Lewisham Shopping Centre petition debated despite approval
A 4,600-signature petition against Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment was noted by full council, but the £1.5bn Landsec scheme is already approved.
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Teen arrested after Islington fight caught on CCTV
A 19-year-old man was arrested after a late-night fight in Islington, spotted by CCTV operators. He was held on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
Man charged with stalking and blackmailing three people
Dylan Brown, 33, of HMP Thameside, faces four charges including stalking and three counts of blackmail after appearing at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on September 18.
Lewisham pair jailed for £13k phone shop robbery
Two Lewisham men, Joziah Carey-Nichols and Ousman Faal, were sentenced to a combined 5.5 years for robbing a Three shop in Woking of over £13k in phones.
Westminster nail salons face closure over dirty waxing room and unknown staff who ran from inspector
The Nail Garden could see one of its branches close within days while a second may shut next February.
Noah Woods inquest: Toddler left playground via fence gap
An inquest heard Noah Woods, 3, left a Brantham play area through a fence gap and open gate before his body was found in Decoy Pond. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
New podcast The London Brief to scrutinise City Hall and GLA
MyLondon launches The London Brief podcast to delve into GLA decisions, budgets, and the 2028 Mayoral race, with guests like Lord Bailey.
Southwark tops south-east London crime list in August 2026
Southwark recorded the highest crime rate in south-east London in August, with 3,784 offences, while Bexley had the lowest at 1,435, according to Met Police data.
Final plea to save Teddington's last allotments from graveyard
Campaigners urge Richmond Council to pause Shacklegate Lane allotments closure on Oct 1, proposing partial conversion and grave reuse to address burial shortages.
Brothers jailed for Nando's kidnap and £30k blackmail
Two brothers who lured a man to Lewisham Nando's via a fake dating profile, held him at gunpoint for six hours, and demanded £30,000 have been jailed for over seven years each.
Sidcup pharmacy attacker sentenced to community order
Curtis Bailey, 33, pushed over an 89-year-old and broke a worker's arm during a temper tantrum at Southcotts Pharmacy in Sidcup. He received an 18-month community order.
Reform UK's Resilience: Labour's Challenge in Fear-Driven Politics
Despite financial scandals, Reform UK remains a serious contender due to public anxiety. Labour's mission under Andy Burnham is to counter fear with hope and tangible change.
Tributes to Reece Salmon, 28, stabbed on 'Millionaires' Row'
Reece Salmon, 28, died after being stabbed in Lloyd Baker Street, Islington. Police have launched a murder investigation and appeal for witnesses.
Labour abstains on London mansion tax motion, Reform claims betrayal
Reform UK's motion condemning the mansion tax passed after Labour abstained. Reform AM Alex Wilson accuses PM Andy Burnham of treating London as a 'cash cow'.
NSW council without mayor after election tie-break bungle
Clarence Valley Council is without a mayor after a bungled tie-break draw wrongly declared Peter Johnstone elected, before he resigned.
Five Great Reads: AI doom, firefighting women, and Kylie
This week's essential reads: AI extinction warnings, Indonesia's all-female fire crew, Naomi Klein on end-times fascists, Australian school assault crisis, and Kylie's 25-year hit.
Corrections: M&S cocktails, Vuong novel, Netflix's Perfect Lie
The Guardian corrects errors: canned cocktails not M&S brand, Vuong's novel is 'The Emperor of Gladness', and Netflix's 'The Perfect Lie' is set in Bergen, Netherlands.
Putin mocked for PC struggles during online vote
Putin's awkward computer use during Russia's online Duma vote sparked mockery. Meanwhile, a UK intelligence source warns of 'stealth mobilisation' and Poland's Tusk flags drone threats.
Labor's Migration Dilemma: Cassidy and McCrone Analyse
Barrie Cassidy and Jessie McCrone examine Labor's migration reforms, One Nation's influence, and Victorian election prospects.
Israeli Election Could Be Its Last, Voters Warn as Netanyahu Seeks Return
Israel's 27 October election may be its most consequential ever, with voters fearing a Netanyahu victory could end democracy and accelerate West Bank annexation.
Heathrow Tests Flawed, Says Hillingdon Council
Hillingdon Council criticizes UK government's four Heathrow expansion tests for lacking fail criteria, calls for fifth community impact test.
Icac: ex-councillor denies message linked to Nassif work
Former Strathfield Labor councillor Sharangan Maheswaran told Icac a message about damaging NSW minister David Elliott was not linked to work for developer Jean Nassif, denying wrongdoing.
Guardian Corrections: Film Location, Homophone Error, More
The Guardian issues corrections on a documentary's production credits, location, and a homophone mix-up in a rewilding article, plus other amendments.
Putney pusher probe continues after suspect's death
The Metropolitan Police says its investigation into the 'Putney pusher' remains ongoing after suspect Nicholas Brandram's death, as his family claims he took his own life due to police pressure.
Khan Replies in Urdu to Polanski's Campaign Video
Mayor Sadiq Khan responded in Urdu to Zack Polanski at Mayor's Question Time, referencing the Green leader's campaign video for Holborn and St Pancras.
Mum missing 6 years identified after remains found in west London
Human remains found in a west London park have been confirmed as Joanne Sheen, a mum-of-three missing since 2019. A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
Apocalypse Stockpiling: My Three-Week Preparedness Report
Three weeks into the UK's Prepare campaign, columnist Emma Brockes admits her stockpile is meager—two tuna cans, sparkling water, and expired OxyContin—and questions the practicality of preparing for unknown threats.
Met Police officers charged with assault after Southall arrest
Two Met Police officers have been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm after a man they arrested in Southall in 2023 was taken to hospital. They will appear in court next month.
Daughter urges Burnham to seek justice for mum killed by Iran
Mahsa Piraei demands Andy Burnham act after Amnesty names 87 Iranian officials over 2022 crackdown deaths, including her mother Minoo Majidi.
Sweden Election: Centre-Left Set to Keep Far Right Out
Sweden's centre-left coalition, led by Magdalena Andersson, is likely to win the general election, keeping the far-right Sweden Democrats out of government, but the party's platform has become the political norm.
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