Politics
Khan won't intervene over Lewisham's refusal of 802-home Deptford plan
Sadiq Khan will not overturn Lewisham Council's rejection of plans for 802 homes on Deptford Creek, City Hall has confirmed, citing no sound planning reasons to intervene.
Culture
Kensal Green Cemetery: Spooky Victorian Catacombs and Famous Graves
Kensal Green Cemetery, London's first commercial burial ground, offers Victorian catacombs, grand monuments, and graves of Brunel and Babbage for an autumn walk.
Sports
Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham: Palmer sent off as Blues lose at Bridge
Chelsea lost 2-0 to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on October 24, with Cole Palmer sent off and goalkeeper Mike Penders at fault for the opener.
Business
Bexleyheath's Prince Albert pub set to reopen with new tenants
Bexleyheath's Prince Albert pub, closed over soaring costs, will reopen under new operators Marc and Danielle, who plan entertainment nights and local performers.
Transport
Environment
Haringey parks: outdoor classrooms for children
Haringey ranks third best London borough for children, with 61 parks and 98% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. Parks teach life skills schools cannot, argues Chris Arnold.
Beulah Hill burst main: flooding and outages continue
A burst water main on Beulah Hill caused flooding, traffic disruption, and water outages for residents in SE19, with Thames Water crews working overnight to isolate the damaged pipe.
Community Sauna Baths plans Highams Park Lake site
Community Sauna Baths proposes a new affordable sauna at Highams Park Lake, replacing a boathouse destroyed by fire in September 2025. The company presented plans to the Highams Park Planning Group on October 8 and has launched a public consultation.
LDN COP Returns to Camden: Free Climate Conference Nov 28
LDN COP, a free climate conference, returns to Camden Town's Plaza on Nov 28, featuring housing, air quality, and protest talks, plus documentaries and an eco market.
LDN COP 2024: Camden Cinema to Host Free Climate Conference
LDN COP returns to Camden Town on November 28, 2024, with free talks, films, and workshops on climate, housing, and protest.
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!