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A new report calls for stronger safety measures before 'robotaxis' are approved for wider use on city streets.
Investors need clarity on the £33 billion expansion project by early next year, according to the airport's chief executive.
WestminsterWestminster City Council and Crown Estate push back decision on St James's scheme
GreenwichWilliam Schaper accessed and stored sexual content on his work computer at Eltham College Junior School.
LondonSixteen of the borough's 50 primary schools received more first-choice applications than available places.
LondonThe debate follows a petition with over 110,000 signatures calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union.
A US servicewoman received a 12-month suspended sentence for causing death by careless driving.
BarnetThe plan aims to create an inclusive, responsive, and sustainable system for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
CroydonEmergency services attended Brighton Road where a collision led to a police cordon and road closure.
Louise Gallagher received a four-year, eight-month sentence for perverting the course of justice.
Kensington & ChelseaLondon Fire Brigade staff diagnosed with psychological trauma since the 2017 disaster.
LondonFive south London schools received Strong or Exceptional judgments in September inspections, with two institutions achieving the highest marks across all categories.
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The tram service between Sandilands and New Addington will be suspended on October 17-18, 2026, for essential engineering works. Transport for London has apologised for the disruption, which will affect residents and visitors in the area. Normal service is expected to resume on October 19.
Transport & TfL
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A London Assembly report has advised Transport for London (TfL) to delay the full introduction of driverless taxis, citing significant safety and congestion concerns. The committee recommends enhanced safety standards and greater regulatory control before widespread deployment.
Transport & TfL
· 3 min read
Heathrow's chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, has urged the Prime Minister to commit to the airport's third runway plans by the end of 2024. Investors require a decision on a formal planning application in the new year, with the project estimated to cost £33 billion.
Local News
· 3 min read
Plans to make Regent Street St James's and parts of Piccadilly Circus traffic-free have been postponed. A further public consultation is now scheduled for 2027, a move criticised by Westminster Labour as 'dithering and delay'.
Council & Politics
· 3 min read
William Schaper, a teacher with over 20 years of service at Eltham College Junior School, has been permanently barred from teaching. The decision follows findings that he accessed and stored pornography on his work computer, actions deemed dishonest and lacking integrity by a regulatory panel.
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A petition signed by more than 110,000 people calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union will be debated by MPs. The debate is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Monday.
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Dilipan and Dorota Sebastiampillai, from Haringey, died when their car burst into flames after a collision in Suffolk on April 15 2023. The driver, Jasmine Dessaure, was given a suspended jail sentence and a driving ban.
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A man was transported to a major trauma centre after a road collision in West Norwood on Wednesday, October 14. Emergency services, including London's Air Ambulance, responded to the incident which caused significant traffic disruption.
Transport & TfL
Brickfields level crossing near Upminster has been closed since 30 September 2026 due to dangerous behaviour by children and teenagers. Network Rail will not reopen the crossing until all local school year groups have received safety presentations from Network Rail and British Transport Police.
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The popular Chelsea restaurant La Famiglia is facing potential operational restrictions, including an earlier closure for its outdoor dining area, following noise complaints from a neighbour. A licence review by Kensington and Chelsea Council has been adjourned.
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Black and South Asian-led music events in London are cancelled, restricted, or shut down at higher rates than white-led events, a new report has found. The Race Equality In Music Event Licensing (REMEL) project identified systemic barriers costing the sector millions annually.
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Croydon Council settled 205 personal injury claims costing £1.4 million between 2022 and 2025, rejected 1,008 of 1,213 public liability claims, and has approved a £17.5 million highways improvement scheme for 2026/27 to address safety concerns.
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The freehold of 34-35 Maiden Lane, home to Rules, London's oldest restaurant, has been donated to the National Trust for £11 million. The restaurant will continue to operate as a commercial tenant, with its rent funding the building's conservation.
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DiJoN Bascombe, who opened Hampstead's first gluten-free pizza hatch in October 2025, has received the rising star award at the 2026 Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards. The awards celebrate Black and ethnic minority talent in the UK's hospitality sector.
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More than 50 families are calling for an independent review into how nursery worker Vincent Chan was cleared to return to his job at a Finchley Road nursery after a 2021 complaint. Chan later filmed himself abusing three-year-old girls.
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