Opera star says she will support her children if they choose artistic careers but will not encourage them.
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LondonMetropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following the fatal collision.
SouthwarkUniversity of the Arts London plans for new London College of Communication site exclude the student-run Darkroom Bar.
EalingThe 43-year-old was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court for the killing of Vivienne Baraka on March 26, 2026.
EalingAlvin Gitahi must serve at least 21 years and three months for the murder of Vivienne Baraka.
WestminsterMetropolitan Police plan permanent installations on lampposts, citing a Croydon pilot that cut crime by ten percent, while civil‑rights groups warn of unregulated surveillance
The Met Office forecasts gusts of up to 41mph and temperatures reaching 16C on Saturday.
LondonEmergency services responded to an incident on the M25 motorway, leading to significant traffic delays on the M20.
All LondonThree fire engines arrived at 6.44pm, the blaze was subdued by 7.16pm and no one was hurt
LondonUnlabelled network ports and poor change management contribute to system failures, according to industry analysis.
WandsworthA new scheme would charge companies for roadworks based on traffic sensitivity, aiming to reduce disruption.
BarnetFaisal Razzaq, who previously served time for manslaughter, has been sentenced for his role in supplying weapons to London gangs.
LondonMetropolitan Police investigation recovers 14 firearms and leads to sentences for six individuals.
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Mayor Sadiq Khan has outlined three budget demands, more money for the Metropolitan Police, Transport for London and housing to curb rough sleeping, and will discuss them with Chancellor John Healey before the fiscal statement on 28 October.
Crime & Safety
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A 54-year-old man has died after being struck by a lorry while crossing the A127 Southend Arterial Road in Havering. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Property & Planning
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The new London College of Communication building in Elephant and Castle, opening in September 2027, will not include the student-run Darkroom Bar. Staff and students have raised concerns about transparency in the design process and the loss of the community space.
Crime & Safety
· 2 min read
Alvin Gitahi has been sentenced to a minimum of 21 years and three months for the murder of his partner, Vivienne Baraka. Ms Baraka was killed on March 26, 2026, at an address in Riverside Close, Ealing. Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Denby led the investigation.
Crime & Safety
· 3 min read
Alvin Gitahi has been sentenced to life imprisonment for strangling his partner, Vivienne Baraka, to death in their Ealing flat. Ms Baraka was found dead in a bathroom on March 26, 2024, after attempting to barricade herself from Gitahi. He was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.
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Londoners should prepare for a wet and windy Saturday as Storm Austen is expected to bring heavy rain and strong gusts. Temperatures may reach 16C, but wind chill could make it feel colder. Sunshine is forecast for Sunday.
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An incident on the M25 motorway on 23 October 2026 prompted a response from emergency services. The collision caused considerable disruption and traffic chaos on the M20.
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Opera singer Danielle de Niese stated she will not pressure her children, Bacchus and Sheherazade, into pursuing careers in the arts due to the industry's challenges. She is currently starring in Hadestown and presenting The Handel Scandal.
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A Southall shopkeeper has been fined over £3,000 for storing too many fireworks and selling them to a 15-year-old. Abdullah Hassan admitted the offences at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court, which posed a risk to residents and customers.
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