Politics
Ealing Council pays mum with disabled kids £500 after Ombudsman probe
Ealing Council paid a mother of three disabled children £500 for emotional distress after failing to provide adequate respite care and delaying compensation.
Culture
It's Bagels Opens Fourth Branch in Hampstead with Community Bash
It's Bagels opened its fourth branch at 60 Hampstead High Street on September 28, hosting a 'back to school bash' with free food, drinks, and supplies for the community.
Sports
Teen in Critical Condition After Charlton Stabbing; Three Arrested
A 19-year-old man is in critical condition after a stabbing on Charlton Church Lane; three arrested, including two for weapon and vehicle offences.
Business
Burglar who killed pensioner protecting wife jailed for 18 years
Ashley Malcolm, 40, was jailed for 18 years for manslaughter after headbutting 86-year-old John Burke during a burglary in Hackney. The attack occurred as Burke tried to protect his 91-year-old wife, Peggy.
Transport
Environment
Fake energy-saving devices fail safety tests on TikTok, Amazon, AliExpress
Electrical Safety First found all 13 'energy-saving' gadgets from TikTok Shop, Amazon and AliExpress failed safety tests, with two exploding during testing and offering no savings.
Rare Ivy Bees Found at University College School Hampstead
Colletes hederae, a rare solitary bee species, has been discovered at University College School in Hampstead, with efforts underway to protect them during development work.
Dartford weekly food waste collections start autumn
Dartford Borough Council will roll out weekly food waste collections in phases from autumn, with caddies delivered before November 2026, aiming to divert 5,000 tonnes annually.
Haringey playground upgrades: 4 parks to get accessible play areas
Four Haringey playgrounds, including Downhills Park and Bruce Castle Park, are closing for upgrades featuring inclusive play equipment, with reopenings expected from late October 2026.
Tottenham Park Transformed into £7m Nature Haven
Lordship Recreation Ground in Haringey has been transformed from a derelict, unsafe eyesore into a £7m nature haven, boosting biodiversity and community wellbeing.
UK Geography Quiz: Cities, Rivers and Mountains
How well do you know the British Isles? Our geography quiz covers capital cities, the longest rivers, highest peaks, islands and famous landmarks across all four nations. Fourteen mixed questions to test your map skills.