Politics
Rental scam fraudster Frederic Priestley's jail term cut
Frederic Priestley, 34, from Southwark, had his sentence reduced from 2 years 11 months to 2 years by the Court of Appeal after swindling over 30 victims out of nearly £77,500 in a rental scam.
Culture
Crystal Palace's Lorenzo restaurant to close after 41 years
Lorenzo, a family-run Italian restaurant on Westow Hill, will close on November 22 after 41 years, citing rising costs and founder's retirement.
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
McDonald's UK to Launch Chicken McWings for First Time
McDonald's UK will introduce Chicken McWings, previously only in China, from October 20 as part of its World Heist menu part two, following fan demand.
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.
British History Quiz: From 1066 to the Modern Age
Journey through British history with questions on kings and queens, battles, the Tudors, Magna Carta and the World Wars. From the Norman Conquest onward, test your knowledge across the centuries. How much do you remember?