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Greenwich seeks clarity on two-day London Marathon 2027

Businesses and residents in the borough are concerned about potential disruption and lost trade.

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Sutton GCSE grade‑7+ rate hits 43.0% placing borough third nationally

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Heathrow Airport warns travellers on lithium battery packingLondon

Heathrow Airport warns travellers on lithium battery packing

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is urging passengers to pack electronic devices in hand luggage ahead of the August bank holiday.

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Driver admits killing passenger in M4 crashLondon

Driver admits killing passenger in M4 crash

Aadil Sabir pleaded guilty to causing the death of William Bailey by dangerous driving.

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Ealing Council faulted over mother and baby complaint processEaling

Ealing Council faulted over mother and baby complaint process

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman ruled the council wrongly denied a mother the right to escalate her concerns.

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Teacher found guilty of indecent assault against two pupilsBarnet

Teacher found guilty of indecent assault against two pupils

Sally-Anne Bowen convicted of seven counts of indecent assault at Harrow Crown Court.

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Epping Forest fungi picking ban enforced amid social media crazeLondon

Epping Forest fungi picking ban enforced amid social media craze

City of London Corporation warns visitors against harvesting mushrooms due to bylaws and ecological importance.

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Met Police restrict UKIP anti-Islam march over disorder fearsLondon

Met Police restrict UKIP anti-Islam march over disorder fears

Conditions under the Public Order Act include a new assembly point and finishing time for the demonstration.

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Boy, 15, charged with murder over Wembley stabbingBrent

Boy, 15, charged with murder over Wembley stabbing

David Wynter, 17, died after being stabbed at Brent Civic Centre on Engineers Way.

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Thameslink to replace 60,000 train seat cushions from 2027London

Thameslink to replace 60,000 train seat cushions from 2027

The upgrade to standard-class seating on all 115 trains will take two years and follows the service's transfer to public ownership.

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Walthamstow Music Venue Opening DelayedLondon

Walthamstow Music Venue Opening Delayed

Developer Morro is in talks with potential operators for The New Standard, but no date is set.

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Charlton events venue gets licence despite noise team objectionsGreenwich

Charlton events venue gets licence despite noise team objections

Greenwich Council grants permission for 5,000-capacity open-air site with strict conditions

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Former tenant ordered to pay £494k for council flat fraudWestminster

Former tenant ordered to pay £494k for council flat fraud

Westminster City Council secured a Confiscation Order against Saeed Yasin Hosseini for illegal subletting and fraud.

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One million London children face heat risk as council urged speed retrofitsLondon

One million London children face heat risk as council urged speed retrofits

The London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee warned Sir Sadiq Khan that 75% of social housing is at high overheating risk, urging faster passive‑cooling retrofits.

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Westminster tenant ordered to repay £494,415 for housing fraud

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A Westminster City Council tenant has been ordered to repay more than £494,000 after fraudulently obtaining a flat and illegally subletting it. Saeed Yasin Hosseini also received a £100,000 discount when buying the property under the Right to Buy scheme.

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Heathrow Airport warns travellers on lithium battery packing

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Holidaymakers flying from Heathrow Airport are being warned about a common packing error involving lithium-battery devices. The UK Civil Aviation Authority advises travellers to keep items like phones and power banks in their hand luggage to prevent safety risks and potential delays.

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Driver admits killing passenger in M4 crash

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A driver has admitted causing the death of a passenger and serious injury to two others in a motorway crash near Heathrow Airport. Aadil Sabir pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to charges including causing death by dangerous driving.

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Ealing Council faulted over mother and baby complaint process

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Ealing Council failed a mother and baby by denying her the right to escalate a complaint about a foster placement. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council at fault for refusing a Stage 3 panel review.

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Teacher found guilty of indecent assault against two pupils

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A former chemistry teacher at Christ's College in Finchley has been found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault against two teenage pupils. Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, will be sentenced on November 20.

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Met Police restrict UKIP anti-Islam march over disorder fears

The Metropolitan Police has imposed restrictions on a UK Independence Party (UKIP) anti-Islam march planned for central London this weekend. The decision, made under the Public Order Act, aims to prevent serious disorder and disruption.

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Boy, 15, charged with murder over Wembley stabbing

Boy, 15, charged with murder over Wembley stabbing

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old David Wynter, who was fatally stabbed at Brent Civic Centre on Engineers Way on 25 August 2026. The teenager appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court and is due at the Old Bailey.

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Greenwich seeks clarity on two-day London Marathon 2027

Organisers of the 2027 London Marathon are being urged to provide clear arrangements for residents and businesses in Greenwich. The event, scheduled for April 24 and 25, is expected to raise £150 million for charity but raises concerns about two days of disruption.

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James Cleverly launches classic Conservative mayoral bid for London

James Cleverly announced a “classically Conservative” campaign for the 2028 London mayoral election, denying any resignation from the shadow cabinet. Polls show 56% of Londoners want Sadiq Khan to step down and place the Conservatives at 18% support.

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Firefighters Tackle Blaze on Hannah Close, Neasden

A large fire at a mixed waste facility on Hannah Close in Neasden on 28 August 2026 required the response of approximately 125 firefighters. The incident led to the closure of sections of the Metropolitan line and severe delays on the Jubilee line.

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Winn Road residents face split council services

Winn Road in south east London is divided between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham. This split means residents on opposite sides of the same street experience different council services and face unique challenges, particularly regarding road safety.

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Wimbledon restaurant Orion awarded two AA Rosettes

Orion by Alex Webb, a restaurant located on Ridgway in Wimbledon, has been awarded two AA Rosettes. The accolade recognises culinary excellence and standards that stand out in the local area, celebrating the hard work of the entire team.

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Influencer denies City of London watch robbery, claims threats

Influencer Abdel El Habchi, 30, denies robbing entrepreneur Catalin Botezatu of a designer watch worth over £137,000. He claims a co-defendant threatened to harm his children if he reported the incident to police. A third man has pleaded guilty to the robbery.

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East Midlands Railway strike to cut London St Pancras services

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East Midlands Railway strike to cut London St Pancras services

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has warned of severe disruption at London St Pancras Station over the Bank Holiday weekend. RMT members are striking due to safety concerns regarding the new Class 810 ‘Aurora’ trains, leading to a significantly reduced service.

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James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet for London Mayor bid

Sir James Cleverly has resigned from the Conservative shadow cabinet to pursue selection as the party's candidate for London Mayor in 2028. He stated the capital needs a champion prepared to fight for its future.

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