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1177 stories from and about London, mostly council & politics, transport & tfl, local news. The most recent ran on 31 October 2026. Page 9 of 59.
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Transport & TfL · LondonMotorcyclist, 28, dies in North Circular collision
A 28-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision on the A406 North Circular near Chingford in the early hours of Sunday, 4 October 2026. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses.
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Local News · LondonHospital Trust Plans Action on Rise in Children with Disabilities at A&E
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has launched an action plan to enhance the care of children with autism or learning disabilities in its emergency departments. The move follows a rise in attendances and feedback from parents about communication and support.
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Council & Politics · LondonEmployers face £60k fine for hiring illegal delivery riders
Employers hiring delivery riders without the right to work in the UK could face fines of up to £60,000 per worker, director disqualification, or imprisonment. The Home Office announced the new measures on October 1, requiring businesses to verify workers' legal status.
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Culture & Arts · LondonWest Horsley Place to host 1930s Christmas events
West Horsley Place will host a series of festive events throughout November and December 2026. The historic house will be transformed into a 1930s manor for a special Christmas experience, alongside an artisan fair and family activities.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon boroughs identify sites for 50,000 new council homes
London boroughs have identified potential sites for over 50,000 new council homes in the next decade. Delivering this pipeline requires £12.3 billion in grant funding, with the London Social and Affordable Homes Programme set to receive £11.7 billion.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMan shot dead at East Acton memorial gathering
A murder investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in East Acton on Friday evening. The incident occurred near a memorial gathering attended by up to 50 people, including children. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBus pedal confusion causes 3 crashes monthly in London
Transport for London data reveals that drivers confusing accelerator and brake pedals are causing an average of three bus crashes per month. In 2025, 40 collisions were linked to pedal application errors, the second-highest annual total since 2019.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSouth Western Railway delays total 9,437 minutes as trespass spikes
Network Rail and the British Transport Police report that trespass caused South Western Railway to lose 9,437 minutes of service in 2025/26. Drones are now being tested at Waterloo station and will be rolled out to three more sites to curb the problem.
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Property & Planning · LondonCheapest London postcodes revealed
New figures reveal the SE28 postcode area, covering Thamesmead, as the cheapest place to buy a home in London. With an average price of £327,486, it is followed by DA8 in Erith at £348,468.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTwo commuter trains cancelled after bedbugs found in driver cabs
On 22 September drivers reported bedbugs in the cabs of two commuter trains. Southeastern locked the trains at West Marina Depot, cancelled services on routes via Battle, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks, and confirmed no insects were found on any High Speed 1 trains.
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Local News · LondonLondon ranked second-best global city, but quality of life scores low
London has been named the second-best city in the world by Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index for the second consecutive year. However, the report highlights significant concerns regarding the city's quality of life, ranking it 147th globally in this category.
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Local News · LondonLebanese restaurant licence suspended for one month
Lebanese Taverna Express in Hammersmith has had its licence suspended for one month following the discovery of an illegal worker. The Home Office had sought revocation, but the council decided on a suspension and further conditions.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSoutheastern cancels London-Kent trains over bedbug infestation
Southeastern railway cancelled two services between London and Kent on September 29 due to a bedbug infestation. The pests were reportedly found in drivers' cabs, prompting concerns from staff and leading to service cancellations. Southeastern stated the issue was contained to cabs and did not affect passenger areas.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMan jailed 15 years for Sidcup ULEZ camera bomb
Kevin Rees has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for detonating a homemade explosive device next to a ULEZ camera in Sidcup in December 2023. The blast caused significant damage to nearby properties and vehicles, and was deemed to have a terrorism connection.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police Warns of Up to Six Protests in London
The Metropolitan Police has warned that up to six protests could take place in London over the week leading up to October 7. The force plans to take a "robust approach" to any serious disorder or intimidation, with specific concerns around a march on October 4 and potential counter-protests on October 10.
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Crime & Safety · LondonChristopher Brain convicted of rape and four sexual assaults
A jury at Inner London Crown Court found Christopher Brain guilty of rape and four sexual assaults, bringing the total to 22 sexual offences involving 13 women. Victims will be allowed to give impact statements at a sentencing hearing expected to last two days.
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Crime & Safety · LondonGrenfell investigation: 20 organisations, 54 individuals face potential charges
The Metropolitan Police has submitted an evidence file to the Crown Prosecution Service concerning the Grenfell Tower fire, naming 20 organisations and 54 individuals. Potential charges include corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences. The CPS is expected to make charging decisions before the disaster's 10th anniversary in 2027.
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Crime & Safety · LondonWagner Group arsonist ordered to pay £164,301 compensation
Dylan Earl, who admitted aggravated arson and a National Security Act charge, has been ordered to pay £164,301 in compensation to victims of the Leyton warehouse fire. He was jailed for 17 years for his role in the attack.
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Business · LondonJellycat opens Selfridges Fish & Chips shop as profit hits £240 million
Jellycat reported a pre‑tax profit of £240 million for 2025 after sales rose 43% to £450 million. The company opened 22 new retail spaces, including a Jellycat Fish & Chips shop in Selfridges, London, and will pay about £179 million in dividends to its parent.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon Assembly member calls for leasehold reform dates
London Assembly member Sem Moema has urged ministers to set firm dates for leasehold reform, stating that the current uncertainty prevents homeowners from planning their lives. More than a third of London's housing stock is leasehold, with residents paying significant annual service charges.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name London or bear directly on it.
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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