Demonstrators detained for expressing support for proscribed group outside US embassy.
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New figures reveal 567 weapons possession offences recorded across the capital in September 2026, with a significant annual increase.
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LondonEmergency services are attending a fire incident on a busy north London street.
BarnetMore than a dozen charities have joined a local councillor in urging the venue and council to reconsider the booking.
LewishamGreenwich Council approved its share on 13 October, while the Secretary of State still holds the power to overturn Lewisham’s refusal
LondonHammersmith and Fulham Council rejected plans for a new premises on Uxbridge Road due to existing anti-social behaviour concerns.
LondonDecision aims to save £100,000 but residents fear increased dog fouling.
City of LondonThe force is being scrutinised for its handling of a letter containing allegations against Meghan's father.
LondonThe 2023 Budget adds a £100 rebate for council‑tax bands A‑D, removes the gas standing charge and extends the electricity VAT cut, affecting roughly two million London homes including Barnet.
LondonMen used stolen vehicles to target high-end fashion stores in Bond Street and Sloane Street.
WestminsterThe borough recorded 120 offences, with Transport for London offering free bystander training.
Regulated fares are set to increase next March, with no funding allocated to extend the current freeze beyond spring 2027.
City of LondonA person died at Cannon Street Underground station on 28 October, prompting partial line closures and severe evening‑rush delays across central London.
LondonThe 2026 Budget left out new programmes for 18‑24‑year‑olds, prompting warnings from youth advocates about rising NEET numbers.
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Bin workers in Havering employed by FCC Waste Management began a strike on October 26 due to concerns over pay. They are protesting wages that are significantly lower than those paid to equivalent roles in the neighbouring borough of Redbridge.
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Fire crews are currently responding to a blaze on Kilburn High Road. The incident has led to emergency services attending the scene on the busy north London thoroughfare.
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Wembley Stadium is facing renewed pressure to cancel Marilyn Manson's upcoming performance following allegations of abuse. A Brent councillor and over a dozen charities have written to the venue expressing serious concerns about the booking.
Property & Planning
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Lewisham Council rejected a cross‑borough plan for 802 homes on either side of Deptford Creek in late September 2026. Greenwich approved its part on 13 October, but the mayor will not use his powers to reverse the decision. The development offers only 24 affordable units, 5 % of the total, and the Secretary of State may still intervene.
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An application for a new off-licence at 114 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, has been refused by Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The decision followed 93 objections from residents and authorities citing concerns about worsening street drinking and anti-social behaviour.
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The Metropolitan Police has voluntarily referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over its handling of a letter concerning Thomas Markle. The letter, written by his ex-wife, contained allegations which were not shared with other law enforcement agencies.
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Barnet residents in council‑tax bands A to D will see a £100 credit on their energy bills after the 2023 Budget. The payment arrives alongside a £100 gas standing‑charge removal and a £50 VAT extension, but charities warn the aid may not meet rising costs.
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The Metropolitan Police arrested 325 people on Saturday, 31 October 2026, during a protest in Nine Elms. The majority of arrests were for expressing support for Palestine Action, a group proscribed under the Terrorism Act.
Transport & TfL
Sadiq Khan has asked the government to set a ceiling on robotaxi numbers after 24 Baidu‑powered vehicles began testing in Brent. TfL can only give consent, not licence, and the mayor warns of impacts on air quality, congestion and taxi jobs.
Council & Politics
Inmates at HMP Wandsworth continue to experience 'inhumane conditions' due to ongoing issues with heating, hot water, and inadequate staffing, according to an October report by the Independent Monitoring Board. While violence has decreased, campaigners describe the prison as 'grim and dysfunctional'.
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The Resolution Foundation warns that typical working‑aged households will see disposable income fall by £1,050 in the next two years. SNP leader Dave Doogan called the situation a crisis, and the government referred to a Channel 4 interview with Chancellor John Healey on living standards.
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Since its 2016 launch, the 'See it. Say it. Sorted.' campaign has received over 1.5 million texts to British Transport Police. The 61016 service, promoted by the campaign, has logged nearly 83,000 crimes, prompting over 175,000 police deployments.
Council & Politics
On Saturday, 139 people were arrested outside the US embassy in Nine Elms, Wandsworth, for displaying support for the proscribed Palestine Action group. The Metropolitan Police warned participants beforehand, invoked a dispersal order and has spent £1.3 million on related public‑order events.
Crime & Safety
On 31 October 2026 at about 14:15, an 18‑year‑old man was stabbed and had his electric bicycle taken on Rochester Way in Eltham. He was hospitalised with injuries that are not life‑threatening. Police have not made any arrests and are asking the public for information, using reference 3860/31OCT.
Property & Planning
Brent Council has approved plans to build 16 social rent homes on Granville Recreation Ground. Campaigners express concern over the loss of the established community garden, while the council states a new, larger park will be created.
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