Ever heard of the London borough of New River? It doesn't exist, but it nearly did. On 1 April 1965 the local government map of London was set, with the establishment of the 32 boroughs that still ...

Outside the M25, posh neighbourhoods tend to be marked out by quiet, leafy streets, low crime rates and high Waitrose-to-Lidl ratio. It’s harder to tell in London though, as the population is ...

In 1965, Mitcham merged with the Merton and Morden Urban District to form the London Borough of Merton as part of the reorganisation of Greater London’s local government. Richmond and Twickenham.

An interactive map has highlighted famous London locations which have shaped the BBC to mark the broadcaster’s centenary. The project, which launched on Thursday, highlights some of the lesser ...