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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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Local News · City of LondonMet Police refers itself to watchdog over Thomas Markle letter
The Metropolitan Police has voluntarily referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over its handling of a letter concerning Thomas Markle. The letter, written by his ex-wife, contained allegations which were not shared with other law enforcement agencies.
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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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Crime & Safety · City of LondonGian Chilet Ostolaza barred from central London after two year prison term
Gian Chilet Ostolaza, 46, was sentenced to two years and three months for each count of conspiracy to steal and given a five‑year criminal behaviour order that blocks him from the Square Mile, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Camden, after courts estimated his thefts cost about £76,000.
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Culture & Arts · City of LondonRoyal jewellery exhibition opens at Buckingham Palace
An exhibition featuring 300 royal jewellery pieces, spanning five centuries, will open at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, in June 2027. The display will include items from Queen Charlotte to Elizabeth II, but will not feature the Crown Jewels.
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Local News · City of LondonComedy club faces noise objection in City of London bid
The Top Secret Comedy Club is seeking a licence to open at 10 Fetter Lane in the City of London, but faces objections from the City of London Corporation's Pollution Control team over noise concerns for nearby residents.
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Local News · City of LondonThousands march in London amid protest conditions
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters gathered on the Embankment for a march through central London. The Metropolitan Police has imposed conditions on both this event and a counter-protest, citing potential for disruption and the proximity to the anniversary of the terror attack on Israel.
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Business · LondonCentral London power cut disrupts businesses
A power cut on Monday morning affected 32 postcodes across central London due to a fault on an underground electricity cable. Businesses experienced disruptions, with concerns raised about the potential for wider impacts on the city's infrastructure and economy.
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Crime & Safety · City of LondonTwo 17-year-olds jailed for 10 years for Gants Hill arson
Two 17-year-old boys have been sentenced to 10 years in custody for an arson attack at the Indian Aroma restaurant in Gants Hill in August 2025. The attack left diners with severe burns and life-changing injuries.
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Business · City of LondonGordon Ramsay Restaurants posts £100m UK revenue, Bishopsgate sales double
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants announced UK revenues exceeded £100 million for the year to 28 December 2025, a 3% increase, and EBITDA rose 4% to £8.5 million. The 22 Bishopsgate venue, described as a ‘star performer’, recorded sales more than twice those of the previous year, boosted by a Netflix documentary.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonAlderman Masojada backed for 2026/27 Lord Mayoralty
Alderman Bronek Masojada will be supported by the Court of Aldermen for the 2026/27 Lord Mayoralty. This follows the withdrawal of Alderman Tim Hailes from consideration for the position. The election will proceed as scheduled.
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Local News · City of LondonCity of London churches offer hidden historical treasures
Beneath the City of London's historic churches lie crypt museums offering glimpses into the capital's past. From Roman pavements to bell fragments from the Great Fire, these underground spaces provide unique historical insights.
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Property & Planning · City of LondonTwo firms fined after falling window killed Mick Ferris
Mick Ferris, 53, died when a 130kg window fell from the 26th floor of The Corniche on Albert Embankment in October 2018. Two companies have been fined after being found guilty of ignoring foreseeable risks.
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Local News · City of LondonVictoria Station to open UK's first railway food hall
Victoria Station is set to launch the UK's first food hall within a railway station on October 16. Market Hall Victoria will offer 10 independent global food traders and 180 seats in a space formerly occupied by Dorothy Perkins.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonCity of London faces £633.8m bill for new court complex
The City of London Corporation has committed £633.8 million to the Salisbury Square development, a new court complex and commercial building. The Government will pay a peppercorn rent for the courts, which are due to open in 2027.
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Culture & Arts · City of LondonCate Blanchett asks National Theatre audience to stop filming
Cate Blanchett has asked audience members at the National Theatre to stop filming her current production, Electra/Persona. The actress made the request during the curtain call on Friday, stating that filming "spoils it for the next group of people". The play runs until October 10.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonCity of London could gain £2.16bn annually under tax sharing plan
A think-tank has recommended that the government replace central grants to City Hall with a tax sharing deal. This would give the Mayor of London a greater share of income and corporation tax raised in the city, potentially amounting to £2.16 billion annually.
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Transport & TfL · City of LondonDozens of Lime e-bikes block City of London pavement
Dozens of Lime e-bikes were found blocking the pavement on Lime Street in the City of London on 15 September 2026. An insurance worker estimated between 50 and 70 bikes were present, causing significant obstruction.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonCity of London Members Linked to Slave Trade
New research commissioned by the City of London Corporation has detailed links between past elected members and the transatlantic slave trade. The report identified hundreds of past officials involved in voyages that transported approximately 250,000 enslaved people.
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Culture & Arts · City of LondonFrancis Barber plaque unveiled in City of London
A plaque honouring Francis Barber, Britain's first known Black schoolteacher, has been unveiled at Dr Samuel Johnson's former townhouse in Gough Square. The event also launched the City of London Corporation's redesigned Blue Plaques Scheme.
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