The rail operator has been granted approval to run services from 2030, with an MP urging a stop at Stratford International.
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LondonLaila Cunningham states London campaign funds are in a separate, traceable account amid police investigation into alleged foreign donations.
LewishamThe Old Bailey judge suspended the sentence after hearing she could not care for her paralysed sibling and had no GP or social‑service visits for months
Kensington & ChelseaThe 25‑year‑old Bermondsey man jumped into the canal off Kensal Road on 31 August 2026 while officers tried to stop him near Harrow Road; the IOPC is reviewing body‑worn video and has asked the public for information.
CroydonTransport for London has halted funding after the council removed safety wands without required notification.
WandsworthThe court found Khan guilty of providing £400 cash that helped the escaped prisoner evade capture for three days, while a co‑defendant was cleared of the same charge.
A circular walking route near Gomshall station takes visitors through a picturesque Surrey village featured in the film.
NewhamThe historic venue welcomes back the community with a new food menu and live sports screening.
CamdenThe King's Cross public house had its pavement licence application refused due to concerns over pedestrian access and a fire exit.
CroydonTfL will release the money only after Croydon repays £234,917 and submits a revised Local Implementation Plan.
LondonMetropolitan Police say the offence adds at least 12 points to his licence and a sentencing hearing is set for 21 September 2026 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court.
City of LondonA report to the Planning and Transportation Committee will keep Sunday parking unchanged while proposing modest weekday tariff adjustments.
CamdenKenwood Ladies’ Pond Association warns new payment and booking rules threaten inclusivity as a High Court review looms
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Mikel Arteta has declared himself satisfied with Arsenal's summer transfer window strategy, despite the club failing to secure marquee attacking signings. The Gunners targeted Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez but both opted to remain in Spain, with Christos Tzolis the only forward addition.
Council & Politics
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Reform UK's candidate for London Mayor, Laila Cunningham, has addressed allegations of improper foreign funding for party polls. While a police investigation is underway, Cunningham stated that funds for her mayoral campaign are held in a distinct and traceable account.
Crime & Safety
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Michelle Neill was sentenced at the Old Bailey to a three‑year prison term, suspended for three years, for the death of her paralysed sister Kelly Neill in Deptford. The court heard no medical or social‑service visits occurred for many months before the fatal sepsis.
Crime & Safety
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Karnell Kelly, 25, died after leaping into the Grand Union Canal off Kensal Road during a police pursuit at the Notting Hill Carnival on 31 August 2026. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the chase began near Harrow Road, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct is now reviewing video evidence while seeking public assistance.
Transport & TfL
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Transport for London has frozen £2.067 million in local transport funding for Croydon Council. The freeze follows the council's removal of safety wands from a cycle lane on London Road without proper notification, violating the Traffic Management Act.
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A picturesque village just an hour's train journey from London offers a walking route that has been compared to the set of the film The Holiday. The village of Shere boasts numerous listed buildings and has been a filming location for several well-known movies.
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Stratford's King Edward VII pub, also known as The King Eddie, reopens on Saturday, 5 September 2026, after an eight-month closure and a significant refurbishment. The investment, funded by Stonegate Pub Partners and publican William Farrell, aims to restore the historic venue while offering modern amenities and community events.
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Virgin Trains is considering adding Stratford International as a stop for its new services to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The Office of Rail and Road has granted approval for up to 20 daily return services, set to begin in October 2030.
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Lewisham Council has released a refreshed Catford Town Centre Business Plan 2026‑2030, promising 113 affordable homes at Thomas’ Lane Yard, improved links between Catford and Catford Bridge stations, and a Goldsmiths campus for 500‑600 students, pending approval on 9 September 2026.
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The nominees for the 31st National Television Awards have been revealed, featuring a new reality docuseries category and multiple nods for Sir David Attenborough. The ceremony will be broadcast live from The O2 in London.
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Phase two of the Southport Inquiry starts in London with two weeks of seminar‑style hearings. The hearings will look at violence‑fixated individuals, the internet's role, and national safeguards, while families of the three children killed press for meaningful reform.
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The first of 54 new Docklands Light Railway trains is back on the tracks after a software fault forced a ten‑month withdrawal. Modifications are finished and the phased rollout begins on the Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal line.
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Sulaiman Tajzai, 18, travelled from Leeds to Abbey Orchard Street in Westminster on 27 March, where he stabbed Farmanullah Sherzad to death. The suspect was arrested two days later and is now facing murder charges at the Old Bailey.
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Campaigners are urging a ban on Meta’s AI glasses after a study showed most Tube sexual incidents happen inside carriages and almost all upskirting victims are women. TfL says it will not restrict devices, and Meta points to a flashing LED as a safeguard.
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Jamie Duncan, 21, of Highgrove Close, New Southgate, was charged with murder after a 19‑year‑old woman was shot dead in Dale Grove, Finchley on 8 June 2026. He was arrested in Spain on 23 August, appeared at the Old Bailey on 1 September and is due to stand trial on 7 June 2027.
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