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Local News · All LondonCeltic vs Rangers derby to be shown on Sky Sports
The second Old Firm derby of the season between Celtic and Rangers will be televised live on Sky Sports. The match at Celtic Park will not feature away supporters due to a ticket allocation dispute between the clubs.
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Local News · LondonWandsworth Council raises council tax by 94% for 2026‑27
Wandsworth Council announced a 94% rise in council tax for the 2026‑27 financial year, the largest jump in recent history. The Independent noted that legal action may be taken against the government over the decision. Residents can now lodge objections through the usual pre‑consultation process.
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Local News · LondonHeatwave forces cancellation of over 1,000 NHS operations in London, nurses lose confidence in government action
A RCN poll of 2,471 nurses found high temperatures harmed patient care across London, with more than 1,000 operations cancelled in May and June. Seventy‑four per cent said they lack confidence the Government is acting on climate risks to the NHS.
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Local News · BarnetShirley Ballas calls for respiratory health priority
Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas is urging the government to formally prioritise respiratory conditions. She launched the Breathe Equal campaign in late 2025 to address the stigma and inequalities surrounding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Local News · BarnetArsenal sign teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool. The England Under-16 international has agreed first-year scholarship terms with the Gunners' academy after spending nine years in Liverpool's youth ranks.
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Local News · WestminsterLord Byron statue returns to Hyde Park after 60-year absence
A statue of the poet Lord Byron has been returned to Hyde Park after a campaign led by his descendants and supporters. The monument, first erected in 1880, had been marooned on a central reservation since the 1960s.
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Local News · Kensington & ChelseaTodd Boehly exits Chelsea FC as Clearlake Capital takes full control
Chelsea FC chairman Todd Boehly has stepped down after agreeing to sell his stake in the Premier League club. US equity firm Clearlake Capital is now in full control, having been a co-owner since 2022.
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Local News · LondonLondon sees ten days of 22°C+ heat in September 2026
From 20 to 29 September 2026 London will record daily highs of at least 22°C. BBC Weather attributes the warmth to a high‑pressure ridge, and the Met Office forecasts ten consecutive sunny days, meaning residents should prepare for warm, possibly humid conditions.
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Local News · LondonWorld's Best Pizzeria award goes to Napoli on the Road
Napoli on the Road, with sites in Chiswick, Richmond and Soho, has been crowned the World’s Best Pizzeria at the 50 Top Pizza awards, a decision announced at a ceremony in Naples on 15 September 2026.
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Local News · LondonPutney Pusher suspect found dead at home
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 'Putney Pusher' case, has been found dead at his home in Chiswick. The Metropolitan Police stated his death is unexpected but not suspicious.
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Local News · BarnetWomen's athletics event ATHLOS LDN26 offers $1.057m prize purse
The ATHLOS LDN26 event, featuring an all-women's competition with a $1.057 million prize purse, is set to take place at StoneX Stadium in Hendon on Friday, September 18. The event will be broadcast live and free-to-air on the BBC.
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Local News · NewhamPatient unlawfully killed at Newham mental health centre
Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was unlawfully killed at Newham Mental Health Centre on 3 January 2023. An inquest found neglect contributed to his death and recommended four staff members be referred to their regulator. The East London NHS Trust is launching an investigation into identified failings.
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Local News · LondonBarnet residents told no September heatwave as hosepipe ban stays in force
BBC forecasters say London will not see a heatwave in September, with Met Office temperatures forecast between 24 °C and 19 °C. Thames Water’s hosepipe ban, issued on 23 July, remains active for Barnet, and the Environment Agency warns the drought will persist until nationwide rainfall resumes.
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Local News · CroydonCroydon teenager teaches 780 children to swim for free
Jeremiah Carnegie, a 17-year-old from Croydon, has helped 780 children learn to swim for free through the Newham Future Swimmers programme. The initiative took place over two weeks at the London Aquatics Centre.
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Local News · LondonBarnet residents should expect thundery showers on Sunday 13 September
The BBC gives a 47% likelihood of thunder and lightning at about 10 am on Sunday 13 September, and the Met Office expects rain between 5 am and 11 am. Temperatures will reach 23 °C, dropping to 16 °C overnight, prompting residents to carry umbrellas.
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Local News · LondonLondon Underground map shows network from aerial view
Martin Bangratz has created a unique map of the London Underground network, showing how the lines intersect from an aerial perspective. The map uses a photograph of London and includes several rail services, but notably omits the Elizabeth line.
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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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Local News · HackneyWest Reservoir east‑bank path opens, residents object to new fence
Hackney Council opened the east‑bank path around the West Reservoir on 9 September after summer works. A solid fence and turnstile restrict the café view and beach to paying swimmers, sparking complaints from residents, a Green councillor and the New River Renewal Campaign.
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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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