The Old Firm clash will be broadcast live in the UK, with no away fans permitted at Celtic Park.
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WestminsterThe monument, originally placed in the park in 1880, was moved to a roundabout in the 1960s.
Kensington & ChelseaUS equity firm Clearlake Capital assumes ownership of the Premier League club following a stake sale by the chairman.
WandsworthThe council’s Civic Suite hosted the event on 16 September 2026 where the Mayor and a cabinet member presented top community sport awards
LondonAyodele Jamgbadi deemed unfit to stand trial after TfL worker Jorge Ortega died from head injury.
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.
NewhamIllia Bilyk faces five counts of racially and religiously-aggravated criminal damage following incidents in January 2025.
LondonBBC 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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LondonNicholas Brandram, 44, was arrested in June in connection with a 2017 incident on Putney Bridge.
GreenwichA resident's car was trapped on his driveway for five days due to extended dropped kerb works.
LondonLondon's main stock index climbed despite inflation data, boosted by falling crude oil prices.
LondonTaxpayers face annual bill of almost £20 million as stadium costs rise.
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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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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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Chelsea FC chairman Todd Boehly has stepped down after agreeing to sell his stake in the Premier League club. US equity firm Clearlake Capital is now in full control, having been a co-owner since 2022.
Council & Politics
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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.
Crime & Safety
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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.
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A 21-year-old man has been charged with five counts of racially and religiously-aggravated criminal damage after offensive graffiti was sprayed on five Muslim venues in east London. Illia Bilyk is due to appear in court on September 17.
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From 20 to 29 September 2026 London will record daily highs of at least 22°C. BBC Weather attributes the warmth to a high‑pressure ridge, and the Met Office forecasts ten consecutive sunny days, meaning residents should prepare for warm, possibly humid conditions.
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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 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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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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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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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 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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