Sadiq Khan will decide the fate of two large developments after Southwark Council refused revised plans that reduced affordable housing.
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Anthropic reports a 1,100% jump in quarterly revenue and the UK manufacturing PMI climbs to 52.8, while lower oil prices pull energy shares down
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WandsworthOrganisers Defend Our Juries plan demonstration outside US Embassy in Battersea on Saturday
A 26-year-old was detained by Met Police on suspicion of killing Rahiem Jackson in West Yorkshire.
LondonNew figures reveal 567 weapons possession offences recorded across the capital in September 2026, with a significant annual increase.
LondonMetropolitan Police data for September 2026 shows thousands of offences recorded across the capital.
LondonThe council cites a drop to 87 pupils and a projected £400,000 shortfall, while families submit viable plans to preserve the school.
LondonNew design for the £1.5 billion facility includes 538 single en-suite beds and complies with updated national hospital guidance.
The London Underground enthusiast visited all 272 stations and raised £2,500 for Cancer Research.
Several new eateries, including B Penhale, Lunette, and Theo's, are set to launch across the capital.
LondonEight in ten luxury properties sold below list price, new listings dropped 14% and £10m‑plus deals kept the market active.
LondonNew figures show a significant increase in those classified as living on the streets in the capital.
LondonSeven statues were recovered from Alexandra Lake and the charity that manages the flats spends £635,000 a year on rubbish clearance
LondonNatWest and AstraZeneca report profit increases, while Mobico shares climb on takeover offer.
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Property & Planning
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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.
Council & Politics
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The Metropolitan Police has warned that attendees and organisers of a planned protest in Battersea could face arrest. The demonstration on Saturday 31 October 2026 is organised by Defend Our Juries in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action.
Crime & Safety
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A 26-year-old man has been arrested in London on suspicion of murder following the death of Rahiem Jackson in Leeds. Mr Jackson, 38, was killed in a group attack on Hedley Chase on 24 October. The arrest is a significant development, West Yorkshire Police stated.
Crime & Safety
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Westminster and Croydon recorded the highest number of weapons possession offences in London during September 2026, with 34 incidents each. Overall, 567 such offences were logged across the capital, a rise of 18.8 per cent over the preceding year.
Crime & Safety
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Newham recorded the highest number of arson and criminal damage offences in September 2026, with 189 incidents. Westminster and Croydon followed closely. Overall, such offences across London fell by 3.7 per cent in the year ending September 2026.
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Revised plans for the new Hillingdon Hospital, a £1.5 billion project, have been released. The public can submit comments on the updated design until Sunday 13 December before a new planning application is lodged with Hillingdon Council.
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Daniel Keeble, 43, has completed the Tube Challenge, visiting all 272 London Underground stations in 19 hours and 17 minutes on 10 October 2026. He raised £2,500 for Cancer Research during his journey, which began at Chesham and ended at Heathrow Terminal 5.
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has taken over decisions on two major housing developments in Southwark after the local council rejected revised proposals from Berkeley Homes. The council cited significant reductions in affordable housing as the reason for refusal.
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The FTSE 100 slipped 122.90 points to 10,638.43 on Tuesday after President Donald Trump confirmed a US strike on Iran. US job openings rose to 7.523 million in September, and Brent crude fell to $103.24 a barrel.
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The Natural History Museum's animatronic T-Rex in South Kensington has a new Christmas jumper for the 2026 festive season. The 15-foot dinosaur's jumper took 12 hours to create and is inspired by Sophie the Stegosaurus. Human and dog-sized versions are available for purchase.
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All Suffragette Line services at four Waltham Forest stations will stay suspended until 10 November while Network Rail replaces roughly 1.2 km of track damaged by a freight train derailment near Barking, c2c reports.
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Passengers on London's Victoria, Northern and Jubilee Tube lines are experiencing noise levels exceeding 100 decibels, a level that can cause hearing damage. Transport for London received over 700 noise complaints in three years, prompting a £9 million fund for rail grinding.
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