Council launches statutory consultation on the design while disabled campaigners warn the new stops could trap wheelchair users in fast‑moving cycle lanes.
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The borough expects day‑to‑day costs of £331m but funding of £303m, leaving a shortfall that has risen sharply since February.
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City of LondonCommemoration marks launch of redesigned City of London Blue Plaques Scheme.
HackneyThe council argues proposed alterations to six bus routes would disproportionately affect vulnerable residents.
BarnetThe all-women's competition will take place at StoneX Stadium in Hendon on Friday, September 18.
The giant Pick ‘n’ Mix stand will serve free fruit and veg from 8:30 am to 6 pm at Queen’s Walk, marking the Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme’s reach of 1,000 schools
CroydonMayor Jason Perry plans to roll out the scheme within two months, making the borough the first in London to trial the technology.
LondonResearch shows dozens of early directors invested in the transatlantic slave trade and the bank compensated enslavers after abolition
The Climate Change Committee says the scheme has no credible pathway under current UK climate policies, while the government weighs a £33bn plan that could add £150‑£400 to long‑haul tickets.
WestminsterThe officer’s removal marks the thirteenth termination linked to the BBC Panorama expose of Charing Cross station officers
Ayodele Jamgbadi, 30, is deemed unfit to plead while jurors consider whether his strike led to Jorge Ortega’s fatal head injury
WestminsterChristopher Rocha, 22, of Kilburn Lane, appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 12 September and remains in custody pending a hearing at Wood Green Crown Court on 9 October.
A review of 422 test buys found one in three retailers sold disposable vapes to minors, while funding cuts have slashed Trading Standards resources.
LondonInformation on train fares, taxi prices, and hotel rates for fans attending the band's four-night residency.
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Council & Politics
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The Mayor of London has been urged to secure naming rights for the London Stadium, which costs taxpayers nearly £20 million annually. West Ham's relegation is expected to add £1.8 million to this cost.
Culture & Arts
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A plaque honouring Francis Barber, Britain's first known Black schoolteacher, has been unveiled at Dr Samuel Johnson's former townhouse in Gough Square. The event also launched the City of London Corporation's redesigned Blue Plaques Scheme.
Transport & TfL
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Hackney Council has formally asked Transport for London (TfL) to abandon proposed changes to six bus routes. The council contends the alterations would negatively impact lower-income households, women, and global majority communities, and is urging residents to voice their concerns.
Local News
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The ATHLOS LDN26 event, featuring an all-women's competition with a $1.057 million prize purse, is set to take place at StoneX Stadium in Hendon on Friday, September 18. The event will be broadcast live and free-to-air on the BBC.
Lifestyle & Food
· 3 min read
Tesco will operate a free Fruity Pick ‘n’ Mix pop‑up on London’s Southbank on 16 September 2026. The event runs from 8:30 am to 6 pm at Queen’s Walk and celebrates a school programme that has supplied almost 20 million portions to 1,000 schools.
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The Bank of England paid £20 million to slave owners after the 1833 abolition act, while 24 of its early directors were investors in the slave trade, a 2022 exhibition also listed 599 enslaved people owned by the bank.
Transport & TfL
The Climate Change Committee warned that expanding Heathrow cannot meet the UK’s net‑zero target, despite a £33bn proposal to add a third runway. It estimates passenger fares could rise by up to £400 on trans‑Atlantic trips by 2050, and the government says it will review the advice before any decision.
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Hackney Council opened a 21‑day public consultation on 18 September 2026 for floating bus stops on Queensbridge Road. Disabled residents claim the design threatens their safety, while the council insists it meets Department for Transport guidelines.
Crime & Safety
Four members of a sex‑trafficking ring received a combined 23 years in prison after a Met Police investigation uncovered the exploitation of 24 Thai women in London and Kent. The court also imposed Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Orders and seized over £57,000 in cash.
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On 17 September 2026 Wandsworth Council's Planning Committee turned down a proposal to replace the 1995‑era 'pretzel' advertising structure on Wandsworth Roundabout. Six councillors voted against the 25‑metre timber design, following 153 objections and safety concerns from TfL.
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The FTSE 100 closed at 10,659.13 on Friday, down 157.01 points, as the 10‑year UK gilt yield rose to 5.31%. Office for National Statistics figures revealed a 0.5% month‑on‑month increase in August retail sales volumes, reversing July’s decline.
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Wandsworth Council announced a 94% rise in council tax for the 2026‑27 financial year, the largest jump in recent history. The Independent noted that legal action may be taken against the government over the decision. Residents can now lodge objections through the usual pre‑consultation process.
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Hever Castle, located approximately one hour from London, is being promoted as the 'prettiest autumn walk in England'. The estate, which was Anne Boleyn's childhood home, is hosting an Autumn Colour event from September 28th to November 1st with various activities.
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Hillingdon Council has formally stated its opposition to the government's draft Heathrow Expansion Policy Strategy, arguing it prioritises a third runway over assessing its justification. The council proposes adding a fifth 'Community Impact Test' to the government's criteria.
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