Politics
Lewisham Council apologises to woman it failed to protect as child
Lewisham Council has apologised to a woman it failed to protect from harm as a child and will reconsider her complaint after the Ombudsman upheld it.
Culture
Sicilian festival on Richmond Green faces local opposition
Plans for a three-day Sicilian festival on Richmond Green next summer have drawn 45 objections from locals concerned about restricted public access and noise, though some residents support the event.
Sports
Chelsea Men and Women Deliver Goal-Filled Weekend Wins
Chelsea's men's and women's teams both secured emphatic wins, with the women thrashing Spurs 6-2 and the men beating Everton, despite goalkeeper Emi Martinez's injury.
Business
HMV to reopen larger store at Bluewater this Friday
HMV will reopen at Bluewater on October 23 in a larger unit, offering over 25,000 products, with free gift bags for the first 50 customers.
Transport
Environment
Charlton data centre: Council opposes 100,000sqm GLi plan
Greenwich Council opposes the 100,000sqm Charlton Gateway data centre, calling it a nuisance. Public consultation ends October 20.
Shepherds Hill Allotments Mark 100 Years of Growing
Shepherds Hill Allotments in north London marks its centenary with a film, cookbook, and charity support, having served the community since 1925.
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.
Premier League Quiz: Test Your UK Football Knowledge
Kick off with our British football quiz spanning the Premier League, FA Cup, legendary clubs, managers and record goalscorers. Fourteen questions from easy openers to tough teasers. How many can you net today?