Environment committee says £10 billion deal does not serve public, company, or environment interests.
US equity firm Clearlake Capital assumes ownership of the Premier League club following a stake sale by the chairman.
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WestminsterChristopher Rocha, 22, of Kilburn Lane, appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 12 September and remains in custody pending a hearing at Wood Green Crown Court on 9 October.
A review of 422 test buys found one in three retailers sold disposable vapes to minors, while funding cuts have slashed Trading Standards resources.
LondonInformation on train fares, taxi prices, and hotel rates for fans attending the band's four-night residency.
WandsworthWandsworth Council is considering a new masterplan for the remaining 16 acres of the iconic site.
CroydonAverage re‑let time rose to 206 days while over 8,300 families wait for social housing and 3,269 households remain in temporary accommodation.
New Public Spaces Protection Orders could also target laughing gas use and e-scooter riding in parks.
LondonReduced funding leaves boroughs such as Enfield with one officer, while illegal vape sales were recorded in a third of test purchases
LondonMetropolitan Police say the teenager faces affray and weapon threats after a fight outside a KFC left three boys and a man with stab wounds.
The plan, unveiled on 14 September at City Hall, pledges new transport, safety and housing measures but critics say it lacks ambition and funding.
BrentThe band will return to Knebworth for four dates in September 2027 as part of a 38-show world tour.
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.
IslingtonThe 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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At Inner London Crown Court, jurors are tasked with deciding if a single punch by Ayodele Jamgbadi caused the death of 61‑year‑old Elizabeth line employee Jorge Ortega, who fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury at Ilford station two days after the attack.
Crime & Safety
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A 22‑year‑old Westminster resident has been charged with rape and intentional strangulation after an alleged assault on Macklin Street in Covent Garden on 22 August 2026. He appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 12 September and is due at Wood Green Crown Court on 9 October.
Council & Politics
· 3 min read
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.
Culture & Arts
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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.
Property & Planning
· 3 min read
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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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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BBC London reports that a 39% cut to trading‑standards funding and a 23% drop in regulatory services have weakened enforcement of the Tobacco and Vapes Act’s licensing scheme. Illegal vape sales were found in 33% of 422 test purchases by young people, raising concerns for residents.
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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.
Council & Politics
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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A Ukrainian man has admitted to spraying graffiti on three mosques and a primary school in east London. Illia Bilyk pleaded guilty to five charges of racially and religiously aggravated criminal damage. The incidents are linked to a Russian network.
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