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MPs reject Thames Water creditor takeover plan

Environment committee says £10 billion deal does not serve public, company, or environment interests.

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MPs reject Thames Water creditor takeover plan
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Barking and Dagenham Council faces £28m budget gap for 2027‑28

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Nearly half of Tube track in 'very poor' condition

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Dozens of Lime e-bikes block City of London pavement

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London could gain £21.5bn under new tax devolution plan

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

Todd Boehly exits Chelsea FC as Clearlake Capital takes full control
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Todd Boehly exits Chelsea FC as Clearlake Capital takes full control

Man detained in hospital after fatal Ilford station punch
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Man detained in hospital after fatal Ilford station punch

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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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Oasis Knebworth 2027: Travel and Accommodation CostsLondon

Oasis Knebworth 2027: Travel and Accommodation Costs

Information on train fares, taxi prices, and hotel rates for fans attending the band's four-night residency.

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Battersea Power Station plans revised for 3.2m sq ft developmentWandsworth

Battersea Power Station plans revised for 3.2m sq ft development

Wandsworth Council is considering a new masterplan for the remaining 16 acres of the iconic site.

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Croydon Council’s voids stay empty longer, 417 homes still vacantCroydon

Croydon Council’s voids stay empty longer, 417 homes still vacant

Average re‑let time rose to 206 days while over 8,300 families wait for social housing and 3,269 households remain in temporary accommodation.

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Merton Council proposes £500 fines for engine idlingLondon

Merton Council proposes £500 fines for engine idling

New Public Spaces Protection Orders could also target laughing gas use and e-scooter riding in parks.

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Trading‑standards cuts limit enforcement of new vape‑licensing scheme in LondonLondon

Trading‑standards cuts limit enforcement of new vape‑licensing scheme in London

Reduced funding leaves boroughs such as Enfield with one officer, while illegal vape sales were recorded in a third of test purchases

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14‑year‑old charged after four injured in Bromley High Street stabbingLondon

14‑year‑old charged after four injured in Bromley High Street stabbing

Metropolitan Police say the teenager faces affray and weapon threats after a fight outside a KFC left three boys and a man with stab wounds.

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Mayor's disability action plan leaves 1.2 million Londoners still facing barriersLondon

Mayor's disability action plan leaves 1.2 million Londoners still facing barriers

The plan, unveiled on 14 September at City Hall, pledges new transport, safety and housing measures but critics say it lacks ambition and funding.

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Oasis announce Live 27 tour, Noel Gallagher rules out new musicBrent

Oasis announce Live 27 tour, Noel Gallagher rules out new music

The band will return to Knebworth for four dates in September 2027 as part of a 38-show world tour.

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GLA condemns Green‑led boroughs for refusing immigration raid cooperationLondon

GLA condemns Green‑led boroughs for refusing immigration raid cooperation

The motion, tabled by Havering leader Keith Prince, criticised six Green‑run councils that have stopped assisting Home Office searches, while the Home Office reported sharp rises in arrests and raids.

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Islington Council approves demolition of Edward Rudolf HouseIslington

Islington Council approves demolition of Edward Rudolf House

The decision follows a Planning Inspectorate appeal that labelled the vacant former Children’s Society headquarters an unmistakable eyesore and clears the way for a new development on the Clerkenwell site.

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Sussex and Hampshire record higher weapons possession rates than LondonLondon

Sussex and Hampshire record higher weapons possession rates than London

The Home Counties Residential Crime Risk Report 2026 shows Sussex at 1.41 offences per 1,000, nearly double London’s 0.79, with Hampshire and Kent also above the capital average.

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Patient unlawfully killed at Newham mental health centreNewham

Patient unlawfully killed at Newham mental health centre

Inquest finds neglect contributed to death, with four staff members to be referred to regulator.

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33% of vape test purchases sold illegally as Trading Standards cuts staff

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33% of vape test purchases sold illegally as Trading Standards cuts staff

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A Chartered Trading Standards Institute review found illegal vape sales in a third of 422 test purchases across London. Funding for the service has fallen 23% since 2010, and staff numbers are down 39%, raising concerns ahead of a new licensing regime.

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Oasis Knebworth 2027: Travel and Accommodation Costs

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Oasis will play four shows at Knebworth in September 2027. Fans travelling from London King's Cross can expect off-peak train tickets to cost £8.30. Saturday taxi fares from Knebworth to King's Cross start at £89.00. Hotel rooms near the venue are priced at £200.

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Battersea Power Station plans revised for 3.2m sq ft development

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Battersea Power Station Development Company has submitted a revised masterplan to Wandsworth Council proposing up to 3.2 million square feet of residential, commercial, and leisure space on the remaining 16 acres. The plans include a new cultural venue called the 'Third Generator'.

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Croydon Council’s voids stay empty longer, 417 homes still vacant

· 3 min read

Croydon Council reported 417 empty council homes in Q1 2026/27, with the average void period increasing to 206 days. More than 8,300 applicants sit on the housing register and 3,269 households live in temporary accommodation, prompting criticism from residents and a new improvement plan from the council.

Merton Council proposes £500 fines for engine idling

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Merton Council proposes £500 fines for engine idling

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Merton Council is considering introducing borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Orders that would ban engine idling and allow for fixed penalty notices of up to £500. The proposals also aim to tackle issues such as public use of laughing gas and e-scooter riding in parks.

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14‑year‑old charged after four injured in Bromley High Street stabbing

A 14‑year‑old was charged with affray and two counts of threatening with a bladed article after a fight on Bromley High Street on 10 September left four people injured. Six of eight arrested have been released on bail, and the boy will return to court on 16 September.

Council & Politics

Mayor's disability action plan leaves 1.2 million Londoners still facing barriers

Mayor's disability action plan leaves 1.2 million Londoners still facing barriers

The Mayor of London launched a Disability Action Plan on 14 September 2026, targeting 1.2 million Deaf and Disabled residents. While it promises improvements in transport, housing and safety, the Metropolitan Police recorded 2,245 disability‑hate incidents since 2022 and critics argue the plan falls short of needed ambition.

Oasis announce Live 27 tour, Noel Gallagher rules out new music

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GLA condemns Green‑led boroughs for refusing immigration raid cooperation

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Islington Council approves demolition of Edward Rudolf House

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Sussex and Hampshire record higher weapons possession rates than London

Sussex and Hampshire record higher weapons possession rates than London

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Patient unlawfully killed at Newham mental health centre

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MPs reject Thames Water creditor takeover plan

Council & Politics

MPs reject Thames Water creditor takeover plan

A group of MPs has urged the government to reject a £10 billion creditor takeover plan for Thames Water. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee stated the proposal prioritises extracting value over long-term success and does not benefit customers or the environment.

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Council & Politics

Barking and Dagenham Council faces £28m budget gap for 2027‑28

Barking and Dagenham Council projects a £28 million deficit for the 2027‑28 financial year, driven by soaring demand for adult and children’s social care. The gap, up from £6.2 million forecast in February, will force the council to seek savings and new efficiencies.

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Transport & TfL

Nearly half of Tube track in 'very poor' condition

A Transport for London report reveals that 42% of the London Underground's track is classified as 'very poor'. This comes as the transport body faces a £6.5 billion maintenance backlog, with weekly infrastructure incidents rising to around 350.

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Dozens of Lime e-bikes block City of London pavement

Dozens of Lime e-bikes were found blocking the pavement on Lime Street in the City of London on 15 September 2026. An insurance worker estimated between 50 and 70 bikes were present, causing significant obstruction.

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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

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

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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Property & Planning

Four London boroughs among lowest for household solar uptake

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

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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