Labour Holds Holborn & St Pancras as Abdi-Wali Wins
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election with 12,292 votes, defeating Green leader Zack Polanski, who came second with 8,928 votes.
Category : Politics
Bexleyheath teacher denies raping schoolgirl in trial
A Bexleyheath science teacher is on trial for nine counts of rape and abusing a position of trust, accused of grooming a schoolgirl.
Sex offender reoffends 24 hours after early release
A high-risk sex offender was returned to prison after reoffending within 24 hours of early release, prompting police criticism of the scheme.
Brixton campaigners rally to save Pop Brixton and International House
Campaigners rallied outside City Hall on October 5, urging Sadiq Khan to protect community spaces amid redevelopment plans for Pop Brixton and International House.
Police Renew Appeal for Fiona Holm's Body Location
Police renew appeal for info on Fiona Holm's body location after Carl Cooper's murder conviction. Contact 020 8721 4005 or Crimestoppers.
London Oct 7 anniversary protest: 7 arrests, clashes
Seven arrests were made as pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters clashed in Central London during an October 7 anniversary march, with police imposing strict conditions.
Shoplifter Chased by Police After M&S Theft
Repeat shoplifter Andrea Berquez, 41, was arrested after a plainclothes officer chased her from an M&S in Tunbridge Wells. She admitted five theft charges and received a two-year conditional discharge.
Polanski misses City Hall sessions during by-election campaign
Zack Polanski, Green Party leader, has missed four committee sessions and left Mayor's Question Time early since declaring his candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, while earning a £66,390 salary.
Lewisham seeks views on Gambling Policy to curb betting harm
Lewisham Council launches a five-week consultation on its 2027-2030 Gambling Policy, seeking input from gamblers and affected residents to shape regulation and reduce harm.
Cleverly vows to end 'back door' taxes on Londoners
James Cleverly pledges to review all GLA-imposed costs, including ULEZ and congestion charge, to cut living costs for Londoners.
Nine cities hold over a third of England's Neets, study finds
More than a third of England's Neets live in just nine cities, with London alone accounting for 117,100, according to Centre for Cities research.
Hither Green man avoids prison for racist cat row attack
Andrew Jones, 63, received a suspended sentence at the Old Bailey for racially abusing and assaulting neighbours in a dispute over his cats.
Thamesmead Driver Avoids Prison After 110mph Crash
Emmanuel Akintoye, 38, admitted dangerous driving and drug possession after a 110mph Thamesmead crash. He received a suspended sentence and driving ban.
Westminster hints at Downing Street cleaning cuts amid funding row
Westminster City Council leader Paul Swaddle suggested reducing Downing Street street cleaning to two sweeps a week, highlighting the impact of a £100m funding cut.
Cleverly Vows to Champion London Against Burnham and Khan
James Cleverly, Conservative mayoral hopeful, vows to champion London against PM Burnham's "anti-London" decisions and accuses Sadiq Khan of going "very quiet".
Hounslow Labour loses control after councillor charged
Hounslow Labour has lost majority control of the council after Cllr Gurbachan Athwal was suspended following a fraud charge. He denies wrongdoing.
Sutton Council reviews children's home, loft and tree plans
Sutton Council has received 13 new planning applications, including a children's home in Wallington, loft conversions in Cheam and Carshalton, and tree works across the borough.
Hackney Mosaic Project faces eviction over café plan
Hackney Mosaic Project, a community art group in Hackney Downs Pavilion since 2013, faces eviction under council plans for a café and flexible space, sparking a 2,800-signature petition.
Boff seeks Tory London Mayor candidacy for seventh time
Andrew Boff has announced he will seek the Conservative nomination for London Mayor in 2028, marking his seventh attempt. He declared his candidacy on the day Sadiq Khan won a third term.
Bexley Police Target Rising Anti-Social Behaviour Hotspots
Bexley police have created a new neighbourhood officer unit to tackle rising anti-social behaviour, with MP Louie French urging residents to report incidents to help secure funding and resources.
H&F mulls 150% council tax hike amid funding cuts
Hammersmith and Fulham Council may raise council tax by 150% by 2027/28, as Government funding is set to halve from £150.5m to £72.4m by 2029/30.
Man shot dead at Acton memorial service; murder probe launched
A man in his 40s was fatally shot at a memorial service in East Acton on Friday, October 2. Police believe 40-50 people, including children, were present. No arrests have been made, and detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Croydon Tax Defaulters: £265,898 Penalties Exposed
HMRC names WTP Croydon Ltd and Maria Jose De Souza Campos, exposing £265,898 in combined tax and penalties for deliberate underpayment in Croydon.
UK Home Office Unveils £60k Fines for Illegal Riders
Employers hiring illegal delivery riders face £60,000 fines per worker, director disqualification, or up to five years in prison under new Home Office measures announced October 1.
Police Appeal After Robbery at Ewell Village Store
Police appeal for witnesses after two balaclava-wearing teens threatened a shopkeeper during a robbery at Ewell Village Store on Kingston Road, Friday October 2.
Sixth man arrested over RAF Fairford plot released on bail
A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national arrested over an alleged terror plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail, Counter Terrorism Policing said.
Two Women Arrested After Shepherd's Bush Green Fight
Two women arrested after a fight on Shepherd's Bush Green; both were hospitalised, discharged, and taken into custody. Police appeal for witnesses.
Retiree jailed 15 years for ULEZ camera bomb in Sidcup
Kevin Rees, 64, was jailed for 15 years at the Old Bailey after a homemade bomb exploded near a ULEZ camera in Sidcup, with a terrorist connection found.
Iranian men charged over alleged plot against Jewish community
Two Iranian nationals have been charged with terrorism offences over an alleged plot targeting the Jewish community in Manchester, linked to an overseas group.
Tottenham residents fight to save park pavilion from private rent
Tottenham residents are urging Haringey Council to halt the commercial letting of Tower Gardens Park pavilion, fearing the 'thriving' community space could be lost to private use.
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