Camden Council is considering a planning application to change the use of a property at 5 Fitzroy Square.
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A family tradition continues with a 19-year-old set to begin studying the Knowledge.
WandsworthThe new Apple‑run concert space at Battersea Power Station offers a 38‑foot stage, 48‑speaker spatial audio and recording studios, with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy praising the development.
CroydonProposals aim to save millions annually but may reduce maximum discounts for disabled people and single parents.
Nicholas Brandram, arrested in connection with a 2017 incident, was found deceased at his Chiswick home.
Miten Patel urges Prime Minister Andy Burnham to investigate "catastrophic handling" of victims' remains.
LondonFormer DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two further offences, bringing his total to 17 charges involving nine women.
LondonFormal complaints rose to 45 in 2025-26, with placement issues a key concern.
LondonA trial scheme aims to reduce traffic and pollution on the residential street.
City of LondonThe Oscar-winning actress made the plea during the curtain call of her show Electra/Persona.
CroydonPolice are appealing for witnesses following a broad daylight attack on 21 September.
London markets rose on lower Brent prices while JD Sports announced a franchise deal to launch its brand in Mexico, and Elixirr reported higher half‑year profit.
Kensington & ChelseaPriceHubble research, commissioned by SevenCapital, forecasts £11.8 billion of development across three sites from 2026 to 2030.
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London's schools have seen a notable reduction in pupil absenteeism, suspensions, and permanent exclusions following the implementation of the Inclusion Charter. The initiative, launched in 2024, has led to rates falling to half the national average, with specific boroughs reporting substantial decreases.
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Dave Goulding, 71, and his four sons are all licensed Hackney carriage drivers in London. The family tradition is set to continue with Billy’s 19-year-old son Harrison, who plans to begin studying the Knowledge.
Culture & Arts
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Apple has opened a 600‑capacity Apple Music Hall inside Battersea Power Station. The venue features a 38‑foot stage, a 48‑speaker spatial audio system, two recording studios and a broadcast control room wired for at least 16 cameras. It is expected to open to the public within weeks.
Council & Politics
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Croydon Council is considering cuts to its council tax support scheme, which could increase bills for up to 19,000 low-income and disabled residents. The proposed changes aim to save between £3.6 million and £12 million annually.
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An inquest into the death of Nicholas Brandram, 44, has been opened and suspended. Brandram was arrested in June in connection with a 2017 incident on Putney Bridge. The provisional cause of death was ligature compression of the neck.
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Former DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences, relating to alleged incidents in 1991 and 2004. The new charges bring the total number of offences he faces to 17, involving nine women. Westwood denies all charges and is due to stand trial in January 2027.
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Formal complaints concerning Richmond’s children’s services saw a significant increase of over 70% in the 2025-26 period, reaching 45 compared to 26 the previous year. Issues related to children's placements were a major factor, with a notable rise in complaints made directly by children in care.
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A planning application has been submitted to Camden Council to convert office space at 5 Fitzroy Square into a single private dwelling. The application, reference 2026/4015/P, seeks to change the property's use from commercial to residential.
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The Holborn and St Pancras by-election on October 8 sees Green Party candidate Zack Polanski challenging Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali. Polanski acknowledges being an underdog in the seat held by Labour since 1983, but aims for a historic upset.
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Booking.com is facing criticism after numerous customers were sent to a Wetherspoons pub near Tower Bridge, believing they had booked luxury apartments. The issue arose from fake listings that directed travellers to the pub's address.
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Macklemore has scheduled a Free Palestine show at Wembley on 30 October after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour. Tickets go on sale 30 September, and all earnings will be donated to charities such as Anera, UNRWA USA and Medical Aid for Palestinians.
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London's stock market ended lower on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing a slight decline. Investors remained cautious, weighing developments from the US-China summit while keeping a close watch on fluctuating oil prices and elevated bond yields.
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Triyoga, a London yoga chain owned by Common Bond, has suddenly closed all its studios. Over one hundred staff members have approached a union for assistance in recovering unpaid wages, with final payments due on September 17 now delayed.
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An inquest concluded that an 11-year-old boy, Jaiden Shehata, died after being struck by a train at a level crossing in Croydon, with his mobile phone distraction and the crossing's lack of warnings cited as causes.
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A property developer and a façade contractor were fined a total of £1.3 million after a 130 kg window fell from The Corniche in Vauxhall, killing coach driver Mick Ferris in 2018. The court criticised their risk‑assessment processes and ordered each to cover £125,000 in costs.
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