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1178 stories from and about London, mostly council & politics, transport & tfl, local news. The most recent ran on 31 October 2026. Page 17 of 59.
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Local News · LondonLondon safety myths debunked by KCL report, crime rates lower than perceived
A new 80‑page study by King's College London’s Policy Institute shows London has some of the lowest violent crime rates in England and Wales, yet residents overestimate personal risk, the size of the Muslim community and the existence of Sharia‑law enclaves. The report also notes a halving of nitrogen dioxide levels and a record £80 billion annual income‑tax contribution to the Treasury.
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Property & Planning · LondonLondon buyers see modest demand lift but price pressure persists
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reported a net balance of 19% of professionals seeing buyer enquiries drop in August, but price‑fall reports eased to 28% from 29% in July. Rightmove added that buyer demand rose 5% between 1 and 5 September, offering a small boost for London house hunters.
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Property & Planning · LondonRichard Rogers' Wimbledon home gifted to National Trust
The pioneering modernist home of architect Richard Rogers at 22 Parkside, Wimbledon, has been donated to the National Trust. The house, which inspired designs for the Centre Pompidou and Lloyd's of London, will now be preserved for public access and educational use.
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Property & Planning · LondonHammersmith and Fulham Council acts over former pub turned shop
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is considering enforcement action against the freeholder of the former Hammersmith Ram pub, Arora Family. The historic building on King Street was sold in July and reopened as a discount store without planning permission for the change of use.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonLondon families get more memories per pound with boat hire than cinema
A study by Richardson’s Boating Holidays found a three‑hour boat hire costing roughly £100 generates six core memories for a family of four, compared with four memories from a £99 cinema trip. The findings arrive as 40% of children avoid real‑world activities and housing costs take up 26% of London household spending.
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Transport & TfL · LondonNATS fault cancels 177 flights, Heathrow commuters hit hard
A technical failure at NATS caused 177 flights to be cancelled on Wednesday, mainly from Heathrow. Ryanair said more than 65,000 of its customers were impacted, while British Airways cancelled or diverted over 100 flights. Luton Airport remained open but warned of possible delays.
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Crime & Safety · London43 parakeets found dead in Orpington park as council backs police probe
Forty‑three ring‑necked parakeets have been recovered dead from Priory Gardens in Orpington over three weeks. Bromley Council says it is working with police, while the Greenwich Wildlife Network calls for stricter regulation of catapults after attacks dating back to 2020.
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Council & Politics · LondonBromley Council drops case against Eddie Nketiah after compliance
Bromley Council withdrew legal action against Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah on 8 September 2026. The case was dropped because the player complied with a Section 99 notice relating to works required between February and August 2025. He did not attend the brief hearing.
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Local News · LondonOvercrowded Traveller site forces up to 15 people to share one bathroom in North London
A Traveller community in North London reports that on one pitch up to 15 people are forced to share a single bathroom. The group says the situation is dangerous and calls for immediate action, while no official response has been recorded.
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Local News · LondonHeathrow, Gatwick, Stansted flights delayed by air traffic control fault
Flights have been grounded at Heathrow and Gatwick airports due to a technical problem affecting air traffic control systems. National Air Traffic Services is investigating the issue, which has led to significant departure delays at multiple London airports.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow third runway gets government go‑ahead, Chancellor says
Chancellor John Healey told the House of Commons that the government has approved the Heathrow third runway, a £33bn scheme projected to add 756,000 flights a year. The Treasury’s own appraisal puts the net present value between minus £23.4bn and minus £62.5bn. The public consultation ended on 1 September 2026.
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Council & Politics · LondonMan who harassed MP Stella Creasy on Tube spared jail
Clifford Wilby, 63, has been given a suspended prison sentence and a five-year restraining order after harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy on a Victoria Line train. The incident occurred on July 15 last year, when Wilby blocked Ms Creasy's exit and filmed her.
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Culture & Arts · LondonNational Television Awards nominees announced
The nominees for the 31st National Television Awards have been revealed, featuring a new reality docuseries category and multiple nods for Sir David Attenborough. The ceremony will be broadcast live from The O2 in London.
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Crime & Safety · LondonFamilies of Southport attack await changes as inquiry phase two begins
Phase two of the Southport Inquiry starts in London with two weeks of seminar‑style hearings. The hearings will look at violence‑fixated individuals, the internet's role, and national safeguards, while families of the three children killed press for meaningful reform.
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Transport & TfL · LondonWomen on London Tube face new risk from Meta glasses, campaigners warn
Campaigners are urging a ban on Meta’s AI glasses after a study showed most Tube sexual incidents happen inside carriages and almost all upskirting victims are women. TfL says it will not restrict devices, and Meta points to a flashing LED as a safeguard.
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Council & Politics · LondonBexley Council adult social care rated ‘Requires Improvement’, carers face limited respite
The Care Quality Commission rated Bexley Council’s adult social care as ‘Requires Improvement’ after an October 2025 inspection, noting gaps in respite provision for carers and five under‑performing categories. Council leaders say a new improvement plan is under way and a monitoring visit is pending.
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Property & Planning · LondonHounslow Council approves 111 homes on Isleworth site with no affordable units
Hounslow Council has given the go‑ahead for 111 new homes on the former Wireless Factory in Isleworth, demolishing six of its blocks. The scheme includes no affordable housing, a £2.794 million deficit for the developer, and a £400,000 contribution for a controlled parking zone on the Worton Estate.
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Transport & TfL · LondonVirgin Trains granted HS1 access, plans 20 daily services from 2030
Virgin Trains has secured regulator approval for 20 return services per day on the HS1 line from St Pancras to the Channel tunnel, starting in 2030. Branson intends to spend £700 million on new trains and create 400 jobs, putting pressure on Eurostar’s sole access rights.
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Business · LondonLondon businesses face tax pressure as LCCI urges cost cuts ahead of budget
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the government to lower business costs and undo the £20bn increase in employer National Insurance contributions. Chancellor John Healey is expected to announce a £150m fund for fast‑growing northern firms on 28 October.
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Met Police submit evidence file to CPS over new allegations against Zhenhao Zou
Metropolitan Police detectives have handed a new evidence file to the Crown Prosecution Service concerning alleged offences by convicted rapist Zhenhao Zou. The file covers reports from five women who responded to a police appeal and two unidentified victims. No charging decision has been made yet.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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