TfL and Time Out report ranks the capital first, while Night Tube carries up to 170,000 journeys on peak evenings
Muswell Hill Creatives hosts a free market at Hornsey Town Hall and a fair at St James Square, offering handmade gifts, homewares and workshops for local residents
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City of LondonOne week into the transformation of the shopping street, concerns remain over cyclists and journey times.
BrentMetropolitan Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of the 28-year-old near Queen’s Park.
NewhamFree support for domestic abuse survivors aged 16 and over will be available at key community locations.
Tower HamletsBritish Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify following the incident.
GreenwichMetropolitan Police say a teenager was detained on Felixstowe Road on 1 November and remains in custody while the investigation continues
WandsworthDemonstrators detained for expressing support for proscribed group outside US embassy.
LondonLondon's mayor urges tighter limits as Freenow by Lyft tests 24 driverless Baidu cars in Brent, while TfL's powers remain limited.
WandsworthAn Independent Monitoring Board report highlighted persistent issues with heating, hot water, and staffing at the South London prison.
BrentCouncil reports 45% drop in nitrogen dioxide since 2019 but rates remain the highest in Harlesden and Kilburn, prompting calls for WHO air standards
WestminsterSNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan cites the forecast as evidence the government is failing to protect living standards, while the Chancellor points to job creation as the remedy.
LondonThe 'See it. Say it. Sorted.' initiative encourages passengers to report concerns via text, leading to significant police action.
WandsworthMetropolitan Police detained 139 demonstrators supporting the banned Palestine Action group after a Section 35 dispersal order, with the operation costing £1.3 million.
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Property & Planning
· 4 min read
British Land has paused work on the second phase of its Canada Water Masterplan development, a project intended to create London's first new town centre in 50 years. The decision follows rising construction costs and weak demand, raising concerns about the delivery of promised affordable housing.
Transport & TfL
· 3 min read
Almost 1km of Oxford Street is now pedestrianised, with Transport for London (TfL) working on enforcement measures for cyclists. The £150m scheme aims to revitalise the area but has drawn criticism regarding increased journey times for buses and emergency vehicles.
Crime & Safety
· 3 min read
Two years after Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters was shot dead on Bravington Road, his family continues to seek justice. The Metropolitan Police have interviewed over 100 people and reviewed thousands of hours of CCTV footage as the investigation remains ongoing.
Council & Politics
· 3 min read
Newham Council is supporting the United Nations-led 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign from 25 November to 10 December 2026. Free face-to-face domestic abuse support will be available for residents aged 16 and over at East Ham Library, Shipman Youth Zone, and Newham University Hospital.
Crime & Safety
· 2 min read
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Central line train between Mile End and Bethnal Green stations on September 29. British Transport Police are appealing for information and have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to.
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The Metropolitan Police arrested 325 people on Saturday, 31 October 2026, during a protest in Nine Elms. The majority of arrests were for expressing support for Palestine Action, a group proscribed under the Terrorism Act.
Transport & TfL
Sadiq Khan has asked the government to set a ceiling on robotaxi numbers after 24 Baidu‑powered vehicles began testing in Brent. TfL can only give consent, not licence, and the mayor warns of impacts on air quality, congestion and taxi jobs.
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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.
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Barnet recorded 2,378 burglary offences in the 12 months to September 2026, according to Metropolitan Police data. This figure places the borough fifth among London's 32 boroughs for the total number of incidents.
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Tower Hamlets Council bought four former office blocks on Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf, to create 180 short‑term homes for homeless families. The move responds to an 11% annual rise in homelessness and a projected £5.9 million overspend on the borough’s homelessness budget.
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Anne Hegerty, 68, and Bobby Norris, 40, were photographed together at the November 2026 London premiere of the film City of Masks. The appearance highlighted Hegerty’s earlier weight loss of about one stone and Norris’s face and neck lift performed in March 2026 in Turkey.
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Council & Politics
Greenwich Council is set to decide next week on a near‑42% increase to councillors’ basic allowance, raising it to £16,882. The change, recommended by an independent panel, could cost residents up to £800,000 a year and has drawn sharp criticism from the Conservative group.
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