Council draft policy aims to reduce drunkenness and pavement crowding in Soho and Covent Garden
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WandsworthPlans include gender-neutral toilets and an improved waiting area at the Grade II listed building on Wandsworth High Street
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WestminsterTeam GB rower Rory Gibbs opened the supermarket and will speak to local pupils about healthy eating
City of LondonResidents and visitors can attend the 08:45 opening ceremony from 10 August to 30 September 2026
LondonNational Highways shuts key motorway sections and the A282 west tunnel for overnight works starting 29 July 2024
Two independent parlours in Mill Hill and Finchley are recommended for premium gelato and soft serve
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A man and woman were arrested on suspicion of a £200,000 benefits scam after police raids in Ealing and Harrow. The operation, led by the Metropolitan Police and DWP, uncovered designer handbags and other high-value items linked to false Universal Credit and PIP claims.
Property & Planning
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Wandsworth Council has submitted plans to refurbish registration spaces at Wandsworth Town Hall, including accessible toilets and a revamped waiting area. The Grade II listed building, used for civil partnerships and birth registrations, will retain its historic character while improving functionality.
Property & Planning
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Kingston Council has validated a planning application for a seven-pitch residential caravan site on the east side of Leatherhead Road in Malden Rushett. The scheme, submitted this week, includes dayrooms, drainage works and landscaping enhancements for Gypsy and Traveller use.
Property & Planning
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Aldi’s new Edgware Road branch opened on 6 August 2026, hiring 22 local staff. The first 30 customers received free fruit and vegetables. Rory Gibbs, a gold medallist, cut the ribbon and will deliver a school assembly on nutrition in September.
Culture & Arts
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The Tower of London will sell 50 tickets daily for its private morning opening ceremony, allowing attendees early access to the Crown Jewels. Tickets cost £62 for adults, £33.50 for children, and are limited to six per booking.
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Time Out London has included two Barnet ice cream shops in its latest guide to the capital’s best gelato and soft serve. The list highlights venues where queues form during heatwaves, naming specific neighbourhoods and products residents can try without leaving the borough.
Council & Politics
The UK government has raised the maximum fine for fly-tipping to £5,000, aiming to tackle Croydon’s record 53,000 incidents in 2024-2025. However, Croydon Council issued only 310 fixed-penalty notices in the past 10 months, raising questions about enforcement.
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Council & Politics
Westminster City Council’s draft licensing policy, open for consultation until 11 August 2026, proposes more seating in bars and restaurants to discourage excessive drunkenness. The council insists it will not ban standing drinking, despite reports suggesting otherwise. Residents and businesses remain divided over the impact on Soho’s nightlife.
Property & Planning
A non-profit group founded in Islington will provide tailored heat assessments for homes, schools and community buildings at reduced rates. The service aims to help residents avoid ineffective fixes and cut reliance on air conditioning as temperatures rise.
Transport & TfL
Greater Thameslink Railway reported 93 falls between trains and platforms in 2024, a 43% increase on last year. The operator, which serves Gatwick and Luton airports, has launched a safety campaign advising passengers to take extra time and use lifts with luggage.
Culture & Arts
Trent Rockets advanced to the men’s Hundred knockout stages after beating MI London by six wickets at The Oval. Mitchell Santner scored his first Hundred half-century, while Sam Curran top-scored for MI London with 72. The result leaves Rockets eight points clear at the top of the table.
Transport & TfL
Peckham Hill Street in Southwark remains closed following a fire on 7 August. London Fire Brigade attended the scene, and structural assessments are ongoing. Residents and businesses face disruptions, with no confirmed reopening date yet.
Transport & TfL
Disabled campaigners have called for a pause on floating bus stops after safety concerns, with six pedestrian casualties recorded in London between 2020 and 2022. The Department for Transport has halted one design but not all, while Transport for London defends the infrastructure as essential for cycling growth.
Property & Planning
Plans to refurbish the 1991 office block above Charing Cross Station have been submitted to Westminster Council. The scheme would retain 90% of the structure while adding rooftop pavilions and improving Villiers Street for pedestrians and retailers.
Council & Politics
Hackney Council has voted to review all twinning agreements, with Haifa set to lose its 58-year partnership. Mayor Zoë Garbett argues the link undermines anti-racist commitments, while critics call the move contradictory and accuse the council of predetermining the outcome.
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AREV Saint-Tropez, designed by Luis Bustamante, opened in 2024 on the site of the former Lou Troupelan hotel. The 35-room property features the largest heated pool in Saint-Tropez, rooms from £505 per night, and a design inspired by sailing culture and the Côte d’Azur.
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The English Football Association will withdraw its backing for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president in 2027, aligning with UEFA and the Football Association of Wales after his failed attempt to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
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Tony Livesey has left BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years at the station. His departure follows allegations against his former boss, David Sullivan, regarding predatory behaviour. Livesey has denied claims that he arranged a meeting between Sullivan and an alleged victim in 1999.
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NatureScot’s board refused a licence for the 2026 guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, citing potential harm to gannet populations. The decision spares up to 2,000 young birds but does not rule out future hunts, as campaigners urge legal reforms to end the practice.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has proposed using the Royal Navy to intercept small boats crossing the English Channel and return migrants to France or Belgium. The plan, called 'Operation Fortress', would involve a joint military command but no 'pushbacks', the party said. Home Office figures show 1,176 migrants crossed in the last week of August 2026.
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England and Wales experienced their driest July on record in 2026, according to provisional Met Office statistics. Nineteen counties recorded 1mm or less rainfall, while southern England saw its hottest July, with the UK and England marking their second hottest.
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Research Resource Archaeology uncovered significant parts of a German V1 flying bomb, including an almost intact Argus pulse-jet engine, at Chetney Marsh in Kent. The 1944 crash site offers rare evidence of wartime interception techniques.
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A one-day Lego festival at Brentwood Centre on 16 August will feature speed building competitions, master builder challenges and trader stalls. Tickets start at £6 for children and £8 for adults, with a £20 family ticket available online.
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