Forecasters at Imperial College London advised a high pollution alert, with fog contributing to particle build-up across the capital.
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Tiffany O'Neill stole over £2,000 of soft drinks from a single store and pleaded guilty to 80 offences.
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IslingtonMet Police seek public help to locate Nacoli Bravo, who was on night release from a Sussex prison when two men were shot on 27 October
CroydonMetropolitan Police closed the street following an incident, affecting local traffic and residents while investigations continue.
Thousands queued for limited items, including a £2,500 varsity jacket, ahead of the Grand Theft Auto VI launch on 19 November
CamdenMajor engineering works will affect East Midlands Railway and London North Eastern Railway services on 28-29 November 2026.
Tower HamletsThe full-size replica will be open to the public for exploration until the new year.
BarnetMikel Arteta has approved an individual training plan for the winger as he misses out on the latest England squad.
WandsworthA disabled boy waited over three years for essential home adaptations due to council failings, an ombudsman found.
Comedian convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults between 2004 and 2009 at Southwark Crown Court.
Spending and international visitor numbers also saw significant rises following the traffic-free zone's introduction.
Tower HamletsTower Hamlets Council is considering a six-year plan for AEG Presents to use Victoria Park for up to 75 days annually.
All LondonMetropolitan Police deemed the security alert not credible, with the park reopening later in the week.
The Old Bailey sentenced Simon Levy to a whole‑life term, while Bradley Dilsworth and Ross Davidson received 30‑year and 14‑year custodial sentences for child and sexual offences respectively.
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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.
Crime & Safety
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Two men, aged 33 and 27, were wounded in a shooting at Angel Central, Islington, on 27 October 2026. Police say the suspect, Nacoli Bravo, was on night release from a Sussex prison and have appealed for information about his whereabouts.
Crime & Safety
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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.
Lifestyle & Food
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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.
Transport & TfL
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East Midlands Railway has warned of 'extremely busy' services to and from London St Pancras on 28 and 29 November 2026. London North Eastern Railway will run no services between London King's Cross and Peterborough due to signalling upgrades.
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Noni Madueke will undertake warm-weather training abroad during the current international break. The Arsenal winger was not included in the latest England squad, a decision Mikel Arteta has used to approve an individual training plan to further develop the player.
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Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay £1,400 to the mother of a disabled boy after significant delays in completing essential home adaptations. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council failed to act on recommendations made in November 2022 until 2026.
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London experienced high levels of air pollution earlier this week, with much of the city rated as 'unhealthy' according to interactive maps. A high pollution alert was in effect on Tuesday, advising vulnerable residents to take care.
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A Barnet Council pilot project targeting fly-tippers has resulted in £42,500 in fines being issued. The scheme, which ran from April to October 2026, used CCTV and community safety officers to identify offenders dumping waste in public spaces.
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Police investigating the death of Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, 25, in Clapham on August 10 believe he was not the intended target. A £20,000 reward is offered for information.
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A 25‑year‑old bus driver was killed outside a north Clapham pub just after 9.57 pm on 10 August 2026. CCTV shows a moped moving from Landor Road to Willington Road and then onto Kings Avenue. Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for information.
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Rajat Jaswel, 31, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murdering neighbour Navneet Kaur, 26, after a shotgun was fired inside her chalet on Chertsey Road, Hounslow, on 3 November. Neighbours heard two bangs, entered the home and alerted police. Jaswel remains in custody; the trial is adjourned to September.
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Sutton Council’s licensing sub‑committee will meet on 13 November 2026 to consider imposing new conditions on The Prince of Wales pub in Cheam. Residents, led by Jason Plent, cite persistent outdoor noise from bingo, music and announcements, while the venue points to charitable fundraising and recent refurbishment.
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A petrol‑bomb arson on Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on 18 April 2026 is tied to a US indictment charging three men with terrorism offences. The indictment alleges planning sessions in Iraq and a series of attacks targeting Jewish sites in London.
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Ealing Council has reported an overspend of £703,000 on the planned Gurnell Leisure Centre in West Ealing. The project, which includes a 50-metre pool and approximately 300 homes, is facing delays and rising costs before its final budget is set.
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