Politics
Man shot dead at Acton memorial service as murder probe launched
A man in his 40s was fatally shot at a memorial service in East Acton on Friday, October 2. Police believe 40-50 people, including children, were present. No arrests have been made, and detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Culture
Table 17 review: Interactive rom com arrives at Kiln Theatre
Table 17, a 90-minute interactive rom com starring Marisha Wallace and Jamael Westman, runs at Kiln Theatre, Kilburn until October 24.
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
Mother Mash to open Notting Hill pie and mash restaurant
Mother Mash, a British comfort food specialist with branches in Carnaby Street and Covent Garden, will open a new restaurant on Westbourne Park Road, Notting Hill, serving pies and mash for under £20.
Transport
Environment
High Elms Park: Woodland, Gruffalo trail, 25 mins from London
High Elms Country Park near Orpington offers 250 acres of woodland, a Gruffalo trail, and a Victorian ice house, just a 25-minute drive from Bexley.
Richmond Council explores electric outdoor saunas for income
Richmond Council is consulting suppliers on electric outdoor saunas to generate income amid £29m annual funding cuts by 2029, representing 58% of central funding.
Carshalton church locks gates over antisocial behaviour
All Saints Church in Carshalton has temporarily locked two entrances after police requested action over drug use and aggressive behaviour near the historic site.
London couple trade corporate life for vineyard and glamping
Chris Reynolds and Louise Marshall left London corporate jobs to buy a Wiltshire smallholding, planting 4,000 vines and opening glamping pods. They now run Liba Vineyard, aiming for 10,000 bottles by 2028.
Donkey's-eye view video reveals harsh life of working animals
A rare video shows 13-year-old donkey Lagdaf hauling 400 litres of water daily in 36°C heat in Mauritania, highlighting the plight of working animals worldwide.
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!