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Hyde Park's festive event returns with a K-pop circus and an ice kingdom, with tickets starting at £1.
The Good Food Guide’s 2026 list puts The Cow, The Kerfield Arms and The Pelican among the nation’s best, raising London’s presence to fourteen pubs in the top 100.
GreenwichThe proposal would lift the basic pay from £11,906 to £16,882 and is backed by a London Councils panel but opposed by the Conservative group.
LondonAdvertising watchdog rules that promotions for Voy and others created impression of marketing prescription-only medicines to the public.
LewishamLewisham Council committee approved sales despite concerns from police and football club.
LondonMuswell Hill Creatives hosts a free market at Hornsey Town Hall and a fair at St James Square, offering handmade gifts, homewares and workshops for local residents
SouthwarkSadiq Khan will decide the fate of two large developments after Southwark Council refused revised plans that reduced affordable housing.
London equities fell on Tuesday while US labour data showed 7.523 million job openings and Brent crude traded at $103.24 a barrel
BarnetTwo men were sentenced for a string of burglaries that included a January break‑in at Oakleigh Park North, where a £7,000 Rolex was taken.
LondonSelhurst Road (A213) will be blocked from 12 December 2026 to 10 January 2027 while Network Rail fits a new bridge, and City Thameslink will not operate from 17 May 2027 until late December 2027 for escalator replacement
Kensington & ChelseaThe animatronic dinosaur's festive knitwear, inspired by Sophie the Stegosaurus, is available in human and dog sizes.
LondonNetwork Rail repairs after a freight derailment near Barking mean Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow Queens Road, Leyton Midland Road and Leytonstone High Road remain closed.
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The London Fire Brigade and RSPCA have issued safety warnings ahead of Bonfire Night, citing a significant increase in firework-related incidents and growing concerns for animal welfare. They urge residents to attend organised events rather than setting off fireworks at home.
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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland will open on November 19, 2026, and run until January 3, 2027, excluding Christmas Day. Advance ticket prices range from £1 to £8.25, with new attractions including a K-pop circus and a 'Neverland' ice kingdom.
Culture & Arts
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The Good Food Guide’s 2026 top‑100 pubs list includes four London venues in the top twenty, with The Cow in Notting Hill ranked second nationwide. Fourteen London pubs appear in the overall top‑100, up from twelve last year, according to The Standard.
Council & Politics
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Greenwich Council is set to decide next week on a near‑42% increase to councillors’ basic allowance, raising it to £16,882. The change, recommended by an independent panel, could cost residents up to £800,000 a year and has drawn sharp criticism from the Conservative group.
Business
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The Advertising Standards Authority has banned four advertisements, including one on a London bus, for promoting prescription-only weight-loss medicines. The ASA stated the ads could mislead the public into believing they were advertising oral Wegovy tablets.
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Over 40 independent makers will sell crafts at the Muswell Hill Creatives Winter Makers Market on 5 December at Hornsey Town Hall, while 21 makers present a Winter Makers Fair on 21 November at St James Square. Both events are free to attend.
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has taken over decisions on two major housing developments in Southwark after the local council rejected revised proposals from Berkeley Homes. The council cited significant reductions in affordable housing as the reason for refusal.
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Met Police have opened investigations into two new rape allegations against Russell Brand and say intelligence points to at least ten further women who may have been attacked. The comedian awaits sentencing while officials consider reforms to counter rape myths in courts.
Property & Planning
London property values fell 3.1% in the year to October 2026, the steepest decline since 2023. The Bank of England raised rates to 4%, prompting an average £30.72 increase on tracker mortgages. Fixed‑rate deals due to expire in 2027 could reshape borrowing costs for Barnet residents.
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Goldsmiths, University of London, hosted the inaugural screening of a climate emergency film on 4 November. More than 115 community screenings are now scheduled across Lewisham, while the National Emergency Briefing campaign reports 185,000 viewers at 3,400 events nationwide. Parliament will debate a petition for a televised briefing on 16 November 2026.
Crime & Safety
Dino Donaldson, 22, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a 23‑year minimum after murdering Anojan Gnaneswaran at Strawberry Hill station in January 2024. The killing followed a fight over a £50 MDMA deal, and police later seized drugs worth over £1,000 from Donaldson’s home.
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Kevin Bramley, 68, has been charged with the murder of his partner Lorena Ciupeanu, 28, who died in November 2022. Bramley faces multiple charges and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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The RMT union has announced a new wave of Tube strikes starting November 26, 2026, over a dispute with Transport for London regarding a proposed four-day working week. The union alleges this will worsen conditions for drivers.
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Detectives are asking for the public's help to find Nacoli Bravo, 40, in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Islington. Two men were shot and a third was stabbed on Tuesday, October 27. The victims sustained injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing.
Transport & TfL
The London Assembly transport committee reported that 16 of 30 Thames bridges are in poor condition, with Hammershead Bridge needing £300m for full restoration and £128m to keep its pedestrian‑only state. Albert and Vauxhall bridges remain closed, prompting commuters to seek alternatives.
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