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Merton Council is considering introducing borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Orders that would ban engine idling and allow for fixed penalty notices of up to £500. The proposals also aim to tackle issues such as public use of laughing gas and e-scooter riding in parks.
Greenwich Council is proposing a borough-wide 20mph speed limit to improve road safety and make rules easier for drivers. Data shows most serious road incidents in the last decade occurred on roads with higher speed limits.
Winn Road in south east London is divided between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Lewisham. This split means residents on opposite sides of the same street experience different council services and face unique challenges, particularly regarding road safety.
A pedestrian sustained minor injuries when an H98 bus crashed into a building on Station Road, Hayes, on Friday evening. The bus operator and TfL are assisting police with their investigation into the incident.
London Assembly member Thomas Turrell has called for a ban on motorcyclists with provisional licences undertaking commercial deliveries across the capital. He argues current training is insufficient for professional use, a view shared by the Mayor of London.
The London Assembly has passed a motion urging the government to ban the use of provisional licences for commercial delivery work. The move aims to improve road safety by ensuring delivery riders hold full driving qualifications.
A Woodford Green driver has been fined £660 and banned from the road for a year after being caught reversing his car on the M11. Ervis Hatellari was also ordered to pay £120 in costs and a £264 victim surcharge.
A 38-year-old man has died after a car he was travelling in collided with a bus on Gunnersbury Avenue in Chiswick. The driver of the car was arrested by police at the scene.
Tristan Renshaw, 47, was sentenced at the Old Bailey for causing the death of Zinovly Savyulak, 60, on North End Road in Fulham. The judge suspended an 18-month prison term but ordered 150 hours of unpaid work and a year-long driving disqualification.
Croydon Council has agreed to conduct a scoping review of safety measures on Grange Road, Upper Norwood, after a petition signed by 1,160 residents called for action. The review follows pressure from MP Steve Reed, who criticised the council’s initial refusal to investigate.
Four people were taken to hospital after a car caught fire at the junction of Camberwell Green, Camberwell New Road and Denmark Hill on 3 August 2026. The incident caused a northbound road closure and disrupted bus services for over two hours.
A woman in her 20s was taken to hospital after a crash on Mill Hill Circus roundabout in Edgware at 2.40pm on 2 August. Police closed three lanes, causing significant disruption, but no fatalities or arrests were reported. Enquiries continue.
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