Politics
Joanne McCartney: London Plan to Shape City's Next 25 Years
London Assembly member Joanne McCartney says the new draft London Plan sets rules for housing, transport, and infrastructure over the next 20–25 years, aiming for a fairer, greener city.
Culture
Blind barber styles celebs after life-changing eye surgery
JJ Savani, 36, lost his sight in 2017 due to keratoconus. After corneal transplants and an anonymous donation to barber school, he now styles celebrities and runs his own salon.
Sports
Sutton United 0-2 Boreham Wood: Winless Run Hits Five Games
Sutton United lost 2-0 at home to National League leaders Boreham Wood on Friday, extending their winless run to five games and slipping further down the table.
Business
Kent and Sussex campsites named among UK's best for 2026
Campsites.co.uk named 150 top UK sites for 2026, including Bluebell Coppice Park, Hale Farm, Coxhill Camping and Painters Farm, all near London and open this autumn.
Transport
Environment
South-east London water outage: multiple leaks cause flooding
Multiple leaks in Dulwich have caused flooding and left homes in SE21, SE22 and SE23 with low water pressure or no water, Thames Water said.
WWT Wetland Centre: Otter Pumpkin Carving at Half-Term
WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes hosts 'SUPER Natural' half-term event from Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026, with otter pumpkin carving, wand making, and theatre.
Clouded yellow brightens butterfly year despite heat-hit season
Eric Brown adds clouded yellow to his 2026 butterfly list at Oare Marshes, despite a poor year overall, as Butterfly Conservation reports mixed Big Butterfly Count results.
Heath Hands CEO Steps Down After 11 Years
Colin Houston steps down as Heath Hands CEO after 11.5 years, reflecting on achievements and launching new youth eco initiatives.
London's hidden river pollution: citizen scientists uncover sewage
Citizen scientists found 88 polluting outfalls across London rivers, with the Brent as hotspot, prompting alerts to Thames Water and calls for action.
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!