over the motorbike.

Evening Standard

Battersea fire: 100 firefighters battle huge blaze at block of flats as 150 people forced to evacuate

Footage of the blaze and photos of the aftermath show devastation as most of building is destroyed

The Guardian - UK

The Duck & Rice, London SW11: ‘Filling, but largely unmemorable’ – restaurant review

Not really your typical bowl-of-noodles stopgap joint

Evening Standard

Young man shot dead over stolen motorbike told ‘that’s karma’, court hears

Rico Andrews was blasted in the chest by a pillion passenger on a moped in Battersea, south-west London, in October 2023.

Evening Standard

Met arrests six teenage gang members in London phone snatching crackdown

Police said robbery in Nine Elms has dropped by 72 per cent, while Battersea Park and Shaftesbury and Queenstown wards have seen reductions of 46 and 45 per cent respectively

Evening Standard

Six members of phone snatching gang arrested as police drive down crime in south west London

The Met Police has said it has driven down crime in Battersea and Nine Elms as well as surrounding areas

The Independent UK

Why this rare tree in London is now protected under law

‘Beloved’ grapefruit tree growing in Battersea issued with Tree Preservation Order

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