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Inspectors found strong performance in attendance, behaviour, and inclusion across Scargill Infant, Harrow Lodge Primary, and Harold Court Primary.
RMT drivers announce walkouts over a four-day week dispute, risking damage to the festive trading period.
Hammersmith & FulhamA Teaching Regulation Agency panel found Fiona Simpson guilty of unacceptable professional conduct but stopped short of prohibiting her from teaching.
A new report highlights the role of late-night public transport in supporting the capital's cultural scene and economy.
LondonSir Mark Rowley calls for merging 43 forces into 8-10 regional bodies to tackle modern crime.
IslingtonMarcus Hunefalk-Franzen alleges missing bolts caused him to be 'catapulted' from a seat in 2015.
New funding will extend the Family Financial Resilience Partnership to 19 boroughs, aiming to help thousands more families access vital support.
LondonSir Mark Rowley says any relaxation of the 1985 ban risks higher disorder, while policing costs exceed £23 million and clubs repay only a fraction
LondonYellow alert predicts visibility under 100 m; TfL keeps most services running while rail and road users are urged to take precautions
WestminsterTransport Secretary notes significant drop in riders after early concerns about safety.
LondonA tribunal found Dr Asis Kumar engaged in sexual harassment against a junior colleague over a four-month period.
LondonMet Police say two further rape allegations are being examined and warn additional victims may still come forward
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London's Night Tube service now sees over 81,000 journeys on an average night, according to Transport for London. A recent report found 88 per cent of Londoners extend nights out due to the service.
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Scargill Infant School, Harrow Lodge Primary School, and Harold Court Primary School in Havering have all received positive reports following recent Ofsted inspections. The schools were commended for various aspects including pupil behaviour, attendance, and inclusive learning environments.
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London businesses face disruption as RMT drivers plan 24-hour Tube strikes before Christmas. The action, over a four-day working week dispute, could significantly impact the hospitality and retail sectors during their busiest trading period.
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Fiona Simpson, a former A-level photography teacher at Burlington House School in Fulham, has been found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct. The Teaching Regulation Agency panel cited her provision of explicit books to a vulnerable pupil and an inappropriate physical interaction. She will not be banned from teaching.
Transport & TfL
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London has been ranked first among European capitals for its combined nightlife and public transport offering, according to the 'London After Dark' report by Time Out and Transport for London. The Night Tube and Night Overground have facilitated millions of journeys.
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A tarot reader is suing Vue Entertainment for £12.7 million after a cinema seat collapsed in Islington in September 2015. Marcus Hunefalk-Franzen claims missing anchoring bolts caused the seat to fail, catapulting him forward. The case is set for trial in late 2027.
Council & Politics
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has announced £5 million in new funding to help Londoners claim billions of pounds in unclaimed benefits. The initiative will extend the Family Financial Resilience Partnership to 19 boroughs, aiming to assist an additional 29,000 families.
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Jack Keegan has been sentenced to one year in prison after admitting to a campaign of harassment that included breaking into a woman's home and making numerous threatening calls. The incidents occurred in Greenwich between September 8 and September 18.
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Richmond upon Thames has been named the happiest borough in Britain in Rightmove’s 2026 Happy at Home Index. The same survey found Barking and Dagenham at the bottom of the London list, ranked 221st nationally, with 81% of respondents overall reporting satisfaction.
Property & Planning
Richmond upon Thames has been named the happiest place to live in Britain according to Rightmove's 2026 Happy at Home Index. The survey of over 24,000 people found residents value access to nature, local services, and community.
Crime & Safety
A US Army soldier was arrested near Gloucester on 10 November 2026 on suspicion of breaching the National Security Act 2023. He is now in custody at a London police station while Counter Terrorism Policing leads an investigation involving UK and US authorities and focusing on alleged Russian espionage.
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Wayne Sigler, a 64‑year‑old US pilot, was stopped by police at Heathrow on 1 November, admitted to possessing cocaine and was taken into custody. He also faces charges for being drunk or unfit to fly and will appear again on 7 December.
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Leon Douglas was found guilty of murder at Harrow Crown Court on 10 November 2026 for the fatal stabbing of Khalid Marchoud at a Kilburn flat on 19 December. Police arrested him on 23 December after he jumped from a ground‑floor window in Cricklewood.
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David Walliams has been named as the celebrity who sought to prevent the publication of allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming. His bid for a High Court injunction failed, allowing investigations by The Guardian and ITV News to be published.
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Kirkaldy's Testing Works in Southwark, a pioneering Victorian materials testing laboratory, has been placed on Historic England's 2026 Heritage at Risk Register. The building, constructed in 1873, is suffering from significant damp and water damage in its basement.
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