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- Transport & TfL · London
M25 traffic chaos after crash near Denham Way
A collision on the M25 anticlockwise carriageway near junction 17 for Denham Way caused significant traffic delays. The incident led to partial closure of the road and miles of queues.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMan, 54, killed by lorry on A127 in Havering
A 54-year-old man has died after being struck by a lorry while crossing the A127 Southend Arterial Road in Havering. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage.
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Crime & Safety · LondonTeenager Ishmael Sankoh killed in Elsinge Road crash
Ishmael Sankoh, 17, died after a collision on Elsinge Road near the Elsinge Estate. A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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Local News · LondonWoman taken to hospital after Dagenham collision
A woman was taken to hospital as a priority after being struck by a vehicle on Church Elm Lane in Dagenham. London Ambulance Service crews attended the scene on 21 October.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon ranked UK's most stressful place to drive
Croydon has been identified as the most stressful place to drive in the UK, according to a study by MoneySuperMarket. The borough received the lowest score for drivability, influenced by a high number of one-way roads, recorded road incidents, and an increase in driving offences.
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Local News · LambethMan taken to major trauma centre after West Norwood crash
A man was transported to a major trauma centre after a road collision in West Norwood on Wednesday, October 14. Emergency services, including London's Air Ambulance, responded to the incident which caused significant traffic disruption.
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Council & Politics · CroydonCroydon cycle training resumes after contract delay
Croydon Council has confirmed a new contract for its TfL-funded Bikeability cycle training programme is in place, with sessions set to resume. The scheme was suspended at the end of August, leaving instructors and residents without training.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Assembly urges halt to driverless taxi rollout
A London Assembly report has advised Transport for London (TfL) to delay the full introduction of driverless taxis, citing significant safety and congestion concerns. The committee recommends enhanced safety standards and greater regulatory control before widespread deployment.
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Crime & Safety · LondonHaringey couple killed in Suffolk crash; driver gets suspended sentence
Dilipan and Dorota Sebastiampillai, from Haringey, died when their car burst into flames after a collision in Suffolk on April 15 2023. The driver, Jasmine Dessaure, was given a suspended jail sentence and a driving ban.
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Local News · CroydonTwo hospitalised after early morning crash in Purley
Two people were taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on Brighton Road in Purley. The incident occurred in the early hours of 11 October 2026, prompting a response from multiple emergency services and a temporary road closure.
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Transport & TfL · CroydonCroydon schools among London's most dangerous for road collisions
Croydon has been identified as the second most dangerous area in London for traffic collisions outside schools. Between 2021 and 2025, 483 collisions were recorded near 62 schools, averaging nearly eight per school. This comes after the removal of lollipop patrols and a high number of exemptions from school street restrictions.
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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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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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Business · LondonLime UK profits double as rider numbers surge
Lime's UK arm reported a significant increase in both users and profits for 2025. The company's sales reached £148m, and profits more than doubled to £4.7m, as average monthly users grew by 31% to approximately 700,000.
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Local News · LondonMan dies, another critical after Enfield collision
A fatal collision in Chase Side, Enfield, has resulted in the death of a 48-year-old man and left a 31-year-old man in a life-threatening condition. A 32-year-old woman has been arrested as enquiries continue.
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Crime & Safety · Kensington & ChelseaCyclist, 24, dies in North Kensington hit-and-run
A 24-year-old cyclist has died following a suspected hit-and-run on North Pole Road in North Kensington. Police were called to the scene in the early hours of Friday morning and confirmed the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The moped rider did not stop.
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Crime & Safety · Lambeth92-year-old man dies in West Norwood collision
A 92-year-old man has died following a collision on Curnick's Lane in West Norwood. Emergency services attended the scene on 24 September 2026, but the man was pronounced dead. Police have arrested a 72-year-old driver and are appealing for witnesses.
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Local News · LondonTeenager, 16, dies after Highgate taxi collision
A 16-year-old girl has died after being struck by a taxi in Highgate. The incident occurred on North Road on Thursday, September 24. A 68-year-old taxi driver has been arrested.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHammersmith and Fulham installs ANPR cameras on Weltje Road
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is introducing ANPR cameras on Weltje Road in October as part of an 18-month trial. The scheme aims to deter non-resident traffic, which constitutes over 90% of the road's daily users, and reduce congestion and pollution.
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Council & Politics · LondonMerton Council proposes £500 fines for engine idling
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.
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