Congestion stretched for miles on the anticlockwise carriageway during rush hour.
A £200 million budget gap and a recent Q&A session have pushed the council toward halving collection frequency, with implementation likely next year.
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IslingtonTransport for London is weighing an exit‑only service from November and a possible 12‑month closure while replacing the station’s 35‑year‑old escalators.
LondonLondon councils spend £5.5 million each day on homeless families, while landlords push for a £1.3 billion stamp‑duty fund and the Chancellor eyes a higher Help to Buy income cap.
WestminsterMayor Sadiq Khan opens a near‑kilometre pedestrian zone between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, with emergency access retained and future streetscape upgrades planned.
LondonPolymarket data gives the Spanish forward a 94% chance, while Polish striker Ewa Pajor holds just over 4% ahead of the 26 October event
LondonVenues report increased demand for tribute shows as a more affordable alternative to seeing major artists live.
City of LondonA nearly kilometre-long stretch of the busy shopping street is now closed to most vehicles.
LondonLondon registrations return to 2025 levels, but long-term trend shows decline.
New funding will extend support for outreach, emergency accommodation and longer-term housing until the end of the current Parliament.
LondonMetropolitan Police state the incident on St Paul's Road is not currently believed to be suspicious.
LondonDisused platforms and active stations have provided backdrops for blockbusters including James Bond and Star Wars.
BarnetNether Street was closed for several hours following the incident on Sunday afternoon.
IslingtonData showing a high PCR positivity rate in the borough is not a reliable indicator of prevalence, according to the council.
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Crime & Safety
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Police were called to Frances Street in Woolwich at 8:09 pm on 22 October after a 32‑year‑old man was shot inside a parked car. The victim remains in critical condition, and detectives are urging anyone with information to contact the Met.
Transport & TfL
· 3 min read
TfL is considering making Angel station exit‑only during evenings and weekends from November and is also studying a full closure that could last up to a year. Local traders and the Islington Council leader warn the move would hurt businesses, while TfL says no decision has been taken yet.
Council & Politics
· 4 min read
London boroughs, including Barnet, are paying £5.5 million a day for temporary accommodation for homeless families. The G15 landlords want 25% of stamp‑duty revenue, about £1.3 billion a year, for permanent social housing. The Chancellor is expected to raise the Help to Buy income cap to £140,000 in the capital.
Transport & TfL
· 4 min read
From 26 October a stretch of Oxford Street in Westminster became vehicle‑free. Deliveries may occur only between midnight and 07:00, while emergency services keep full access. The mayor and TfL say the change will be monitored and the street will gain trees, squares and new seating by spring 2027.
Culture & Arts
· 3 min read
Prediction market Polymarket lists Alexia Putellas as a near‑certain winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or Féminin with a 94% probability, leaving Ewa Pajor at 4.6%. The awards gala will be staged in London on Monday 26 October, drawing players, coaches and fans to the capital.
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A significant section of Oxford Street, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, has been pedestrianised. The move aims to revitalise the area, boost economic growth, and create a greener environment, though some concerns about traffic diversion have been raised.
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The National House Building Council recorded a 13% annual decrease in new home registrations across the UK in the third quarter. Private sector registrations fell by 8%, while affordable housing saw a 23% drop.
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A collision on the M25 anticlockwise carriageway near junction 17 for Denham Way caused significant traffic delays. The incident led to partial closure of the road and miles of queues.
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BBC News reported on 28 Oct 2026 that a block of flats in north‑west London has been left without heating or hot water because a historic debt of £600,000 emerged, even though residents have been paying their monthly charges for years. The cause and remedy remain unclear.
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Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday afternoon, denying all seven charges of rape, sexual assault and attempted indecent assault. Prosecutor Riel Karmy‑Jones KC led the case, and jurors will consider a verdict on Tuesday.
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Camden Council confirmed the car‑free status of Camden High Street will become permanent at the end of October 2026 following an 18‑month trial funded by Transport for London. The move costs £10,000 to administer and includes a new northbound bus lane on Kentish Town Road to cut bus delays.
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Police responded to a stabbing on Taunton Way, Stanmore at 5.46 am on 27 October 2026. A 45‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. A woman in her 30s and the man were taken to hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries. The investigation continues.
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London drivers received 1,683,552 ULEZ penalty charge notices between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. This figure represents a 13.9% decrease compared to the previous financial year, with May 2025 seeing the highest number of notices issued.
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The death of Stephen Nuth, 51, in HMP Pentonville prompted an inquest that blamed a nurse’s failure to read his medical notes. The coroner’s report has pushed the North London NHS Foundation Trust to amend its policy on reviewing records before inmate assessments.
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