Market Hall Victoria will feature 10 independent food traders and 180 seats, replacing a former Dorothy Perkins store.
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Former DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two further offences, bringing his total to 17 charges involving nine women.
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CamdenA Restore Britain campaigner was allegedly struck during a demonstration involving Stand Up To Racism protesters.
Met Office predicts six days of mostly sunny weather for Barnet before October brings more unsettled conditions
All LondonThe Old Firm clash will be broadcast live in the UK, with no away fans permitted at Celtic Park.
All LondonMetropolitan Police figures reveal 13,649 knife-related offences across the capital in the year to August 2026.
WestminsterThe 18‑year‑old asylum seeker received a life term after a court found him guilty of killing Farmanullah Sherzad on Abbey Orchard Street
LondonThe Championship clash this weekend revives a long‑standing rivalry, while former hoolician Cass Pennant urges that travelling supporters be excluded from future meetings.
LondonA £20,000 Crimestoppers reward is offered as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary take over the investigation following the discovery on 12 August.
LewishamThe Metropolitan Police will use a Section 35 dispersal order and operate until 8 pm, with mounted units, dogs and facial‑recognition cameras on site.
HackneyApplications include home extensions, shopfront changes and listed building works across the borough.
LondonRecord numbers of flats listed for sale are failing to find buyers within six months, with rising costs and complexity cited as key factors.
Major retailers are closing stores while donated clothes flood overseas markets, creating environmental and logistical challenges.
HackneyCouncil 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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Crime & Safety
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Remains of Joanne Sheen were found on 12 August in The Pits near Padstow Walk, Feltham, after a wildfire. A Southampton man was arrested for conspiracy to murder, a £20,000 reward was re‑issued and over 4,000 investigative lines have been pursued.
Crime & Safety
· 3 min read
A woman was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers following an incident during a protest in Camden on September 19, 2026. A Restore Britain campaigner reported being punched, and a separate man claimed to have been struck, spilling coffee on himself.
Local News
· 3 min read
The Met Office forecasts a peak temperature of 25 °C in London on Tuesday, outpacing Athens’ 23 °C. Six days of near‑continuous sunshine are expected, followed by a shift to rainier, windier weather in October.
Local News
· 2 min read
The second Old Firm derby of the season between Celtic and Rangers will be televised live on Sky Sports. The match at Celtic Park will not feature away supporters due to a ticket allocation dispute between the clubs.
Crime & Safety
· 2 min read
Newham recorded the highest number of knife crime offences in London between September 2025 and August 2026, with 824 incidents. Overall, the Metropolitan Police recorded 13,649 knife-related offences across the capital during the same period.
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Millwall will meet West Ham at The Den in a Championship game this weekend. Former hooligan Cass Pennant, in his new book, argues that away fans should be barred after a history of violence that includes a 2009 stabbing and a 1976 fatality.
Crime & Safety
Remains of Joanne Sheen were uncovered on 12 August in The Pits near Padstow Walk, Feltham after a grass fire. Police have reopened a murder investigation, a 56‑year‑old man was arrested and a £20,000 reward reinstated.
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Victoria Station is set to launch the UK's first food hall within a railway station on October 16. Market Hall Victoria will offer 10 independent global food traders and 180 seats in a space formerly occupied by Dorothy Perkins.
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The City of London Corporation has committed £633.8 million to the Salisbury Square development, a new court complex and commercial building. The Government will pay a peppercorn rent for the courts, which are due to open in 2027.
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The food distribution charity Felix spent £5.6 million in 2025 on logistics. A new AI-powered platform, nicknamed 'speed dating for trucks', aims to reduce these costs by matching spare haulage capacity with surplus food collections, projecting potential savings of £1 million annually.
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An 8.03‑carat Fancy Light Blue diamond ring will be offered at Elmwood’s Fine Jewellery sale on 1 October. It is only the third blue diamond larger than eight carats ever auctioned in the UK, with estimates between £1.5 million and £2 million.
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Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay a tenant £250 and apologise for failing to address complaints about heating, hot water, and damp in her temporary accommodation. The tenant had to wait four months for a council visit after reporting the issues in November 2024.
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London's schools have seen a notable reduction in pupil absenteeism, suspensions, and permanent exclusions following the implementation of the Inclusion Charter. The initiative, launched in 2024, has led to rates falling to half the national average, with specific boroughs reporting substantial decreases.
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Apple has opened a 600‑capacity Apple Music Hall inside Battersea Power Station. The venue features a 38‑foot stage, a 48‑speaker spatial audio system, two recording studios and a broadcast control room wired for at least 16 cameras. It is expected to open to the public within weeks.
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Croydon Council is considering cuts to its council tax support scheme, which could increase bills for up to 19,000 low-income and disabled residents. The proposed changes aim to save between £3.6 million and £12 million annually.
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