Politics
Purley kebab shop's late-night opening bid faces resident backlash
Residents in Purley have objected to Berlin Grill's bid to extend opening hours until 1am or 2am, citing noise, odours and safety fears. Croydon Council's licensing committee will consider the application on September 28.
Culture
Westminster Council explores options for Banksy's Blinded by the Flag statue
Westminster City Council says it is exploring all options for Banksy's Blinded by the Flag statue in Waterloo Place, with no formal decision made yet.
Sports
Family-Run CrossFit Orpington Grows From 20 to 108 Members
CrossFit Orpington, a family-run gym, has grown from 20 to 108 members since opening in February 2023, helping all ages build strength for daily life.
Business
Quarter of Drivers Ignore Dashboard Warning Lights, Survey Finds
A quarter of motorists drive with urgent dashboard warning lights on, a poll of 2,000 drivers reveals, with 14% skipping garage visits due to cost and hassle, leading to average £190 repair bills.
Transport
Environment
Barnet children honour Dutch war dead at Mill Hill ceremony
Schoolchildren placed orange carnations on Dutch war graves at Westminster Cemetery in Mill Hill, honouring 254 servicemen in a remembrance ceremony.
West London canal sewage linked to dead animals, residents say
Dead animals found in Brentford Lock basin due to sewage misconnections and warm stagnant water, residents told councillors, urging a strategy to clean the canal.
650k London homes to get heating via Thames tunnels
A £41m government grant will fund the London Strategic Heat Main, a network of tunnels under the Thames set to supply low-carbon heating to 650,000 homes by 2032.
Six chough chicks fledge in Kent, population now 35
Six chough chicks have fledged in Kent, boosting the county's population to 35, following reintroduction in 2023 after a 200-year absence.
Agatha Christie's Village: 45-Minute London Day Trip
A TikToker discovered Wallingford Beach, a clean riverside spot in Agatha Christie's former village, reachable by train from London Paddington in 45 minutes.
UK Geography Quiz: Cities, Rivers and Mountains
How well do you know the British Isles? Our geography quiz covers capital cities, the longest rivers, highest peaks, islands and famous landmarks across all four nations. Fourteen mixed questions to test your map skills.