RMT drivers announce walkouts over a four-day week dispute, risking damage to the festive trading period.
First showing on 4 November at Goldsmiths, University of London, precedes a petition debate in Parliament on 16 November 2026.
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HackneyContract with Vital Energi will supply 1,486 homes, two schools and a leisure centre with heating.
LondonAmenno and Film London present an evening of independent cinema with live Q&A, tickets £12, available online now
CamdenReece Williams received a life term with a 12‑year minimum, while his brother Darrell got at least eight years after pleading guilty to GBH with intent
City of LondonCity of London Corporation plans to extend weekday taxi access beyond January 2027 despite higher casualty rates and divided public opinion.
LondonOver 1,400 items, including Batman's Batpod and Indiana Jones's fedora, will be auctioned by Propstore.
TfL and Time Out report ranks the capital first, while Night Tube carries up to 170,000 journeys on peak evenings
Bromley, Haringey and Redbridge projects succeed while 16 other locations join the at‑risk list
LondonMetropolitan Police data shows the borough had the fifth highest number of offences across London.
Tower HamletsThe council’s purchase of four Marsh Wall buildings aims to ease a rising homelessness crisis and curb a £5.9 million budget shortfall.
LondonLabour councillors have called in proposals to close three schools, citing inaccuracies in the council's report.
LondonThe 68‑year‑old quiz star and the 40‑year‑old reality TV personality arrived together in November 2026, prompting comments on recent weight loss and a cosmetic surgery trip to Turkey.
All LondonOrganised displays are recommended over home use due to rising incidents and animal welfare concerns.
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In September 2026 Croydon logged 408 domestic abuse offences, the most of any London borough. The Metropolitan Police dashboard recorded 8,167 offences across the capital, with three boroughs showing a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents. The data separates total counts from per‑capita rates.
Council & Politics
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Hackney Council has contracted Vital Energi to build and operate a new underground heat network. The scheme will provide low-carbon heating and hot water to 1,486 homes, two schools, and Britannia Leisure Centre, with connections expected from early 2028.
Culture & Arts
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Amenno, working with Film London, will screen six independent short films at Dugdale Arts Centre, Enfield Town, on 19 November 2026. The programme runs from 7 pm to 10.30 pm, with tickets priced at £12 each and purchasable via an online link.
Crime & Safety
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A 27‑year‑old man was stabbed multiple times on Beaconsfield Street near King’s Cross on 15 September 2025. The attackers, brothers Reece and Darrell Williams, were convicted at Wood Green Crown Court and sentenced to lengthy custodial terms, sending a clear signal to violent offenders.
Transport & TfL
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A trial that reopened Bank Junction to black cabs showed more taxis available but an increase in estimated annual casualties. The City of London Corporation will seek to keep the east‑west access for taxis after January 2027, with the Planning and Transportation Committee set to decide next week.
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A TfL‑Time Out study places London ahead of Vienna and Paris for nightlife and late‑night transport. Residents see the Night Tube handling about 81,000 trips on an average night, with a record 170,000 journeys during the World Cup quarter‑final.
Property & Planning
Historic England confirmed that 24 landmarks across London have been taken off the 2026 Heritage at Risk Register following successful repairs, including Crystal Palace Terraces, a Tottenham High Road townhouse and the Wanstead Grotto. Sixteen additional sites were added to the register.
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London businesses face disruption as RMT drivers plan 24-hour Tube strikes before Christmas. The action, over a four-day working week dispute, could significantly impact the hospitality and retail sectors during their busiest trading period.
Transport & TfL
London has been ranked first among European capitals for its combined nightlife and public transport offering, according to the 'London After Dark' report by Time Out and Transport for London. The Night Tube and Night Overground have facilitated millions of journeys.
Council & Politics
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has called for a major structural overhaul of policing in England and Wales. He proposes merging the current 43 police forces into eight to ten regional forces, supported by local commands and a National Police Service, to address modern criminal threats.
Local News
A tarot reader is suing Vue Entertainment for £12.7 million after a cinema seat collapsed in Islington in September 2015. Marcus Hunefalk-Franzen claims missing anchoring bolts caused the seat to fail, catapulting him forward. The case is set for trial in late 2027.
Council & Politics
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has announced £5 million in new funding to help Londoners claim billions of pounds in unclaimed benefits. The initiative will extend the Family Financial Resilience Partnership to 19 boroughs, aiming to assist an additional 29,000 families.
Council & Politics
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner told the London Assembly that permitting fans to drink in the stands would likely increase violence and drug use. He added that policing London matches cost more than £23 million in 2023/24, with clubs reimbursing just over £2 million. The Home Office says no change to the ban is imminent.
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A yellow fog warning issued by the Met Office covers parts of London until Sunday morning, with visibility expected to drop below 100 m. TfL kept all but one Underground line in service, but National Rail and the AA have warned travellers to check journeys and reduce speed.
Transport & TfL
Fewer cyclists are using the pedestrianised section of Oxford Street following its launch, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirming a significant decrease. The changes have also led to longer bus journey times in the West End.
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