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Kingston Council seeks £100k for Fountain Roundabout safety plans

The council is planning to bid for additional funds to develop new safety proposals for the New Malden junction.

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Wandsworth Council pays £1,400 over home adaptation delays

A disabled boy waited over three years for essential home adaptations due to council failings, an ombudsman found.

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Russell Brand suspected of attacking at least 10 more women as police launch new rape probesLondon

Russell Brand suspected of attacking at least 10 more women as police launch new rape probes

Met Police say two further rape allegations are being examined and warn additional victims may still come forward

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London house prices drop 3.1% as interest rates rise to 4%, affecting Barnet ownersLondon

London house prices drop 3.1% as interest rates rise to 4%, affecting Barnet owners

The latest Lloyds Bank index shows a 3.1% fall in London values, while the Bank of England’s rate hike adds about £30 to tracker mortgages for many homeowners.

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Lewisham residents see climate emergency film as Goldsmiths launches 115 local screeningsLewisham

Lewisham residents see climate emergency film as Goldsmiths launches 115 local screenings

First showing on 4 November at Goldsmiths, University of London, precedes a petition debate in Parliament on 16 November 2026.

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Dino Donaldson jailed for life after Strawberry Hill murderAll London

Dino Donaldson jailed for life after Strawberry Hill murder

The 22‑year‑old received a minimum 23‑year term for killing a student during a drug‑deal dispute on a Twickenham rail platform

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Man charged with murder of partner in WansteadLondon

Man charged with murder of partner in Wanstead

Kevin Bramley faces charges including murder, sexual assault, and coercive behaviour following the death of Lorena Ciupeanu in November 2022.

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RMT union announces Tube strikes over four-day week disputeLondon

RMT union announces Tube strikes over four-day week dispute

The union claims Transport for London is trying to worsen conditions for drivers, while another union has accepted the proposal.

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Police seek Nacoli Bravo over Islington attempted murderIslington

Police seek Nacoli Bravo over Islington attempted murder

Two men were shot and a third stabbed in an incident on Parkfield Street.

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Malachi, 16, found dead after Brent disappearanceBrent

Malachi, 16, found dead after Brent disappearance

The teenager was reported missing on November 2 and last seen on Church Road.

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Russell Brand convicted, bail denied and sentencing set for MondayLondon

Russell Brand convicted, bail denied and sentencing set for Monday

Metropolitan Police says investigations into further rape allegations against the comedian remain active

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Blackheath residents face new veterinary practice at former nightclubLewisham

Blackheath residents face new veterinary practice at former nightclub

Virtue Petco Blackheath Ltd has applied to Lewisham Council to change the use of 7‑9 Montpelier Vale from a restaurant and sui generis venue to a veterinary surgery, submitting eleven documents on 23 October.

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Two charged with murder of Hendon FC footballer Ezekiel WilliamsBarnet

Two charged with murder of Hendon FC footballer Ezekiel Williams

Ezekiel Williams, 26, died in hospital from head injuries following an incident in Milton Keynes.

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Over half of Thames bridges rated poor, Hammersmith repair cost £300mLondon

Over half of Thames bridges rated poor, Hammersmith repair cost £300m

London Assembly warns of a widening maintenance backlog as key crossings face restrictions and costly upgrades

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Consultant struck off for predatory behaviour at Kingston Hospital

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Dr Asis Kumar has been removed from the medical register after a tribunal found he sexually harassed a junior colleague at Kingston Hospital. The tribunal described his conduct as "very serious misconduct of a sexually predatory nature."

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Russell Brand suspected of attacking at least 10 more women as police launch new rape probes

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Met Police have opened investigations into two new rape allegations against Russell Brand and say intelligence points to at least ten further women who may have been attacked. The comedian awaits sentencing while officials consider reforms to counter rape myths in courts.

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London house prices drop 3.1% as interest rates rise to 4%, affecting Barnet owners

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London property values fell 3.1% in the year to October 2026, the steepest decline since 2023. The Bank of England raised rates to 4%, prompting an average £30.72 increase on tracker mortgages. Fixed‑rate deals due to expire in 2027 could reshape borrowing costs for Barnet residents.

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Lewisham residents see climate emergency film as Goldsmiths launches 115 local screenings

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Goldsmiths, University of London, hosted the inaugural screening of a climate emergency film on 4 November. More than 115 community screenings are now scheduled across Lewisham, while the National Emergency Briefing campaign reports 185,000 viewers at 3,400 events nationwide. Parliament will debate a petition for a televised briefing on 16 November 2026.

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Dino Donaldson jailed for life after Strawberry Hill murder

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Dino Donaldson, 22, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a 23‑year minimum after murdering Anojan Gnaneswaran at Strawberry Hill station in January 2024. The killing followed a fight over a £50 MDMA deal, and police later seized drugs worth over £1,000 from Donaldson’s home.

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RMT union announces Tube strikes over four-day week dispute

The RMT union has announced a new wave of Tube strikes starting November 26, 2026, over a dispute with Transport for London regarding a proposed four-day working week. The union alleges this will worsen conditions for drivers.

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Police seek Nacoli Bravo over Islington attempted murder

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Detectives are asking for the public's help to find Nacoli Bravo, 40, in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Islington. Two men were shot and a third was stabbed on Tuesday, October 27. The victims sustained injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing.

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Over half of Thames bridges rated poor, Hammersmith repair cost £300m

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Kingston Council seeks £100k for Fountain Roundabout safety plans

Kingston Council is seeking an additional £100,000 to design new safety measures for the Fountain Roundabout in New Malden. Previous redesign proposals failed to secure Transport for London funding, and residents have voiced frustration over ongoing costs and delays.

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Civil servant guilty of fraud after juggling five jobs

Kashim Chowdhury has been found guilty of nine counts of fraud at Southwark Crown Court after secretly holding multiple full-time government jobs simultaneously. He earned almost £350,000 from eight employers between February 2020 and September 2023, exploiting remote working and sick leave.

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Amazon driver killed by train after being misled by crossing signal

Transport & TfL

Amazon driver killed by train after being misled by crossing signal

An Amazon delivery driver, Brandon Hatcher, was fatally injured when his van was struck by a train at a level crossing in Teynham, Kent. An investigation found he was likely misled by a green stop light while the exit gate remained closed.

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Barnet residents face high air‑pollution alert as London fog lingers

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Barnet residents face high air‑pollution alert as London fog lingers

On 10 November 2026 the Mayor of London issued a high air‑pollution alert for the capital, covering Barnet. The alert follows a yellow fog warning from the Met Office and a Defra rating of 10 / 10 for the South East, prompting health advice and transport warnings.

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Hillingdon Air Pollution Hits Highest Level

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Hillingdon Air Pollution Hits Highest Level

Air pollution in Hillingdon, west London, reached the highest recorded level on Monday, with fine particle concentrations exceeding World Health Organization guidelines. A high pollution alert was issued for Tuesday.

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FTSE 100 closes higher as oil price falls

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FTSE 100 closes higher as oil price falls

London's FTSE 100 index finished Monday up 1.0%, driven by a falling oil price and gains in US tech stocks. However, chip maker Nvidia saw its share price decline due to an investigation into its chief executive.

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Police block Sumner Road in Croydon after assault

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Police block Sumner Road in Croydon after assault

Metropolitan Police sealed Sumner Road in Croydon after an assault, halting vehicle movement and prompting a police presence. The closure, reported by This Is Local London, leaves residents uncertain about the duration and any further safety measures.

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Selfridges pop‑up sells GTA VI merch as crowds line Oxford Street

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Selfridges pop‑up sells GTA VI merch as crowds line Oxford Street

Selfridges on Oxford Street opened a Grand Theft Auto VI pop‑up on 9 November. Around 60 products were on offer, with a six‑item purchase limit and many items already sold out. Queues stretched for minutes as fans awaited the game’s 19 November release.

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