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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 2 of 38.
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Crime & Safety · LondonSeven arrested after four men stabbed in Bromley
Seven men have been arrested following a stabbing incident on Bromley High Street on Thursday afternoon. Four men sustained stab wounds, with one in critical condition and three receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Council & Politics · LondonDavid Lammy warns Tottenham majority could shrink to about 1,000 votes
At a fundraising dinner David Lammy told supporters his Tottenham majority could fall to roughly 1,000 votes. He won the July 2024 election by 15,434 votes, 57.5% of the total, while a Savanta poll suggests Labour could lose 18 London seats at the next general election, though Lammy is expected to hold his.
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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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Upminster residents invited to comment on new electricity substation
National Grid has opened a consultation on a larger electricity substation to replace the Warley facility on Clay Tye Road. The process runs 21 September‑16 October 2026, includes two local meetings, an online session and a £500,000 community fund proposal.
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Gallows Corner flyover closed overnight, weekend junction shutdown announced
Transport for London confirmed that the Gallows Corner flyover will be closed overnight on 17 September and that the entire junction will be shut from the evening of 18 September until Monday morning. Diversion routes are in place and reopening is planned for the end of the month.
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Transport & TfL · LondonGallows Corner flyover to close overnight ahead of September full shutdown
Havering Council confirmed that Gallows Corner junction and its flyover will close overnight on 17 September and then shut completely from the evening of 18 September until the morning of 21 September. The work, led by Costain after ESW finished its tasks, should finish by the end of September 2026, ahead of the council leader’s October deadline.
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Local News · LondonMayor launches £7m campaign as study shows Londoners vastly over‑estimate crime
A BBC London report on a King’s College survey found 30% of Londoners think they have been victims of crime, while official data show only 12.2%. The mayor responded with a £7m online‑disinformation programme to correct the narrative.
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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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London 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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Hammersmith 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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NATS 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 · 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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