Armed Police Respond to Hackney Stabbing, Man Arrested
Armed police descended on Fellows Court in Haggerston, Hackney, after a reported stabbing. A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.
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Teens arrested after machete attack in Uxbridge park
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, were arrested after a machete attack in Cowley Recreation Ground, Uxbridge, on September 25. A man in his 50s was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
Care home staff cycle 54 miles, raise £1,166 for charity
Three care home staff, including a manager from Magnolia Court, cycled 54 miles from London to Brighton, raising £1,166 for the Barchester Charitable Foundation.
Motorcyclist dies in Islington crash with London bus
A motorcyclist, believed to be in his 30s, died after a collision with a bus on Tollington Park, Islington, at 11.30am today. No arrests have been made and no other injuries were reported.
Cyclist dies in Ladbroke Grove crash; moped rider sought
A 24-year-old e-cyclist died in a crash with a moped on North Pole Road, Ladbroke Grove, at 1:15am. The moped rider fled, prompting a manhunt. Road closed 14 hours.
Sutton leisure centre showers: costumes rule after complaints
Sutton Council asks Everyone Active to review shower procedures at Westcroft Leisure Centre after complaints about men washing genitals in communal showers, with costumes now required.
Coroner raises alarm concerns after care home fall death
A coroner has raised concerns after Joan Murphy, 90, died following a fall at Deer Park View care home in Teddington, where she had no wearable emergency alarm.
Hounslow Council apologises after care bill row with dying woman
Hounslow Council has apologised after an elderly woman, Mrs K, spent her final days worried about a backdated care bill of up to £1,400. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found severe delays and communication failures, leading to a £250 compe
Man, 68, dies after van collision in Southall; man arrested
A 68-year-old man died at the scene in Emerald Square, Southall, after being hit by a van. A 22-year-old man was arrested and bailed.
Enfield sex offender who used AI was bailed to flat overlooking playground
Zafer Dogan, 32, who used AI to sexualise photos of women and two children, was repeatedly bailed to his flat overlooking a children's playground despite opposition from the Met
Lewisham woman banned after dog's starvation death
Vanessa Anne Kentfield, of Manor Park, was banned from keeping animals after her bull breed dog Rubic died weighing less than half his healthy weight.
Highgate School pays tribute to pupil, 16, killed in taxi crash
A 16-year-old Highgate School pupil died after being hit by a taxi in North Road, Highgate. A 68-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
Rio Lounge Croydon gets 0 hygiene rating after food found
Rio Lounge in Croydon received a 0 hygiene rating after inspectors found 43-day-old food, filthy surfaces, and rubbish. The restaurant closed immediately.
Girl, 16, dies in Highgate crash; man, 68, arrested
A 16-year-old girl died after being hit by a car in Highgate, North London, on Sept 24. A 68-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by careless driving. Road closures remain in place.
Hillingdon Council apologises after two-year foster delay
Hillingdon Council kept a prospective foster mother waiting over two years before rejecting her application for reasons known from the outset, the ombudsman found.
Abbey Wood Hit-and-Run Driver Jailed for Three Years
Brennan Mongan, 31, jailed for 3 years 2 months over Abbey Wood hit-and-run that sent a woman flying. Convicted of GBH, dangerous driving, and more.
Man Arrested After Tilbury Pub Fire
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at the Grade II-listed Worlds End pub in Tilbury, Essex Police said.
NHS toe amputation risk after podiatry failures
A diabetic patient faces losing her toe after gangrene developed following podiatry surgery, an investigation into Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust found.
London man arrested over Northampton school lockdown threats
A 46-year-old London man was arrested after Earl Spencer Primary School in Northampton was locked down following threatening calls on September 23.
Bedbug invasion leaves Eltham man with 1,000 bites
A 63-year-old Greenwich man says he feels suicidal after a severe bedbug infestation left him with over 1,000 bites, with treatments delayed.
Three more charged over East Ham shooting murder
Three more men have been charged with murder after Masum Miah, 42, was found shot dead in a car in East Ham, London, on August 18.
Fire crews return to Folkestone hotel after new smoke reports
Fire crews returned to the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone after reports of smoke, caused by smouldering laundry, following a major blaze that evacuated 280 guests.
Inmates deny attempted murder of Sara Sharif's father
Two inmates pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder Urfan Sharif, father of murdered schoolgirl Sara Sharif, in a prison attack at HMP Belmarsh on New Year's Day 2025.
Camberwell crash: Man rushed to hospital after collision
A man was rushed to a major trauma centre after a serious crash on Camberwell New Road. London's Air Ambulance was dispatched to the scene.
Bromley Council pays £500 over special needs school delay
Bromley Council has apologised and paid £500 to a family after failing to secure a new school placement for a child with special needs for 17 months.
NHS 'too expensive' claim in teen's death inquest
An inquest found a 'missed opportunity' to place 19-year-old Soviya Rajaratnam in secure rehab contributed to her death. Her family says the NHS called it 'too expensive'.
Visually impaired man wins £3,900 payout over hotel
A visually impaired man left in a hotel without cooking facilities for 13 months has been awarded £3,900 compensation after the Ombudsman found Westminster City Council at fault.
Met Police warn of drug-laced vapes and medication spiking
Met Police report over 2,700 spiking offences in a year, with drug-laced vapes and over-the-counter medicines increasingly used. Reporting within 12 hours is crucial.
St George's Hospital in Tooting set for mental health A&E
St George's Hospital in Tooting could get a new mental health emergency department, with £1.9m secured to develop plans and reduce pressure on its A&E.
Tim Westwood faces two additional sexual offence charges
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, 68, has been charged with two further sexual offences against two women, dating back to 1991 and 2004, the CPS confirmed.
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