Over 2,000 plant cuttings are being offered to the public before the venue shuts for three years.
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LondonEngineers are investigating and repairing a water ingress problem affecting lifts at the station.
LondonBritish Transport Police have released CCTV images of a suspect following two incidents on the Northern line.
LondonTransport for London admits potential losses are higher than previously stated due to data limitations.
All LondonPolice are concerned for the welfare of Mukarma, 16, and Muhammed, 14, who were last seen on Monday, 17 August 2026.
LondonJivyan Dhruva scored 196 out of 240 marks in his exam and is now preparing for A-levels.
All LondonA 24-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the incident.
NewhamPolice are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage as a murder investigation continues into the fatal shooting.
GreenwichTfL confirms three-week shutdown after engineers found corrosion in cast-iron lining near Island Gardens
BrentSandra White appointed to lead neighbourhood board shaping long-term improvements for the Brent ward
LondonEight others injured, including one woman in life-threatening condition, as police suspect arson
NewhamAalim Ahmed, five, fell from a 15th-floor kitchen window his parents had repeatedly asked to leave
LondonEnvironment Agency warns against swimming or letting pets enter the water until further notice
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Hackney Council will soon have a legal obligation to ensure its tenants' homes are kept cool, as part of an extension to Awaab's Law. The new regulations, expected by the end of 2026, aim to address the growing risk of overheating in London properties.
Transport & TfL
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The Northern Line entrance at Elephant & Castle tube station will remain shut until late September. Engineers are working to address a water ingress issue that is impacting the station's lifts.
Crime & Safety
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British Transport Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a man in connection with two sexual assaults on the Northern line. The incidents occurred at Waterloo station and near Euston station on August 1 and August 3, 2026.
Transport & TfL
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Transport for London (TfL) may be losing up to £211 million annually to fare evasion, a figure potentially £20 million higher than previously reported. An internal review acknowledged data limitations lead to a 10 percent reduction in the estimated loss.
Crime & Safety
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Two teenage siblings, Mukarma, 16, and Muhammed, 14, are missing from their home in Hayes. They are believed to have taken a family Toyota Prius, registration KR10 NTF, which was later spotted on the A40 Oxford Road. Detective Sergeant Gary Walker is leading the investigation.
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A 38-year-old man has died after a car he was travelling in collided with a bus on Gunnersbury Avenue in Chiswick. The driver of the car was arrested by police at the scene.
Crime & Safety
Masum Miah, 42, has been named as the man fatally shot in a car on St Bartholomew’s Road, Newham. Police were called to the scene around 3am on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
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The Barbican Conservatory is offering more than 2,000 free plant cuttings to the public. This comes ahead of a three-year closure starting in January for a £231 million restoration project aimed at improving plant health and visitor experience.
Council & Politics
London Assembly member Thomas Turrell has called for a ban on motorcyclists with provisional licences undertaking commercial deliveries across the capital. He argues current training is insufficient for professional use, a view shared by the Mayor of London.
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Children's lungs have shown increased growth and strength since London introduced restrictions on the most polluting vehicles, according to a Queen Mary University London study. The Ultra-Low Emission Zone has been credited with drastically reducing nitrogen dioxide levels across the capital.
Crime & Safety
Analysis of London homicides between 2019 and 2023 reveals that non-white victims are disproportionately represented in unsolved murder cases, particularly those involving shootings. The Metropolitan Police acknowledge trust issues within affected communities.
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Avon House Preparatory School in Woodford Green will not reopen for the September 2026 academic year. The school cited financial pressures, including the upcoming VAT on private school fees, as a primary reason for its closure.
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Over 1,500 fires occurred at UK recycling centres in the year to March 2026, with lithium-ion batteries linked to over a third of them. The escalating problem is costing the UK economy an estimated £1 billion annually.
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Westminster City Council is hosting a free Silver Sunday event on Sunday, 4 October 2026, featuring a film screening and afternoon tea. The event, with a capacity for 70 attendees, will take place at St. James The Less Church and Lillington Gardens Community Centre.
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A 52-year-old man has died in police custody at the Windmill Road Custody Suite in Croydon. He was arrested on August 19 and found unresponsive in his cell on August 21. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
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