Hoxton Pub Outdoor Drinking Plan Sparks Resident Backlash
Howl At The Moon's bid to allow 30 people outside until 10pm faces opposition from locals who say the pavement is already unsafe for pedestrians.
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Southall shop denied alcohol licence over street drinking fears
The Corner Shop in Southall has been denied an alcohol licence due to concerns about street drinking, anti-social behaviour, and a special policy area presumption.
Heathrow boss warns PM: back third runway or lose billions
Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye warns PM Burnham that without third runway backing, £33bn investment could go to Spain or Italy, risking UK jobs and growth.
Westminster e-bike crackdown: 5,000 fines, 1,000 seizures
Westminster Council has issued over 5,000 fines and seized 1,000 dockless bikes since April 2026, a seven-fold increase, but opposition says it's not enough.
Parents spend extra £525 a year once children start driving
Parents spend an extra £525 a year once their children start driving the family car, with 94% contributing to costs like insurance and fuel, a new study shows.
Highfield Road Purley Closes for Six Weeks for Gas Works
Highfield Road in Purley will close for major gas works starting October 6, lasting until November 20, with Southern Gas Networks carrying out repairs.
West London restaurant licence suspended after illegal worker found
Lebanese Taverna Express in Hammersmith has its licence suspended for one month after an illegal worker was found, with a £40,000 penalty issued.
UK Car Insurance Averages £713, Young Drivers Save Most
British drivers now pay an average of £713 for car insurance, down £22 year-on-year, with 17-year-olds seeing a 13% drop, according to Confused.com data.
UK diesel prices hit record 199.18p per litre
UK average diesel price hits record 199.18p per litre, RAC says, as global oil pressures from Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts push costs up.
Vitality London 10,000 2026: Route, Closures, Travel
Over 17,000 runners race from The Mall to Buckingham Palace on Sept 27. Road closures start Friday. Full route, tube tips, and 2027 entry info.
Kent Diesel Prices Near Record Highs, Drivers Warned
Diesel prices in Kent near record highs at 196.1p per litre, prompting AA warnings and calls for fuel duty cut extension.
Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges rise by up to 5%
Tunnel charges increased this week. Cars now pay £1.55 off-peak and £4.20 peak, with rises up to 5%.
Glasgow Couple's Vegas Wedding at Risk After Flight Cancelled
A Glasgow couple may miss their Las Vegas wedding after their Heathrow connection was cancelled due to an air traffic control issue, with compensation unlikely.
Wandsworth £450k plan to ease Putney congestion
Wandsworth Council proposes a £450,000 plan to relocate a Putney Bridge pedestrian crossing to ease congestion worsened by a £1m junction redesign, with a final decision due in October.
London rents up 3.5% but fall in two boroughs
Average London private rent rose 3.5% to £2,332 in year to August 2026, below UK average, with falls in Westminster and Kingston.
Kardashian-loved Ulike Air 10 IPL device: My 5-week test results
I tested the £399.99 Ulike Air 10 IPL hair removal device, loved by Kim and Kourtney Kardashian. After 5 weeks of twice-weekly use, I saw a big reduction in back hair regrowth. Here's my full review.
Sniper Dan review: Cheerful, non-lethal sniper game
Sniper Dan turns sniping into a hidden object game where you help townsfolk, not harm them. Review: 6/10, £9.99, out now.
Petrol prices hit highest since Iran war peak as average tops 170p
Average UK petrol price tops 170p per litre, highest since August 2022, pushing family fill-ups to £94. Use our postcode checker to find cheapest fuel near you.
Peckham Wetherspoons closes, bingo hall plan submitted
The Kentish Drovers in Peckham has closed after 50 years; a bingo hall application is under review by Southwark Council.
Luton Airport ups drop-off fee to £9 for 12 minutes
London Luton Airport has increased its drop-off charge from £7 to £9 for 12 minutes, now higher than Heathrow's £7 fee, with free alternatives available.
Fulham dessert shop Dr Dessert wins 1am delivery licence
Dr Dessert on Wandsworth Bridge Road can deliver until 1am weekends and midnight weekdays after Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved a licence with conditions.
Woolworths Price Freeze Faces Scrutiny as Prices Rise
Woolworths raised prices on popular items, including a 33% mark-up on chicken fillets, days after promising a three-month price freeze on 300 staples, data shows.
Clocks go back October 25 2026: BST ends, GMT begins
The clocks go back one hour at 2am on Sunday October 25 2026, ending British Summer Time and returning the UK to Greenwich Mean Time.
Airline compensation rights after UK air traffic failure
NATS failure caused 1,700+ cancellations; airlines avoid cash payouts but must offer care, rebooking, or refunds under EU rules.
TfL to retrofit all London buses with AC by May 2027
TfL will retrofit every London bus with air conditioning by end of May 2027, following MyLondon's campaign and a strike by 1,500 Arriva drivers.
Essex Police Seize £200K Lamborghini in Driving Crackdown
Essex police seized a Lamborghini Huracan in Southend on Saturday, potentially worth over £200,000, under tightened laws targeting antisocial driving, after reports of speeds over twice the limit.
Putney shop faces licence loss after underage alcohol sales
Stonehenge Food and Wine in Putney could lose its licence after failing two underage test purchases and receiving three formal warnings from Wandsworth Council.
UK mortgage rates set to rise as swap rates hit three-year high
UK swap rates, used to price mortgages, hit a three-year high above 4.52%, signalling higher fixed-term mortgage rates amid global bond sell-off and oil price surge.
UK mortgage rates to rise as swap rates hit three-year high
UK mortgage rates are set to rise after five-year swap rates hit their highest level since October 2023, driven by a global bond sell-off, according to AJ Bell and Yorkshire Building Society.
Barrister reveals three ways to appeal yellow box fines
A barrister outlines three circumstances where drivers may challenge yellow box junction fines, including roadworks, visibility issues, and road layout problems.
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