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64 stories from and about All London, mostly council & politics, transport & tfl, crime & safety. The most recent ran on 24 October 2026. Page 1 of 4.
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Local News · All LondonKent Fire Service controls vehicle fire on M25 near Swanley
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire on the M25 clockwise carriageway near Swanley at 6.44pm on 29 July 2026. Three fire engines and crews in breathing apparatus worked until the fire was under control at 7.16pm. No injuries were reported.
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Local News · All LondonJubilee Primary School meets expected standard in Ofsted report
Jubilee Primary School in Thamesmead has met the expected standard in all areas following a recent Ofsted inspection. The report noted strengths in pupil activities and inclusion, while identifying areas for development in consistent teaching and attendance.
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Council & Politics · All LondonHospitalised offenders to lose benefits
Criminals detained in hospital, including those convicted of serious offences, will no longer receive benefits under new government proposals. The change, driven by campaigning victims' families, is expected to save tens of millions of pounds annually.
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Mayoral election: Candidates emerge as Khan's plans unclear
As the race for the next London mayoral election heats up, the Conservative party is actively shortlisting candidates. Meanwhile, Peter Murray plans to run as an independent, and the Liberal Democrats have seen two members express interest in the role.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonLondon Underground faces widespread disruption
Commuters faced significant disruption across London's transport network on Tuesday, October 17, with delays on the Victoria, District, and Hammersmith & City lines. The Piccadilly Line experienced a complete suspension on a key section, and London Trams also reported a full service stoppage.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonFormer Bexley teacher jailed for child abuse images
A former teacher and magician from Bexley has been imprisoned for over two years after admitting to child abuse offences. Kevin Doig was found to be in possession of thousands of indecent images of children and pleaded guilty to multiple charges.
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Council & Politics · All LondonHounslow Councillor Fails to Declare Property Company Directorship
Hounslow Council's Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Sue Sampson, is facing scrutiny for failing to declare her directorship of Cestrensis Limited. The company, incorporated in September 2025, never traded or acquired assets. Opposition councillors have called for her removal from the cabinet.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonUber driver given hospital order for Uxbridge stabbing
An Uber driver who fatally stabbed a council street cleaner and attacked his landlord in Uxbridge has been given an indefinite hospital order. Dawood Safi pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
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Council & Politics · All LondonHillingdon councillor criticised over immigration comment
Hillingdon councillor Sophie Dror has faced accusations of "stoking hatred" after posting a comment about immigration on social media shortly after a machete attack in Uxbridge. The remark was made in a private group and has since been deleted.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonTwo Iranians charged with terrorism offences
Two Iranian nationals, Salam Ahmandyan and Rahman Salehi, have been charged with terrorism offences following a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation. The charges include acquiring instructions for making explosive devices and researching potential targets, with the plot believed to have targeted the Jewish community in Manchester.
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Council & Politics · All LondonLondon families left waiting as school closure process criticised
A new London Councils report says lengthy closure consultations leave pupils, parents and staff in limbo for months. The body calls for faster decisions on vacant school sites and for the DfE to set uniform rules.
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Council & Politics · All LondonCampaigners urge government to make online safety guidance legally binding
Domestic abuse campaigners are urging the government to make online safety guidance legally enforceable, following a report that found a third of UK women have experienced online abuse. Concerns are particularly high regarding AI's role in providing harmful advice and generating abusive content.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonAvanti West Coast to be nationalised March 2027
Avanti West Coast will be taken into public ownership on 7 March 2027, the Transport Secretary has announced. The operator, which runs services from London Euston, had the highest cancellation rate of any train company in April-June 2026.
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Local News · All LondonWater outage affects south west London and Surrey
A water outage is currently affecting supply to homes in parts of south west London and Surrey. Residents are reporting low water pressure and a complete loss of supply, with Thames Water investigating the cause.
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Council & Politics · All LondonHillingdon Council reconsiders rent hikes after shop owner protest
Hillingdon Council is reconsidering plans to increase shop rents by over 100 percent following a protest by local business owners. While the council will consider not backdating rent increases, shop owners walked out of a meeting expressing dissatisfaction.
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Property & Planning · All LondonWest Wickham sellers cut asking prices by £16,262 on average
Analysis of 1,509 Bromley sales reveals West Wickham owners lowered their asking prices by an average of £16,262, the steepest discount in the borough. Across all postcodes the average cut was £14,615, while Swanley saw the smallest reduction.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonWest London Orbital consultation closes on 18 November
Transport for London has launched an eight‑week public consultation on the West London Orbital, a proposed Overground service linking Hendon and Hounslow via the Dudding Hill line. The consultation ends on 18 November, with costs estimated between £810m and £1.2bn and benefits including 11,500 jobs and 25,000 homes.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonFreight train breakdown halts Overground and Thameslink services
A broken-down freight train in north London caused significant disruption to rail services on Monday morning. The Overground's Suffragette line was suspended between Woodgrange Park and Gospel Oak, and Thameslink services between St Albans City and West Hampstead Thameslink were also affected.
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Local News · All LondonCeltic vs Rangers derby to be shown on Sky Sports
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 leads London boroughs in knife crime statistics
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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Southwark records most burglaries as London figures fall
Southwark recorded the highest number of burglaries in London in September 2026, with 224 incidents. This is almost six times the 39 recorded in Kingston upon Thames. Across the capital, 3,829 burglaries were logged, a 3.9% decrease over the previous 12 months. Five boroughs shared the highest burglary rate per capita.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Assembly urges halt to driverless taxi rollout
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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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon boroughs seize 3,393 e-bikes in 2026
London councils have seized 3,393 dockless e-bikes so far in 2026, a 23% increase compared to the entirety of 2025. Lime bikes made up more than 2,000 of these seizures, prompting calls for better regulation and parking solutions.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL unveils 70 measures for climate resilience
Transport for London has introduced over 70 measures in its updated Corporate Environment Plan for 2026. The plan aims to enhance the resilience and sustainability of London's transport network against climate change impacts and reduce carbon emissions.
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Council & Politics · LewishamLondon air quality improves, but pollution gap persists
London's air quality has improved substantially over the last decade, with average nitrogen dioxide levels falling by nearly 38%. However, significant disparities remain, particularly in more deprived areas, and few neighbourhoods meet World Health Organization standards.
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Property & Planning · LondonLondon rents rise 2.2% to £2,302 a month, K&C still tops, Bexley cheapest
The Office for National Statistics July 2026 release indicates London’s average private‑rental price climbed 2.2% to £2,302 a month. Kensington & Chelsea stayed the priciest borough at £3,596, Bexley the cheapest at £1,528, and Barnet’s exact figure was not disclosed.
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Council & PoliticsHillingdon Council Fights Mayor's Housing Targets
Hillingdon Council has formally opposed the Mayor of London's draft London Plan, citing concerns over proposed housing targets that would see 61% of new homes built on the borough's Green Belt. Council leaders state this allocation is the largest in the capital and disproportionate to other boroughs.
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Council & Politics · LondonMPs Criticise Plan to Replace Council Nominees on NHS Boards
London MPs have voiced strong opposition to proposed reforms in the Health Bill that would remove local authority nominees from NHS Integrated Care Boards, replacing them with representatives chosen by the Mayor of London. Critics argue this move undermines democratic accountability and health-social care integration.
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