Early prisoner release expands London shoplifter reoffender
Month: October 2026
A call I should never have taken on LBC exposed a corrupt policeman and overturned 15 convictions, writes Daniel Barnett
A piece of advice given during an LBC phone-in helped set in motion a chain of events that has seen 15 men’s convictions overturned over the actions of a corrupt police detective, with further cases still under investigation
‘Overlooked’ station named one of best transformed into a garden
The North London station is now in the running to be named the best in the UK
Piero Hincapie injury return timeline emerges as Mikel Arteta gets Arsenal boost
Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie suffered injury blows this past weekend with Mikel Arteta handed updates on when the Arsenal duo could be back
Art by modern slavery survivors on display across London
The exhibition organised by Hestia features the work of 26 modern slavery survivors.
Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears
US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.
Tel Aviv University student gets eviction order from dorm over Nakba sticker
The student says she was told to leave after the dorm manager accused her of displaying a message calling for violence; her attorney says the decision violated university rules and freedom of expression
Bus drivers still refused toilet access in stations despite Sadiq Khan’s promise
Transport for London station staff are advised to let bus drivers use their toilet facilities
Arteta’s hidden message over freak Arsenal injury incident proves why he’s elite
Mikel Arteta has shed light on the bizarre double incident which saw Arsenal players Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi pick up injuries in the post-game warm down after the 2-1 win over Leeds
What Sandro Tonali did after Dominic Solanke goal at Old Trafford spoke volumes
The Italian made an important contribution for Tottenham Hotspur and reacted differently to everyone else in the team to their late leveller
Harrow Post Office to be replaced with 10-storey block of flats
The plans were approved despite a suggestion the “eyesore” tower with 104 co-living rooms would dominate the streetscape
TWP unveils first store outside of US in London’s Mayfair
Luxury American womenswear brand TWP has opened its 12th store, and its first store outside of the US, at 28 Bruton Street in the heart of London’s Mayfair.
A review of London’s recent railway upgrades
The latest Programmes and Investment Committee report from TfL has outlined some of the works that have been carried out on London’s rail network in recent months.
Andy Burnham goes speed dating
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London railway crossing shut after children ‘play chicken’ with trains
Brickfields level crossing near Upminster will remain closed until action has been taken to address the issue, Network Rail said
‘Frustrated’ residents fed up of waking up to scattered e-bikes
Rental bike companies claims anyone who abandons a bike in a ‘no parking zone’ will be fined
Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight fashion brands hit by cyberattack
IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles were knocked out by the incident, according to parent company TFG London
Readers sound off on Israel/Palestine history, young valets and Kelly Clarkson
Lake Minnetonka, Minn.: Your editorial “Remember Oct. 7 terror amid debate over the war in Gaza” (Oct. 7) is totally off base. Hamas was created because of the occupation and Israeli land seizures starting in 1948 through today. When Israel was created, 750,000 people from Palestine were physically expelled — many were killed or harassed and forced to move, creating this refugee problem.
Fatalities reported in Waterford fire
Emergency services are at the scene.
Princess Eugenie shares new video of baby daughter on eighth wedding anniversary
Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, in August
Arsenal hijacked Lille transfer after convincing player to sneak away
The forward had to make a choice between the two clubs and Arsenal ended up winning
London MPs rage against Brexit as Sadiq Khan says rejoin EU
Quitting the European Union has been ‘an unmitigated disaster and has left us poorer as a result,’ says Marsha De Cordova , Labour MP for Battersea
One in 10 London homes spared as lower mansion tax threshold ruled out
Mansion tax U-turn spares thousands of London homeowners as research shows 9.4% would have been caught
Israel expands Yellow Line, forcing more Palestinian families westward
Israel expands Yellow Line, forcing more Palestinian families westward
Children caught playing ‘chicken’ with trains at busy level crossing
Network Rail called on parents and teachers to help stress the ‘vital safety message’ around playing on tracks
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Trail Blazers Declaw London Lions in NBA Preseason Action
A chance to stretch legs in exhibition.
Ava DuVernay Shares The Origins Behind Her Documentary Feature ‘14th’ At Buzzy London Film Festival Premiere
The ’14th’ will debut globally on Netflix on December 4, following a theatrical release in select U.S. and U.K. theaters beginning on November 27.
London Lions make history against Portland Trail Blazers but get a lesson in Oregon
Watch the 2026-27 NBA season, live on Sky Sports – starting with the Detroit Pistons hosting the Boston Celtics on Sky Sports Mix from 8pm on Tuesday 20 October, followed by LeBron James competitive debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks
Most young people in London with mental health disorder ‘don’t receive a diagnosis’
The new study, published by experts at King’s College London examined data on young people in south London
Man used AI songs and 10,000 bots to collect $8M in fraudulent music royalties, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said Michael Smith used AI-generated songs and thousands of bot accounts to rack up millions of fraudulent streams and collect more than $8 million in royalty payments.
Teams face months in Antarctica on mission to save base from climate change
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) is in year two of its three year mission to conserve Britain’s first permanent scientific base there.
Midwives win £750,000 settlement over nitrous oxide exposure
The compound is the main component in gas and air, widely used for pain relief in labour.
Triple lock backing not political, claims Swinney as he recommits to policy
The First Minister has voiced strong opposition to the changes proposed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Inquest to be held into death of murdered Sheffield schoolboy Harvey Willgoose
Harvey, 15, was stabbed to death in front of horrified children and teachers at All Saints Catholic High School
Burnham breaking cost-of-living promises as mortgages rise, SNP says
The Nats urged the Prime Minister to go further and support homeowners facing higher mortgage bills.
Harry and Meghan to visit youth group in first joint engagement since UK return
The couple are set to visit Nottingham on Thursday.
Burnham accused of ‘unpicking’ Brexit deal as date set for UK-EU summit
The summit will take place in Brussels on November 20.
London flats most likely to sell at a loss
Nearly 40% of London flats resold at a loss, while annual house price growth across Great Britain slows to 1.5%, according to e.surv. – London flats most…
Miliband urges need to stand with Ukraine as Trump has fresh dig at Zelensky
The US president claims Vladimir Putin, who started the conflict, wants a peace deal more than the leader of the Kyiv government.
LE SSERAFIM sells out London O2 show, adds seats for Europe tour
LE SSERAFIM sells out London O2 show, adds seats for Europe tour The group LE SSERAFIM sold out its London show. Source Music said on the 13th, LE SS
IMF sees milder global slowdown as AI boom offsets war hit — warns resilience is nearing limits
The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, warning that resilience is tested by energy constraints and looming fiscal risks.
Parole hearing to resume for mother of Baby P after almost a year’s pause
Tracey Connelly was jailed at the Old Bailey in 2009 for causing or allowing the death of her 17-month-old son Peter at their home in north London.
Le Sserafim adds seats to sold-out London show
Le Sserafim is opening more seats for its London show slated for Oct. 16, according to its agency Source Music on Tuesday. The group is set to perform at The O2
Blazers Outclass London Lions as Morant Provides Some Razzle-Dazzle
“That’s what I just try to bring around here: joy and energy.”
How Red Bull’s F1 team is using AI to make split-second decisions for Max Verstappen
Red Bull Racing is increasingly using AI to help make real-time Formula 1 race decisions, but the team says human judgment remains essential.
‘Premature loaders’ are the rude commuters everyone lets off the hook
Metro terms the concept of the ‘premature loader,’ a type of commuter that’s winding Tube passengers up left, right and centre.
Two players asked to swap rooms after sharing with Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe
Former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe wasn’t everyone’s favourite roommate
Julian Alvarez actions brought up as Arsenal rivals out of £127m transfer battle
football.london takes a look at the latest news surrounding two long-term Arsenal targets








