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Business · LondonTwo London small firms to receive £10,000 grants from Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday announced that two businesses on its Nation’s Favourite list will each receive a £10,000 grant from American Express. London‑based toy maker Get Kindy is among the featured firms, and shoppers are urged to support the listed companies on 5 December.
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Culture & Arts · BrentThe Weeknd to play five Wembley Stadium concerts in August 2026
The Weeknd will perform five concerts at Wembley Stadium on 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19 August 2026. Brent Council and Transport for London urge residents to check travel updates as roads and stations near the venue will close before and after shows.
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Council & Politics · LondonWest Ham agree London Stadium use for 2029 World Athletics Championships
West Ham United have reached an agreement to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships at London Stadium, securing London’s bid backed by the UK government and Mayor Sadiq Khan. The club says the deal protects its supporters, with any fixture changes confirmed only after its 2029-30 competition status is known.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSouth Western Railway targets Waterloo fare evaders after £1m revenue risk
South Western Railway has launched a crackdown at London Waterloo after finding 95% of barcode tickets between Vauxhall and the station are used fraudulently. The trial identified 153 short-faring offences in four weeks, protecting £45,000 in revenue.
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Transport & TfL · LondonEasyJet overbooking leaves Barnet groom stranded as bride flies to Montenegro alone
A Barnet couple were separated on their honeymoon after easyJet overbooked their Gatwick flight to Tivat. The airline offered one seat, forcing the groom to stay behind while his wife flew alone. Compensation of £350 is due, but the couple say it does not cover their lost day.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet’s food waste collections reach 100 tonnes weekly after Labour restart
Barnet Council’s reintroduced food waste service collects over 100 tonnes weekly, with two million collections since March 2026. The Labour administration restored the scheme after Conservatives scrapped it in 2018, citing £300,000 annual savings. Fox spillages remain rare, with crews clearing incidents during rounds.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSWR targets Vauxhall fare evaders costing £31m a year
South Western Railway has increased staff at Vauxhall station to scan electronic tickets after finding 153 short-faring offences since June. The operator estimates £31m in annual revenue is at risk from passengers buying cheaper tickets for short journeys but travelling further.
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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 · 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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Lifestyle & Food · LondonCheshunt lake offers open-water swimming six minutes from Tottenham Hale
A spring-fed lake in River Lee Country Park, a six-minute train ride from Tottenham Hale, is gaining attention for open-water swimming. The site, run by Herts Young Mariners Base, includes walking trails, a butterfly sanctuary, and lifeguard supervision. Swimmers must book in advance.
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