Politics
Hampstead sees progress in fight against crime and street clutter
Cllr Linda Chung reports that collaborative efforts in Hampstead are boosting shop assistant confidence and deterring professional thieves, though some business concerns remain.
Culture
Seven South London Restaurants Shortlisted for Asian Curry Awards 2026
Seven south London restaurants, including Spice Village in Croydon and The Pepper Tree in Clapham, are finalists for the Asian Curry Awards 2026, with winners announced November 15.
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
Waitrose Cricklewood Opening Date Revealed for October 22
Waitrose opens on Cricklewood Broadway on October 22, featuring an 18,000 sq ft store with basement parking and new jobs.
Transport
Environment
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.
Tooting Bec Lido: 120 Years of Swimming History
Tooting Bec Lido, the UK's largest freshwater pool, marks 120 years since opening in 1906, evolving from a bathing lake to a modern wellness hub with a rich history.
Hampstead Heath Fountain Honors Late Animal Lover
A £10,000 bequest from Martin Humphery funds a new dog and walker fountain on Hampstead Heath, unveiled by his widow Angela.
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!