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Celtic vs Rangers derby to be shown on Sky Sports

The Old Firm clash will be broadcast live in the UK, with no away fans permitted at Celtic Park.

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Newham leads London boroughs in knife crime statistics

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Sulaiman Tajzai sentenced to life with 25‑year minimum for Westminster murder

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Millwall hosts West Ham at The Den amid calls to ban away fans

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Joanne Sheen’s remains found after Feltham wildfire, police launch murder probe

London flats struggle to sell as market slumps
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London flats struggle to sell as market slumps

Charity shops face crisis as donations overwhelm system
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Charity shops face crisis as donations overwhelm system

Hackney residents face danger as floating bus stops approved on Queensbridge Road
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Hackney residents face danger as floating bus stops approved on Queensbridge Road

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Four traffickers jailed for 23 years after exploitation of 24 Thai women

Sentences handed down at Woolwich Crown Court follow a Met Police probe that seized £57,145 and identified 26 brothels across London and Kent

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Arsenal sign teenage striker Vincent Joseph from LiverpoolBarnet

Arsenal sign teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool

The England U16 international has agreed scholarship terms and joins the Gunners' academy.

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City of London Members Linked to Slave TradeCity of London

City of London Members Linked to Slave Trade

Research commissioned by the Corporation details involvement of past Lord Mayors, Aldermen, and Common Council members.

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Four London boroughs among lowest for household solar uptakeLondon

Four London boroughs among lowest for household solar uptake

Analysis reveals Kensington and Chelsea, Tower Hamlets, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster have low solar panel installation rates.

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Lord Byron statue returns to Hyde Park after 60-year absenceWestminster

Lord Byron statue returns to Hyde Park after 60-year absence

The monument, originally placed in the park in 1880, was moved to a roundabout in the 1960s.

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Todd Boehly exits Chelsea FC as Clearlake Capital takes full controlKensington & Chelsea

Todd Boehly exits Chelsea FC as Clearlake Capital takes full control

US equity firm Clearlake Capital assumes ownership of the Premier League club following a stake sale by the chairman.

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Wandsworth residents honoured at Moves Together Awards ceremonyWandsworth

Wandsworth residents honoured at Moves Together Awards ceremony

The council’s Civic Suite hosted the event on 16 September 2026 where the Mayor and a cabinet member presented top community sport awards

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Man detained in hospital after fatal Ilford station punchLondon

Man detained in hospital after fatal Ilford station punch

Ayodele Jamgbadi deemed unfit to stand trial after TfL worker Jorge Ortega died from head injury.

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Joanna Cierpka arrested after murder of banker Henrik Slotsaa in Elephant and CastleLondon

Joanna Cierpka arrested after murder of banker Henrik Slotsaa in Elephant and Castle

The Old Bailey heard that the 52‑year‑old Citibank employee died with 14 stab wounds and that the defendant claims diminished responsibility due to severe depression.

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Man charged over graffiti attacks on east London Muslim venuesNewham

Man charged over graffiti attacks on east London Muslim venues

Illia Bilyk faces five counts of racially and religiously-aggravated criminal damage following incidents in January 2025.

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London sees ten days of 22°C+ heat in September 2026London

London sees ten days of 22°C+ heat in September 2026

BBC Weather links the spell to a high‑pressure ridge over the South, while the Met Office expects dry, sunny conditions throughout the period.

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World's Best Pizzeria award goes to Napoli on the RoadLondon

World's Best Pizzeria award goes to Napoli on the Road

London’s Napoli on the Road beats New York’s Una Pizza Napoletana to claim the 50 Top Pizza World title

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Putney Pusher suspect found dead at homeLondon

Putney Pusher suspect found dead at home

Nicholas Brandram, 44, was arrested in June in connection with a 2017 incident on Putney Bridge.

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London could gain £21.5bn under new tax devolution plan

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London could gain £21.5bn under new tax devolution plan

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A proposal by the Centre for Cities thinktank suggests Sadiq Khan could receive 2.3 per cent of London's income tax and 0.8 per cent of its corporation tax. This aims to devolve an estimated £21.5 billion to mayors over four years, granting more control over transport and housing budgets.

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Arsenal sign teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool

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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool. The England Under-16 international has agreed first-year scholarship terms with the Gunners' academy after spending nine years in Liverpool's youth ranks.

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City of London Members Linked to Slave Trade

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New research commissioned by the City of London Corporation has detailed links between past elected members and the transatlantic slave trade. The report identified hundreds of past officials involved in voyages that transported approximately 250,000 enslaved people.

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Four London boroughs among lowest for household solar uptake

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Four London boroughs are identified as having the lowest household solar panel uptake in Britain between 2019 and 2025. Analysis by Glow Green highlights challenges such as property suitability and permissions in densely populated areas.

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Lord Byron statue returns to Hyde Park after 60-year absence

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A statue of the poet Lord Byron has been returned to Hyde Park after a campaign led by his descendants and supporters. The monument, first erected in 1880, had been marooned on a central reservation since the 1960s.

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Wandsworth residents honoured at Moves Together Awards ceremony

On 16 September 2026 Wandsworth Council held its Moves Together Awards in the Civic Suite. Councillor Ethan Brooks handed out the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Mayor presented the Mayor’s Award, recognising volunteers, coaches and athletes who have kept the borough active.

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Man detained in hospital after fatal Ilford station punch

Ilford railway station

Ayodele Jamgbadi has been given an indefinite hospital order after a single punch caused Transport for London worker Jorge Ortega to fall and suffer a fatal head injury at Ilford station. Mr Ortega, 61, died two days after the December 2024 incident.

Joanna Cierpka arrested after murder of banker Henrik Slotsaa in Elephant and Castle

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Man charged over graffiti attacks on east London Muslim venues

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London sees ten days of 22°C+ heat in September 2026

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World's Best Pizzeria award goes to Napoli on the Road

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Putney Pusher suspect found dead at home

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Greenwich Council pays £1,000 for dropped kerb delays

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Celtic vs Rangers derby to be shown on Sky Sports

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.

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Newham leads London boroughs in knife crime statistics

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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Sulaiman Tajzai sentenced to life with 25‑year minimum for Westminster murder

An Old Bailey judge sentenced Sulaiman Tajzai to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 25 years, for the March 27 stabbing of Farmanullah Sherzad in Westminster. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said CCTV and forensic evidence proved the link.

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Millwall hosts West Ham at The Den amid calls to ban away fans

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.

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Joanne Sheen’s remains found after Feltham wildfire, police launch murder probe

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Joanne Sheen’s remains found after Feltham wildfire, police launch murder probe

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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Police deploy 400 officers stop‑search powers for Millwall‑West Ham derby

For the Millwall vs West Ham Championship match at The Den on 19 September, the Metropolitan Police will have 400 officers on the ground, grant stop‑search powers without reasonable suspicion until 8 pm, and enforce a Section 35 dispersal order to curb disorder.

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Hackney Council lists 25 planning applications

Hackney Council has published its list of planning applications for the week of 19 September 2026, featuring twenty-five proposals. These range from rear ground-floor extensions and loft conversions to changes of use and works on listed buildings.

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London flats struggle to sell as market slumps

The market for flats in London is experiencing a significant downturn, with a high percentage failing to sell within six months. Factors such as increased mortgage rates, service charges, and building safety concerns are contributing to the slump, impacting owners and the wider housing supply.

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