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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 36 of 59.
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Council & Politics · LondonV&A Storehouse staff in Newham vote unanimously for strike over breaks
Collections access officers at the V&A’s east London Storehouse, opened in 2025, voted 100% in favour of strike action over unpaid breaks and dehydration concerns. The dispute highlights wider pay and conditions grievances across the museum’s London sites.
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Property & Planning · LondonHaringey Council receives major Tottenham redevelopment plan
Haringey Council has received a planning application for a significant redevelopment on Ashley Road in Tottenham. The proposal includes two buildings ranging from six to 24 storeys, with a maximum height of 90 metres. Developers are seeking an environmental impact assessment scoping opinion before submitting full plans.
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Council & Politics · LondonMPs Criticise Plan to Replace Council Nominees on NHS Boards
London MPs have voiced strong opposition to proposed reforms in the Health Bill that would remove local authority nominees from NHS Integrated Care Boards, replacing them with representatives chosen by the Mayor of London. Critics argue this move undermines democratic accountability and health-social care integration.
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Culture & Arts · LondonBBC Proms 2026: Six weeks of concerts remain at Royal Albert Hall
The BBC Proms 2026 season runs until 12 September, featuring over 80 performances at the Royal Albert Hall. Advance seat tickets start at £12.20, while standing Promming tickets are £8. Classical, rock, and ambient music are among the genres on offer.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLondon Podcast Festival returns to Kings Place with Moran, Jamil and Wodehouse spoof
The London Podcast Festival will run from 3 to 13 September 2026 at Kings Place in King’s Cross. Highlights include Caitlin Moran’s *Outsiding* on 4 September, Jameela Jamil’s *Wrong Turns* on 11 September, and a live *Wooden Overcoats* episode streamed online.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonFree London events this weekend: Aperol, Pokémon and Latin dance
Walthamstow, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, Hackney and Kensington & Chelsea offer free events this weekend, including Aperol Spritz giveaways, Pokémon GO celebrations and a Latin American dance party at Tate Modern.
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Culture & Arts · LondonHarry Potter and the Cursed Child marks decade in Westminster
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the two-part stage sequel to J.K. Rowling’s book series, celebrates its tenth anniversary at Westminster’s Palace Theatre. The production has won a record nine Olivier Awards and attracted over 2.5 million attendees across 1,762 performances.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Assembly demands TfL oversight of driverless taxi trials
The London Assembly is calling for Transport for London to gain full oversight of driverless taxi trials. This comes as Uber and Wayve seek government permission to transport passengers in the capital as early as 2026, potentially bypassing local regulatory authority.
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Met Police close investigation into guillotine t-shirt image shared online
The Metropolitan Police have ended their investigation into an image of a man wearing a t-shirt depicting a guillotine, shared on Instagram on 27 July 2026. Police concluded no offence was committed in sharing the image, which was part of a 20-image post, but a crime report has been filed over the t-shirt being worn at an event in Bristol.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL seeks £1bn from carmakers over Ulez compliance
Transport for London is pursuing legal action worth up to £1bn against car manufacturers. The agency alleges that certain diesel vehicles entered the Ultra Low Emission Zone without paying the required £12.50 daily charge due to false claims regarding vehicle emissions.
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Council & Politics · LondonFamilies in London temporary housing denied air conditioning
Families living in temporary accommodation in a London glass tower were reportedly denied access to in-built air conditioning during a heatwave. According to a letter from Fernando Quintana Marrero published by The Guardian, the building possesses the necessary cooling systems, but they were not offered as an amenity to residents.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon air cleanup could prevent 44,000 deaths by 2050
A report by the Clean Air Fund suggests that meeting net zero targets could prevent 44,000 premature deaths in London by 2050. While City Hall has reduced nitrogen dioxide levels, the capital's most polluted neighbourhood remains in Camden.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow passengers to face higher fares as CAA approves cost recovery
Heathrow passengers face decades of higher fares after the Civil Aviation Authority permitted Heathrow Airport Limited to recover £320m in early expansion costs. The regulator approved the move despite warnings from airlines that the decision could make the third runway project unaffordable for consumers.
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Local News · LondonIlford travel firm collapses after 22 years serving faith-based pilgrims
A Redbridge-based travel company specialising in Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages has collapsed into liquidation, affecting thousands of customers. Joint liquidators were appointed last month, while the firm’s website now shows only error messages. The closure follows a wider trend of travel industry failures in 2026.
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Council & Politics · LondonAir conditioning disabled for temporary accommodation tenants in Colliers Wood
Tenants in publicly funded temporary accommodation at Britannia Point in Colliers Wood have had their air conditioning units switched off, leading to reports of children collapsing from heat. Building management told residents the cooling was not offered as an amenity for their specific tenancies.
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Council & Politics · LondonLed By Donkeys wins £27,000 over seized Gaza banner
Led By Donkeys has received £27,216 in compensation after a massive protest banner was destroyed. The banner, which featured a message regarding the situation in Gaza, was seized by Greater London Authority officials in Parliament Square in December 2024 and subsequently disposed of by Veolia.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMetropolitan Police launch final appeal in Suzy Lamplugh murder case
The Metropolitan Police's cold case homicide team is making a final appeal for information regarding the 1986 disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh in Hammersmith and Fulham. Officers are currently reviewing 178 boxes of evidence as they attempt to resolve one of the capital's oldest murder investigations.
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Transport & TfL · LondonMinisters urged to transfer driverless taxi trials to TfL by 2026
Ministers face demands to hand control of driverless taxi trials to Transport for London, as firms including Uber and Waymo seek approval to carry passengers in automated vehicles by 2026. TfL warns of risks to London’s devolution powers under current Department for Transport oversight.
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Council & Politics · LondonFly-tipping in Barnet rises as London sees 8% annual increase
Barnet residents face growing fly-tipping problems as London records 481,088 incidents in 2024/25, an 8% rise. Experts cite high disposal costs, inadequate housing, and organised crime as key factors, while ministers allocate £45m to tackle waste crime.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMinds United FC expands inclusive football to Barnet after five years in west London
Minds United FC, a club prioritising mental health and inclusion, has begun operating in Barnet. Founded in 2019, it provides football for all abilities, with staff present to support players during activities. The club runs women’s, futsal and mixed teams.
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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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