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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 32 of 59.
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Culture & Arts · LondonNow You See Me Live brings stage magic to London before Las Vegas run
Now You See Me Live, a stage-magic show at the Peacock Theatre, showcases performers Enzo Weyne, Andrew Basso, Gabriella Lester, and Matthew Pomeroy. The production includes three astonishing tricks and a Houdini tribute, with no connection to the Jesse Eisenberg films. It moves to Las Vegas next.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMichelle Ryan confirms next project as Zoe Slater exits EastEnders in 2026
Michelle Ryan has announced a new project after filming her final scenes as Zoe Slater in EastEnders. The character’s exit will air later in 2026, following a return that divided fans. A new family, the Hawkins, will join the soap soon.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSouthern cancels late-night trains for Streatham Hill engineering work, 3-7 August 2026
Southern will cancel late-night trains between 3 and 7 August 2026 due to engineering work near Streatham Hill and Sydenham. Affected services include the 11.58 pm London Bridge to Streatham Hill train, with replacement buses operating for passengers.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTwo fatal incidents on London transport network in 48 hours
A person died after being hit by a train at Bethnal Green Underground station on 31 July, followed by a second fatality near Alexandra Palace railway station on 1 August. Both incidents were ruled non-suspicious, with files prepared for the coroner.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonBengali Supper Club The First Table Comes to Tottenham on 22 August
Chini & Chutney’s The First Table supper club arrives in Tottenham on 22 August 2026, featuring a Bengali multi-course meal, live music and storytelling. Tickets start at £10, with advance booking required. The event is alcohol-free and open to all.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLeyton Orient sign Omani forward Tariq Al Sadi on short term deal
Leyton Orient have completed the signing of Omani striker Tariq Al Sadi on a contract that runs to February 2027 after his work permit was approved. Director of football Scott Mitchell said the club intends to arrange a loan for him next season.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLondon Latino Film Festival to open at Barbican with Cuban poster exhibition
The London Latino Film Festival launches in October 2026 at the Barbican, featuring screenings, Q&As with Latino stars, and a three-week exhibition of hand-printed Cuban film posters at Eclectic Gallery in Fitzrovia. The event is backed by National Lottery funding and the City of London.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow urges passengers to declare medical conditions before flying
Heathrow Airport has told all passengers to check their travel insurance covers existing medical conditions. Officials warn failing to declare conditions could invalidate policies, leaving travellers liable for costs exceeding £25,000 for treatment and repatriation.
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Culture & Arts · LondonFree Arts and Culture Events Across London This Week, 3-9 August 2026
Londoners can explore free art trails, family activities, film screenings and exhibitions this week, including a solar system walk in Kingston, open-air cinema in Canary Wharf, and a Paddington-themed fun day in Norfolk Square Gardens.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMonty Don’s Doghouse Relocated to Battersea as Permanent Training Space
Monty Don’s bespoke Doghouse, designed for the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, has been moved to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home as a sensory and training space. The structure, once part of Don’s Herefordshire garden, now aids rescue animals after his tribute to late dog Peggy.
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Transport & TfL · LondonM25 crash near Heathrow halts all lanes on 3 August 2026
All lanes of the M25 near Heathrow Airport were stopped on 3 August 2026 after a crash, causing severe delays. Emergency services attended the scene, though details of injuries or vehicles involved remain unclear. Drivers were advised to avoid the area.
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Local News · LondonBarnet avoids heatwave as temperatures stay below threshold until 16 August
Barnet residents will experience warm weather until 16 August, but the Met Office confirms it will not meet the heatwave threshold. Temperatures will peak at 28°C but fail to sustain the required three-day streak, according to BBC and Met Office forecasts.
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M25 crash near Barnet causes morning delays for commuters
A crash involving two lorries on the M25 near Barnet’s Junction 23 caused significant delays for morning commuters on 16 May 2025. One lane remained closed for three hours, with tailbacks stretching to the A1(M). National Highways confirmed the incident and advised drivers to avoid the area.
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Local News · LondonJuly 2024 becomes London’s first rainless month since records began
July 2024 marked the first month without recorded rainfall at Kew Gardens since 1871, confirmed by Met Office data. Surbiton’s Hogsmill gauge also registered zero precipitation. The dry spell highlights London’s unpreparedness for prolonged droughts, with implications for water management and urban planning.
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Local News · LondonPembroke Walk in Kensington retains rare 1902 artists’ studios
Pembroke Walk in Kensington, a quiet cul-de-sac off Pembroke Road, contains a rare surviving artists’ studio block built in 1902. The studios, once home to sculptor Gilbert Ledward, remain private residences alongside small mews-style houses.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL catches Elizabeth Line fare evader owing £2,000 at Whitechapel Station
A man owing £2,000 in unpaid Elizabeth Line fares was caught at Whitechapel Station after TfL officers tracked his card use for 12 months. The case highlights TfL’s enforcement push as fare evasion costs the network £165 million annually.
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Transport & TfL · LondonGatwick fuel shortage warning disrupts flights for Barnet travellers
Gatwick Airport has warned airlines of a fuel shortage caused by a technical fault at its fuel farm. Barnet residents flying with British Airways or easyJet may face delays or cancellations, with long-haul flights most affected. The airport expects the issue to last two days.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMartin Stokes fined £3,905 for fly-tipping outside Barkingside bingo hall
A Birmingham man has been ordered to pay £3,905 after dumping mattresses, a fridge freezer and other waste outside Buzz Bingo Hall in Barkingside. Redbridge Council prosecuted Martin Stokes in his absence after he ignored a court summons and previous fines.
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Property & Planning · LondonGazundering reforms to make home sales legally binding by 2029
The UK government will introduce legally binding sale agreements by 2029 to stop buyers reducing offers just before completion. Barnet conveyancers report 90% of local deals now involve last-minute price cuts, costing sellers £400 million nationwide each year.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLondon Latino Film Festival launches 2 October 2026 with Acosta and Martínez
The London Latino Film Festival opens 2 October 2026 at the Barbican, featuring Q&As with Carlos Acosta, Óscar Martínez and Jorge Perugorría. A Cuban film poster exhibition runs from 28 September at Eclectic Gallery, with proceeds supporting the festival and Cuba.
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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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