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742 stories from and about London, mostly transport & tfl, council & politics, crime & safety. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 19 of 38.
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- Transport & TfL · London
How to challenge a parking ticket in London
A London parking penalty runs from £55 to £160 depending on the borough and the contravention, and appeals go to London Tribunals rather than the national body. This explains the stages, the deadlines, and why challenging early protects the discount even if you lose.
London8 min read - Transport & TfL · London
Driving into London: what the Congestion Charge and ULEZ cost you
The Congestion Charge is £18 a day and the ULEZ charge is £12.50, and they are separate schemes with different boundaries and hours. This sets out what each costs, who is exempt, what the penalties are, and the discounts you have to register for to receive.
London7 min read - Property & Planning · London
Right to Buy in London: the discount is £16,000, not £136,400
The maximum Right to Buy discount in London is £16,000, down from £136,400 for applications made before 21 November 2024. Barking and Dagenham and Havering are the two exceptions at £38,000. This explains the percentages, the qualifying period and the repayment rule.
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Section 21 has gone. What that changes for renters in London
Section 21 no-fault eviction was abolished for private tenancies in England on 1 May 2026. This sets out what replaced it, the notice periods a landlord must now give, what a deposit may legally be, and where the rules still catch people out.
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Transport & TfL · LondonWaltham Cross fire halts trains to Liverpool Street and Stansted until 19:00
A fire near Waltham Cross railway tracks has blocked all trains between Broxbourne and London Liverpool Street or Stratford. Stansted Express passengers face journeys of up to two and a half hours. Ticket acceptance applies on TfL and bus services until 18:00.
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Council & Politics · LondonWaltham Forest defends £11m Chingford crematorium amid expert criticism
Waltham Forest Council has defended its £11m crematorium in Chingford Mount Cemetery, set to open in 2026. Experts and residents challenge its necessity, cost, and suitability, while the council insists it will serve local demand and reduce travel for mourners.
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Culture & Arts · LondonAlastair Whatley Brings Oscar Wilde’s Life to Park Theatre in Solo Show
Alastair Whatley performs Micheál Mac Liammóir’s 1960 one-man show at Park Theatre, tracing Oscar Wilde’s life from Dublin to Oxford, literary fame, imprisonment, and exile. The production runs until 28 September.
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Transport & TfL · LondonFire near Lea Road halts Greater Anglia services from Liverpool Street
Greater Anglia suspended all services from London Liverpool Street at 14:57 on 29 July after a grass fire near Lea Road, Waltham Abbey. Fourteen London Fire Brigade engines attended; trains to Stansted Airport, Cambridge North, Meridian Water and Hertford East were cancelled, delayed or diverted via Seven Sisters.
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Council & Politics · LondonRichmond Council installs speaker at Teddington Lock to deter river jumps
Richmond Council has installed a high-tech speaker at Teddington Lock to broadcast safety warnings when people are seen near the water. The measure follows the 2023 death of 14-year-old Brian Sasu after a jump from a nearby bridge. Residents are urged to report emergencies to 999.
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Property & Planning · LondonBromley homes face five top-10 risks as buyers spend £6.5bn despite warnings
Bromley’s BR postcode appears in the top 10 for five property risks, including escape of water and ground movement, according to insurer Homeprotect. Over 11,000 homes sold for £6.5bn between 2023 and 2026, despite the warnings.
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Local News · LondonBedfords Park retains Green Flag Award for 19th consecutive year
Bedfords Park in Havering-atte-Bower has won the Green Flag Award every year since 2007, recognising its management, facilities and natural beauty. The 215-acre site, purchased by Romford Urban District Council in 1933, remains one of Havering’s largest green spaces.
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Local News · LondonBarnet parks turn brown as England records driest July since 1911
Barnet’s parks have turned brown after England recorded its driest July since records began in 1911. The Met Office confirmed only 5.6mm of rainfall, less than half the previous low, leaving grass scorched across the borough and water restrictions possible.
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Transport & TfL · LondonGatwick fuel shortage forces airlines to refuel elsewhere for two days
Gatwick Airport has warned airlines of a two-day fuel shortage, instructing pilots to refuel at other airports where possible. The shortage, linked to a fuel farm supplying the airport, may disrupt long-haul flights, particularly from Monday. Engineers are working to resolve the issue.
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Business · LondonTottenham submit £50m-£55m opening bid for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen
Tottenham Hotspur have tabled an initial offer of £50 million to £55 million for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur reports. The Turkish club are holding out for £65 million, while Osimhen is said to be open to a Premier League move.
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Culture & Arts · LondonAlmeida Theatre revives Sarah Kane’s 'Cleansed' with dance and graphic violence
A new production of Sarah Kane’s 1998 play 'Cleansed' at the Almeida Theatre in Islington uses interpretive dance and symbolism to depict graphic violence. Director Rebecca Frecknall’s revival has drawn praise for its visual style but criticism over its disturbing content.
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Crime & Safety · LondonFive south London men jailed in July for burglary, car theft, loan sharking and drug offences
Barnet and neighbouring boroughs saw five men sentenced in July for offences including a Sidcup burglary that left children fearful, a £171,500 car-theft spree, and a county lines drug operation. Courts handed down prison terms of up to 12 years.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonLyme Regis named top staycation spot near London for seaside charm
Lyme Regis, a two-and-a-half-hour train ride from London, has been named the seventh-best UK staycation destination. The town offers fossil-rich cliffs, sheltered beaches and pubs serving Dorset ales, with hotel rooms around £150 per night in summer.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSignalling fault at Wimbledon delays South Western Railway services for Barnet commuters
A signalling fault at Wimbledon station caused major disruptions on South Western Railway services on 2 August 2026, affecting routes between London Waterloo and multiple destinations. Delays of up to 90 minutes were expected until 14:00, with National Rail urging passengers to check for last-minute changes.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces 38-day drought as Met Office records driest July
Barnet has recorded 38 consecutive dry days since 23 June, matching the capital’s drought. The Met Office confirms England and Wales had their driest July on record. Light rain is forecast for 10 August, but experts say prolonged rainfall is needed to ease restrictions.
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Business · LondonAnthropic’s book-scanning sparks rare book rush in Barnet and London
Anthropic’s $1.13 billion settlement and a US court ruling on fair use have triggered anonymous bulk purchases of rare books in London, including Barnet. Dealers report large, unexplained orders for specialist titles, raising concerns over the destruction of physical copies for AI training data.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name London or bear directly on it.
Crime & Safety · Tower HamletsMan dies in Poplar tower fire as residents report no alarms
A man has died following a fire at Neutron Tower in Poplar, east London, on 13 September 2026. Residents reported that building alarms failed to sound, with many alerted by neighbours banging on doors.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterSoho residents gain new two‑storey arcade bar with 60 games
NQ64 has opened its largest arcade bar yet in Soho, occupying two floors at Orange Yard on Manette Street. The venue houses more than 60 arcade machines, UV‑lit pool tables, AR darts and two cocktail bars, while a Vevo study notes that 65% of Gen Z feel borrowed nostalgia for the era the bar celebrates.
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Property & Planning · LambethLambeth Council approves £2bn Vauxhall development with reduced affordable housing
Lambeth Council has approved a £2 billion development in Vauxhall, featuring 1,097 flats and 1,164 co-living units across seven buildings. The decision follows concerns over reduced affordable housing and high carbon emissions, with developers contributing £79.9 million off-site.
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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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Lifestyle & Food · EalingEaling resident quits smoking after 50 years with free council support
After smoking for five decades, Ealing resident Mohamed has successfully quit with the help of the Ealing Smokefree Service. The service offers free, funded support for up to eight weeks, including behavioural advice and medication, to help residents become smoke-free.
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Culture & Arts · CamdenMuseum Tavern displays 8-metre beer history tapestry
The Museum Tavern in Camden is showcasing an eight-metre-long embroidered tapestry illustrating the history of beer in Britain throughout September 2026. Greene King, the pub's owner, has also launched a limited-edition ale to coincide with the display.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetWestbound A406 closed overnight as Brent Cross flyover renewal begins
From 10 pm to 5 am on 30 September, the westbound A406 will close as TfL starts the Brent Cross flyover renewal. The two‑year scheme, funded with £10.8 million by the DfT, will remove a 7.5‑tonne weight restriction and involve lane changes through October.
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Council & Politics · NewhamHeatstroke death at Forest Lodge care home prompts inquest
Zola Bitshuangu, 48, died of heatstroke after staff left him in the rear garden of Forest Lodge care home on 26 May 2026. An inquest opened on 10 September 2026, led by Senior Coroner Graeme Irvine, with the CQC named as an interested person.
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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 · Tower HamletsFirefighters tackle blaze at Stepney Green fast food restaurant
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a fast food restaurant on Mile End Road in Stepney Green on September 11. Six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters responded to the incident, which affected the ground floor kitchen and ducting.
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Culture & Arts · HackneyFatiha El-Ghorri brings "Cockney Stacking Doll" to Hackney Empire
Comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri performed her show "Cockney Stacking Doll" at Hackney Empire in September 2026. The show touched on personal experiences, including her womb cancer diagnosis and hysterectomy in 2025, and her Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer nomination in August 2026.
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Property & Planning · City of LondonCity of London considers lifting century-old signs ban
The City of London Corporation is reviewing its long-standing ban on corporate signage, a rule in place since at least 1911. The potential change aims to enhance the Square Mile's financial hub status, though it requires committee approval and could take 18 months.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichGreenwich proposes blanket 20mph speed limit for all roads
Greenwich Council is proposing a borough-wide 20mph speed limit to improve road safety and make rules easier for drivers. Data shows most serious road incidents in the last decade occurred on roads with higher speed limits.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council funds seven Repair Cafés
Hackney Council has awarded £1,500 grants to seven community groups to establish Repair Cafés across the borough. These initiatives, running from September to December 2026, aim to reduce waste by offering free repairs for household items and foster community resilience through skill-sharing.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonVictoria Smith to lead HR for City of London Corporation from November
The City of London Corporation has named Victoria Smith as its Executive Director of HR and Chief People Officer. She joins in November, bringing experience from the NHS and previous senior roles in defence and foreign affairs, while Policy Chairman Chris Hayward praised the appointment.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetBarnet Jewish residents get extra police funding as Met receives £86m
The Met has recorded 1,379 antisemitic offences in the year to July, a 25 percent rise. In July the government allocated £86 million for extra officers. Barnet’s Golders Green will see new community protection teams, boosting the current 36 dedicated officers.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation set to go traffic‑free in October
Transport for London says work on the Oxford Street pedestrian scheme will start soon, with the first section expected to close to traffic in October 2026. Westminster’s Conservative leader claims the mayor shortcut the process, while the government confirmed no assessment was needed.
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Local News · City of LondonSheep return to Hampstead Heath for conservation grazing, residents can watch them
Five rare‑breed ewes have been placed on Hampstead Heath between 9 and 21 September as part of a conservation grazing trial run by the City of London Corporation. The flock is on loan from Mudchute City Farm and will be visible to the public during daily opening hours.
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Transport & TfL · GreenwichAbbey Wood fare dodger faces up to £3,515 bill after 240 missed taps
A man who failed to validate his contactless card more than 240 times at Abbey Wood station has been identified by TfL. Unpaid fares total £2,515.40 and the maximum penalty could raise the debt to £3,515.40.
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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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