Kashim Chowdhury earned nearly £350,000 from eight employers while claiming to hold multiple full-time public sector roles.
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LondonThe 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.
LewishamFirst showing on 4 November at Goldsmiths, University of London, precedes a petition debate in Parliament on 16 November 2026.
All LondonThe 22‑year‑old received a minimum 23‑year term for killing a student during a drug‑deal dispute on a Twickenham rail platform
LondonKevin Bramley faces charges including murder, sexual assault, and coercive behaviour following the death of Lorena Ciupeanu in November 2022.
LondonThe union claims Transport for London is trying to worsen conditions for drivers, while another union has accepted the proposal.
IslingtonTwo men were shot and a third stabbed in an incident on Parkfield Street.
BrentThe teenager was reported missing on November 2 and last seen on Church Road.
Metropolitan Police says investigations into further rape allegations against the comedian remain active
LewishamVirtue 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.
BarnetEzekiel Williams, 26, died in hospital from head injuries following an incident in Milton Keynes.
LondonLondon Assembly warns of a widening maintenance backlog as key crossings face restrictions and costly upgrades
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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.
Property & Planning
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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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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.
Crime & Safety
· 3 min read
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.
Crime & Safety
· 2 min read
Kevin Bramley, 68, has been charged with the murder of his partner Lorena Ciupeanu, 28, who died in November 2022. Bramley faces multiple charges and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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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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Tributes have been shared following the death of Malachi, 16, who went missing in Brent. He was last seen on Church Road on November 2 and was found on November 4. The teenager was described as vulnerable due to his autism.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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A full-size replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, El Galeon Andalucia, will dock at St Katharine Docks from November 13, 2026. Visitors can board the ship to explore exhibits and see a crew in period costume until the new year.
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