Politics
Hounslow Tory councillor quits party over undeclared directorship
Hounslow Conservative Cllr Satwant Kaur resigns party whip pending investigation into undeclared company directorship, prompting Labour accusations of hypocrisy.
Culture
Bake Off bread week: Two London bakers exit show
Molly eliminated and Nikki withdraws in Bread Week; Tom named Star Baker in week four of Channel 4's Bake Off.
Sports
Chelsea thrash Bournemouth 5-1 with lightning-fast start at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge, scoring twice in the first three minutes. Jordan Henderson and Joao Pedro each netted twice in a dominant display.
Business
Hounslow raids: 14 shops hit, illegal vapes and Kamagra seized
Trading Standards raids on 14 West London shops seized 1,019 packets of illicit cigarettes, 445 vapes, and unlicensed erectile dysfunction jelly, with several arrests made.
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.
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?