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White Lion sold! New owner for Putney’s rotting Grade II landmark

A decade at risk and a roof stripped by squatters. Nobody has said who bought it

Number of upheld complaints about council doubles

Some 45 out of 255 complaints lodged with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) were upheld between April 2025 and March 2026

Extent of Thames Water’s leaking pipe network revealed

Special Dispatch investigation finds 130 unfixed leaks in the borough

Wandsworth’s flagship scheme is a lesson in how council schemes go wrong. Nobody wants to learn it

Access for All cost more than £2m and its figures were kept from the public. It closes unreviewed

Two Christmas trees for Wanstead as festive lights switch-on moves

Wanstead will have two Christmas trees this year, with the main festive lights switch-on moving from George Green to Christ Church Green.

Khan welcomes new licensing powers for City Hall amid row with council leaders

Criticism from Westminster City Council also comes after a section of Oxford Street was pedestrianised for the first time

Exclusive:Parent Raises Concerns Over After-School Club Price Increases at an Elm Park Primary School.

A parent whose son attends RJ Mitchell Primary School in Elm Park has criticised a sharp increase in after-school club

Brixton Sauna Garden to open at the back of the Barrier Block this month

Well, this was something we definitely weren’t expecting: a ‘sauna garden’ will soon be opening up on the Moorlands Estate, right behind Southwyck House (aka the Barrier Block) later this …

Police appeal after jewellery stolen in Ealing burglary

Metropolitan Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a home in Montpelier Road, Ealing, in which jewellery and other valuables were stolen.

Upminster Gets the Deep Clean Treatment as Council Steps Up Town Centre Makeover

Upminster’s town centre has been given a deep clean this week as Havering Council and its street cleaning contractors, FCC,

Persephone Books opens a shop at Scala Street

A new bookshop has opened today on the corner of Scala Street and Whitfield Street in Fitzrovia. Persephone Books’ managing director Francesca Beauman was on hand to welcome visitors into the little shop which will initially be open four days a week.

Ealing summit discusses fund to train construction workers

A national fund to train workers for major construction projects was among the proposals discussed at a summit hosted by Ealing’s University of West London (UWL) last Wednesday (28 October 2026).

New contractor takes over stalled High School building project

Work on Wanstead High School’s long-delayed redevelopment is moving forward after a new contractor took possession of the site last month.

Harrow hospital receives award for involving carers in treatment

Cygnet Hospital Harrow has received the Triangle of Care Star 1 Award following an assessment of how it involves families and carers in patients’ treatment. The 43-bed mental health hospital for men, on London Road, was assessed through Carers Trust’s Triangle of Care programme.

A Little Haven for Rescued Animals: Andrew Rosindell MP Visits Happy Acres Sanctuary in Havering

A heart-warming animal sanctuary tucked away in the countryside of Havering-atte-Bower is giving unwanted and rescued farm animals a second

London Assembly motion calls for effective regulation and enforcement to tackle illegal e-bikes, and better conditions for delivery riders to remove pressure on them to take risks due to low pay

The following motion has been proposed in the name of Caroline Russell AM and will seconded by Benali Hamdache AM for debate at tomorrow's London Assembly “This Assembly recognises the importance of tackling the risks posed by illegal e-bikes to improve road safety and support…

Mayor of London gets new powers to take licensing decisions away from local councils

The Mayor of London has denied carrying out a democratic power grab from the capital’s boroughs after being granted new licensing powers by the Government.

Appealing for new volunteers in Bush Hill Park

Bush Hill Park Residents' Association secretary Andrew Lack is looking for new volunteers to come forward to help run the group

Harrow Town Centre Christmas Party returns this November

Harrow Town Centre is getting ready for Christmas, with a festive party planned for Saturday, 28 November. The event will take place along Station Road and St Anns Road from 12pm to 7pm, bringing live entertainment, Christmas stalls and plenty of activities for families.

Croydon MP promises new laws for Live Facial Recognition

Three years since ‘RoboCop’-style surveillance cameras were trialled on the streets of of Croydon, the government is only now proposing legislation which will provide ‘parameters’ for their use Croydon West MP Sarah Jones, the policing minister in the Burnham government, …

Remember, remember… RSPCA offers fireworks safety advice

The London Fire Brigade is staging special event at Croydon Fire Station on November 5 for young people with additional needs, as it joins animal charity in calling on the public to avoid setting off fireworks at home for Diwali …

Greenwich councillors set to hike their basic pay by 42 per cent

Greenwich councillors are poised to hand themselves a basic pay increase of nearly 42 per cent next week – with the council leader saying that some of his colleagues were falling into debt because rates were so low.

HS2 completes tunnel link into Old Oak Common station

HS2 tunnellers have broken through into Old Oak Common station, connecting it to the line that will eventually carry trains from London to Birmingham. The breakthrough creates an 8.8-mile underground connection between the station and West Ruislip.

Match report: Poole Town 3 v Hanwell Town 0

A clinical performance from high flying Poole Town saw them take all three points on Tuesday night (3 November 2026) on the South Coast. A double from Ezio Touray and one from Jake Lawrence helped them to a 3-0 win over the Geordies.

Wealdstone High Street expected to reopen tonight after flooding

Wealdstone High Street is expected to reopen this evening (Wednesday, 4 November), almost two weeks after a burst water main caused major flooding and disruption in the area.

Dagenham curry house named ‘best takeaway’ at national awards

Customers praised the service and flavourful food at Clay Oven Takeaway in Whalebone Lane South

Work on new 20mph road safety zone to begin in November

Plans for a new 20mph road safety zone across parts of Wanstead and Aldersbrook have been approved by Redbridge Council.

Minster needs volunteers for Saturday’s churchyard clean-up

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T To email the Minster: office@croydonminster.org Inside Croydon – If you want real journalism, delivering real news, from a …

Wanstead mum walks 100 miles for baby heart charity

A Wanstead mum has raised over £4,000 for the baby heart charity Tiny Tickers.

Home for A Celtic Christmas: former resident brings show to Redbridge

Singer and former Aldersbrook resident Caitlin Downie will be bringing her national tour of A Celtic Christmas to Redbridge Drama Centre in South Woodford next month.

One of the UK’s smallest snails discovered in Wanstead Park survey

A snail survey has produced a new discovery for Wanstead Park.

Lambeth invite you to come along to their Community Cohesion event at the Town Hall on Weds, 11th November 2026

Lambeth are inviting residents to join their Community Cohesion Event 2026 on Wednesday, November 11th from 6pm at Lambeth Town Hall to “celebrate our diverse communities and highlight our shared …

Planning Committee approves Hermon Hill plans at third vote

Planning permission has been granted to develop the site of the former Ark Fish Restaurant on Hermon Hill following a series of Planning Committee votes.

It’s a Halloween nightmare in the countryside as Peckham Town lose to Ide Hill, Sat 31st October 2026

A trip to the rural charms of Ide Hill proved to be an All Hallows doomsday for Peckham Town, who were sunk by a last minute winner as the hosts …

Havering’s Wildlife Under Pressure: Where Are the Figures Showing What We Have Lost?

As Havering faces continued pressure to build more homes, questions are being raised about the impact on the borough’s wildlife

Leader of the Opposition Councillor Gillian Ford Hits the Road on Borough-Wide Tour!

Councillor Gillian Ford, Leader of the Council’s main opposition representing Havering’s Aligned Residents Associations (HARA), officially launched her borough tour

Get building to help save London renters £251 per month, says think tank

Centre for British Progress (CBP) suggests if national housing targets are met rents will be slashed significantly for Londoners

When Grandmaster Flash and Arthur Baker played the Brixton Dogstar – on the same night

It’s now standing semi-derelict with its doors covered in squatter-resisting metal sheeting, but for decades the Dogstar was one of the greatest clubs in London. On weekends, there’d regularly be …

Wembley pensioners say bus stop closure has left them ‘socially isolated’

Pensioners living around Ealing Road in Wembley have called for an end to roadworks disruption, saying months without their nearby bus stop have left them “socially isolated”.

Inside TfL’s crackdown on North Greenwich station’s ‘barrier bumpers’

Some 50 people were caught at North Greenwich station on Monday as Transport for London showed off its new intelligence-led crackdown on fare-dodging.

Putney’s Remembrance parade is going ahead, and its £2,000 appeal is met

Roads that meet the route close 10am to 1pm, and the march sets off at 10.25am.

Putney’s businesses vote by Thursday: a higher levy, or lose the lot

Positively Putney's own figures show fewer visitors last year, but 31% more card spending.

Two years on, will a legal deadline get Wandsworth’s pension fund to answer on Gaza?

Campaigners want its money out of companies linked to Israel's occupation. Officers never delivered the report.

Croydon Minster Remembrance Sunday services, Nov 8

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Inside Croydon – If you want real journalism, delivering real news, from a publication that is actually based …

New climbing wall for kids opens in Barking

It features nine climbing walls, giving children aged four and over the chance to climb, scramble, stretch and challenge themselves

Harrow burglar jailed after targeting South Asian families

A Harrow burglar who targeted South Asian families has been jailed after detectives used Oyster card records and CCTV to trace his movements. Clirim Ferizi, of Tookey Close, Harrow, was sentenced to two years in prison at Isleworth Crown Court on Tuesday, 3 November.

Month-long closure of Selhurst Road for bridge replacement

The main A213 between Croydon and South Norwood is to be closed for four weeks as Network Rail replaces a bridge – a period when there are at least five big home games scheduled at Crystal Palace A 165-year-old railway …

Licensing application: 1 Great Portland Street

Dream Games Publishing Ltd has applied to Westminster Council for a new premises licence for the upper floors at 1 Great Portland Street, on the corner of Great Castle Street in Fitzrovia West.

Putney High Street’s dead shops could come back to life – if the council acts this month

Councils can make landlords let shops left empty for a year, and a £10m fund will also pay to renovate them.

Ealing Council launches latest round of community grants for the borough’s seven towns

Residents and community groups across Ealing’s seven towns of Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall have until 3 December 2026 to apply for grants of up to £15,000 to fund projects in their local areas.

Backlash from headteacher and parents over proposed primary school closure

They have accused the council of using flawed figures to justify closing Suffolks Primary School in Brick Lane

Canada Water plans in doubt, despite steep drop in affordable housing

City Hall approved revised plans with only 9% affordable housing in March 2026, but now phase 2 of the plan is reported to be paused.

The price is surreal: Notting Hill’s famous blue-door house goes on sale for £7.5m

One of London’s most recognisable front doors can now be yours—if you have £7.5 million to spare. The Notting Hill house used as the home of Hugh Grant’s character in the 1999 film Notting Hill has been put on the market.

Best places to go trick-or-treating in Harrow this Halloween – and how to find them

Halloween is almost here, and with the big night falling on Saturday 31 October, families across Harrow will be getting ready for an evening of spooky fun.

Upminster Gets Ready to Jingle All the Way! Christmas Lights, Snow and Festive Fun Coming to Town!

Get ready for an evening of Christmas magic as Upminster prepares to welcome families and friends for Christmas in Upminster

SEND Reforms: Havering Opposition Leader Warns That Promises Must Translate into Better Support for Families

The borough’s newly approved Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Reform Plan has been welcomed by Havering’s opposition leaders, Councillor

North End’s Muffin Break café opens one week ahead of plan

Muffin Break, the fresh bakery café chain, has opened its first Croydon branch, and managed to do so a week earlier than originally announced. The new North End branch, near Marks and Spencer and close to West Croydon Station, started …

Nightwatch marks 50th anniversary with film about a stray cat

Nightwatch, one of the borough’s biggest charities, whose volunteers work throughout the year to help Croydon’s homeless, continues its round of 50th anniversary events on Thursday November 12 with a showing of a heartfelt film about homelessness at the David …

Chaos at Newham Town Hall as opposition groups split over neighbourhood forum roles

Rifts open up within Newham Independents and the Greens after Labour mayor offers some councillors paid roles to run neighbourhood forums

Four Tube and Overground lines facing weekend closures in Harrow

Harrow will face rail disruption this month, with closures affecting four different Tube and Overground lines on the weekend of 21 and 22 November.

Labour’s Hall returns as a town councillor in County Durham

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Six years after he was forced to quit the Town Hall and was then suspended by the Labour Party, one of those at the heart of the council’s financial collapse is back in local government EXCLUSIVE …

Review: Dawn Chorus by Keith Williams

Thomas Foster reviews Dawn Chorus, an exhibition of live gig sketches by local artist Keith Williams, which opened at the Wood Street Bear on Wednesday 28th October

The 2026 Croydonites Festival, from Wed Nov 4 to Sat Nov 21

A D V E R T I S E M E N T For more info and to book tickets, visit the Croydonites website by clicking here Inside Croydon – If you want real journalism, delivering real news, from a …

Controversial Woodbine Place redevelopment gets planning approval

A controversial plan to demolish a row of single-storey shops at 12–15 Woodbine Place has been approved by Redbridge Council’s Planning Committee.

No Suffragette Line trains to stop at Waltham Forest stations for another week

The ongoing suspension of all services between South Tottenham and Barking has caused significant disruption to commuters, with it being close to two weeks now since a freight train derailed near Barking

Plain-clothes police target TfL fare evaders as new operation leads to 24 arrests

A new crackdown on persistent fare evaders across London’s transport network has led to 24 arrests in its first month. TfL said Operation Vector, a joint operation with British Transport Police (BTP), has seen 467 people stopped, 156 penalty fares issued and 175 reports submitted…

Fears for Greenwich Peninsula’s wildlife lake as water levels drop

A quarter of a century ago, homebuyers looking for a flat on the Greenwich Peninsula saw the ecology park’s freshwater lake and realised this was the place for them. The area was still largely undeveloped, and the new residents would have a host of empty car parks as neighbours.

Shared ownership scheme launches in Southall

Sixteen shared ownership homes went on sale in Southall on Saturday (31 October 2026), with priority for buyers who live or work anywhere in the borough of Ealing.

Views sought on Southall Broadway loading and parking arrangements

Southall locals and businesses have until Monday (9 November 2026) to tell Ealing Council whether loading bays on Southall Broadway and nearby side streets could be used for more evening customer parking.

November 2026

New 18-metre mural commemorates 750 years of street market in Croydon

One of Britain’s oldest street markets has been immortalised in a new 18m piece of artwork. Surrey Street Market in

Talks: getting to grips with your tech

Teresa Gallacher on Age UK Barnet's tech information for older people

Harrow children’s services making progress but Ofsted says more must be done

Ofsted has found that Harrow Council’s children’s services have made progress, yet challenges remain as inspectors conducted their fourth monitoring visit.

Where has all the money gone?

Anna Mahtani looks at the causes of Barnet Council’s massive budget deficit

Stitches in time

In the eighth of a series of articles charting the Christ Church kneelers project, Susan Allison presents two Remembrance-themed examples which have powerful stories to tell

Canvas Call

Cup of Art returns this month, giving local artists and residents a chance to connect. Laura Skye and Elsie Drew report

Big rail story

One writer, one Interrail pass and a wildly over-ambitious, 37-stop journey to test railway accessibility in Europe. Wanstead-based travel writer Carole Edrich presents the ninth instalment of her Big Rail Story

Newham Green Party councillor quits in racism row

Daisy Miles reports on a second resignation that has rocked the Green Party

Hot street, Wanstead

A survey by Wanstead Climate Action has revealed how this summer’s heatwaves affected local businesses. The group says better preparation is needed as extreme heat becomes more common. Sunil Kapur reports

Kerching! RBKC banks £381,000 windfall by seizing badly parked e-bikes

Rental giants have paid more than £381,000 after thousands of bikes were hauled off the streets—but fed-up residents are still finding pavements blocked.

Community Groups to Be Celebrated at Film Screening

Hammersmith United Charities showcasing work of local organisations

Council agrees to make Silvertown homes less affordable

Landlord now allowed to lift a previous cap restricting shared ownership flat buyers from paying more than 40% of their household income on monthly costs

The Budget contained a plan to save Britain’s High Streets. Just not Putney’s

Of 112 shops on the street, 97 sit above the new rates relief line.

Grab a ticket and join the Brixton Market Heritage Walk – Saturday, 14th Nov and 12th Dec 2026

Hosted by the splendid folks at the Brixton Society, the monthly Heritage Walk around Brixton Market is led by volunteer guides, all long-term Brixton residents. This walk explores the changing …

Mahaba Cafe gets its graduates into work

A West Ealing cafe has helped 13 young people with learning disabilities and autism into employment, with new funding set to give more young people across Ealing the chance to follow in their footsteps.

Remembrance Sunday Services and Parades

Commemorative events taking place across the borough

Learn basic computer skills at this free class at Brixton Tate Library, every Monday afternoon

New to computers or need to brush up on your IT skills? The Brixton Library offers free weekly classes every Monday afternoon to help you learn the basics. The lessons …

School closures consultation delayed as committee calls for errors in report to be fixed

However the Labour opposition's calls for a full council debate on the issue were voted down

Angry Residents Find Pavement Strewn with Boxes of Laughing Gas Canisters Outside Hornchurch Park.

Residents who use St Andrew’s Park in Hornchurch were angered to discover boxes containing large nitrous oxide canisters, commonly known

Five Years of Fun, Friendship and Family! St Alban’s Baby & Toddler CIC Celebrates Special Milestone.

St Alban’s Baby & Toddler CIC celebrated its fifth birthday with a fantastic community party on Sunday 1 November, bringing

Romford Blooms with Remembrance: Thousands of Handmade Poppies Create a Stunning Community Display.

St Edward’s Church in Romford Market Place has unveiled a stunning poppy display, and the community is being invited to

Lambeth LibDems claim that the public have been misled about the future of Cressingham Gardens and Central Hill Estates

Last month we reported that Lambeth’s Green Party administration had removed both Cressingham Gardens and Central Hill from the council’s redevelopment programme. However, the Liberal Democrats say that residents have …

Major boost for Enfield rail passengers as off-peak services return to four per hour

December's new timetable will mark the first time in over six years that Hertford Loop Line trains have been more regular than every 30 minutes

Roehampton primary’s senior staff under ‘undue pressure’, inspectors say

When the report reached the council's religious education advisers on Monday, nobody mentioned it.

An actor sat on Aladdin’s lamp, so the director printed another

Shehrry Naz printed the sword and manacles too, for Wimbledon's longest-running amateur theatre company.

Northwick Park services improve but hospital still ‘requires improvement’

Northwick Park Hospital’s emergency and children’s services have been upgraded to “good”, although the hospital remains rated “requires improvement” overall.

‘I Will Always Stand by Working People’: Margaret Mullane Hits Back at Conservatives Over Bin Strike Row

Dagenham and Rainham MP Margaret Mullane has hit back at Havering Conservatives following criticism of her decision to stand alongside

Award-Winning Multilingual Solo Show at Barons Court Theatre

Scaleno examines memory and identity in the age of AI

Two Harrow primary schools could take fewer pupils under council plans

Two primary schools in Harrow could each take 30 fewer children a year under council proposals now open for consultation. Harrow Council is proposing to reduce the annual intake at Elmgrove Primary School and Stag Lane Primary School from 120 to 90 places each for September 2028.

Opinion: North Greenford’s ward panel is stronger when residents take part

Councillor Flora MacLoughlin, Conservative councillor for North Greenford, explains why she hopes residents will join the next Ward Panel meeting in late November and have their say on local policing. “There are some things in a community that are easy to take for granted.

Police issue warnings after three burglaries reported in South Harrow

Local police officers have issued warnings after three burglaries were reported in the Roxeth area, including two where intruders entered homes through upstairs bedroom windows.

Hammersmith 'Porch Pirate' Jailed After Parcel Theft Spree

Ronald De-St-Aubin already had 41 convictions dating back decades

Havering’s Bin Men Take Their Pay Battle to the Town Hall Following Week Long Strike Action.

Striking bin men have protested outside Havering town hall, lobbying councillors amid a dispute over pay and conditions, writes local

A True Gentleman’: Andrew Rosindell MP Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Former Havering Mayor Gerry O’Sullivan

The MP for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, has paid a heartfelt tribute to former Havering Mayor and St Andrew’s Ward councillor

Santa’s Next Stop

Paola Noto reports on a new home for the Haven House Santa’s Grotto and a magical Christmas trail through the charity’s Woodford Green woodland, raising vital funds to help seriously ill children

Photo & Story

In the 12th of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram introduces wildlife photographer Ed Adamson

Stand together

This month’s Remembrance Sunday service in Wanstead will be the most inclusive it has ever been. This is a welcome milestone, says Paul Kaufman, chair of the East London Humanists

‘Stop using our brand!’: Council slammed for ‘ripping off’ Hackney Wick brewery

Neil Hinchley, who established CRATE Brewery in 2012, says he has been urging the council to rename the unaffiliated CRATE St James Street for years, saying it has caused confusion for his customers

Brixton Disco Festival 2027 – venue and ticket details announced

The Brixton Disco Festival will be returning in 2027 for its 9th year, promising a “glittering celebration of the music, culture, and community that make Brixton one of London’s most …

Havering Council Leader Pays Tribute to Former Mayor Councillor Gerry O’Sullivan.

Cllr Keith Prince AM, Leader of Havering Council, said: We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Mayor of Havering, Gerry O’Sullivan. "Gerry dedicated many years to public service, representing the residents...

Romford Bursts into Colour as the Community Celebrate Diwali in Spectacular Festival of Lights!

Romford Market was transformed into a wonderful celebration of colour, culture and community on Sunday 1 November as residents came

Fire Safety Upgrade Costs Soar as Havering Tower Block Project Faces Seven-Month Delay.

The cost of improving fire safety in ten Havering tower blocks has grown due to new building laws, and the

Match report: Gosport Borough 3 v Hanwell Town 2

In a game that had more twists than an Agatha Christie mystery, the Geordies ended so close to rescuing a point after going three goals down on Saturday (31 October 2026) Hanwell Town had much the brighter start to the game without really threatening the Gosport goal, and were…

St Peter's Church to Host Community Fireworks Night

Celebration with hot dogs, hot chocolate, crafts and sparklers

Grove Neighbourhood Centre Hosts Talk by Annabel Moeller

Photographer is special guest at this year's AGM

Community Choir on Peabody Estate Continues to Grow

Set up as part of the centenary celebrations on Fulham Palace Road

Free First-Night Tickets for Pantomime at the Lyric

Borough residents can get to see the festive production of Cinderella at no cost

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

Anti-racism group celebrates 50 years of promoting equality in Enfield

Enfield Racial Equality Council was founded in 1976 after new legislation was brought into the UK to prevent racial discrimination

Plans submitted for Asian Cafe in larger South Harrow premises

A South Harrow tea shop could soon move into larger premises next door, under plans submitted to Harrow Council. The proposals would see the existing All Star Care Ltd office at 230D Northolt Road, near South Harrow station, converted into a café called Asian Cafe.

The radio soap that sent its stars into Putney mud strikes gold

Listen to the episode of the Wandsworth Way set in Putney, written by resident Ozge Gozturk.

A charge to ease Putney’s congestion won’t measure a single queue

Residents have until 13 November to respond, and the council already times journeys at the Putney Bridge junction.

Brent opens consultation on sections of the Cycleway 72: Conduit Way, Stonebridge Park Station and Monks Park

The long awaited cycle link between Harlesden Station and Wembley Central Station takes a step (or pedal) nearer with a consultation on three sections. Click on the links for maps and full details.

Sadiq Khan will not overturn Lewisham council refusal of plans at Deptford Bridge

The GLA planning department noted Lewisham council's reasons for refusal and were critical of the very low (5%) affordable housing provision across the scheme.

West London Strings Ends Season with Scottish-Themed Concert

Free performance at St. Alban's Church on Margravine Road

Croydon could hold a ‘no confidence’ referendum over Perry

CROYDON COMMENTARY: After almost five years of incompetence and failure under a Tory Mayor, it is now possible for Croydon residents to abolish the role. ANDREW PELLING explains the changes, and the predicament for the borough’s political classes. PLUS: Take …

What We Leave We Carry: Voices of Migration to Britain with Colin Grant, Brixton Library, Tues 10th Nov 2026

Join Colin in conversation with actress, director and writer Anni Domingo and writer Isabelle Dupuy discussing stories of migration at the Brixton Library on Tuesday, November 10th. What do we …

Perivale teen receives national youth award

A Perivale teenager who was recognised last year for his caring responsibilities has received a British Citizen Youth Award medal at the Palace of Westminster.

This Sceptred Isle, Croydon Bach Choir concert, Sat Dec 5

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T To book tickets,

Car crashes into tree in Harrow on Halloween night

A car collided with a tree on Preston Hill in Harrow on Halloween night, with firefighters called to the scene shortly after 10pm. Footage sent to Harrow Online showed the car following the collision on Saturday, 31 October.

Supporting the Fleet Air Arm Awards, the Upper Room and the Flute Theatre

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

CODA’s Christmas Cabaret at Selsdon Hall, Dec 18 and 19

A D V E R T I S E M E N T For ticket bookings and more details,

More than 1,000 new high street companies registered in Ealing in 2025

More than 1,000 companies were registered in Ealing last year in trades including cafés, takeaways, hairdressing and convenience stores, putting the borough among the top 10 local authorities in the country.

Opinion: Ealing Council pension fund must review Israel links

Ealing Green Party councillor Andrew Walkley argues that Ealing Council should review whether its pension investments are connected to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the occupation of Palestinian territory.

Havering Conservatives Accuse Margaret Mullane of Putting Trade Unions Before Constituents.

Margaret Mullane MP chose trade unions over her own constituents By Matej Travnicek, Havering Conservatives. I was saddened but unfortunately

Harrow rents could fall by £183 a month if housebuilding targets are met

Meeting national housebuilding targets could reduce rents for a typical two-bedroom flat in Harrow by £183 a month by year five, compared to what renters would otherwise pay, new research suggests.

A Frightfully Good Cause! Rainham Couple’s Halloween House Delights Havering and Raises Money for Charity.

Forget trick or treating! Rainham residents have been treated to something far more spectacular, as one local couple transformed their

Featherstone pupils take on Pantene advertising challenge

Year 10 pupils at Featherstone High School in Southall got a taste of working in advertising when they took on a creative challenge based on a real campaign by haircare brand Pantene.

Get free employment & training support at Brixton Tate Library, every Thursday afternoon

Lambeth are offering free employment & training support at the Brixton Tate Library. These take place on Thursday afternoons. At these sessions, people can find out more about gaining employment, moving …

Sadiq Khan has turned London into a “highest building competition” for developers, Jeremy Corbyn claims

The former Labour leader slammed the Mayor of London for backing high density developments with small rooms reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy

Tributes Paid to Much Loved Former Havering Mayor Following His Death.

Tributes are being paid to former Havering Mayor and St Andrew’s Ward councillor Gerry O’Sullivan, who sadly passed away last

Man sought by police after indecent exposure incident on train from Southbury

A female passenger reported the incident after a man began staring at her and exposing himself

Putney’s Sophie Bex will trek 50km through Sweden’s frozen heartlands for charity

She grew up on Army bases and is raising money for the forces charity SSAFA.

Ealing retail offender handed five-year court order

A man has been barred from entering specific shops in Ealing and neighbouring areas for five years under a Criminal Behaviour Order. The order was made against Jagjit Rao at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court last week (28 October 2026) and covers shops in West Ealing, Pitshanger…

How to Keep Warm in Winter: Broadway Theatre, Catford – Theatre review

Olivier Award-nominated Ryan Calais Cameron and Catford’s Broadway Theatre’s ground-breaking pipeline initiative, The Ryan Calais Cameron Season, continues this month with Kaleb D’Aguilar’s How to Keep Warm in Winter. Longlisted …

Budget 2026: what it does to the UK, to Putney, and to you

The national picture, a four-tap card for your household, and ward-by-ward charts on rents, tax, the High Street and the council.

Lambeth: Remembrance Sunday services to be held across the borough on 8th Nov 2026

Remembrance Sunday services will be held across Lambeth on 8 November, with the Mayor of Lambeth and the Leader of Lambeth Council joining our communities to mark the day and …

Mayor facing calls to demand even more powers for London after Budget

Critics say Sadiq Khan should be demanding additional devolution reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Man Found Dead After Six-Week Police Delay, Cinema Boss Hits Back At Council & Shopping Centre Plans Halted

A Lewisham man is found dead after a six-week police delay, a Catford cinema boss accuses council officials of spreading “malicious gossip” and plans for a major shopping centre redevelopment are put

Whitchurch Lane closed in both directions following collision in Canons Park

Whitchurch Lane in Canons Park reopened shortly before midnight on Sunday (1 November) following a collision that left the road closed for several hours.

Stanmore restaurant applies to stay open until 1am every night

An Indian restaurant in Stanmore has applied for permission to stay open until 1am, seven days a week. Swastik Indian Restaurant, at 397 Honeypot Lane, next to Queensbury roundabout, has submitted an application to Harrow Council to sell alcohol and serve late-night refreshments.

Is your street liable to flooding? Do you know how to protect your property? How should you prepare for an emergency? Brent Civic Centre. Wednesday 14th October Noon-3pm

From Brent Council Brent flood awareness event Join us for a free community event to learn more about flood risks in your area and the simple steps you can take to prepare for and respond to flooding.

The Swiss women elders who changed the course of climate law: here's how

The KlimaSeniorinnen stopped off at Goldsmiths University with a screening of their film Trop Chaud - Beat the Heat - which tells the story of their journey to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

NHS report identifies major risk over rehabilitation beds in Harrow

The future of rehabilitation beds in Harrow has been highlighted as a significant concern in a new NHS report looking at how local health services will cope this winter.

Changing of the guard for The Crown on Lavender Hill

The Crown on Lavender Hill pulled its last pint earlier this autumn after ten years under PubLove, but it won’t be dark for long. A new team from Borough’s Dover Castle is taking over and reopening this month, even as the building’s ownership remains in flux.

Perivale event highlights work of Ealing unpaid carers

Ealing women who care for relatives, volunteer and work in the NHS discussed their own need for support at a Black History Month gathering in Perivale.

Overnight road closures planned around Harrow & Wealdstone station

Several roads around Harrow & Wealdstone station are set to close overnight next weekend while resurfacing work takes place. Harrow Council has confirmed that restrictions are planned from 8pm on Friday 6 November until 5am on Saturday 7 November, affecting parts of Station Road…

It’s a Halloween horror show as Dulwich Hamlet are outclassed at Whyteleafe, Sat 31st Oct 2026 – photos and fan discussion

Hamlet’s trip to the Flamingo Park stadium proved a disappointing outing, with the pink and blues putting in a lacklustre performance and being defeated by four goals to two. Buzz …

Bees settle for a point at Crewe

Nick Sandamas sees promotion-chasing Barnet miss out on three points due to a late own goal

Brixton street photography, autumn 2026: shadows, buildings, people, graffiti and a lone cowboy

Here’s a series of photos taken in and around Brixton in the past month or so. Above: people walking past the closed Vodafone store by Brixton tube. Looking across Brixton, …

Norwood Grove Centenary Celebration, White House, Nov 7

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Attendance is free, but please

Revised plans for 7-8 Watkin Road, now with 365 student beds in up to 18 storey building, now on Brent Council Planning Portal

From this.... ...to this. The fragments of light industry workshops around Wembley Stadium are rapidly being demolished and replaced by high rise blocks. The latest proposals for 7-8 Watkin Road are now on Brent Council's Planning Portal (Ref 25/1759) and open for comment LINK .

Just 18 and fatally wounded on the first day of Passchendaele

On the north wall of Croydon Minster hangs the parish Roll of Honour from the Great War of 1914 to 1918, what we tend to refer to today as World War I. Visitors often look at the different names included …

We Deserve Better Housing: Public meeting in Lambeth Town Hall, Tues 3rd Nov 2026

The Shake It Up Brixton Coalition are hosting a public meeting in Lambeth Town Hall, this Tuesday 3rd Nov 2026, running from 6pm-9pm. We’ve seen their posters advertising the event …

Christmas lights switch-on dates confirmed across Harrow

Christmas lights will be switched on across Harrow from the end of November, with seven locations set to take part in this year’s festive celebrations.

Edgware gambling venue decision due two weeks after council declares emergency

Barnet Council will decide on an application for a new gambling venue in Edgware less than a fortnight after declaring a ‘gambling harms emergency’.

Havering AC Seniors Shine as Maddie Barker Wins at Essex Cross Country League

Havering AC's men won the team contest at One Tree Hill while Maddie Barker claimed the senior women's race and Freddie Rowe finished runner-up in his first senior league outing.

St Mark’s Hospital in Park Royal helps bring Crohn’s disease film to life

A Hollywood illustrator who has lived with Crohn’s disease has made a film about the condition with help from St Mark’s Hospital in Park Royal.

The 2026 Croydonites Festival, from Wed Nov 4 to Sat Nov 21

A D V E R T I S E M E N T For more info and to book tickets, visit the Croydonites website by clicking here Inside Croydon – If you want real journalism, delivering real news, from a …

Ealing Council warns Mayor’s draft London Plan could put 7,000 local jobs at risk

Ealing Council has urged the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to rethink his draft London Plan. The plan envisages around 11,000 homes on existing industrial land in Ealing, which the council estimates could put around 7,000 jobs at risk.

Remembering the Harrow landlord who brought people together

Street parties outside the Castle, Burns Nights in kilts and rugby crowds filling the White Horse — Patrick Fitchet has shared memories of growing up around his dad’s pubs in Harrow.

West Norwood 4 Palestine announce their third annual Free Palestine Film Festival for Nov 2026

West Norwood 4 Palestine have announced their 3rd annual Free Palestine Film Festival, featuring four films over four weeks. Venues are across West Norwood and tickets are free with donations …

Chef’s childhood journeys in India inspire Ealing restaurant

A new Indian restaurant which has branches in Paris and Leeds has opened in Ealing, with a menu which aims to celebrate the diversity of Indian food.

Jeremy Corbyn’s party could enter London mayoral race

The former Labour leader revealed Your Party is considering jumping into the 2028 City Hall contest reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Ready to jingle

Simon Rothstein speaks to performers at Resistance Comedy’s annual festive showcase of comic talent

Cask devotee’s Halloween beer festival now pours mostly keg: ‘Beer is a fashion’

Mark Justin has run the Wandsworth Common festival since 2008, and would rather you drank 10% stouts.

The house next door, a room full of developers, and the say you lose on Friday

From Friday, an officer alone decides most Wandsworth planning applications, no matter how many people object.

Barnet back to winning ways

Nick Sandamas sees the Bees beat York City to maintain their promotion challenge

Lloyd’s bequest to the people faces up to challenge of drought

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: The long, dry summer had an impact on many of the borough’s parks and open spaces. KEN TOWL meets the Friends of Lloyd Park to hear about the work they are doing in the middle …

Handel’s Messiah, Croydon Philharmonic Choir, Sat Dec 19

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Inside Croydon – If you want real journalism, delivering real news, from a publication that is actually based …

The Alton has been abandoned again, and both sides are busy blaming each other

A year after residents voted for a rebuild, the council has taken £9.5m out of it.

Hornchurch School 3G Pitch Approved Despite Residents’ Objections as Neighbours Warn of Late-Night Disruption

Residents living near Campion School have been left deeply disappointed after Havering Council’s Planning Committee approved an application for a

Calls for action at Harrow crossings after deaths and serious injuries

A North London politician is calling on the council to implement safety measures after a series of collisions at a set of Harrow crossings. While the TfL cyber incident led to delays in the works being carried out, London Assembly Member Krupesh Hirani claims that Harrow Council…

Photo exhibition: Diasporic Sights at Photofusion, 3rd-7th November 2026

Diasporic Sights is the second volume in London Street Chronicles, an ongoing photographic exploration of everyday life in London. It focuses on the presence, lived experiences and quiet power of …

Backroom staff give balance for boss Billy

Andrew Warshaw speaks to the trio of coaches who have helped spur Enfield Town’s push for promotion back to National League South

Councillors set to decide on new gambling venue in Edgware

It comes shortly after the Labour-led council declared a 'gambling harms emergency' in a bid to try to restrict the spread of casino-style sites

Council fails to pay 200 interpreters for more than three months

CROYDON IN CRISIS: A ‘collapsed’ payments system has seen the council stiff hundreds of casual workers – highly trained translators and interpreters – for tens of thousands of pounds. And Mayor Perry knew nothing about it. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES …

Oishii! The old Bill’s is a sushi place worth going back to

Ta Ke Sushi has filled a three-year hole on Putney High Street with mid-range sushi done really well.

Councillors unite to fight Northwick Park golf course sale

A cross-party effort of North London councillors has come together to stop a proposed sale of a green space in Brent. The Labour administration has approved the plans to sell its freehold interest in Northwick Golf Course, despite receiving 205 objections and challenges from all…

Fire at Barnet chip shop

Two fire engines were called to the fire at Fresh Fry in Western Parade this morning

We will remember them: council services for Nov 8 and 11

Croydon will pay solemn homage to those that died in two world wars and subsequent conflicts on Remembrance Sunday, which this year is on November 8. There will also be a Remembrance ceremony outside the Town Hall at 11am on …

iC subscribers win Nutcracker and Steeleye Span ticket prizes

subscribers Brian Matthews and Mark Vaughan, plus their guests, will be enjoying big nights out at the Fairfield Halls next month, to see The Nutcracker and Steeleye Span respectively – all thanks to being the winners of exciting …

Man caught on CCTV throwing brick at car on Pinner Road in Harrow

A man has been caught on CCTV appearing to throw a brick through the window of a parked car on Pinner Road in Harrow. The incident happened at around 11am on Thursday, 29 October, with footage shared with Harrow Online appearing to show the man deliberately targeting the vehicle.

Parents allege continued use of seclusion rooms at Whitefield School

Families have raised fresh concerns about the ongoing use of seclusion rooms and injuries sustained by their children at Whitefield School in Walthamstow

Chingford’s forgotten French twin town

Local historian Joanna Moncrieff uncovers the surprising history of Chingford’s twinning with the quaint Parisian suburb of Saint-Mandé

Ealing Council and West London College launch apprenticeship drive

Ealing Council and West London College are calling on businesses across the borough to create 25 new apprenticeship opportunities in 25 days, with the council offering to cover up to 100% of training costs.

Disabled man left in ‘unsuitable’ home by council for year-and-a-half

Barnet Council has been ordered to pay the disabled man £1,900 in compensation

Greenwich teacher’s Black history project grows from lockdown videos to national TV

A Greenwich teacher who taught herself to edit videos and make thumbnails during lockdown has seen her children’s Black history

London heritage sites remain at risk from fire ‘disaster’, City Hall warned

Due to their age, historic buildings generally do not meet modern fire safety regulations

London heritage sites remain at risk from fire ‘disaster’, City Hall warned

Due to their age, historic buildings generally do not meet modern fire safety regulations

‘I want to be the next Dynamo’: A Walthamstow magician’s journey from TikTok to the stage

Dawud Hussain’s mindblowing magic tricks saw him blow up online during lockdown – and now he’s set to play his first live theatre show

Talk: Rest and Relaxation – The Science of Switching Off

Teresa Gallagher on an upcoming event at Age UK Barnet

Practising Beauty: Self-Assertion and Collective Power at the Lambeth Archives, opens 12th Nov 2026

Practising Beauty: Self-Assertion and Collective Power traces how Black women in Britain have used beauty culture as a space of cultural, political, and economic self-assertion and collective power, from the …

Proud cavalcade of motoring history is on the road to Croydon

Set your Sunday morning alarms early this weekend, and when you get up, grab a coffee and a bacon sandwich and get out on the streets of Croydon for an annual spectacular that’s free to enjoy. The London to Brighton …

London News: Police Hunt Two Bangladeshi Men As Teenager Taken To Park And Raped In East London

Detectives investigating the rape of a teenage girl in Bethnal Green in 2024 have named two men they wish to

Car crash on Portland Road: man charged after police chase

PHOTOSTORY EXCLUSIVE by ASHLEY MILLS A man from Dagenham has been charged after driving a car into a residential house on Portland Road, South Norwood, at around 11.30pm on Monday following a high-speed police chase. Two men were seen running …

Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith & Kensington Aarded Best Small Business in Hammersmith and Fulham

From Chiswick to Paris, they go the extra mile

Romford’s Rave Memories Come Alive As Mega Mega Opens At ATIK

Mega Mega opened at ATIK with a well-attended launch celebrating Romford’s dance music history, with MC Vapour and Mark Ruff Ryder among those attending.

Plans for new 20mph zone and speed humps in Queensbury

A new 20mph zone could be introduced on several residential roads in Queensbury, with Harrow Council inviting people to have their say on the proposals.

Lottery cash to help create new children’s community garden

The £20,000 project will transform Suffolks Primary School’s orchard and allotment area into a "welcoming, accessible space"

Dagenham And Rainham MP Joins Havering Bin Workers Outside Town Hall.

Havering’s striking bin workers were joined by Dagenham and Rainham MP Margaret Mullane and trade union representatives outside Romford Town

Thamesmead’s Bouldr Bar threatened by dispute with landlord

The only bar in a new Thamesmead development could be forced to close in the new year because of a dispute between its owner and the landlord over its lack of ventilation.

Putney will hear Heathrow’s planes. Heathrow won’t come to hear Putney

Not one of its 25 events is in Wandsworth, whose leader says he was assured of one.

Mendacious Mayor is sitting on £8m of overpaid tax money

CROYDON IN CRISIS: The cash-strapped council’s Tory leader had no answers when asked why he has failed to refund ‘money which rightfully belongs to hardworking residents’. By our Town Hall reporter, KEN LEE Croydon’s failed Mayor Jason Perry is sitting …

Meet the Ealing residents working to tackle race inequality

Members of Ealing’s Citizens’ Tribunal have shared their experiences of tackling racial inequality in the borough as part of Black History Month.

Council passes motion condemning Green Party position on Zionism

All but one of the councillors at last week's meeting backed the critical stance reports Joe Ives, Local Democracy Reporter

Dagenham And Rainham MP Welcomes Budget Measures To Ease Pressures Locally.

Margaret Mullane MP has welcomed measures announced in this week’s Budget that will help ease the financial struggles for families in Dagenham and Rainham. In response to

Village Life – free pop up shop in Brixton today redistributing clothes, household items and groceries, Fri 30th Oct 2026

Village Life are hosting a monthly pop-up shop that redistributes new and preloved clothes, household items and groceries, and it’s happening today at The Advocacy Academy in Brixton. The event …

Cyclists are still riding Putney’s pavements and running red lights. Even the cycling lobby calls pedestrian safety the elephant in the room

Two more readers describe dangerous riding, and a cycling campaigner calls pedestrians the elephant in the room.

Mark Justin loved being a Wandsworth councillor. Now he wants all 58 abolished

Dropped by the local Conservatives, he wants one elected mayor instead. The law now rules that out.

‘Smoke and Mirrors’: Havering Council Leader Hits Out at Government Budget

Councillor Keith Prince AM, Leader of Havering Council, responds to the Government's Budget. "The Government’s budget is the usual smoke and mirrors. "We will need to look at the detail that comes out afterwards to...

Barnet Labour slams Hackney Council over Israel as Tory motion to twin with Israeli city wins vote

Conservative councillor Raffy Lachter put forward the motion to twin Barnet with Haifa after Hackney's Green leadership started the process of ending its own longstanding relationship with the Israeli city reports Joe Ives, Local Democracy Reporter

Labour must scrap the Exeter Road scheme

Conservative councillors Suren Ramanakumar, Lewis Preston-Kyrionymou and Paul Roberts say experimental traffic regulations should be ditched

Ealing Lib Dems raise concerns over Acton level crossing closures

Ealing Liberal Democrats have called for a traffic impact assessment around Acton’s level crossings, which could be closed to road traffic under plans for the West London Orbital rail route.

Three more rulings against Wandsworth for failing vulnerable people

At least ten rulings have now gone against its homelessness service since August 2025.

Two People Charged With Multiple Offences Following Brentwood Incident.

News From Essex Police. Two people have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation in Brentwood. Officers were called

Search for family of Highams Park airman killed in Second World War

Crash site investigators are searching for the relatives of an RAF pilot from Highams Park who was killed when his Halifax bomber crashed in Germany during the Second World War

Charities warn £100 energy payment will not protect vulnerable households this winter

Charities have hit back at the measures to reduce energy bills introduced in yesterday’s Budget and said the Government is

Black Indie Author/Illustrator Fair at Upper Norwood Library this Saturday, 31st October 2026

Upper Norwood Library will be hosting a Black Indie Author/Illustrator Fair this weekend. Taking place from 2.30pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, 31st October 2026, the fair gives authors and artists …

School closures proposal set to be debated by scrutiny committee

A protest by parents, staff and pupils is expected to take place outside Enfield Civic Centre prior to Tuesday's meeting

Sadiq Khan will not overturn rejection of 30-storey Deptford Bridge tower

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has declined to intervene in controversial plans to build 800 homes and a 30-storey tower block at Deptford Bridge.

Crunch time: will Lewisham council wake up to the harms of the borough's biggest polluter, SELCHP?

The council's contract with the SELCHP incinerator is coming up for renewal. After 38 years of unwavering support, will the Green administration finally reset the relationship?

In photos: a walk through a dark and foggy night in Brixton, autumn 2026

Late last night a thick fog descended on Brixton, adding a magical glow to the streetlights. Here’s 12 photos from our 3am walk: Join the local discussion Brixton Station Road …

‘A Place to Call Home: Poverty and Housing in London’ – exhibition at Senate House Library

Towards the end of the 19th century, industrialist and social reformer Charles Booth began an investigation into poverty in London, creating a unique series of maps which were vividly coloured to indicate levels of inequality.

Harrow’s Remembrance Sunday parade returns as service times and route confirmed

People across Harrow are invited to come together on Sunday 8 November for Remembrance Sunday services in Harrow Town Centre, Pinner and Edgware.

TfL’s London Poppy Day targets record collection of £1.4m

Transport for London is marking the 20th anniversary of London Poppy Day today in efforts toraise record levels of donations to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal to support the needs of the Armed Forces community, past and present. Singer …

Council issues details of tram crash 10th anniversary service

The 10th anniversary of the Croydon tram crash which claimed the lives of seven people will be marked with a solemn ceremony in New Addington on Monday, November 9. Dane Chinnery, Donald Collett, Robert Huxley, Philip Logan, Dorota Rynkiewicz, Philip …

Why running a pub has never been harder

The leaseholder of a Southgate boozer tells Alice Ashcroft there's still no end in sight for the problems affecting the industry

Can Lewisham council's new housebuilding strategy deliver the homes the borough needs?

The community-led housing strategy is a key part of the Greens' plan to build 1,000 social homes by 2030. Can it deliver?

Henry Deserved Better: Independent Review Announced Into Murder of 18-Year-Old as Family Continue to Fight for Answers.

An independent review has been announced into the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, as serious questions remain about whether opportunities

Fragments From A Shroud (part 2)

Who can know the mind of God? Who can know? Who can fathom or understand His mercy, anger, wrath Men who try to justify God’s destruction or favour Judging God by their own understanding Their own perception of righteousness….

Ascendance takes Barnet on an ’emotional journey’

Sophie Winch talks to Matthew Rosier about his installation at the borough’s Light and Flight festival

‘Rainham Needs a Functioning Train Service’: Fury as Rail Disruption Leaves Passengers Facing More Uncertainty

Rainham passengers are facing further travel disruption following the derailment of a freight train, with one local commuter telling The

Healey’s ‘breathing space’ Budget was tempered by Trump

Small Business Rate Relief is not the headline-grabber from yesterday’s Budget that a £100 payment to millions of households to help with fuel bills was. WALTER CRONXITE, Political Editor, reports how it is a measure that should help more than …

Young Londoners face uncertainty after Budget silence on employment

Londoners not in education, employment or training (NEETs) face uncertainty after Chancellor John Healey’s Budget did not address the youth

Genie wish bottles and unseen drawings feature in new Heath Robinson Museum exhibition

Colourful glass wish bottles, huge gemstone necklaces and previously unseen Heath Robinson drawings will feature in a new exhibition opening at the Heath Robinson Museum in Pinner Memorial Park.

‘The Conservative Party’s Legacy: Asylum, Migration and Refugee Policy’ – seminar at IALS lecture theatre

How have the UK’s political parties approached refugees and migration, and what shapes their positions today? A seminar series, organised by the Refugee Law Initiative and History & Policy, brings together politicians, policymakers, academics and practitioners to examine the…

Art opening: Carpe Diem by Harumi Tanaka at Brixton’s Studio 73

Opening tonight, Harumi Tanaka’s new exhibition, Carpe Diem, will be on display at Studio 73 in the arches off Valentia Place Brixton. Here’s the background to the show: Brixton Art …

Camden Council put ‘extremely vulnerable’ woman in hotel alone hours before she died, inquest finds

A 31-year-old woman who died the day she was released from prison was failed by the local authority and others responsible for her care, possibly contributing to her death, an inquest has found.

Council leader urges government to put more money into local authority coffers

In a letter to the chancellor ahead of the budget announcement, Green leader Paul Perkins said Waltham Forest has “lost out" compared to its neighbours

Lambeth Council and their catastrophic email security breach

Yesterday, local journalist Jay Rayner reported on an appalling breach of online security from Lambeth Council. Posting on BlueSky, he commented: Let’s hear it for Lambeth Council. Yesterday I …

Free bike checks at Ealing Broadway shopping centre

A free bike workshop is taking place at Ealing Broadway shopping centre this Sunday (1 November 2026), with mechanics offering checks and minor repairs ahead of winter. The Dr Bike team will be outside Tesco Express from 12pm to 3pm.

Residents’ creativity celebrated at inaugural Clapham Park Resident Art Show – runs until 30th Oct 2026

Residents, artists, community partners and local stakeholders came together on Monday evening to celebrate the opening of the inaugural Clapham Park Residents’ Art Show, a showcase of local creativity exploring …

A new Blackbird Bakery will be opening by Clapham Common on 20th November 2026

Blackbird Bakery, the popular purveyor of handcrafted sourdough, cakes and pastries, will open its newest shop by Clapham Common on Friday 20th November 2026. The slowly expanding business started over …

‘Sue Is Waging War on Fly-Tipping!’ Rainham Councillor and Incredible Young Volunteers Clear Rubbish Dump.

Councillor Sue Ospreay is waging war on fly-tipping, and yesterday she showed exactly what community spirit looks like! Sue and

Which restaurant has been crowned the best in Wimbledon?

Plus: Does AFC Wimbledon have a new investor?

Final chance to have your say on 767 homes planned for Edgware

Residents have until tomorrow (Friday 30 October) to have their say on major redevelopment plans for the historic Railway Hotel and surrounding land in Edgware.

ABOLISH STAMP DUTY IN HAVERING AND SAVE £12,229 UNDER CONSERVATIVE PLANS.

News from Havering Conservatives. NEW analysis has found that under plans set out by the Conservative Party families in Havering could

Meet Havering’s Incredible Teenager, 15, Who Has Published His First Book and Dreams of Hollywood!

Most teenagers are still deciding what they want to do with their lives, but 15-year-old Derin from Emerson Park is

Highlights of Lambeth Libraries’ programme of events for November 2026

Lambeth Libraries have announced their programme of events for November 2026 – scroll down to view some of the highlights: Lambeth Libraries continues to celebrate Black History this month in …

More than 4,400 Wandsworth children are in temporary homes

Almost £40m a year goes on homelessness. Asked where, the council took 324 days and gave no figures.

Wandsworth Prison was promised £100m. When its heating failed, it ordered 1,500 coats

The funding announcement named windows, showers and fire safety. It did not mention heating.

The East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to Romford’s Much Loved Lumiere Cinema for its fourth year!

The East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns on 7 November 2026, bringing the LGBTQ+ community together at Romford’s favourite independent

Morland Gardens – Update on Brent’s proposals (now with added SEND!)

Guest post by Philip Grant in a personal capacity. The former Brent Start college at 1 Morland Gardens in October 2023. In a comment under my 6 October guest post, Morland Gardens – Brent responds to my query over “Why no progress?” , I listed two follow-up questions I’d asked…

North Acton police panel appeals for more local voices

An Acton-based Metropolitan Police sergeant is appealing for more residents and businesses to take part in North Acton’s ward panel. The panel gives locals the opportunity to raise concerns, help shape neighbourhood policing priorities and ask officers what action they have…

Huge data centre being planned on Enfield’s Green Belt

The proposal comes despite a government-appointed planning inspector recently asking the council to protect the site from development

Kingsbury park to host 3,000-person European Christmas festival despite parking concerns

A Kingsbury park is set to host a 3,000-person one-day Christmas festival after the organisers were given the green light by the council. Roe Green Park, on Kingsbury Road in Brent, will host the European Christmas Festival on Sunday, November 29, despite concerns raised about…

Budget 2026: London reaction as Chancellor announces measures on energy bills, housing and parental leave

Chancellor John Healey announced measures on energy bills, housing and parental leave in Labour’s Budget today, saying the plans were

Council’s FOI response time worsening, data reveals

The town hall has responded to just 53% of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests within the 20-day statutory limit so far this year, down from 67% last year and 86% in 2024/25

Ealing Book Festival 2027 dates confirmed as event expands

Ealing Book Festival will expand to six days in 2027, continuing its growth from a three-day event when it launched in 2024. The fourth annual festival will run from 27 April to 2 May 2027, with a week of activities in schools and the community beginning on 19 April 2027.

Hanwell school to turn double-decker into sensory space

A retired double-decker bus is to become a sensory space for pupils with severe and complex learning needs at St Ann’s School in Hanwell. Pupils will be able to sit in the driver’s seat and use the steering wheel and switches as part of the space being planned at the school…

Uxbridge Road closed in Hatch End following collision

A person was taken to a major trauma centre as a priority following a collision on Uxbridge Road in Hatch End last night (Wednesday, 28 October). London Ambulance Service confirmed it was called shortly after 8:22pm, with the first paramedic arriving in around three minutes.

St Mary’s first black priest resigns over racist abuse

The Archdeacon of Wandsworth read her resignation letter to the congregation and called what happened unacceptable.

Huge queues as Wingstop opens in Harrow Town Centre

Wingstop has officially opened in Harrow Town Centre today (Wednesday, 28 October), with huge queues forming outside the new restaurant at St George’s Shopping Centre.

Remembrance in Havering.

Residents are invited to come together at Remembrance services across the Borough on Sunday 8 November 2026, to honour the courage, service and sacrifice of those who have defended our nation. The Remembrance parades and...

Do you fancy sleeping overnight in Wimbledon’s football stadium?

Plus: Could this Wimbledon game go global?

Council’s parking policy survey under fire over ‘biased’ questions

The opposition Greens claim some of the survey questions are written in a way that make it hard to oppose the proposed new policies

Tax ‘revolution’ could finally bring Bakerloo Line to Lewisham

A “revolution” in how tax is shared out could finally bring the Bakerloo Line to Lewisham after years of delays. John Healey, the chancellor, announced in the budget on Wednesday that regional mayors would be allowed to keep a share of income tax, while mayors and local councils…

Events: Musical afternoon with Camillo

Teresa Gallagher on an upcoming event from Age UK Barnet

Why did the banana play games?

Dave McCormick on playful approach to tackling climate change

You’ll very much like the rice, jerk chicken and divine lamb

A new bar-restaurant on South End has opened, and KEN TOWL definitely liked the lamb First things first. The suya lamb chops at Anything Yuh Like are divine. The finely balanced spices complement rather than overwhelm the perfectly cooked, pink-in-the-middle …

Nature artwork brightens route to surgery at Stanmore hospital

Patients heading to surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Stanmore now pass through corridors filled with nature-inspired artwork, replacing previously bare white walls.

Havering welcomes approval of SEND Reform Plan

Havering's Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Reform Plan has been approved, marking a significant milestone for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Havering Council has welcomed the Department for Education’s...

Hundreds turn out for Walthamstow Trans Pride 2026

Heavy rain couldn't keep people away from Walthamstow Trans Pride's return to Trades Hall on Saturday (24th October)

Opinion: Budget relief welcomed for Ealing and West London businesses – but more support needed

Measures in today’s (28 October 2026) Budget to cut business rates and support innovation have been welcomed as a boost for small and medium-sized businesses in Ealing and across West London, according to Alan Rides, chief executive of West London Chambers of Commerce.

Ten charged after police target suspected Watford drug supply network

Ten people have been charged following a police operation targeting a suspected cocaine and heroin supply network in the Watford area. Officers carried out warrants at addresses in Watford and Luton between August and October 2026.

Bell to host Clapham screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing during COP31 – Weds, 11th Nov 2026

Bell Ribeiro-Addy, MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill, will host a free public screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing at the Clapham Omnibus Theatre on Wednesday 11th November as world …

The rise and fall of the neon-style rope lights along Brixton Station Road, 2022-2026

These colourful lights first appeared unheralded along Brixton Station Road some time around November 2022, and we rather liked them. We had no idea what they were for, but they …

Why your council tax bill could be £340 lower

Three council assumptions add £340 to a Band D bill over four years. None comes with its working.

Dagenham and Rainham MP Condemns Racially Motivated Vandalism.

Dagenham and Rainham MP, Margaret Mullane, acted swiftly when she was alerted to criminal damage to vehicles in Elm Park this week. The

MP Bob Blackman objects to plans for 584-home Stanmore Gardens development

Harrow East MP Bob Blackman has formally objected to the proposed Stanmore Gardens development, raising concerns about the size of the scheme and its potential impact on local roads, parking and services.

Ealing Mencap raises £8,000 at anniversary gala

Ealing Mencap has raised £8,000 at a gala dinner event marking its 60th anniversary with the supporting the charity’s work with people with learning disabilities and additional needs and their families across Ealing.

CODA presents Spitfire Girls, at Selsdon Hall, Nov 26-29

A D V E R T I S E M E N T For ticket bookings and more details,

Match report: Hanwell Town 6 v Havant & Waterlooville 1

A very impressive performance from Hanwell Town saw them breeze past Havant & Waterlooville on Tuesday (27 October 2026) night. A brace from Henry Snee and Jordan Esprit along with goals from Harry Hoath and Zak Joseph gave the Geordies three important points.

New mural brightens Park Royal subway

A subway beneath the A40 in Park Royal has been transformed with a colourful new mural celebrating the area’s industrial history and local community. The artwork, Park Royal: Then and Now, has been installed at Masons Green Lane Subway, a busy route used by residents and workers.

‘The Disappearing Man’: Essex Playwright’s Powerful New Tragedy Explores Love, Loss and Mental Health

The Disappearing Man is award-winning Essex playwright Kenny Emson’s electrifying successor to the brilliant A Different Class. This bold new working class

Brent Cabinet greet a glorious new dawn on South Kilburn on the appointment of Ballymore Ltd as the single developer for long-term completion of the project

As I listened to the self-congratulatory discussion at Monday's Cabinet meeting I could not help thinking that the Wembley Park branch of Spec Savers, very handy for the Civic Centre, must have run out of their stock of rose-coloured glasses.

Hate Crime Figures Reveal Hundreds of Reports in Havering as Racist and Religious Offences Remain a Concern

Recorded hate crime in Havering rose from 430 cases in 2021 to 584 in 2023, before falling to 533 in

Halloween Party at the Prince Albert, Saturday, 31st Oct – free entry and three shots for nine quid!

We’re back at the Prince Albert this Saturday for a Halloween special running till 2am. It’s free entry all night – with bar prices that won’t scare the bejesus out …

‘Essex We Are, Essex We Stay!’ Havering Celebrates Its Proud County Heritage

Not even the rain could dampen Essex pride in Romford as Havering’s Mayor, Councillors, Council Leader Keith Prince AM and

‘Our Families and Community Have Been Affected’: Elm Park Councillor Speaks Out After Car Vandalism

Elm Park Councillor Barry Mugglestone has spoken out after numerous vehicles were vandalised over the weekend, condemning the damage and

Wandsworth wants £2,500 a day from anyone digging up Putney’s roads. Including itself.

Six of the 15 top-rate stretches are in Putney; residents have until 13 November to have their say.

Come over to the Dark Side: Halloween for grown-ups starts tonight

150 beers in MI5's old spy-catching building, then costume nights in Putney's pubs at the weekend.

Greens propose closing Leytonstone Family Hub and moving services to Leyton Library

Also known as The Junction, Waltham Forest Council is keen to move the family support hub into Leyton Library as part of a cost-cutting move

Licensing application: Spearmint Rhino, 161 Tottenham Court Road

Spearmint Rhino Companies Europe Ltd has applied to Camden Council for a renewal of its sexual entertainment venue licence at 161 Tottenham Court Road in Fitzrovia.

WIN!!! Pair of tickets to see Steeleye Span at Ashcroft Theatre

is delighted to offer a pair of tickets to next week’s long-awaited concert return of Steeleye Span to Croydon as the prize in our latest exclusive subscriber competition. Steeleye Span will be performing live at the Ashcroft Theatre …

Leyton karate club raises £1.4k for Great Ormond Street Hospital

Gakusei Karate held a charity marathon 24-hour karate session from 11am on Saturday 17th October until 11am on Sunday 18th October at the club's dojo on Skeltons Lane

Havering Bin Men Strike Starts As Workers Take To The Picket Line.

Havering’s bin strike began yesterday as workers gathered outside FCC’s Elm Park site. Unite, the union representing the striking workers,

Police Treat Rainham Vehicle Graffiti as Racially Motivated Criminal Damage.

Police are investigating suspected racially motivated criminal damage after four vehicles were sprayed with paint in Rainham, with detectives appealing

In photos: Handcuff-packing security watch Dulwich Hamlet defeat Whitehawk in a seat-laden stadium on the south coast, Tues 27th October 2026

On Tuesday night, the team with the third worst form in the league (Dulwich Hamlet) travelled to the team with the worst form in the league (Whitehawk) and predictably, Hamlet …

Events: Between Life and Death, Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust

Catherine Lusted on an upcoming event at Chipping Barnet Library

Police issue fresh appeal to help trace shooting suspect

It comes after a different man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder

Green Belt housing development in Chadwell Heath given go-ahead

Both City Hall and councillors in Barking and Dagenham agreed the scheme "would not cause substantial harm" to the Green Belt

Unpicking the Budget and the Bayeux Tapestry in our podcast

The latest episode of the Croydon Insider podcast is now available – free for our paying subscribers as premium content via Patreon, or for purchase on our Spotify page. It’s another jam-packed episode, with a panel of iC readers going …

Late-night Bollywood dance club beneath Harrow motorcycle shop refused licence

A late-night club featuring tip-paid Bollywood-style dancers has been refused a licence after plans to open in the basement of a Harrow motorcycle shop sparked concerns over noise, safety and anti-social behaviour.

Bikeability Programme to Be Restored in the Borough

Free cycling proficiency training had been paused due to 'budget constraints'

Local primary kids to sing at Royal Albert Hall

Children from Thorpe Hall Primary School, Gwyn Jones Primary School and Handsworth Primary School are taking part in Music for Youth Proms this November

Council gives go-ahead for new women’s gym in Forest Gate

The venue is set to utilise a former Royal Mail sorting office

Don’t bin residents’ ideas

Frank Orman says now is the time for Barnet Council to listen

How the Romans put snails on the menu on Farthing Downs

From Charlie Chaplin to an Olympic athlete, from woolly mammoths to the Suffragettes, the Coulsdon Art Trail pays a tribute to them all. And for the latest finial atop a piece of Coulsdon street furniture, the local residents’ association is …

Free talk: Fire Inna Dancehall with Derek A Bardowell at the Brixton Library, Thurs 29th Oct 2026

Join columnist Derek A. Bardowell as he charts the rise, triumphs, controversies and tragedies of Dancehall, in conversation with Nels Abbey at the Brixton Library this Thursday. Dancehall isn’t just …

Backlog of tube maintenance works estimated at £6.5bn

Maintaining assets on the network requires annual spending of £1.2bn but expenditure has averaged just £700m in recent years

Backlog of tube maintenance works estimated at £6.5bn

Maintaining assets on the network requires annual spending of £1.2bn but expenditure has averaged just £700m in recent years

More than 3,000 respond to dockless e-bike consultation

While the Greens say there has been a "significant" amount of support for the proposals, many have expressed concern over the potential obstruction of pavements

Greens call for audit investigation into possible fraud at council

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Mayor Perry spent £53.4m on temporary staff at the council in 2024-2025. Yet the council sacked a whistleblower who raised serious concerns about staffing agency Adecco’s possible overcharging for workers in the children’s services department. With an …

South Ruislip MP challenges 70 per cent rise in residents’ parking charges

Hillingdon Council has approved a range of increases to council fees including a 70 per cent increase in parking charges for residents. At Cabinet on Thursday, October 22, the Conservative led group argued the current levels of fees and charges in the borough are “unsustainable.”…

Norwood Grove Centenary Celebration, White House, Nov 7

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Attendance is free, but please

Rare plant returns to Charlton’s Maryon Wilson Park after 200 years

A rare plant that was discovered in Charlton in the 18th century has returned to Maryon Wilson Park, nearly 200 years after it was last seen in the area. The endangered Starved Wood-sedge, one of Britain’s rarest plants, was first recorded and described to science in 1787.

The NFL’s impact on London’s growing American football culture

The NFL has now played 45 games in London, after three this year, and its impact on American football’s popularity

We’re Not Buying It: Boycott for Budget Day goes viral

A viral campaign is calling for customers to boycott supermarkets on 28th October to pressure the government to introduce price caps for essential food items.

Brixton’s historic Morleys Department Store nominated as UK’s Favourite Local Business 2026

Morleys department store – which has been serving the Brixton community for 146 years – has been nominated in a national competition to find the UK’s Favourite Local Business 2026. …

Grab yourself an Afternoon Tea at The Glassmaker’s Café in Brockwell Park

Located within the beautifully restored Brockwell Hall, The Glassmaker’s Café is now serving its new Autumn/Winter Afternoon Tea, with a festive edition arriving on Saturday 14th November 2026. The Autumn/Winter …

Ealing Council announces 2026 Christmas card competition

Time is fast approaching for pupils across the borough to enter Ealing Council’s annual Christmas card competition, now in its sixth year, with submissions open until 4 November 2026.

Christmas Land Returns to Hornchurch With Festive Magic and a Mission to Support Mental Health

The much-loved Christmas attraction returns to Harrow Lodge Park from 27 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, offering families a magical

Romford BID Announces New Date for Free Diwali Celebration.

Romford BID, in partnership with HASWA, Havering Changing and Clarion Futures, is pleased to confirm that its free Diwali Celebration

Final days to have your say on major changes to North Harrow junction

Residents have until Monday 2 November to have their say on plans to improve safety at a busy junction in North Harrow. Harrow Council is consulting on proposed changes to the junction of Pinner Road and Station Road, following years of concerns about road safety.

This weekend: the Cinema Museum presents an all-star line up of events, including Toby Jones on the decks and Mark Kermode in conversation

The Cinema Museum is continuing their fundraising drive with a big weekend featuring Toby Jones and Ben Miles on the ones and twos, and some star interviews. Here’s the line-up: …

Is Gallows Corner Havering’s Most Dangerous Junction?

Gallows Corner has long been a concern for motorists travelling through Romford, but is it Havering’s most dangerous junction? Collision

Havering Cyclists Shock at Scrapping of Marsh Way Safety Scheme

Havering Cyclists have reacted with shock and disappointment at the news that a key safety scheme at Marsh Way in Rainham is to be

Goldsmiths cancel plans for Catford campus in blow for area regeneration

Goldsmiths University has abruptly cancelled its plans for a new campus at Lewisham Old Town Hall in Catford and will instead create a "greener, more connected campus environment" for students and staff at New Cross.

A few steps, twelve years: the Queenstown Road entrance fiasco

The new entrance to Queenstown Road station was supposed to be a straightforward addition to the major Battersea housing development completed in 2020. More than a year after construction finished, it is still locked.

Ealing Studios wins Ealing Civic Society’s top award

Ealing Studios has won the top prize at the Ealing Civic Society Awards 2026 for its multi-million-pound expansion, combining new film and television production facilities with the historic studios’ original architecture.

Black History Month event: Learn from the Grunwick strike! Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ONLINE

Black History Month event: Learn from the Grunwick strike! Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM August 2026 was 50 years since the start of the Grunwick strike, a major struggle for workplace and trade union rights by predominantly female, migrant, South Asian film processing…

Andrew Rosindell MP Pays Tribute to Romford’s GPs and Medical Staff

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has paid tribute to local GPs and medical staff for the vital service they provide to

Pymmes Park ‘devastated’ by waterfowl disease killing ducks, geese and swans

Swans have now disappeared from the Edmonton park amid an outbreak of avian botulism this year

Graffiti Vandals Target Cars and Vans in Rainham Attack

Residents in Rainham have been left facing an unwelcome sight after numerous cars and vans were sprayed with graffiti, including

Filmmaker wins £15,000 backing for short film shot near Queensbury station

A filmmaker who grew up in Harrow has returned to a corner shop near Queensbury station to make a short film celebrating local communities, which has now received national recognition.

Olympic champion makes it five in a row at Putney elite race

Imogen Grant won the Wingfield Sculls rowing into a strong headwind; George Bourne took the men's race.

A nurse asked who taught men to hide their pain. A performer asked why words betray her

Adinoyi Okeji and Nadia Larina left last month’s Poets in Putney audience deep in thought.

Busy month for Bees as promotion chase continues

Nick Sandamas on Barnet FC’s mixed return from seven games in October

H&F Leader Criticises Government's Fair Funding Reforms

Says taking a lot from some councils to give a little to others not a solution

Council says TfL’s Wandsworth town centre plan does not go far enough

Residents have until 6 November to comment on new crossings designed to speed up traffic.

Local senior athletes win big at “Older Persons’ Olympics”

The Club Games, which brings together athletic 60+ year olds, took place on Wednesday, 21st October at the Copper Box Arena in the Olympic Park

Loughborough Estate residents furious as estate management board vote themselves back in at sham AGM

Residents of the Loughborough Estate, a social housing estate in Brixton were left furious after an AGM hosted by LEMB, Loughborough Estate Management Board, on Friday evening (23rd October 2026) …

The government strips most planning decisions from local councillors

From 31 October, Wandsworth’s ward councillors lose the right to call in planning applications, and officers will decide even more of them. Members of the Planning Forum heard this on 30 September, in a meeting that still publishes no agenda and no minutes, despite the…

Singkofa karaoke cup up for grabs at Kpubstar in Brixton, Friday 30th October 2026

The “Singkofa Karaoke Cup” is up for grabs in Brixton this Friday, 30th October, from 4pm. The organisers told Brixton Buzz more: Join the 2nd BBBHM event having the most …

Man sentenced over dangerous fireworks storage at Southall shop

A man has been fined and given a community order after fireworks were stored dangerously at his shop in Southall, putting customers, staff and residents living in flats above the premises at risk of fire or explosion.

How online sales can help Croydon’s shops stay competitive

SPONSORED CONTENT With more customers turning to online shopping instead of heading to the high street, independent shops in Croydon are having to adapt. As a result, many businesses are creating online stores to capture audiences further afield. But, can …

Boost for aspiring rowers in Enfield as indoor facility launched

It will host the borough's first-ever indoor rowing league

Exclusive: Drivers Chose To Deliberately Speed Up As Harold Hill Deer Aid Rescue Buck In The Road.

They were trying to save an injured buck. Instead of slowing down and showing some basic humanity, drivers chose to

Two survive scaffolding collapse on Streatham High Road

Two people were taken to hospital after being trapped under collapsing scaffolding outside the former Pratts and Payne pub on Streatham High Road yesterday. The incident came after a weekend of high winds and stormy weather that lashed the country, …

Cllr Matt Kelcher: 'There is no better builder in London than Brent' - your comments invited.

Press Release from Brent Council published unedited but Wembley Matters readers may wish to comment below. Brent Council, which completed more homes than any other local authority in the UK this year, has welcomed the Mayor of London’s Draft London Plan and urged City Hall to…

First ‘ask the leader’ event taking place this week

Enfield Council leader Alessandro Georgiou is inviting local residents to ask him questions in person

Election rematch in Hendon as Tories select Ameet Jogia as candidate

The former adviser to Rishi Sunak lost by just 15 votes in 2024 reports David Floyd

19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies Following Collision Near Gallows Corner.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision on the A12 near Gallows Corner, with the circumstances surrounding the fatal

WRITE UP 2026 Showcasing Nine Writers in West Kensington

Each will be sharing new work on the theme of voice

Standing Ovation for Founder of Hammersmith & Fulham Coffee Group

George Graham winner at West London NHS Trust Excellence Awards

West London Chambers Strengthens Trade Links in Atlanta

Local small and medium sized businesses attend global conference

Over 200 homeless offered homes outside the borough since Greens came into office

Since May, Waltham Forest Council offered 212 at-risk households - which includes adults living alone and families - housing beyond the borough due to a shortage of homes locally

Steeleye Span’s Prior arrangements still sounding evergreen

KEN TOWL goes all around his hat to interview Maddy Prior, lead singer of Steeleye Span, ahead of their concert at the Ashcroft Theatre on Nov 5 “We are heavy on sex and death,” says Maddy Prior as we chat …

New litter-picking hub in Enfield Town will help people ‘take pride in our town centre’

It will act as a "visible and accessible base" for equipment, volunteer co-ordination and environmental improvements

Curry Mahal plans approved for separate commercial unit in South Harrow

Plans to create a separate commercial unit within part of Curry Mahal’s premises in South Harrow have been approved. Harrow Council granted conditional permission on 19 October for the changes at 372–374 Northolt Road. Under the plans, Curry Mahal would retain No.

H&F Council Threatens to Remove Teenager's Wheelchair

Claims keeping it in communal area presents a fire risk

Former Stanmore doctors’ surgery approved for nursery with space for 29 children

A former doctors’ surgery in Stanmore has been given permission to become a children’s day nursery accommodating up to 29 children. Harrow Council approved the application for 2 Pangbourne Drive on 19 October 2026, subject to conditions covering opening hours, parking and outdoor…

Match report: honours even as Dulwich Hamlet travel to Maldon & Tiptree, Sat 24th October 2026

The home club prevaricated for so long about whether their game against Dulwich Hamlet was going to be postponed or not that it became too late for Buzz photographer Max …

Havering’s BME Forum Brings Smiles and Community Spirit to Langtons Gardens Despite the windy conditions.

Despite the miserable weather, community spirit was shining brightly at Langtons Gardens as residents came together to celebrate the wonderful

Romford Fall To Ilford On A Miserable Afternoon

Mike Woods reports on Romford’s 2-1 defeat at Ilford, where Jack Zielinski’s late goal proved only a consolation. Photographs by Bob Knightley.

Unity March against the Far Right to set off from Windrush Square on Saturday, 14th November 2026

Love Music Hate Racism and Stand Up to Racism have organised a Unity March against the far right, which will be setting off from Brixton’s Windrush Square on Saturday, 14th …

Harold Hill Deep Clean Takes Place.

A deep clean of Harold Hill’s main town centre shopping area has been carried out by Havering Council and its

Sadiq Khan to Write To Government Calling For Launders Lane Rubbish Dump To Be Cleared.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says he will write to the government reiterating calls for a perennially burning rubbish dump

Northolt’s Haunted House returns for Halloween

Northolt’s Haunted House will return on Saturday (31 October 2026), raising money to support the work of Blood Cancer UK. The family-run attraction on Kempton Avenue opens at 4.30pm. The Hillingdon Theatre Dance Centre will perform at 4.45pm and 5.30pm.

Man ‘chased two women with knife’ in Harrow as police investigate

Police are investigating reports that a man chased two women while carrying a knife in Harrow on Friday evening (23 October). The incident was reported to have happened on Mount Stewart Avenue in Kenton, with footage believed to have been captured by a Ring doorbell camera.

Game, clubhouse: councillors overrule planners on two protected trees

Southfields tennis club beat the rule change; refusals could stand unless two people send them to committee.

Vive la Paranohead: Putney roars for French Radiohead band

Paranohead’s first ever UK show, on an hour’s sleep, ended with an encore and a group selfie.

Mayor’s violence reduction chief: you cannot “arrest your way” out of high crime levels

Lib Peck says a preventative approach to violent crime is working reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Have your voice heard at South Norwood Council Tax meeting

A special meeting attended by a local law centre is taking place tomorrow in South Norwood to help military veterans, disabled people, lone parents and those on low incomes with their Council Tax South West London Law Centres will be …

Former Harrow police officer who left school with no qualifications urges employers to give young people a chance

A former police officer who spent years working in Harrow has called on local employers to give young people a chance, warning that too many are struggling to find their first opportunity in the workplace.

St Andrew's Church, Kingsbury, glows in autumn sunshine

The landmark horse chestnut tree next to St Andrew's Church, Kingsbury Walking home through the churchyard of St Andrew's churches (old and new) from a day on my allotment at Birchen Grove I was struck by the beauty of the church and its surrounding's in the late afternoon autumn…

Popeyes fried chicken chain to open in Harrow Town Centre

Popeyes is set to open in Harrow town centre, taking over the former Argos unit next to St George’s Shopping Centre. The fried chicken chain will move into 57 St Anns Road, which was most recently occupied by the British Heart Foundation’s Home Store.

Last second heartbreak for Bees

Oldham's late equaliser means promotion-chasing Barnet have to settle for a draw reports Nick Sandamas

Film Review: NAZA – Israeli military confessions to systems of mass murder

Brixton Ritzy is among cinemas across the borough screening NAZA, a documentary featuring testimony from Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers involved in designing and operating the systems behind the mass …

In photos: Say goodbye to the Grove Tavern in Dulwich as the bulldozers prepare to move in

The Dulwich Estate has submitted proposals to flatten the closed Grove Tavern on the corner of Dulwich Common and Lordship Lane in East Dulwich. Originally called the Green Man, there’s …

VC hero of Zeebrugge Raid who steered Vindictive safely home

CROYDON CHRONICLES: As we approach the season of Remembrance, DAVID MORGAN has found articles and documents in the Minster archive which tell of the conspicuous gallantry of Captain Alfred Carpenter On April 27 1918, the Croydon Times hailed Captain Alfred …

Artisan Craft Market, Glenthorne Ave, Shirley, Sat Nov 14

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Inside Croydon – If you want real journalism, delivering real news, from a publication that is actually based …

Why one size never fits all

Williamz Omope, founder of WO Consultancy, on the importance of tailoring support for people’s needs

Ayckbourn’s Neighbourhood Watch, Cryer Arts, Nov 24-27

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Inside Croydon – If you want real journalism, delivering real news, from a publication that is actually based …

Fair Funding Review “not the solution” for London, Labour council leader claims

London Councils chair Cllr Stephen Cowan has slammed the government for "taking a lot of money off some councils to give a little bit to others" reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Day Of The Dead Supper Club, South Norwood, Tue Nov 3

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T To book your tickets for this special night out at SNCK,

Wealdstone High Street remains closed as repair works continue following major flooding

Wealdstone High Street remains closed today (Sunday 25 October), with large amounts of rubble and debris still covering parts of the road following Friday’s major flooding.

Conservatives Storm Out of Borough Council Meeting

Opposition angered by Labour refusal to prioritise a motion on finances

Ealing boxer Manny Safari wins professional debut by knockout

Ealing boxer Mohammed “Manny” Safari made a winning start to his professional career with a fifth-round stoppage at the O2 Arena last week (17 October 2026) The 19-year-old featherweight defeated Jake Pollard with the contest stopped two minutes and 15 seconds into the round.

Heathrow opens its own third runway consultation tomorrow

Not the summer one. Putney's MP led a Westminster Hall debate last week. Responses close 22 December.

Do you have Willesden ancestors who were killed in the First World War? Rededication of the Dudden Hill School war memorial on 10 November.

Guest post by local historian Philip Grant in a personal capacity Poppy from the Royal British Legion annual appeal. If you have relatives who died in the First World War, particularly if they went to Dudden Hill School in Willesden and are named on the memorial pictured below…

City Hall reducing regulations to ease pressure on housebuilders

The Mayor of London has been taking steps to reduce the regulatory burden on developers reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Crumbling TfL assets costing London commuters 830,000 hours every year

The network has an estimated £6.5 billion worth of uncompleted repairs reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter

Clifton Lodge opens new immersive classroom

Pupils at Clifton Lodge School in Ealing can explore the Colosseum and prehistoric landscapes through projected scenes in a new immersive classroom.

Man jailed for murdering partner at Hanwell home

A man from Ealing has been jailed for life for murdering his partner in Hanwell after she pleaded with her mother to contact police because she feared for her safety.

In photos: It’s a hideously wet and dismal day out for Peckham Town as they lose 1-3 in a storm-battered field in Chislehurst

This far down the football pyramid, Peckham Town are notable for not only having a sizeable home support, but also having a small and very dedicated away following. Sadly, the …

Our Right to Protest. Do we still have it? Tuesday November 3rd 7pm-8.30pm

Protest 2025 (Credit: Defend our Juries) Tuesday November 3rd 7pm - 8.30pm St Luke's Church, Fernhead Road, W9 3 EH ( Near Queens Park Station) Our Right to Protest. Do we still have it? From Kensal to Kilburn Better 2026 It's now common for peaceful protestors to be jailed.

Armed police response in Harrow Town Centre described as ‘false alarm’

An armed police response in Harrow town centre has been described as a false alarm following concerns from residents. Footage sent to Harrow Online shows several police vehicles surrounding a car on College Road at around 5:30pm on Friday 23 October, with armed officers seen…

Two Harrow restaurants named as finalists in British Kebab Awards

Two restaurants in Harrow have been named among the finalists for the British Kebab Awards, with several more from neighbouring areas also making the shortlist.

Harrow Council launches new map and phone line to report firework misuse

Harrow Council is stepping up efforts across the borough in a bid to tackle dangerous and anti-social firework use over the coming weeks. From today (24 October) until 10 November, the council’s Public Protection Team will carry out additional evening patrols, focusing on areas…

David Lean Cinema film screenings for November 2026

C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Check out our Under The Flyover interview with award-winning actor Joanna Scanlan, the proud patron of the David …

New Afghan restaurant set to open in Harrow Town Centre

A new Afghan restaurant is preparing to open in Harrow town centre, taking over a site that has been home to several familiar restaurants over the years.

Three Arrests As Police And Businesses Join Forces In Romford Day Of Action

Three arrests and six stop and searches were reported following a joint Day of Action involving police, Romford BID, enforcement officers and town centre security teams.

Everyone is an artist with Community Focus

Community Focus Inclusive Arts offers creative and wellbeing courses for local residents with disabilities, additional needs or anyone who would benefit from extra support: Leïla Davaud visited the organisation at Friary House

Lambeth Council comment on the large police operation that took place in central Brixton on Thurs, 15th October 2026

Lambeth Council and the Metropolitan Police carried out a joint operation in Brixton targeting suspected drug dealing, weapons and criminal activity linked to local business premises last week. The operation …

Stand Up Comedy launches at Brixton House this November featuring a star-studded line up

Stand Up Comedy launches at Brixton House this November featuring a star-studded line up including Eddie Kadi, Ed Kear, Nancy MacDonald, hosted by Brixtonian comedy legend, Slim. Featuring award-winning comedy …

Perry’s plan is rejected by four parties – and Commissioners

CROYDON IN CRISIS: ‘Zero plan and zero competence’ – Croydon Mayor has his proposed business plan blocked at the Town Hall this week in an embarrassing reverse for the Tories and the council’s interim CEO. WALTER CRONXITE, Political Editor, reports …

Chingford art thief jailed for stealing antique map from National Maritime Museum

Melvin West, who cut out a world map from a 350-year-old atlas stored at the National Maritime Museum's Caird Library, has been jailed for three years

Cash-strapped Goldsmiths University scraps Catford campus plans

Goldsmiths University has scrapped plans to move 600 fine art and design students to Catford – only nine months after a deal was announced with Lewisham Council.

Franzina Trattoria: Sicilian restaurant on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton has now permanently closed

Businesses in Coldharbour Lane continue to struggle, and yesterday we discovered that the Sicilian restaurant Franzina Trattoria had suddenly closed, with a ‘Notice of Forfeiture’ pinned on its shutters and all …

Haunted House Extreme, at Crystal Palace NSC, Oct 30 and 31

A D V E R T I S E M E N T For more information and to book your tickets,

Romford’s Fantastic Diwali Celebrations Postponed Due To Expected High Winds.

Romford BID, HASWA, Havering Changing and Clarion Futures are sorry to announce that this Sunday’s planned Diwali celebration in Romford

Khan still not going far enough on improving conditions for London bus drivers, claims campaigner

Bus driver Mushin Manir says City Hall pledge of 53 new toilet blocks is still "insufficient"

Khan still not going far enough on improving conditions for London bus drivers, claims campaigner

Bus driver Mushin Manir says City Hall pledge of 53 new toilet blocks is still "insufficient"

We worry about the air on the street. A gas kitchen can be worse

Wandsworth's air quality team is in Putney on Monday, and you can ask them.

Witness Appeal Following Fatal Collision On The A127 In Havering.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry in Havering. Officers were called

West Harrow police officer wins national award after being nominated by residents

A police community support officer who has become a familiar face in West Harrow has won a national award after being nominated by local residents.

Black History Month Poetry Night: Stories, Voices & Conversations at Clapham Library, Tues 27th Oct 2026

Lambeth Libraries are inviting you to come and celebrate the richness, diversity and power of poetry, stories and shared conversation, with their free event at Clapham Library, nest week. Poetry …

Thames Water pays almost half-a-million pounds in compensation for summer leak ‘chaos’

The heavily-indebted utility company has confirmed it is paying an average of £122 to 3,612 bill payers across Enfield after a major burst water main in August cut their supplies, reports James Cracknell Thames Water has revealed that it is paying out £441,650 to customers in…

From battling cancer to fighting for Highfield

Conservative councillor Peter Charalambous reveals his journey into politics and which local issues are top of his agenda

Exclusive: Prime Minister Calls on MP Margaret Mullane’s Input Ahead of Planned Wildfires Summit.

Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has asked Dagenham and Rainham MP, Margaret Mullane, to contribute ideas to his planned summit on preventing wildfires. The PM contacted Margaret to

Greens warn of ‘tough’ and ‘unfair’ choices ahead of budget

Waltham Forest Council leader Paul Perkins says the town hall will be “honest” about its upcoming financial choices but “won’t pretend those choices are all fair"

Greenwich Greens criticised for silence as ‘Zionism is racism’ motion condemned

Greenwich’s Green councillors were told “this is not the time to be silent” after being pressed on the national party’s controversial “Zionism is racism” motion at a council meeting.