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1177 stories from and about London, mostly council & politics, transport & tfl, local news. The most recent ran on 31 October 2026. Page 13 of 59.
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Transport & TfL · LondonFour Generations of London Black Cab Drivers
Dave Goulding, 71, and his four sons are all licensed Hackney carriage drivers in London. The family tradition is set to continue with Billy’s 19-year-old son Harrison, who plans to begin studying the Knowledge.
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Local News · LondonSuspect in Putney Bridge assault case found dead
An inquest into the death of Nicholas Brandram, 44, has been opened and suspended. Brandram was arrested in June in connection with a 2017 incident on Putney Bridge. The provisional cause of death was ligature compression of the neck.
London3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 80 · Hype 45- Council & Politics · London
Air India crash families demand answers from PM
Families of those killed in the Air India Flight AI171 crash are demanding answers over the "catastrophic handling" of victims' remains. Miten Patel wrote to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, highlighting issues including commingled remains and the delivery of the wrong bodies.
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Crime & Safety · LondonTim Westwood faces 17 sex offence charges
Former DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences, relating to alleged incidents in 1991 and 2004. The new charges bring the total number of offences he faces to 17, involving nine women. Westwood denies all charges and is due to stand trial in January 2027.
London3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 75 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · LondonRichmond children's services: complaints up 70%
Formal complaints concerning Richmond’s children’s services saw a significant increase of over 70% in the 2025-26 period, reaching 45 compared to 26 the previous year. Issues related to children's placements were a major factor, with a notable rise in complaints made directly by children in care.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHammersmith and Fulham installs ANPR cameras on Weltje Road
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is introducing ANPR cameras on Weltje Road in October as part of an 18-month trial. The scheme aims to deter non-resident traffic, which constitutes over 90% of the road's daily users, and reduce congestion and pollution.
London3 min readTrust 64 · Craft 95 · Hype 32
Business · LondonFTSE 100 climbs to 10,739 as oil slips and JD Sports eyes Mexico
The FTSE 100 finished at 10,739.01, up 0.8 per cent, after Brent crude fell to $100.28 a barrel. JD Sports revealed a long‑term franchise partnership for Mexico and Elixirr International posted a 17% rise in pre‑tax profit.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLNER launches £12 early bird fares from London to Leeds
LNER has introduced a new early-bird fare of £12 for travel from London King’s Cross to Leeds. The trial aims to offer a faster and cheaper alternative to coach travel, with Railcard holders able to secure tickets for £8.
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Transport & TfL · LondonGlasgow to Heathrow flights cancelled due to ATC fault
Passengers travelling from Glasgow to Heathrow on Monday 21 September faced flight cancellations due to an air traffic control issue. The UK Civil Aviation Authority stated that these disruptions are likely to be considered 'extraordinary circumstances', meaning passengers are unlikely to be entitled to compensation.
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Culture & Arts · LondonBritish Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as tickets sell out
Visitors to the British Museum can no longer photograph the Bayeux Tapestry after the museum cited congestion. The show opened on 10 September 2026, generated over £2.4 million in ticket sales on day one and is sold out until 21 October 2026.
London3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Local News · LondonMinisters warned over tourist museum entry fees
Plans to charge international tourists for entry to London's national museums could harm the capital's cultural standing and economic competitiveness, ministers have been warned. Universal free admission has been in place since 2001.
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Transport & TfL · LondonChiltern Railways transferred to public ownership
Chiltern Railways has been brought under public ownership, becoming the tenth rail company to join the government's Great British Railways programme. The move aims to improve services and tackle overcrowding on routes from London Marylebone.
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Crime & Safety · LondonJoanne Sheen remains identified, family can mourn after seven‑year search
Remains of Joanne Sheen were found on 12 August in The Pits near Padstow Walk, Feltham, after a wildfire. A Southampton man was arrested for conspiracy to murder, a £20,000 reward was re‑issued and over 4,000 investigative lines have been pursued.
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Local News · LondonLondon set to reach 25 °C on Tuesday, hotter than Athens
The Met Office forecasts a peak temperature of 25 °C in London on Tuesday, outpacing Athens’ 23 °C. Six days of near‑continuous sunshine are expected, followed by a shift to rainier, windier weather in October.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMillwall hosts West Ham at The Den amid calls to ban away fans
Millwall will meet West Ham at The Den in a Championship game this weekend. Former hooligan Cass Pennant, in his new book, argues that away fans should be barred after a history of violence that includes a 2009 stabbing and a 1976 fatality.
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Crime & Safety · LondonJoanne Sheen’s remains found after Feltham wildfire, police launch murder probe
Remains of Joanne Sheen were uncovered on 12 August in The Pits near Padstow Walk, Feltham after a grass fire. Police have reopened a murder investigation, a 56‑year‑old man was arrested and a £20,000 reward reinstated.
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Property & Planning · LondonLondon flats struggle to sell as market slumps
The market for flats in London is experiencing a significant downturn, with a high percentage failing to sell within six months. Factors such as increased mortgage rates, service charges, and building safety concerns are contributing to the slump, impacting owners and the wider housing supply.
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Business · LondonCharity shops face crisis as donations overwhelm system
Major UK charities are closing hundreds of stores due to an overwhelming volume of donated clothing, much of which is unsaleable and ends up as waste overseas. The fashion industry's environmental impact is a key factor in this growing crisis.
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Crime & Safety · LondonFour traffickers jailed for 23 years after exploitation of 24 Thai women
Four members of a sex‑trafficking ring received a combined 23 years in prison after a Met Police investigation uncovered the exploitation of 24 Thai women in London and Kent. The court also imposed Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Orders and seized over £57,000 in cash.
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Business · LondonFTSE 100 drops 1.5% as 10‑year gilt yield rises to 5.31% and retail sales rebound
The FTSE 100 closed at 10,659.13 on Friday, down 157.01 points, as the 10‑year UK gilt yield rose to 5.31%. Office for National Statistics figures revealed a 0.5% month‑on‑month increase in August retail sales volumes, reversing July’s decline.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name London or bear directly on it.
Local News · City of LondonOxford Street decline blamed on rents, rates, and bus cuts
High rents, business rates, and reduced bus services are identified as primary drivers weakening Oxford Street. Experts suggest the current approach of pedestrianisation and the impact of Crossrail have worsened the situation, with calls for central government intervention.
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Property & Planning · LewishamLewisham refuses 802‑home Deptford Creek scheme, mayor declines to intervene
Lewisham Council rejected a cross‑borough plan for 802 homes on either side of Deptford Creek in late September 2026. Greenwich approved its part on 13 October, but the mayor will not use his powers to reverse the decision. The development offers only 24 affordable units, 5 % of the total, and the Secretary of State may still intervene.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Local News · WestminsterWestminster records most London hate crimes in September 2026
Westminster recorded the highest number of hate crime offences in London during September 2026, with 120 incidents. Across the capital, 1,868 offences were logged. Transport for London is providing free bystander training in response to rising incidents on its network.
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Transport & TfL · City of LondonFatal incident on Cannon Street tracks disrupts District, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines
A fatal incident on the tracks at Cannon Street station on 28 October 2026 led British Transport Police to declare the victim dead at the scene. Transport for London halted sections of the District, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines until about 7 pm, leaving commuters facing long delays.
City of London3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · LewishamLewisham Council adopts new housing strategy
Lewisham Council has approved a new housebuilding strategy focused on supporting community groups and housing co-operatives to deliver more affordable homes. This initiative gains importance after Landsec abandoned plans for the Lewisham Shopping Centre, which would have provided approximately 1,700 homes.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden High Street car ban made permanent, residents face new bus lane
Camden Council confirmed the car‑free status of Camden High Street will become permanent at the end of October 2026 following an 18‑month trial funded by Transport for London. The move costs £10,000 to administer and includes a new northbound bus lane on Kentish Town Road to cut bus delays.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council orders end to short-term lets at 113 Gassiot Road
Wandsworth Council will issue an enforcement notice requiring 113 Gassiot Road in Tooting Bec to cease unauthorised short-term holiday lets. The property was found listed on Airbnb and Booking.com, letting for over 90 nights.
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Local News · City of LondonRussell Brand denies non‑consensual sex as trial hears his past was ‘reframed’
In a Southwark Crown Court hearing, Russell Brand asserted that his history of public kissing and casual encounters has been wrongly portrayed as rape and sexual assault. He denied all six charges, and a charge of indecent assault was altered to attempted indecent assault.
City of London3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Local News · IslingtonInquest into Pentonville suicide forces NHS policy overhaul
The death of Stephen Nuth, 51, in HMP Pentonville prompted an inquest that blamed a nurse’s failure to read his medical notes. The coroner’s report has pushed the North London NHS Foundation Trust to amend its policy on reviewing records before inmate assessments.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council allocates £30,000 for John Archer statue
Wandsworth Council has agreed to allocate £30,000 towards a statue of John Archer, London's first Black mayor. The decision has drawn criticism from Labour councillors, who argue the funds could be better used for services, especially with a proposed 94 per cent council tax increase.
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Crime & Safety · SouthwarkMark Tyrrell convicted of rape and sexual assault in Southwark
A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted former police officer Mark Tyrrell of rape, three sexual assaults and perverting the course of justice on 27 October 2026. He remains in custody, will be sentenced on 16 December, and the Met Police may seek to strip his pension.
Southwark3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Crime & Safety · LewishamLewisham escapee Anthony Lloyd still at large
Anthony Lloyd, 38, escaped from a Lewisham medical facility on 23 October 2026. The Metropolitan Police confirmed on 27 October 2026 that he remains at large and is considered a risk to the public.
Lewisham2 min readTrust 66 · Craft 80 · Hype 30
Local News · CamdenCamden Council makes Camden High Street permanently car‑free after trial
Camden Council has confirmed that the pedestrian zone on Camden High Street, introduced as an 18‑month trial, will become permanent. The decision follows a consultation where 57% of respondents backed the move, while the council also plans a design test for an extension over Camden Lock Bridge and a trial bus lane on Kentish Town Road.
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Transport & TfL · WestminsterCyclists breach Oxford Street ban as 51 ride through on 27 Oct
The Standard recorded 51 cyclists travelling through Oxford Street’s newly pedestrianised stretch on 27 October 2026. TfL says breaches can attract fines of up to £160, reduced to £80 if paid within two weeks, and is trialling geofencing with dockless operators to limit e‑bike access.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth residents invited to free event on Heathrow expansion on 10 Nov
Wandsworth Council is hosting a free meeting on 10 November at All Saints Church, Putney, to brief residents on Heathrow Airport’s third‑runway plans. Over 400 daily overflights have been recorded in Battersea, and the council will use community input for its response to the consultation running until 22 December.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichMan shot in Woolwich car, police seek public help as suspect flees
Police were called to Frances Street in Woolwich at 8:09 pm on 22 October after a 32‑year‑old man was shot inside a parked car. The victim remains in critical condition, and detectives are urging anyone with information to contact the Met.
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Transport & TfL · IslingtonTfL may limit Angel station exits evenings and weekends, full year‑long shutdown also under review
TfL is considering making Angel station exit‑only during evenings and weekends from November and is also studying a full closure that could last up to a year. Local traders and the Islington Council leader warn the move would hurt businesses, while TfL says no decision has been taken yet.
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Transport & TfL · WestminsterOxford Street traffic ban begins on 26 Oct, deliveries limited to night hours
From 26 October a stretch of Oxford Street in Westminster became vehicle‑free. Deliveries may occur only between midnight and 07:00, while emergency services keep full access. The mayor and TfL say the change will be monitored and the street will gain trees, squares and new seating by spring 2027.
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Local News · City of LondonOxford Street section pedestrianised from Monday
A significant section of Oxford Street, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, has been pedestrianised. The move aims to revitalise the area, boost economic growth, and create a greener environment, though some concerns about traffic diversion have been raised.
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Local News · BarnetMan dies after tree falls on car in Finchley
A man has died after a tree fell onto a vehicle in Finchley. The incident occurred on Nether Street, which was subsequently closed between Abercorn Road and Crescent Road. Emergency services attended the scene.
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