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41 stories from and about All London, mostly council & politics, transport & tfl, crime & safety. The most recent ran on 13 September 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Council & Politics · All LondonTfL to begin talks on publicly owned bus company, could reshape London bus services and bring profits back to transport for Londoners across the capital
Transport for London will start talks this month with the city’s 16 private bus operators about creating a publicly owned bus company, a step made possible by the Bus Services Act. Unions and Labour welcome the plan, while a Conservative mayoral hopeful warns of higher costs.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonM4 traffic halted near Heathrow due to medical incident
Traffic on the M4 was brought to a complete standstill near Heathrow Airport on Tuesday morning following a medical incident. The halt in traffic caused significant delays for motorists in the area.
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Local News · All LondonHeathrow and Gatwick flights cancelled after NATS glitch
A technical fault in NATS’s flight‑processing system forced the cancellation of over 400 flights on Tuesday. Ryanair, British Airways and EasyJet all reported large numbers of disrupted customers, while the transport secretary said she is seeking assurances that the problem will be prevented in future.
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Local News · All LondonGatwick Airport runway closed due to departing aircraft issue
London Gatwick Airport's runway was closed this afternoon due to a technical issue with a departing aircraft. All flights were grounded, with some diverted to other airports, as teams worked to resolve the problem.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonHeathrow staff facilities criticised after 82% report problems
A Unite survey of Heathrow workers found 82% had experienced problems with workplace facilities and 61% described toilets as unclean. The union is pressing Heathrow Airport Limited for a review and rapid improvements, while the operator cites £1.7 billion revenue in the first half of the year.
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Council & Politics · All LondonUber driver Julius Mugabo wins judicial review over TfL licence delay
Julius Mugabo, an Uber driver, secured a High Court judicial review of TfL’s licence renewal delay, which saw his tax debt swell from £3,000 to £20,000 and sparked eviction threats. The Independent Workers’ Union backs the case as thousands of drivers face similar hardship.
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Lifestyle & Food · All LondonWimbledon restaurant Orion awarded two AA Rosettes
Orion by Alex Webb, a restaurant located on Ridgway in Wimbledon, has been awarded two AA Rosettes. The accolade recognises culinary excellence and standards that stand out in the local area, celebrating the hard work of the entire team.
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Met Police E-bike Fleet Grows to 25 to Tackle Street Crime
The Metropolitan Police has increased its fleet of crime-fighting electric bikes from five to 25. This expansion is part of an initiative to combat street crime and phone theft across London, with the new bikes enabling officers to navigate traffic and pursue offenders more effectively. The move comes as neighbourhood crime has seen a significant decrease.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonSadiq Khan: Heathrow expansion case relies on old data
The Mayor of London has stated that the government's justification for expanding Heathrow Airport is based on outdated information from 2015. City Hall's submission to the House of Commons Transport Committee argues that environmental evidence does not guarantee reduced impacts from a new runway.
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Local News · All LondonGirl, six, dies in hospital after Shoreham sea tragedy
A six-year-old girl has died in hospital following a tragedy at sea in Shoreham, West Sussex. Saja El-Khawas passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, three days after she and three family members were pulled from the water. Her father, mother, and older sister had previously been confirmed dead.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonTeenage siblings missing from Hayes in stolen family car
Two teenage siblings, Mukarma, 16, and Muhammed, 14, are missing from their home in Hayes. They are believed to have taken a family Toyota Prius, registration KR10 NTF, which was later spotted on the A40 Oxford Road. Detective Sergeant Gary Walker is leading the investigation.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonMan dies after car and bus collision in Chiswick
A 38-year-old man has died after a car he was travelling in collided with a bus on Gunnersbury Avenue in Chiswick. The driver of the car was arrested by police at the scene.
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Local News · All LondonSt Dominic’s Sixth Form College records highest A-level grades in 47 years
St Dominic’s Sixth Form College in Harrow has announced its best A-level results in nearly five decades, with 38% of students earning A* to A grades. Principal Andrew Parkin praised the cohort’s dedication and the staff’s support as 70% achieved A* to B.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonDaniel Duhig banned from teaching after child sex offence conviction
Daniel Duhig, 29, a former Year 2 teacher at Godwin Primary School in Dagenham, has been banned indefinitely from teaching in England after being convicted of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. He received a suspended prison sentence and was placed on the sex offenders register for seven years.
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Council & Politics · All LondonBarnet Council’s rejected High Barnet flats face faster approval under new planning rules
Barnet Council’s December 2025 rejection of 283 flats at High Barnet Underground Station may now be harder to defend under new planning rules. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s policy requires councils to approve developments within a 10-minute walk of transport hubs unless strong evidence justifies refusal. The scheme was later approved by City Hall after a mayoral call-in.
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Lifestyle & Food · All LondonDjed Spence leaves Tottenham for Inter Milan in £25.6m transfer
Djed Spence has joined Inter Milan from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported £25.6m fee. The 26-year-old England international, who made 44 appearances for Spurs last season, signed a five-year contract with the Serie A champions. Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi had previously expressed a desire to retain him.
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Property & Planning · All LondonNine new houses proposed for Stirling Close in Streatham
Residents in Streatham can now comment on plans to replace a single building at 47 Stirling Close with nine houses. Merton Council has received the application, which includes parking, cycle storage and landscaping. The deadline for responses is 29 August 2026.
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Property & Planning · All LondonKingston Council Validates Seven-Pitch Caravan Site on Leatherhead Road
Kingston Council has validated a planning application for a seven-pitch residential caravan site on the east side of Leatherhead Road in Malden Rushett. The scheme, submitted this week, includes dayrooms, drainage works and landscaping enhancements for Gypsy and Traveller use.
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Council & Politics · All LondonSutton leisure centres reopen after £1.35m refurbishment by Everyone Active
Four Sutton leisure centres are being refurbished in a £1.35m investment by Everyone Active for Sutton Council. The Phoenix Centre and Cheam Leisure Centre have reopened, while David Weir and Westcroft will close temporarily from 6 August for upgrades.
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Property & Planning · All LondonHavering Council blocks Romford HMO plan over neighbour impact
Havering Council refused a planning application to convert a detached house in Romford into a seven-person house in multiple occupation. Officers said the scheme would create excessive activity and leave one room too far from the kitchen, breaching East London HMO standards.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name All London or bear directly on it.
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London 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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TfL 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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