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Avanti West Coast to be nationalised March 2027

Transport Secretary confirms public ownership for train operator after period of high cancellations and delay claims.

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Man dies, another critical after Enfield collision

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Richmond upon Thames named UK's healthiest area

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Piccadilly line to get 94 new trains by June 2027London

Piccadilly line to get 94 new trains by June 2027

Transport for London's new fleet will increase capacity by 10% and reduce energy consumption by 20%.

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Gang member jailed for 20 years for plotting gun attackHackney

Gang member jailed for 20 years for plotting gun attack

Beytullah Gunduz sentenced at the Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder amid a feud between rival groups.

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Government clears City Plan 2040, allowing skyscraper proposals near Tower of LondonCity of London

Government clears City Plan 2040, allowing skyscraper proposals near Tower of London

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Paedophile jailed after being bailed to flat overlooking playground

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Two firms fined after falling window killed Mick FerrisCity of London

Two firms fined after falling window killed Mick Ferris

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London Underground assaults rise 20% to over 5,500London

London Underground assaults rise 20% to over 5,500

New figures reveal a significant increase in passenger and public assaults on the Tube network over the last year.

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Fitzroy Square offices to become single homeCamden

Fitzroy Square offices to become single home

Camden Council is considering a planning application to change the use of a property at 5 Fitzroy Square.

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Holborn and St Pancras by-election: Greens challenge Labour strongholdCamden

Holborn and St Pancras by-election: Greens challenge Labour stronghold

Green Party candidate Zack Polanski faces Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali in a contest for a seat held by Labour since 1983.

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Booking.com faces criticism over fake listings

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Teenager, 16, dies after Highgate taxi collision

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London crowd to see Macklemore Free Palestine concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal

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A 92-year-old man has died following a collision on Curnick's Lane in West Norwood. Emergency services attended the scene on 24 September 2026, but the man was pronounced dead. Police have arrested a 72-year-old driver and are appealing for witnesses.

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Piccadilly line to get 94 new trains by June 2027

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Transport for London is introducing 94 new trains to the Piccadilly line, replacing the current 86. The new fleet, set to enter service between December 2026 and June 2027, promises increased capacity, reduced energy use, and improved passenger experience.

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Gang member jailed for 20 years for plotting gun attack

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Beytullah Gunduz has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison for plotting a gun attack. The sentence follows a feud between the Hackney Turks and Tottenham Turks, which has seen violent incidents including a shooting that injured a nine-year-old girl.

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Government clears City Plan 2040, allowing skyscraper proposals near Tower of London

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The UK Government has given the green light to the City of London Corporation’s draft City Plan 2040 after inspectors concluded the proposed skyscraper contours do not significantly harm the Tower of London. The plan now moves to internal review, with a final report expected in the coming weeks.

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Paedophile jailed after being bailed to flat overlooking playground

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Zafer Dogan has been jailed for two years and four months after being convicted of taking thousands of AI-altered nude images of women and children. He was bailed to a flat overlooking a children's playground in Enfield, a decision criticised by victims' advocates and the Metropolitan Police Commissioner.

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London Underground assaults rise 20% to over 5,500

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London Underground assaults rise 20% to over 5,500

Assaults on London Underground passengers have increased by 20% in the past year, with over 5,500 incidents reported. This rise mirrors trends across Britain's railways, prompting calls for increased police funding and stricter measures against offenders.

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Fitzroy Square offices to become single home

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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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Avanti West Coast to be nationalised March 2027

Avanti West Coast will be taken into public ownership on 7 March 2027, the Transport Secretary has announced. The operator, which runs services from London Euston, had the highest cancellation rate of any train company in April-June 2026.

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Water outage affects south west London and Surrey

A water outage is currently affecting supply to homes in parts of south west London and Surrey. Residents are reporting low water pressure and a complete loss of supply, with Thames Water investigating the cause.

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Poll: Labour to hold 52 London seats, Greens win none

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Poll: Labour to hold 52 London seats, Greens win none

A new MRP survey by More in Common indicates Labour will retain 52 of its 59 parliamentary seats in London. The poll suggests the Green Party will not win any seats in the capital, while the Conservatives are projected to gain five.

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Alderman Masojada backed for 2026/27 Lord Mayoralty

Alderman Bronek Masojada will be supported by the Court of Aldermen for the 2026/27 Lord Mayoralty. This follows the withdrawal of Alderman Tim Hailes from consideration for the position. The election will proceed as scheduled.

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Heathrow third runway faces 2039 opening after four-year delay

Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport have been delayed, with operations now expected by 2039 instead of 2035. The project faces significant environmental and economic concerns, alongside union support for job creation.

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Lime UK profits double as rider numbers surge

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Lime UK profits double as rider numbers surge

Lime's UK arm reported a significant increase in both users and profits for 2025. The company's sales reached £148m, and profits more than doubled to £4.7m, as average monthly users grew by 31% to approximately 700,000.

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Havering ranked second most peaceful London borough

Havering has been named the second most peaceful borough in Greater London according to a study by SAM Conveyancing. The borough scored 56.5 out of 100, ranking 123rd nationally, with low crime rates and minimal exposure to road and rail noise contributing to its high placement.

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Man dies, another critical after Enfield collision

A fatal collision in Chase Side, Enfield, has resulted in the death of a 48-year-old man and left a 31-year-old man in a life-threatening condition. A 32-year-old woman has been arrested as enquiries continue.

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