Politics
Ealing Council launches free online school uniform click-and-collect
Ealing Council is the first UK local authority to list free school uniform on Uniformd, with click-and-collect at ReActon and Northfields Library.
Culture
Rare Books Kiosk Opens in Exmouth Market with Vintage Porn and Orwell
Misty Blegvad opens a rare books kiosk in Exmouth Market, selling vintage porn, George Orwell, and art books, crediting the council for enabling the venture.
Sports
Sutton United Beat Truro City 1-0 to Reach FA Cup First Round
Sutton United secured a 1-0 victory over Truro City on Saturday, advancing to the FA Cup first round proper for the second consecutive season.
Business
Fire Damages Arsenal Memorabilia at Tollington Arms Pub
A fire at The Tollington Arms in Hornsey Road damaged iconic Arsenal memorabilia, beer lines, and flooring. The pub will remain closed for the rest of the year, with staff unhurt but devastated.
Transport
Environment
Islington climate groups urge cross-party action
Islington climate groups met councillors to push for joint action on the climate emergency, identifying policies both parties could progress together.
Kingston Council rejects plastic cemetery decorations ban
Kingston Council has rejected a petition signed by over 1,200 people to enforce a ban on plastic decorations at Kingston Cemetery, opting for an educational approach instead.
Primrose Hill to Close for Bonfire Night and New Year's Eve
Primrose Hill will close nightly from October 30 to November 9 and on New Year's Eve after two fatal stabbings in three years, Royal Parks announced.
Croydon dog warden Tara Boswell marks 17 years of rescues
Croydon's sole dog warden Tara Boswell has spent 17 years rescuing strays, earning RSPCA platinum PawPrints Award three years running despite challenges.
Muswell Hill health club unveils £1.5m poolside overhaul
The Laboratory Spa and Health Club in Muswell Hill completes a £1.5m poolside redevelopment, adding an Ice Lounge, sauna, and steam room to its 25-metre pool.
TV & Film Quiz: The Best of British Screen
From Doctor Who and James Bond to Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers, our TV and film quiz celebrates classic British screen favourites. Fourteen questions of mixed difficulty for every armchair fan. Lights, camera, action!