Network Rail shuts Havering crossing for an initial 21 days due to dangerous behaviour by children and teenagers.
The debate follows a petition with over 110,000 signatures calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union.
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Record-breaking El Niño event increases likelihood of severe conditions, scientists warn.
LondonThe 1996 artwork, gifted by the artist to his gallerist, is one of only a few self-portraits by Bowie to appear publicly.
LondonMetropolitan Police commander raises concerns about early release scheme impacting communities and policing.
The former saleswoman received her sentence at Wood Green Crown Court after admitting three counts of perverting the course of justice
LondonOver 27,000 individuals have waited more than two years for an assessment, according to NHS England data.
GreenwichBartosz Poklek received a three‑year‑three‑month sentence after being found guilty of running an international animal‑cruelty ring and possessing child‑abuse images.
Kensington & ChelseaA five-year contract supporting children's wellbeing and staff training has been terminated as part of budget savings.
Bartosz Poklek, 30, from Bexley, admitted running a large-scale network distributing videos of animal abuse.
CamdenCamden Council has received a change of use application for the property at 44-46 Belsize Lane.
LondonHealth chiefs urge Londoners to get vaccinated as hospital admissions and A&E attendances increase.
LondonThe company has signed agreements for new trains and maintenance at Temple Mills depot.
LondonA four-year project will assess emerging threats from insect-borne diseases driven by environmental changes.
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Misconnections, where household appliances are wrongly plumbed into surface water drains, are causing significant pollution in London's rivers. The River Brent has been identified as a hotspot, with urgent alerts issued to Thames Water following an audit.
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Londoners face a greater chance of extreme weather this winter due to a record-breaking El Niño event. Scientists warn that while the UK may avoid the worst direct impacts, the phenomenon could lead to higher food and energy prices.
Culture & Arts
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A 1996 self-portrait by David Bowie is expected to sell for between £35,000 and £55,000 at Sotheby's Modern British & Irish Art Day Auction on Thursday 15 October 2026. The painting has remained in the same private collection since Bowie gifted it to his St Ives gallerist.
Crime & Safety
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A prolific shoplifter committed further offences at two north-west London supermarkets within 24 hours of being released from HMP Wandsworth. The incident has prompted a senior police officer to question the impact of the government's early release scheme on communities and police resources.
Crime & Safety
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Louise Gallagher, 50, was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for fabricating a doctor's note and false sexual‑assault evidence while suing Bunzl and Essity. The Crown Prosecution Service dropped further charges, and the companies said they spent tens of thousands of pounds defending the claims.
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Bartosz Poklek of Abbey Wood was sentenced to three years and three months for leading a trans‑national monkey‑torture network. Operation Razorcloud, a joint UK‑US probe, secured his conviction alongside charges for child‑image possession and ketamine possession.
Council & Politics
Kensington and Chelsea Council has ended a £1.14 million contract for domestic abuse training for school staff. The decision, part of £108 million in expected funding cuts over four years, has drawn criticism for potentially endangering vulnerable children.
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Brickfields level crossing in Havering has been closed for an initial 21 days from September 30. Network Rail took the decision after footage showed children and teenagers playing dangerous games, including 'chicken' with oncoming trains.
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A Muslim charity is attempting to prevent the demolition of Woolwich's Waterfront Leisure Centre, proposing to transform it into a youth development centre. The Ramolik Youth Coalition has applied for the site to be declared an asset of community value, challenging Greenwich Council's demolition plans.
Property & Planning
A £25 million urban logistics development, named 'The Works', has completed on the former Croydon Gas Works site on Factory Lane. The scheme provides 15 units for small and medium-sized businesses and has achieved a BREEAM rating of Excellent.
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Laura Johnson, who oversaw cost-cutting measures at Grenfell Tower before the fatal fire, has left her senior role at The Barnet Group. Her appointment had drawn criticism from survivors and local representatives.
Transport & TfL
The tram service between Sandilands and New Addington will be suspended on October 17-18, 2026, for essential engineering works. Transport for London has apologised for the disruption, which will affect residents and visitors in the area. Normal service is expected to resume on October 19.
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A London Assembly report has advised Transport for London (TfL) to delay the full introduction of driverless taxis, citing significant safety and congestion concerns. The committee recommends enhanced safety standards and greater regulatory control before widespread deployment.
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Heathrow's chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, has urged the Prime Minister to commit to the airport's third runway plans by the end of 2024. Investors require a decision on a formal planning application in the new year, with the project estimated to cost £33 billion.
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Plans to make Regent Street St James's and parts of Piccadilly Circus traffic-free have been postponed. A further public consultation is now scheduled for 2027, a move criticised by Westminster Labour as 'dithering and delay'.
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