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British Museum releases more Bayeux Tapestry tickets

New wave of tickets for the historic exhibition goes on sale October 21.

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Four men plead guilty to Golders Green ambulance arson, £1m damage confirmed

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Three men accused in £137k watch robbery trial

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Driver admits killing passenger in M4 crash

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Ealing Council faulted over mother and baby complaint process

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Teacher found guilty of indecent assault against two pupils

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Epping Forest fungi picking ban enforced amid social media craze

City of London Corporation warns visitors against harvesting mushrooms due to bylaws and ecological importance.

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Second fire at Deptford waste site handling Lewisham council refuseLewisham

Second fire at Deptford waste site handling Lewisham council refuse

A second blaze at the Landmann Way facility raises questions about the council's waste disposal practices and the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries.

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Notting Hill Carnival: Over 100 roads to close, Notting Hill Gate shut to carsCity of London

Notting Hill Carnival: Over 100 roads to close, Notting Hill Gate shut to cars

Motorists face significant disruption across West London as the annual event returns for its 60th anniversary.

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Car theft charges low in Sutton and CroydonLondon

Car theft charges low in Sutton and Croydon

Just 1.3% of vehicle thefts in the two boroughs led to a charge or conviction between July 2025 and July 2026.

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Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for LondonLondon

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for London

The Met Office predicts heavy downpours and a risk of flash floods across the capital.

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Coqfighter named London champion in Uber Eats awardsLondon

Coqfighter named London champion in Uber Eats awards

The fried chicken restaurant will compete for a £100,000 prize at the national finals in September.

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Melrose to restart California plant, faces damages claimsLondon

Melrose to restart California plant, faces damages claims

Birmingham-based aerospace firm targets September for Garden Grove site operations after May evacuation.

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Fatal stabbing closes Brent Civic CentreBrent

Fatal stabbing closes Brent Civic Centre

Police investigation underway after person found dead at the scene.

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Designer's £137k watch cut from wrist in Mayfair, court toldSouthwark

Designer's £137k watch cut from wrist in Mayfair, court told

Two men deny robbery of Richard Mille timepiece outside Amazonico restaurant.

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Trevin Campbell sentenced to life after Brixton silent‑disco murderLondon

Trevin Campbell sentenced to life after Brixton silent‑disco murder

The 35‑year‑old was given a minimum 30‑year term following a trial that relied on CCTV, phone data and ballistics evidence

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London faces thunderstorm disruption and flood riskLondon

London faces thunderstorm disruption and flood risk

Met Office issues yellow warnings for heavy rain and lightning across the capital on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Grenfell-linked boss appointed to senior role at Barnet GroupBarnet

Grenfell-linked boss appointed to senior role at Barnet Group

Laura Johnson, formerly housing director at Kensington and Chelsea Council, has taken a permanent position at the council-owned housing company.

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Poll: Labour leads, Reform UK second in 2028 mayoral raceLondon

Poll: Labour leads, Reform UK second in 2028 mayoral race

A survey indicates Reform UK candidate Laila Cunningham could reach the run-off against Labour.

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Burnt Oak Station car park closed until winter 2027/28

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Barnet Council has closed the Watling Avenue car park at Burnt Oak Station until winter 2027/28 to allow Transport for London to carry out step-free access works. Edgware Community Association has voiced concerns about the impact on local businesses and disabled motorists.

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Second fire at Deptford waste site handling Lewisham council refuse

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A second fire at a waste facility in Landmann Way, Deptford, on Tuesday 18 August has highlighted concerns about Lewisham council's waste disposal contracts. The site, which handles the council's fly-tipped and bulky waste, previously caught fire in June. Lewisham council paid over £142,000 to the facility operator, SSSI, in June.

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Notting Hill Carnival: Over 100 roads to close, Notting Hill Gate shut to cars

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More than 100 roads in West London will be closed for the Notting Hill Carnival bank holiday weekend. Notting Hill Gate will be shut to all traffic except buses for the first time, with extensive Tube and bus diversions expected.

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Car theft charges low in Sutton and Croydon

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New figures show that only 30 out of 2,270 car thefts in Sutton and Croydon resulted in a charge or conviction in the year to July 2026. Croydon recorded the highest number of vehicle thefts in London during this period.

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Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for London

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A 19-hour yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Greater London, with predictions of up to 50mm of rainfall in a few hours, increasing the risk of flash floods and disruption.

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Melrose to restart California plant, faces damages claims

Melrose Industries will not face criminal investigation over its California site incident. The company plans to resume manufacturing in late September and will launch a claims programme for up to $100 million for affected residents and businesses.

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Fatal stabbing closes Brent Civic Centre

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Brent Civic Centre has been closed until further notice following a fatal stabbing on August 25. A person was found injured and pronounced dead at the scene, prompting an evacuation and ongoing police investigation.

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Trevin Campbell sentenced to life after Brixton silent‑disco murder

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Poll: Labour leads, Reform UK second in 2028 mayoral race

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British Museum releases more Bayeux Tapestry tickets

The British Museum is releasing a new batch of tickets for its Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, which has seen unprecedented demand. TV presenter Claudia Winkleman features in a new trailer promoting the display.

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Science Museum ends BP partnership after years of pressure

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Science Museum ends BP partnership after years of pressure

The London Science Museum has ended its long-standing partnership with oil and gas company BP. The Science Museum Group academy announced the decision on Friday, with its director stating the partnership concluded at the end of its current contract. Campaigners have called the move a 'seismic shift'.

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Notting Hill Carnival policing costs rise to £15.7m

Policing costs for the Notting Hill Carnival have increased significantly, reaching £15.7 million in 2025. The Metropolitan Police deployed over 7,000 officers and banned more than 330 individuals from attending the event.

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Four men plead guilty to Golders Green ambulance arson, £1m damage confirmed

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Four men plead guilty to Golders Green ambulance arson, £1m damage confirmed

Four young men admitted to destroying four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March, causing roughly £1 million of damage. They were remanded in custody and will be sentenced in spring 2027, while a fifth defendant remains on trial.

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Three men accused in £137k watch robbery trial

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Three men accused in £137k watch robbery trial

Three men are on trial at Southwark Crown Court in connection with the robbery of a diamond-encrusted Richard Mille watch, valued at over £137,000. The incident occurred on 28 January in Mayfair, where the watch was cut from the victim's wrist on a restaurant terrace.

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Westminster tenant ordered to repay £494,415 for housing fraud

A Westminster City Council tenant has been ordered to repay more than £494,000 after fraudulently obtaining a flat and illegally subletting it. Saeed Yasin Hosseini also received a £100,000 discount when buying the property under the Right to Buy scheme.

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Heathrow Airport warns travellers on lithium battery packing

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Heathrow Airport warns travellers on lithium battery packing

Holidaymakers flying from Heathrow Airport are being warned about a common packing error involving lithium-battery devices. The UK Civil Aviation Authority advises travellers to keep items like phones and power banks in their hand luggage to prevent safety risks and potential delays.

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Driver admits killing passenger in M4 crash

A driver has admitted causing the death of a passenger and serious injury to two others in a motorway crash near Heathrow Airport. Aadil Sabir pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to charges including causing death by dangerous driving.

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