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Critics claim Khan’s new disability action plan ‘lacks ambition’
Lib Dem leader at City Hall warns the mayor's new action plan for deaf and disabled Londoners "risks papering over accessibility failures rather than confronting them"
More spending cuts likely next year as council faces £28m budget gap
Rocketing demand and costs in social services mean the town hall's predicted spending has increased
Woodfield strikers vote unanimously for a legal challenge to academy bosses
Woodfield school strikers early morning picket in Autumn sunshine today Woodfield Special school strikers, victims of the imposition of fire and rehire by their academy bosses, showed they were not finished in their battle today by voting unanimously for a change of strategy.
Council urges TfL to scrap proposed cuts to six bus routes
Intervention lands three weeks after Labour accused the Greens of staying quiet on the cuts
COUNCIL NEWS: Leader of Havering Council responds to Government’s announcement of additional £6.75million funding for Havering
The Leader of Havering Council has welcomed additional Government funding. It comes after the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced extra money for Councils in England already receiving Exceptional Financial Support, to...
Wandsworth built 40 years of politics on the lowest council tax in England. This week the bill came due
Both parties had the figures a year ago. Whitehall set most of the rise and the council chose the rest. One councillor said so
Havering’s Green Belt And Grey Belt Land To Be Assessed As New Local Plan Begins
Havering Council has begun a new 30-month Local Plan process that will shape development across the borough for the next 15 years.
How Houdini made Croydon churn with his staged escape act
CROYDON CHRONICLES: Croydon’s Music Halls attracted some of the world’s most famous acts in the early 20th Century, including the man reckoned to be the greatest escapologist of all time, as DAVID MORGAN explains Memory is a wonderful gift. The …
Ealing Common drugs operation sees man charged over 47 wraps of crack and heroin
A man has been charged with drug supply offences after police said they found 47 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin during a three-day plain-clothes operation in and around Ealing Common earlier this month.
Martin Abrams on 100 days of Green-led Lambeth: ‘We will stand with the local community – because we are the local community’
The tradition of judging a new administration by its first 100 days dates back to Roosevelt’s New Deal in 1933 when the incoming US president inherited the Great Depression. Lambeth’s …
A passion for discovery
Rachel Burden from Enfield and Southgate Lifelong Learning on how the group is expanding people’s horizons
Havering Council Forecasts £54.2m Use Of Exceptional Financial Support
Havering Council expects to use £54.2 million of Exceptional Financial Support this year despite an improved forecast.
Free Jobs, Skills And Apprenticeships Fair Coming To Harold Hill
A free jobs, skills and apprenticeships fair will take place at MyPlace in Harold Hill on 15 October.
Labour raising council tax fears as Myatt’s Fields by-election looms
Lambeth Green Party spokesperson Zviko Chihoro has hit back at claims in the Evening Standard that the council is examining whether it could get special government permission to raise council …
Titbits – Hackney, the people’s choice
Thinking about Botox or lip filler? Here’s what nobody is checking
The council licenses the shop doing your nails. It ruled injectables out in 2004 and never looked again
Plans revealed to transform Wealdstone pavilion into new community hub
Plans have been submitted to bring the former bowls pavilion at Byron Recreation Ground in Wealdstone back into use as a new community and recreational hub.
Student tower and circular park set for Greenwich gasholder site
Six years after the east Greenwich gasholder was demolished, plans to build a student tower and two residential blocks on the site have been submitted to the council.
Looking For A Great Haircut In Collier Row? Master Cuts Is Well Worth A Visit
A friendly local barbershop on White Hart Lane where a haircut feels like more than simply getting a trim. There
Costs up, volunteers vanished = community festival cancelled
There will be no South Norwood Community Festival in 2027. The announcement of the cancellation was made on social media this week. The reasons given: rising costs and lack of experienced volunteers. Staging costs have more than doubled since 2019, …
Warren Street Tube noise and disturbance ‘shaking bed frames’, say residents
Barnet and Camden assembly member Anne Clarke said local people had raised their frustrations with her reports Joseph Steen, Local Democracy Reporter
Lloyds Bank in Harrow to close next week as nearly 1,600 regular customers use branch
Lloyds Bank in Harrow Town Centre is set to close permanently next week, with new figures showing that nearly 1,600 customers regularly use the branch. The Station Road bank will shut for the final time on Wednesday, September 23.
Lidl Looks Set To Replace Poundland At The Brewery In Romford
Lidl has applied for a premises licence covering the former Poundland unit at The Brewery in Romford.
Former teacher from Bushey jailed after police find more than 1,600 child abuse images
A former teacher from Bushey has been jailed for more than 10 years after being found with more than 1,600 child abuse images. Matthew O’Kelly, 43, of Walton Road in Bushey, was sentenced on Monday 14 September after being convicted of attempting to engage in sexual communication…
Plans for defibrillator and bleed kit in Ruislip High Street refused
Plans to install a community defibrillator and bleed kit in Ruislip High Street have been refused by Hillingdon Council. The proposal was for a standalone frame containing both cabinets on the pavement outside 107 High Street, close to the Nationwide Building Society branch.
‘Cyclists don’t stop’: disabled residents frightened of floating bus stops as council urged to reject them
Protesters turned up to the Town Hall in anger at the council updating its plans for Queensbridge Road
Indoor boot sale, St Paul’s Church Hall, South Croydon, Oct 3
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Ridley Road Shopping Village traders bid for community asset status
Traders have held out at the Dalston shopping hall since March, working without lights after the landlord cut the power
Amelia Earhart’s final flight: has the mystery been solved?
One of the greatest mysteries of the pioneering era of aviation is coming to Croydon Airport. Historian and researcher Chris Denchfield will be giving an illustrated talk exploring the life and mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart, the event being held …
Does Wimbledon have London’s cosiest café?
Plus: Locals are running out of patience with the District line
Climate Grief Café, Croydon Clocktower Café, Sat Sep 26
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Joining the supper club
Neil Littman enjoys a set menu at The Winchmore Hill Supper Club
Labour criticised after abstaining on London ‘mansion tax’ motion
Reform UK assembly members called on their Labour colleagues to condemn the tax on properties worth more than £2million reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Bingo! Plus live music, quiz nights, darts at Surrey Cricketers
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Feeding the hungry: Refugee Community Kitchen in Windrush Square, every Sunday
Run by volunteers with a mission to serve hot, nourishing meals to displaced people in the UK and France, the Refugee Community Kitchen can be seen in Windrush Square every …
‘How Napoleon made London the world capital of trade and finance’ – talk at Holborn Library
At this evening talk in Camden Local Studies and Archive Centre this month, Jerry White will explain how London was transformed by the French Revolution and the wars that followed it.
Preston Community Library - Two Poets October 8th and Lady Rose, Justice of the Supreme Court on October 11th
Grandfather graduates with first-class degree from London university
A grandfather of 12 has told others to pursue their dreams after achieving a first-class honours degree from Goldsmiths, University
Havering Chamber Invites Local Women To Connect At Free Business Event
Havering Chamber of Commerce’s free Women in Business event returns to Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch on 29 September.
Romford Takes Centre Stage In Brookside Theatre’s New Annie Trailer
Brookside Theatre’s new Annie trailer brings the musical into the heart of Romford ahead of its October run.
Eight Havering AC Youngsters Secure South Of England Podium Places
Eight young Havering AC athletes achieved top-three finishes while representing Essex at the South of England Inter Counties Championships.
Ruislip Barn Hotel building to be demolished as 71-home development approved
A Grade-II listed building in Ruislip is set to be demolished to make way for a new housing development. Alongside this, three listed buildings will be converted to accommodate the new homes. The development at the Barn Hotel will not provide any affordable housing.
Havering Approves Adult Social Care Improvement Plan After CQC Concerns
A formal improvement plan has been approved following the CQC assessment of Havering’s adult social care services.
Council cancels £8.6m children’s home contract after 6 months
‘Hospital admissions’ of children in care are among serious concerns over the management of a home which was only registered in March. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Croydon Council has served notice on a contract for managing a children’s home in …
DAGENHAM FAMILY HORROR: MAN SLASHED WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN AFTER ‘POPPY SEED TEA’ AND VODKA.
A Dagenham man who slashed his wife and two young children in a horrific knife attack after drinking poppy seed
Young designers to showcase their streetwear pieces in Brixton Village today, Sat 19th Sept 2026
This afternoon (Sat 19th Sept) there’s a mini market stall event taking place at the Brixton Streetwear unit in Brixton Village/Granville Arcade. The market gives the opportunity for young artists …
TfL one step closer to setting up publicly owned bus company
TfL believes a new publicly owned bus company for London could better support efficiencies, innovation, and the needs of customers and workers.
Doggy Splash Days coming up at Streatham Common Paddling Pool in Sept and Oct 2026
If you want to give your pooch a fun-packed day of splashing about in the water, sniffing other dogs’ nether regions while listening to – and we kid you not …
London Cycling Festival arrives in Barking for first time this weekend
The long-running celebration of cycling will give residents the chance to get on their bikes and enjoy some free family fun
“Enough is enough” – Bianca Jagger rages against gamble on Earl’s Court mega slots arcade
Human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger has called on Kensington and Chelsea Council to use every power available to stop a 24-hour gambling centre opening opposite Earl’s Court Tube station — declaring: “Enough is enough.” Looking striking in a black designer suit, with white…
Concerns raised over Ealing Council plans to close Viking Primary School in Northolt
Members of the Viking Primary School community are urging Ealing Council to reconsider plans that could see the Northolt school close and its pupils move to nearby Downe Manor Primary School.
New four-year council plan approved after heated civic centre debate
Insults were hurled across the council chamber towards the end of a lengthy debate over the council's priorities between now and 2030
Council tax will double in April, up by an average of £1,000
Band D bills rise £958 to £1,978 in a single step from April 2027, the council's finance chief says
Construction Set to Begin at Avonmore School Project
Councillors clear development after more of site given over to housing
Creation of new ‘police hubs’ in Enfield ‘progressing positively’
A pledge to "re-establish local police hubs in council buildings" formed part of the Tories' local election manifesto
Vehicle Rental Firm Blamed for Chaos Around Ravenscourt Park
Enterprise accused of taking up available parking in local streets
The big Brixton community clean-up returns on the afternoon of Saturday, 12th Sept 2026 – here’s how to get involved
The third Brixton community clean-up returns this Saturday, 12th Sept 2026, with young people, residents, local businesses, community organisations all coming together to help make Brixton look a better place. …
Greenwich Council’s £150 bike voucher scheme set to start next year
Greenwich Council’s scheme to issue £150 bike vouchers for residents aged 16 or under is pencilled in to start next year, the councillor in charge of the project has said.
Housing Ombudsman report reveals high rate of Ealing Council housing complaints
A new Housing Ombudsman report has revealed that complaints about Labour-run Ealing Council’s housing service reached the watchdog at more than three times the rate recorded among landlords of a similar size and type.
Dress to Remember - Reimagining Dementia Care Thursday 8th October 11.30am-1.30pm Brent Civic Centre
The event will feature: A short documentary sharing theproject's experiences and findings Interactive discussion exploring dementia care and quality of life Opportunities to share ideas and ways forward Celebrate another year of Dress to Remember Come and celebrate the people…
Meal Deal no longer cutting it? Here’s a roundup of lunch deals currently on in Putney
From salads and sandwiches to freshly cooked meals and set menus, we looked around for the best lunch deals.
Addiscombe locals suspicious as fire destroys heritage house
“Owners and developers should be held responsible when something like this happens.” That was the quick take of one concerned resident yesterday, which was typical of the angry and saddened reactions of many, as firefighters continued to damp down the …
Brixton students celebrate World Afro Day with unique University of Kent Hair and Care festival
Students at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton, South London, took part in a whole-school celebration of World Afro Day earlier this week, marking identity, inclusion and self-expression through a …
Last day to object to five years of adverts in Wandsworth Park
Enable's covering letter describes an 8.4 square metre banner. The form asks for 444, lit from outside
World Alzheimer's Month: Free Dementia Advice
Specialist dementia team from Home Instead are holding two free advice sessions
Morland Gardens – Why no progress? An Open Email to Brent Council
Guest post by Philip Grant in a personal capacity The photograph above, showing the secured entrance to the former Brent Start college at 1 Morland Gardens in Stonebridge, was taken on 30 October 2023, the day the planning consent for the flawed 2020 Brent Council redevelopment…
Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium Saturday 19th September - road closures from 10am Kick-off 5pm
The game kicks off at 5.10pm General admission to the stadium will be available from 3pm Road closures from10am Parking restrictions 8am to midnight
Toy fair inspires people to buy back their childhood treasures
Amid a renewed interest in adults buying vintage toys, a toy fair in Crayford has seen increased demand for people
Bromley council asks for permission to raise council tax above 5%
Bromley council leader Colin Smith says the council will receive £22m less from government by 2028/29 after fair funding review, while costs of adult services, children's services and housing continue to rise.
Business owners feel Bromley High Street is becoming more dangerous each day
Business owners and market traders on Bromley High Street feel their community is becoming increasingly unsafe after two days of
Perry advertises for office manager to be paid £43 PER HOUR
CROYDON IN CRISIS: No expense spared for Tory Mayor as he uses tens of thousands of pounds of public money to hire a political adviser and handler. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Jason Perry, Croydon’s failed Mayor, is looking to spend …
Council accepts financial review recommendations as leader pledges to prioritise ‘sustainability’
A council plan for reaching a point of financial sustainability is due to be published next month
“WE NEED A BIGGER HOSPITAL!” Hundreds of Residents Call For An Increase In Health Care.
recently asked residents whether they believed Havering needs a bigger hospital and the response was overwhelming. More
Autumn in Barnet Libraries
James Catchpole on upcoming activities for readers in the borough
Harrow’s Heroes 2026 winners revealed at Headstone Manor ceremony
Harrow’s community heroes were celebrated on Wednesday evening as volunteers, residents and local groups were recognised at the Harrow’s Heroes 2026 awards.
Woodberry Down Disco turns WhatsApp group into a dancefloor
Founder Nirmala Kesumadewi wanted a way to meet the thousands of neighbours she only knew from a group chat
Huge new M&S store approved for South Ruislip retail park
Hillingdon Council has approved plans which will see a brand new M&S superstore open in South Ruislip, right on the edge of the Harrow borough boundary and a short distance from South Harrow and Northolt Road.
Retrofit not demolition the way forward for Catford, says Lewisham Council
The council approved a significant change in policy for Catford Town Centre, but were warned of a funding gap and rising debts of council owned firm CRPL.
Social media row erupts between Greenwich councillors over speed limits
A social media spat has followed a Greenwich Councillor’s proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit across the borough. A
Blackheath station car park declared asset of community value as housing decision looms
Campaigners trying to stop 45 homes being built on Blackheath station’s car park have had the site declared an asset of community value by Lewisham Council.
Met refers itself to watchdog after ‘Putney Pusher’ suspect’s family blame police for his death
His family say the Met knew he wasn't responsible, and give five reasons why.
Latest driver prosecuted for breaching Enfield’s car cruising injunction told to pay £9k
The injunction explicitly prohibits racing, dangerous driving, vehicle stunts, excessive revving and other nuisance behaviour
Pretzel reprieve: Wandsworth landmark to remain after alternative rejected
The Wandsworth Pretzel is staying up. Councillors refused permission to demolish it on Thursday night, by six votes…
Chemist Warehouse confirms plans for Harrow Town Centre store
A major Australian pharmacy chain is preparing to open a new store in Harrow Town Centre, taking over the former B&Q Local unit on St Anns Road.
‘The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media)’ – at the New Diorama Theatre
British-Romanian collective BÈZNĂ Theatre presents a multimedia investigation into the relationship between mainstream media, public opinion, and state crime, in a performance at the New Diorama Theatre, Regent’s Place, this autumn.
Southwark Cathedral invites south London artists to exhibit in its 2027 café programme
Southwark Cathedral is inviting artists with connections to South London and East Surrey to submit proposals for a new programme of exhibitions in its Café throughout 2027. The Cathedral will …
Controversial Woodbine Place redevelopment plans resubmitted
A controversial plan to demolish a row of single-storey shops has been resubmitted to Redbridge Council
Traditional Navratri celebrations to return to Harrow this October
A major Navratri celebration is returning to Harrow this October, with ten nights of traditional music, dancing, worship and community activities planned at Byron Hall.
BRENT FIGHTING BACK - THEN AND NOW Saturday 17th October & Sunday 18th October 2pm-6pm
Early notice for what is likely to be a well attended weekend celebrating and learning from struggles that have taken place in Brent in the past and have important lessons for trade unionists today. Saturday 17th October 2-6pm The 1926 General Strike in Brent.
Dagenham And Rainham MP Welcomes Funding Boost For Local Women And Girls’ Football
The Football Foundation at Wembley Stadium has contacted Margaret Mullane MP to announce that a £7,500 grant from its Lionesses HERe to Play Fund has been made to the Tigers Junior Football Club.
COMO STREET CAR PARK PLANS HALTED: COUNCILLORS DELAY DECISION ON 138-HOME SCHEME
The fight over Como Street car park has taken another twist after councillors deferred a decision on the controversial plans,
Pitshanger Lane trader takes stand against Ealing Council’s £175 A-board charge
A Pitshanger Lane shop owner has refused to pay Ealing Council’s new £175 annual charge for displaying an A-board on the pavement, instead hanging her board on the wall outside her business.
The Kids Bank HQ Completes its 1,200 Referral Sealing its Place In Havering As A Vital Charity That Supports Families In Need.
The Kids Bank HQ is marking an important milestone after completing its 1,200th referral, helping another local family access essential
Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson’s Birthday Boogie in Brixton – a free show for Sunday, 27th Sept 2026
Friends and family of Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson come together to celebrate the unique impact he made on dance music culture across the years and genres in a special Birthday Boogie party on Sunday September …
Local MP Deirdre Costigan and Ealing mayor visit Southall foodbank
The Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Faduma Mohamed, and Ealing Southall MP Deirdre Costigan visited the borough’s busiest foodbank on Thursday (17 September 2026).
HAVERING RESIDENTS HAVE SPOKEN: THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT BACK ON OUR HIGH STREETS
Dunelm in Hornchurch. Marks & Spencer in Hornchurch. A traditional bakery in Elm Park. More traditional bakeries across Havering’s town
TfL urged to establish rules for e-bike operators ahead of London-wide rollout
A new law is about to hand sweeping licensing powers to TfL to create a single city-wide regulatory framework for dockless e-bike operators
TfL urged to establish rules for e-bike operators ahead of London-wide rollout
A new law is about to hand sweeping licensing powers to TfL to create a single city-wide regulatory framework for dockless e-bike operators
District line passengers demand greater investment in a branch that fails one day in five
TfL will not release current figures, so campaigners counted: 35 days between February and August
Healthy Dialogues launches to help Black young people access mental health support earlier
Black Thrive Lambeth has launched a free online toolkit to help parents, carers, teachers, youth workers and other trusted adults support the mental health and wellbeing of Black and mixed …
Do you know where your takeaway is coming from?
A Putney basement is four restaurants on your phone, and a Southfields pub is a fried chicken brand
New cycle lanes planned to help mitigate long-term closure of Greenway route
The popular walking and cycling route could be closed for another two years as Thames Water undertakes major works to the sewer running underneath it
More ‘school streets’ and tougher parking enforcement promised by council
The council's new parking strategy includes more CCTV cameras to monitor bad parking and more enforcement action across the borough
Greenwich businesses brace for tougher winter amid Royal Observatory closure
Many Greenwich businesses are preparing for a drop of up to 50% in sales this winter following the temporary closure
Deputy council leader bemoans government’s move to restrict local planning powers
Michael Rye told councillors he thought the "scandalous" move went directly against the devolution agenda the government claims to be enacting
In photos: south London skiffle kings The Severed Limb at the Old Dispensary, Camberwell
Last night, local skiffle legends The Severed Limb played a rousing set at our favourite Camberwell pub, the Old Dispensary. Here’s some photos from the show: We only caught a …
Soundsystem returns as Old Fire Station joins Open House
Jah Prophecies returns to the Leswin Road hall they played in the 1980s, alongside carnival workshops and games
Plans emerging for up to 325 homes on Green Belt land in Northwood Hills
Plans are beginning to take shape for a major housing development of up to 325 homes on land at Joel Street Farm in Northwood Hills, close to the Harrow border. The site covers around 10.8 hectares of grazing land and is currently made up of open fields used for horses.
“I WILL MOVE HEAVEN AND EARTH”: Havering Leader Reveals Council Is In Talks To Bring University To The Borough.
Havering could soon have its own university as Council Leader Councillor Keith Prince reveals that talks are already taking place
If you don’t know Simply Red by now, see them at Gunnersbury Park
Simply Red will play their first concert at Acton’s Gunnersbury Park next summer as part of the band’s UK and European headline tour. The group, led by frontman Mick Hucknall, will perform at the park, jointly owned by Ealing Council and Hounslow Council, on 13 August 2027.
Watch Exclusive Interview: Hollywood Comes To Harold Hill As Former Pub Transformed For New Action Movie
Harold Hill has found itself at the centre of the action after a former local pub was temporarily transformed into
Police officer and former officer accused of assault on man in Southall
A serving Metropolitan Police officer and a former officer are to appear at Crown Court accused of assaulting a man during a vehicle stop in Southall in 2023. PC Jason Mugg, 30, and former PC Darren Boast, 40, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (16 September 2026).
Southall takeaway and director ordered to pay £9,600 over food safety offences
A Southall takeaway and its director have been ordered to pay a combined £9,600 after Ealing Council inspectors found dirty conditions and food being stored in ways that risked contamination.
HAVERING LEADER TAKES BOROUGH’S FIGHT TO REFORM CONFERENCE WITH BIG PLANS FOR ROADS, JOBS AND TRANSPORT.
Havering Council Leader-Councillor Keith Prince today writes in the Havering Daily following the recent Reform UK Conference. This year’s Reform
Nearly half of City of Westminster’s primary schools are running a budget deficit
Declining pupil numbers in Central London is having a disastrous impact on school budgets with around 40 per cent of primaries running a deficit.
Licensing application: Marquis of Granby, 2 Rathbone Street
Mitchells and Butlers Leisure Retail Ltd has applied to Westminster Council for a variation of the premises licence for the Marquis of Granby at 2 Rathbone Street in Fitzrovia West.
Exhibition: Niyi Olagunju at Tafeta gallery
An exhibition of works by British-Nigerian artist Niyi Olagunju is on at Tefeta gallery on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, this month. Baga Nimba III presents Olagunju’s transformations of Baga Nimba forms through wood, bronze, chrome and gold.
Post Office and TG Jones in St Anns Shopping Centre to close in January
TG Jones in St Anns Shopping Centre in Harrow Town Centre is set to close early next year, along with
Watch the Brixton Tatterjacks Morris in action at the Brixton Windmill Harvest Festival, Sun 27th Sept 2026
Renown for their enthusiastic bell jangling, stick clattering, ale consuming ways, the Brixton Tatterjacks Morris will be back in action at the Brixton Windmill Harvest Festival, which takes place on …
Approval Given for Sussex Place Office Block Demolition
Building by Hammersmith Flyover to become student accommodation
How volunteers created Buckthorne nature reserve .. and the vision for Gorne Wood
A look at how nature is thriving at the reserve in Crofton Park and the founders' hopes to grow it further with three acres of ancient woodland.
The Bike Project Workshop opens this Saturday, 19th Sept – get your hands on a great second-hand bike
Deptford-based charity The Bike Project is opening up this Saturday, ahead of the London Cycling Festival, with an opportunity for people to get their hands on a great second-hand bike. …
District line passengers protest today over two more lost weekends
Fix The District gathers at Wimbledon station from 4pm, with TfL's delay records still unpublished
A roast worth barking about – dogs eat for free in Chelsea
A Chelsea gastropub has partnered with fresh dog food company Butternut Box to unleash complimentary Sunday roasts for four-legged guests. Tom Kerridge’s The Chalk Freehouse, just off the King’s Road, has teamed up to launch ‘The Dog’s Dinner’ – special canine cuisine for pooches…
Plans submitted for 24-hour specialist children’s home on Harrow View
Plans have been submitted to convert a house on Harrow View into a children’s home providing round-the-clock care for up to three young people.
Final whistle for Boehly as Clearlake takes full control of Chelsea FC
Clearlake Capital Group is set to take full control of Chelsea Football Club, as Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have agreed to sell their stakes in the Premier League club.
Mayor urges opposition councillors to end ‘community neighbourhoods’ boycott
Newham Independent and Green group councillors have so far refused to take part in Forhad Hussain's scheme as all eight neighbourhoods are to be led by Labour members
Smokehouse offers beefy portions Fred Flintstone would adore
PALOMA LACY puts Norbury’s newest restaurant to the test Norbury locals’ dream of a broader dining scene came true when the guys from Fort Smokehouse rode into town. Three businessmen brothers are sharing their passion for Texan BBQ with Norbury …
Brixton Chamber Orchestra presents a celebration of big band music and swing at the Brockwell Bop, Sunday 20th Sept 2026
Brockwell Hall opens its doors for a wonderful, one-night-only celebration of timeless music, dance, impeccable style and unforgettable atmosphere, hosted by the Brixton Chamber Orchestra. An outstanding 18-piece professional big …
Lewisham planners against Deptford Bridge flats – but Greenwich could support
Lewisham Council officers have recommended that an 800-home development at Deptford Bridge be refused – but their counterparts in Greenwich believe it should go ahead.
The Living Museum: Brixton remembers Bonnie Greer OBE
We have lost Bonnie Greer OBE, playwright, novelist, critic, broadcaster, thinker and a woman whose extraordinary journey through Britain also became part of the story of our Brixton. Bonnie was …
We oppose the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre, here's why
At Lewisham People's assembly, we do not want to see current plans go ahead, because the affordable housing offer is far, far behind what this borough needs.
Friday lunchtime recitals at Croydon Minster, from Sep to Dec
C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T A D V E R T I S E M E N T For more information about Trinity …
Mezze Feast, South Norwood Community Kitchen, Oct 6
C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Find out more about the South Norwood Community Kitchen by visiting their website:
Quick guide to Chelsea’s new signings during the transfer window
It has been a busy summer for the Chelsea men’s team. A new manager has come in and set about reshaping the squad. Now the transfer window has finally closed, we can assess the new signings who will play their part in the new season.
Harvest Fest, Norbury Park Lawn Tennis Club, Sat Sept 26
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Woman pulled from the Thames at Putney Pier in major emergency response
She was taken away by ambulance shortly after 8am. Her condition is not known
End of The Line: Havering Sports Council Dissolved After More Than 60 Years.
After more than six decades at the heart of sport in the borough, Havering Sports Council has come to an
New North And South Panels To Give Havering Council Tenants Greater Say
Havering Council is creating separate north and south tenant panels as part of a new engagement strategy.
Greener Ealing parking enforcement team makes the finals
Greener Ealing’s parking enforcement team has been shortlisted for two national awards, two and a half years after taking over the service from Serco.
“The Most Outstanding Officers Across London”: Council Leader Keith Prince Praises Havering Joint Task Force.
Havering’s council-funded Joint Task Force has received a powerful endorsement from Council Leader Councillor Keith Prince, who described the officers
Upminster’s Golden Crane to Host Unmissable UK Garage Event – Selling Out Fast!
Golden Garage will bring four live PAs and a packed line-up of UK garage performers to The Golden Crane in Upminster on 26 September.
“Putting Havering Residents First”-Reform Unveils Ambitious Plan To Turn Borough Into London’s ‘Super Suburb’
Havering’s new Reform administration has unveiled its long-term vision for the borough, promising an ambitious programme designed to put Havering
Ealing Council adds toothpaste tubes to recycling collections
Ealing residents are now able to add toothpaste tubes and most plastic plant pots to their household recycling. Ealing Council has highlighted the new additions during Recycle Week, which runs from 14 to 20 September 2026.
Man, 21, charged for targeting Muslim venues in Leyton
Illia Bilyk has been charged with five counts of racially and religiously aggravated criminal damage after various Muslim venues in East London were targeted in January 2025
Putney businesses asked to pay more for safer, cleaner streets
Levy would rise to 1.5% and spread to railway arches where a gym is fighting TfL rent rises
Putney pusher suspect found dead at Chiswick home
Nicholas Brandram, 44, was arrested in June over the 2017 Putney Bridge push.
Hackney is Yours: Council invites residents to ‘join conversation’ on borough’s future
Two surveys and a series of drop-in sessions will feed into a local plan covering the next 15 years
What does it take to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
Plus: An update on The Trafalgar pub, changes to Merton Council’s “top team”, and much more
Speedboat Killer Jack Shepherd Jailed Again
Violently assaulted partner while out on licence
Seven shows in three weeks: your guide to Brixton House’s Housemates Festival, week 1 starting Tuesday
Brixton House’s Housemates Festival kicks off on Tuesday with seven new productions across three weeks. Here’s our guide to what’s on and why you should book. Multi-show deal: see two …
Podcast investigation leads to conviction of former teacher for abusing two pupils at a Finchley boys’ school
Chloe Hadjimatheou on the conviction of a Christ's College teacher whose crimes were highlighted by an investigative audio series
Opinion: Ealing Lib Dems and Greens joint statement on Walpole Park theatre plans
Ealing Liberal Democrats and Ealing Green Party have issued a joint statement opposing Labour-run Ealing Council’s plans for a temporary 1,200-seat Troubadour theatre in Walpole Park.
Pegasus Opera Company celebrates 30 years with free concerts across South London
Pegasus Opera Company will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this Black History Month with Legacy & Hope, a “joyful series of three free concerts bringing communities together through music, storytelling …
Police release image after man seen ‘masturbating’ on train between Euston and Harrow
British Transport Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a passenger reportedly saw someone exposing himself and masturbating on a train. The incident happened shortly before 6.30pm on 19 August on a train travelling between London Euston and Bushey.
Northolt Underground station becomes step-free
Northolt Underground station is now step-free from street to train following the completion of a long-awaited accessibility project. A new lift and footbridge have opened at the Central line station, with manual boarding ramps available to help passengers get on and off trains.
Creative in Colindale
Sophie Winch on art in the park and space for expression
More than 1,700 patients and hospital workers call on south London hospitals to say no to Palantir
More than 1,700 patients and hospital workers have signed a petition calling on south London’s two largest NHS trusts to commit to never using US military surveillance company Palantir’s Federated …
Mapesbury Family Bike Day Saturday 19th September 1-4pm St Gabriel's Church
Bingo Hall Proposal Made for Hammersmith Ram Site
Change of use expected to meet opposition from those wishing to keep pub
Academics warn new towns programme will fail without good public transport ‘from the beginning’
The government is currently considering whether or not to go ahead with a 21,000-home scheme at Crews Hill and Chase Park
Push Back Against Suggestion of Match Day Bays for e-bikes
Council officer says residents might need to give up parking spaces
Council refuses to back down in row over Hendon parklet
The owners of the Pita Street restaurant will be allowed to renew their licence for the parklet despite concerns being raised
Van carrying scrap metal destroyed by fire in Wembley
A van carrying scrap metal has been destroyed in a fire on a residential road in Wembley yesterday afternoon. The blaze broke out on Grendon Gardens on Tuesday, 15 September, with thick smoke visible from the vehicle as firefighters dealt with the incident.
Nominate your favourite Brixton business for a chance to win a share of £2,000 in gift cards
A new competition has gone live in Brixton which aims to shine a light on local businesses, with £2,000 in Town & City Gift Cards to be won, including the …
Palestinian flag raised at Newham Town Hall as ambassador meets mayor
Ambassador Husam Zumlot said the council's decision to fly the flag showed "the relationship between this unique and diverse part of London and my people"
Is Havering’s Hospital Now Too Small For The Population It Serves?
Queen’s Hospital was built almost 20 years ago to serve a population and level of demand that has since changed
‘Who is our water industry being run for?’ asks Enfield MP in parliament
Following recent chaos from leaking pipes in the borough, Enfield North MP Feryal Clark spoke at a debate on water industry nationalisation this week
Unsold clothes transformed into one-off fashion pieces in Ealing
Clothes that didn’t sell in Crisis charity shops have been transformed into one-off fashion pieces and are now on sale in Ealing. Twelve independent makers and designers have taken unsold donated garments and given them a new life as part of the homelessness charity’s UNSOLD.
MORE THAN 600,000 COUNCIL WORKERS LOST IN ENGLAND AND WALES
From the GMB More than 600,000 council workers have been lost in England and Wales since 2012, official figures show. According to the Office of National Statistics [1], fourteen years ago there were 1,886,584 people employed by local authorities.
In Photos: market traders, community leaders and photobombing politicians at Buy Back Brixton Rally – Wednesday 16th Sept 2026
Last night, hundreds of market traders, supporters, local people and politicians came out to support the Buy Back Brixton Campaign and celebrate the news that the community bid to buy …
Plans for six rooftop flats in Edgware refused
Plans to add six flats above Mowbray House on Edgware Way, beside the A41 Watford bypass at the junction with Broadfields Avenue, have been turned down. Barnet Council refused the application on 9 September.
Murder investigation launched after man found with severe head injuries in Poynders Road, Clapham on 4th Sept 2-26
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Lambeth. At around 08:35hrs on Friday, 4 September, officers were called by the London Fire Brigade to …
Putney.news is now open to members: here’s what you get
Someone is reading the council papers for you. From today, you can join them
'Imagine a Lewisham not dominated by cars' - what do council transport plans deliver?
Will Lewisham council's plans move the needle on improving road safety?
Borough’s motorists will be forced to pay for Perry’s mistakes
CROYDON IN CRISIS: An above-inflation hike for resident parking permits, parking fees and penalties is being lined up to help plug the hole in the council budgets caused by the Mayor opening his big mouth. By our transport correspondent, JEREMY …
Visceral Shadows at Bethlem is Hunter’s first show for 10 years
Visceral Shadows, the first solo exhibition since 2016 by sculptor Emma Hunter, opens today at the Bethlem Gallery in Beckenham. Hunter is “a sculptor interested in the surrealism of everyday life”. Her work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy …
One final match for Harrow wrestler after decade-long journey
Harrow wrestler Ashley Reid is preparing to step back into the ring for what he says will be the final match of his career. Ashley will return to LDN Wrestling on Saturday 17 October, taking on Jordan Nelson at Winston Churchill Hall in Ruislip.
Music at The Oval Tavern, Addiscombe, through Oct. Free entry
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Peckham’s Rooftop Cinema Club announces their line-up of screenings and events for Halloween and October 2026
Rooftop Cinema Club has announced its October programme in Peckham, with a selection of topical movies, fireside screenings and new autumn drinks. Here’s what’s in store: Spooky Specials: Dark Tales …
Artists’ studios planned for Erith’s old town hall
Erith’s old town hall is set to become artists’ studios under plans filed with Bexley Council. Bow Arts Trust says its plans would create a “sustainable creative and community hub”.
Lambeth parks user survey: share your views on our local green spaces
Lambeth Council has launched their Parks User Satisfaction Survey for 2026 and wants to hear your feedback. The Lambeth Parks Team manage over 80 parks and open spaces in the …
Havering’s Long-Awaited Food Waste Service Delayed As Vehicle Shortage Hits Council Plans
The roll out of a separate weekly food waste service has been delayed due to a lack of vehicles from the manufactures to deliver this service. This is due to a large demand from a...
Publicly-owned buses could soon be arriving in London
Transport for London officials are set to start engaging bus operators later this month to discuss the feasibility of bringing franchised services in house
Nine-Year-Old Sophia’s Design Is Coming To Life On The Queen’s Theatre Stage This Christmas
Nine-year-old Sophia’s colourful winning costume design will be professionally made and worn on stage in Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s Robin Hood pantomime this Christmas.
Could You Give These Alien And Predator Sculptures A New Home?
Two extraordinary three-metre-high Predator and Alien sculptures made from recycled mechanical parts are looking for new homes, and The Havering Daily is helping interested residents get in touch.
The ChooSE27 Comedy Festival returns to West Norwood on the 10th -17th Oct 2026
ChooSE27 Comedy Festival returns to West Norwood in October 2026 for their third year, promising “an even bigger festival” with more events and brand new venues. The organisers say the …
TONIGHT: Youth Violence & the Role of Faith Communities - Chalkhill Community Centre 6.30pm - 8pm
Park pulls advertising plan after resident outcry
A year ago the council moved Friends groups from before decisions to after them. This is what that produces
Havering Planning: New Nursery, Nail Bar, Self-Storage Units And Changes To Queen’s Hospital M&S Plan Revealed
Every planning application received by Havering Council between 8 and 14 September 2026, with direct links to the official records.
Harrow Council proposes SEND travel support changes
Harrow Council is asking families for their views on proposed changes to travel support for children and young people, including a new annual charge for some post-16 transport.
Former Barnet Council leader steps down as Reform leader in Wales after being reported to police
Dan Thomas was arrested on suspicion of assault and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour over the weekend and released without charge
Zadie Smith: South Kilburn residents face an unfair choice between housing and grass in contrast to their Queens Park neighbours
ZADIE SMITH, best selling author and long-time Brent resident has come out strongly in support of the the campaign to save South Kilburn's Granville rec from development. She said: South Kilburn has been a building site for more than a decade.
Westminster Hall Debate: The dangers of rapid depletion of global biodiversity, the collapse of critical ecosystems and the dismantling of major global food systems.
A future Westminster Hall? Westminster Hall debates do not often get the coverage they deserve. On Thursday on the initiative of Green MP Adrian Ramsay, a cross-section of MPs discussed ' Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security' following up the report of January…
Double award win for Enfield entrepreneur
Sangeeta Waldron's business Serendipity PR has been recognised in two categories of the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026
Behind the scenes of St Jude’s hidden gem
Walter Starmer's spectacular wall paintings at St Jude-on-the-Hill are undergoing conservation. Polly Westlake explains the process to Leïla Davaud ahead of tomorrow's Heritage Open Day
Police open investigation after man attacked in Whitfield Gardens public park
The Metropolitan Police have opened an investigation after a man was attacked and seriously injured in Whitfield Gardens, Fitzrovia, on Thursday morning. A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with multiple injuries.
Ofsted praise for Stanburn Primary School in Stanmore
Stanburn Primary School in Stanmore has been praised by Ofsted after becoming the first school in Harrow to be inspected under the new inspection framework.
Havering Marks World Suicide Prevention Day With Stories Of Hope Event
Havering marked World Suicide Prevention Day with a Stories of Hope event sharing lived experiences and encouraging people to seek support.
Trains, homes and heat: motions for Brent Council meeting on Monday September 14th
The new political structure of Brent Council with four party groups is gradually getting into a new more constructive way of working and motions from Labour, Conservatives and Greens tabled for Monday's meeting might produce some cross-party consensus.
A TINY youth-powered bookshop for Willesden Green station?
I spotted this on social media and thought it a project worth sharing if only to bring new life to the much criticised empty units at Willesden Green Station.
Brent faces up to the urgency of the Climate Emergency
After the extreme heat and drought of the summer in England and extreme weather including overheating, and floods elsewhere with many lives lost it was appropriate that last night's Full Council had a dual focus on the Climate Emergency.
Wimbledon tournament expansion reaches Court of Appeal
The campaigners wanted a second case decided first: whether the land is legally protected for the public
Jay Sean performs alongside DJ AG at intimate Harrow event
International music star Jay Sean performed in Harrow last night, appearing alongside popular London DJ and livestreamer DJ AG at an event in Harrow Weald.
Havering Green Belt Fears: What Labour’s Planning Changes Mean for Residents From 31 October
Havering residents are facing major changes to the way planning applications are decided from 31 October, under reforms introduced by
Lib Dems defend Vauxhall Square vote – saying £80m contribution will fund more council homes than Labour built in 20 years
Lambeth Liberal Democrats have hit back at Green Party criticism of their support for the Vauxhall Square development, arguing that the scheme’s £80 million contribution towards off-site social housing could …
Council set to take IT systems in-house as Capita contract expires
The council's chequered relationship with the outsourcing giant is finally coming to an end
There is a way to stop cyclists riding pavements and running red lights. Four bodies would have to agree to use it
The police, the council, TfL and the hire firms each hold a piece of the much-needed answer
Staff hit back at reports that Designers Guild is on the “brink of collapse”
Loyal staff at Designers Guild have railed against reports that the future of the iconic King’s Road store is hanging by a thread and declared: “Don’t be too presumptuous!”.
Music, dance and drama at South Norwood’s Arcadia Festival
Stanley Halls in South Norwood is staging its Arcadia Festival this Saturday, encouraging Londoners “to build a fairer and healthier future – now”. In its second year, the Arcadia Festival is funded by the National Lottery as part of a …
Police take to Acton Green Common to hear residents’ concerns
More than 100 residents spoke to neighbourhood police about concerns affecting their area at the first event in a new community initiative on Acton Green Common on Sunday (13 September 2026).
Tory leader calls for strict regulation of dockless e-bikes in Waltham Forest
Councillor Emma Best said this week the Tories did not oppose the introduction of dockless e-bikes in the borough but urged the council to enforce eleven “firm red lines” around their use
Closure order extended at Hanwell property over drug concerns
A residential Hanwell property linked to drug dealing and anti-social behaviour will remain closed for another three months after a court extended an order first imposed in June 2026.
Fly-tips? It’s all your fault for reporting it, says Perry’s puppet
CROYDON IN CRISIS: Having failed to get rubbish contractors Veolia to do their job, the council’s struggles to deal with the borough’s litter-strewn streets are, according to shameless Tory councillors, because residents have been doing what they were asked to …
How Does Havering’s Town Centre Police Presence Compare With the Rest of London?.
New figures reveal how Havering’s dedicated Town Centre Policing Team compares with teams operating across London, with 16 police officers
Havering’s Housing Explosion: How Many New Homes Are Really Being Planned for the Borough?
Havering is facing a huge programme of housing growth, with thousands of homes already planned or being delivered across the
Ealing care home residents tune into new dementia radio service
Residents at an Ealing care home have been among the first to listen to a specialist radio service designed for people living with dementia following its launch on DAB across west London.
Ealing Council expands benefits in staff recruitment and retention drive
Ealing Council employees can now take up to eight weeks of paid paternity leave under a package of new and improved staff benefits. The council said the extension from two weeks, alongside the wider package, was intended to help it attract and retain employees.
Don’t miss the Buy Back Brixton street rally in Station Road this Wednesday, 16th Sept 2026
To celebrate the news that Buy Back Brixton has been named preferred buyer of Brixton Village and Market Row, there’s a street rally taking place tomorrow (Wednesday, 16th September 2026) …
Bell ringer injured in shocking “freak accident” in the belfry at St Luke’s
A bell ringer was seriously injured at St Luke’s church on Sunday morning and had to be rescued by an emergency fire brigade crew via a high window.
Ergin Erbil cleared by conduct committee over misleading golf course video
Councillors backed the findings of a review which found the former council leader hadn't intended to spread misinformation during the election campaign
Met sacks black PC over award-nominated YouTube videos
Case brought against outspoken constable by the body he had criticised: ‘There are people who have done things far worse than what I’ve done, who are still employed by the Met. They just happen to have lighter skin.’ If the …
Plans submitted for new doctors’ surgery on Kenton Road
An NHS GP surgery serving more than 4,600 patients is hoping to move to Kenton Road because it must leave its current premises next year. Preston Hill Surgery has submitted plans to relocate from 121 Preston Hill to a vacant property at 475 Kenton Road, around 900 metres away.
COUNCIL NEWS: Roe Wood Park development receives national housebuilding award
Bellway has been recognised for its outstanding construction quality after the construction site manager won a prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Award. The award, widely regarded as one of the highest accolades in the...
Why The Change In Weather Could Be Making Your Asthma Worse
Colder air, seasonal illnesses and changing conditions can aggravate asthma. Here is what Havering residents can do to manage their symptoms and when to seek help.
Andrew Rosindell Marks 25 Years as Romford’s Longest Serving MP.
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has marked a remarkable 25 years representing his hometown, becoming the longest serving Member of Parliament
Two seven-room HMOs on same Edgware street seek lawful status
Applications have been submitted to confirm the lawful use of two houses on the same Edgware street as seven-room HMOs. The properties, at 65 and 82 Brook Avenue, are already being used as shared accommodation, according to documents uploaded to the Barnet Council website.
Camberwell Talks welcomes Chelsea Medallist Charlie Chase for “How does your garden grow?”
The SE5 Forum for Camberwell is hosting garden designer Charlie Chase for the next Camberwell Talks, where he’ll share the story behind his first medal-winning garden at the RHS Chelsea …
Margaret Mullane MP Hosts Fantastic Knife Crime Summit That Brings The Community Together.
On Saturday 12 September, Margaret MullaneMP hosted a powerful and successful meeting session to counter the evils of knife crime. 110 people attended and took part in the
Underwater sculpture artist visits IMPACT Theatre performers in Perivale
An internationally renowned artist whose underwater sculptures inspired a group of neurodivergent performers and artists in Perivale has visited them to see the work they created.
Wandsworth Council wants to challenge a £84m cut in funding, and needs your help to do so
Online survey of residents throws up some interesting responses.
Whistleblower claims cover-up of sexual harassment allegations at Horniman Museum
A whistleblower has raised a case with the Charity Commission, accusing leadership at the Horniman Museum in Forest Hill, Lewisham of an effective cover-up of multiple sexual harassment claims against CEO Gordon Seabright.
Putney businesses see the High Street’s five-year plan tomorrow
Only businesses vote on whether Positively Putney continues. Residents don't get a say
Is this Wimbledon festival a beeroisseur’s dream?
Plus: Merton Pride, Wimbledon Art Trail and much more!
Remembering Sellanby, South Harrow’s much loved record shop
Long before Spotify, YouTube and music downloads, buying an album meant heading into a record shop and spending time looking through the shelves. For many people growing up in and around South Harrow, one of those places was Sellanby.
Green Group Leader on Brent Council: The Labour Group were knowingly misled at last night's Council Meeting as part of a personal vendetta
Cllr Mitchell addresses Full Council yesterday evening Statement by Cllr Mary Mitchell, leader of the Green Group on Brent Council, after the debacle over selection of the chair of the new Housing Scrutiny Committee at yesterday's Full Council Meeting; I n the first Full Council…
Acton residents raise further concerns over anti-social behaviour at The Mount
Residents living near Morrisons supermarket at The Mount in Acton claim drug dealing and anti-social behaviour have worsened despite a Metropolitan Police crackdown that the force says has contributed to a 48% fall in reported incidents across Acton.
Warning issued for Waltham Forest’s butterfly numbers after hottest summer yet
Butterfly conservationists are predicting that the real cost of this summer's extreme weather may not be felt until next year, when this year's drought-stressed caterpillars should be emerging as adults
Three local causes to benefit from this October’s Wanstead Beer Festival
Organisers of the fourth annual Wanstead Beer Festival have announced the three local causes that will benefit from this year’s event.
H&F Cracks Down on Housing Fraud in the Borough
18 council homes recovered from people committing fraud
New chair for Old Oak and Park Royal development panel
A new chair has been appointed to the independent panel advising on major development across Old Oak and Park Royal, including areas of Ealing around North Acton, East Acton and Park Royal.
Northwick Park Hospital welcomes new interns helping young people into work
Northwick Park Hospital has welcomed a new group of interns as part of a long-running programme helping young people with learning disabilities gain experience in the workplace.
Councillor Mark Sanders: My start as an Hanger Hill ward councillor
Councillor Mark Sanders, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat councillor for Hanger Hill ward in May 2026, reflects on his first few months representing the ward and the issues residents have been raising with him.
Harrow approves new health centre inside Grade II listed building
A Grade II listed building owned by Harrow College is to be turned into a healthcare centre, including GP surgeries and community care facilities, following unanimous approval by Harrow Council’s planning committee.
Events: The Unfriend
The latest production from Friern Barnet's Incognito Theatre
Man stabbed in Kingsbury shop as police investigate two incidents yards apart
Two separate incidents took place within yards of each other on Kingsbury Road yesterday, Sunday 13 September, leaving three men needing hospital treatment.
Classic films return to Vue Harrow for anniversary screenings
Movie lovers in Harrow will have the chance to see a number of classic films back on the big screen over the coming weeks, including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Scream and Rocky.
Hendon business prosecuted for selling knife to teenager
Barnet Council prosecuted Akif Durmaz of Hendon International Food in Vivian Avenue for selling a knife set to a teenager during an undercover test purchase operation in December 2025
London Assembly condemns Greens for refusing to cooperate with Home Office on immigration raids
Greater London Authority members have passed a motion condemning Green-led councils, including Waltham Forest, for refusing to cooperate with the Home Office on immigration raids
Council Issues Warning to Owner of Hammersmith Ram Site
Enforcement action could follow after opening of discount store
Pinner Rugby Club warns future is at risk in dispute with Harrow Council
Pinner Rugby Club has warned that more than 70 years of history could come to an end following a dispute with Harrow Council over pitch maintenance and hire costs.
Road closures and parking restrictions from 8am/10am on Saturday September 19th for Wembley Event
From Brent Council Wembley Stadium will be hosting following event this week. Union Jack Classic - Arizona State Sun Devils v Kansas Jayhawks on following date this week: - Saturday 19 September Please read below to see how this might affect you.
“Havering Stands Behind Its Police”: Neighbourhood Teams Get a Boost as Three More Officers Join
Havering’s police officers are facing an increasingly challenging policing environment, with hundreds of officers being taken away from their local
Trailfinders to celebrate Ealing’s musical legacy this season
Ealing Trailfinders will celebrate the borough’s musical legacy with a series of music-inspired matchday designs throughout the new rugby season. It follows last season’s celebration of Ealing Studios, when famous film posters were reimagined for the club’s matchday artwork.
Supermarket boss fined after being caught using allotment site for commercial purposes
The shop in Freezywater had been using the adjacent allotments for commercial storage without permission
Harvest Time at Brixton Windmill – join the Harvest Festival celebrations on Sunday 27th Sept 2026
The popular Harvest Festival returns to Brixton’s Windmill Gardens on Sunday 27th September, running from 1pm to 5pm. The free family festival celebrates the annual wheat harvest and the histories and …
Ride Redbridge brings cyclists together for borough-wide event
Wanstead Park will be one of nine starting points for Ride Redbridge on 20 September, a borough-wide event forming part of the London Cycling Festival
Riverside Artists Group Celebrating its Fortieth Anniversary
Annual exhibition to take place at the POSK Gallery
Local Woman Calls for Campaign to Publicise Clare's Law
Says new legislation not effective if people are unaware of it
Village Vouchers on your phone: save money and support local businesses
Village Vouchers has launched a new digital service, replacing the printed voucher booklet with a mobile-friendly website and app offering discounts and deals from local businesses
Vote for us: Wanstead Village Directory nominated for Redbridge media award
The Wanstead Village Directory has been nominated for the Redbridge Best Media Business of the Year award.
Hospital worker celebrates four decades at Central Middlesex
A hospital worker who started at Central Middlesex Hospital as a 17-year-old apprentice has celebrated 40 years working at the Park Royal site.
Mill Hill Village Cricket Club sweeps four titles in one season
The club’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th XIs all stormed their divisions in the Herts league, a feat Director of Cricket Phil Smith called "totally unprecedented" in his 40 years at the club writes David Hickey
TfL faces prosecution for alleged safety failures at Walthamstow Bus Station
The health and safety charges, brought by the HSE, come nearly three years after Grace Mecaley, 74, was fatally struck by a route 212 bus at the station in December 2023
Coughlans’ first bakers’ shop in £5m property portfolio sell-off
EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES The bakers’ shop that the Coughlan family first opened on London Road in 1937, and the Thornton Heath commercial bakery, offices and warehouse of the once-thriving retail business, have all been put up for sale as …
Tower block demolition plan agreed by council despite elderly residents refusing to sell
Enfield Council has yet to reach a resolution with three elderly leaseholders at Walbrook House, who claim the compulsory purchase price undervalues their homes
Burglar bagged in dramatic citizens arrest
Police took over at Disraeli Road, praised the residents' courage
First look inside Grape Tree’s new Harrow store
Grape Tree has officially opened its new store in Harrow Town Centre, with the branch marking the health food retailer’s 200th location. The shop has opened at St Anns Shopping Centre, where the company has taken a unit covering around 2,000 sq ft.
Southall raid uncovers more than 18 tonnes of counterfeit and illegal goods
More than 18 tonnes of counterfeit and illegal goods have been seized in a raid led by Ealing Council’s trading standards team at a Southall industrial estate.
Rock N Roll Circus is coming to Gunnersbury Park
Acton’s Gunnersbury Park will host a new four-day music festival next summer as Rock N Roll Circus makes its London debut. The event will run from 22 to 25 July 2027 at the park, which is jointly owned by Ealing Council and Hounslow Council.
Ten-Man Romford Through In The FA Vase
Romford overcame a red card and a second-half Burnham Ramblers comeback to win 3-2 and progress in the FA Vase.
Lost Tapes at Freight Brixton in October 2026 – imagining collaborative albums from iconic artists
Launching next month at Freight Brixton, Lost Tapes – in collaboration with Broken Soul Movement and mixed by Ché Wax – is a new event series “imagining the collaborations history …
Ealing tip-off leads to £1,833 Blue Badge fraud penalty
A tip-off received by a contractor working for Ealing Council led to an investigation which has seen an Uxbridge man ordered to pay £1,833 for fraudulently using a family member’s Blue Badge.
Over 150 Brave the Thames for Inaugural Swim London Event
Race founded by former Olympian marks new era for the river
Wembley Public Reassurance Meeting after Civic Centre murder: Thursday 17th September 6.30-8.30pm Boxpark, Wembley Park
Following the fatal incident at Brent Civic Centre last month where David Wynter lost his life the Metropolitan Police, Brent council and local partners have arranged a public meeting to provide an update and answer your questions about safety in Wembley Park area.
Dulwich Hamlet move into fifth place after 2-1 victory over Brentwood Town, Sat 12th Sept 2026
A late goal with 12 mins left on the clock was just enough for Dulwich Hamlet to defeat Brentwood Town by two goals to one on Saturday afternoon. A crowd …
Arts & culture weekend coming up at Hardess Studios, Brixton, Thurs 1st – Sunday 4th Oct 2026
Hardess Studios in Loughborough Junction, Brixton are hosting an interesting arts and culture weekend at the beginning of October. The studios are home to group of artists and they’ll be …
Selling a House in Havering: What’s Changed, and What Still Catches People Out
Havering's property market has shifted significantly over the last decade due to the Elizabeth Line's arrival. However, selling homes remains challenging, often delayed by chain issues.
Ealing Conservatives question Labour’s Walpole Park theatre plans
An Ealing Conservative councillor has questioned whether Labour-run Ealing Council properly considered alternative locations before backing plans for a 1,200-seat temporary Troubadour theatre in Walpole Park.
Keith Prince Challenges City Hall Over Havering’s 73 Traveller Pitch Target
Keith Prince has challenged City Hall over a draft London Plan target for at least 73 additional permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches in Havering.
Match report: Frome Town 2 v Hanwell Town 2
Hanwell Town brought a hard-earned point back from Somerset on Saturday (12 September 2026) as they ended their four-game goalless run in the league.
A Mayor Who Gave Her Heart to Havering: Sue Ospreay Raises More Than £101,000 for Charity
Former Mayor of Havering Councillor Sue Ospreay has handed over a cheque for £101,065.05 to the MCA Trust at Harris Academy Rainham, joined by Keith and Joanne Isaac and the MCA Superstars.
American Marines raided a Putney flat and flew the man out
Man accused of holding indecent images of childen was out of the country the same day.
Harlesden Neighbourhood Forum Public Meeting Saturday 19th September 1pm-5pm. Community safety, local Improvements & initiatives
The 28-day scramble: inside a typical auction purchase
SPONSORED CONTENT Buying property at auction offers speed and certainty, but the clock starts ticking the moment the hammer falls. Winning a lot requires paying an immediate 10% deposit, with the remaining 90% balance due strictly within 28 days. Let’s …
Abdi-Wali and Polanski confirmed to contest Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Both the Greens and Labour have confirmed their candidates to fight the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to be held on Thursday 8 October 2026.
Interview – The Pressure producers: “We like to create theatre with a competitive edge – it gives the night a unique buzz”
Actors Arthur Campbell and Gregor Roach met at Oxford University and quickly began developing an innovative theatrical format to help showcase emerging student talent. They came up with a fun and fast staging concept that was laced with an original competitive element.
The 320-year history of The Hare in Old Redding
Most of us have either stopped at The Hare for a drink or a meal, or driven past it on the way towards Bushey without giving much thought to how long it has actually been there.
Diver Snode makes a splash with Crystal Palace’s Gallery 56
A new art gallery is to open in the Crystal Palace Triangle, and they are inviting the public to a social evening later this month to mark the occasion. Gallery 56 calls itself “a contemporary art space located in the …
Fabled Forest
A Wanstead Fringe concert brings daughter and father composers together on a work inspired by Epping Forest, to be experienced by the audience walking through Wanstead Park. Marissa Landy explains
Family Fringe
This year’s growth of the Wanstead Fringe to include a Family Fringe is a significant moment. Doing things in company rather than alone completely changes us, writes Camille Leadbeater
We Are Here
The theme of this year’s Wanstead Fringe is ‘We Are Here’. At one level, it’s merely a statement of fact, but it’s also about taking inclusion seriously, writes festival director Giles Wilson
Art on site
Local resident Bronagh Byrne explains how the Evergreen Field building site became a canvas for creativity, celebrating Wanstead’s history, people and community spirit through a colourful public art project. Photos by Geoff Wilkinson
Monumental task
Having raised more than £10,000 to restore the Wanstead War Memorial, the community-backed project is ready to begin, but council delays are holding up the work, says Revd James Gilder
Track record
After months of delays, cancellations and a broken escalator at Wanstead Station, local resident Tom Knock decided to dig into TfL’s own data, and found the Central Line is probably worse than you think
House Proud
As Wanstead House Community Association celebrates its 80th anniversary, local historian Lynn Haseldine Jones talks about the building of the house and its first occupants
Photo and story
In the 10th of a series of articles featuring images by the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society, Anuraj Theivendram explains the popularity of group outings
Lakin double secures all three points
Nick Sandamas sees the Bees return to winning ways at The Hive
Ryan Calais Cameron Season continues at Catford’s Broadway Theatre with two new productions this autumn
The groundbreaking pipeline initiative championing emerging Black and Global Majority writers from south-east London returns with two new productions at Catford’s Broadway Theatre, following the sold-out success of Justice Ezi’s …
Myatt’s Fields by-election: seven candidates confirmed for 8th October
Myatt’s Fields by-election: seven candidates confirmed for 8th October Seven candidates have been confirmed for the Myatt’s Fields by-election on Thursday 8th October, following the close of nominations. The by-election …
The Upminster Landmark That Nearly Vanished – And the Community That Saved It
Upminster Windmill has survived storms, industrial change, dereliction and the threat of demolition. This is the remarkable 223-year story of the landmark and the community that saved it.
Consultation on Edgware pub plans
A scheme to develop The Railway Hotel in Station Road has been published on Barnet Council's planning portal reports David Floyd
Luna Carmoon’s luminous Lewisham
BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Luna Carmoon explains Lewisham roots, hyperreal dreamscapes, and making films you can smell.
Saved for the nation, Selsdon Wood conserved by its Friends
THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: This year’s annual residents’ fair was where KEN TOWL found out more about the need for volunteers Jim Dunning is the first of the Friends of Selsdon Wood that I meet at one of their …
Campaigners round on Euston regeneration as council submits latest plans to inspectorate
Plans to modernise one of London’s busiest intercity stations are set to be decided by the Planning Inspectorate amid local concerns over the future of a historic square and the impact of demolitions.
Council Launches Investigation into Shop at Hammersmith Ram Site
Owners say discount store was opened after squatters moved into building
Opinion: Labour and Lib Dems approve 69-storey ‘carbon monster’ in Vauxhall with just 6% social rent homes – Greens outvoted
Six towers of up to 69 storeys have been approved by Lambeth’s Planning Committee after Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors combined to outvote the committee’s three Green members, despite concerns …
Singing and Wellbeing courses, CALAT, must book by Sep 15
C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Courses begin September 30 To sign up for either of the courses, you must book by this Tuesday, …
Blues at The Oval, Sunday evenings in Sep and Oct, free entry
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Celebrating 20 years of Platinum Performing Arts
Founder Nina Lewis-Hart reflects on what the Edmonton arts group has achieved so far and what is still to come
More Than 400 Walkers Raise £37,000 For Saint Francis Hospice
More than 400 people gathered in Raphael Park for the Saint Francis Hospice Memory Walk, raising £37,000 so far.
Why The Replacement Warley Electricity Substation Could Be Bigger Than The Existing Site
National Grid is preparing to consult residents on plans for a replacement Warley electricity substation near South Ockendon.
Tapestry Celebrates 20 Years Of Care As New Havering Support Groups Begin
Tapestry Care UK is celebrating 20 years at Paines Brook while launching new wellbeing sessions and a men's social group across Havering.
Nightwatch’s volunteers remember Jamie Keating every night
CROYDON CHRONICLES: This week, Minster archivist DAVID MORGAN has gone back just 50 years, for a heart-rending story of volunteers and sacrifice that began with a local newspaper reporter and the Parish Church’s curate going out on to the streets …
Could Your Dog Be Romford’s Next Best In Show?
Romford Market Place will welcome a Community Dog Show and Pup Up Café on Saturday 19 September, with entry fees supporting Scruffy’s Angels.
Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski has been selected as the party’s candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras
For the third time in a row, Wandsworth’s full council meeting has no papers
Once was bad, twice was concerning. With a massive council tax rise due, we may now have a governance problem.
This weekend is Putney’s last real chance to make its case on Heathrow noise
Consultation covers the daily noise break, night flight ban, flight paths... and closes Tuesday
Hackney Council security guard filmed throwing housing protester to the floor
Campaigners spent two hours in the foyer demanding a home for a family in one-bedroom temporary accommodation
TfL getting closer to setting up publicly owned bus company
Launching the company was a pledge in Sir Sadiq Khan's 2024 mayoral manifesto reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Rare look inside one of Harrow’s oldest buildings as restoration moves forward
New images have offered a rare look inside one of Harrow’s oldest buildings as work to restore the historic property moves forward. Old Pye House, on West Street in Harrow-on-the-Hill, is a Grade II-listed medieval building believed to date back to the 15th century.
In photos: Fleetdown United flummoxed and fustigated by formidable Peckham Town, Sat 12th Sept 2026
The goals came thick and fast at the Menace Arena yesterday afternoon, after an imperial Peckham Town crushed visitors Fleetdown United by a whopping 7-1 margin – and it could …
Rubbish Ex, Morley’s Fine & Another Housing Project Delay
A man steals a bin lorry and dumps waste outside his ex’s home, a Morley’s boss is fined £31,500, and the long-awaited Besson Street development is delayed again.
Lib Dem launches mayoral bid
MP Sarah Olney hopes to be her party's candidate in 2028 reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Firm behind £60m Purley Pool project goes into administration
In the latest embarrassment for Croydon’s failed Mayor, the offshore-registered parent company behind the £60m redevelopment of the Purley Pool has gone into administration. There are other problems with the long overdue project, too. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Polaska Assets …
Record Turnout As More Than 100 Golfers Support Sycamore Trust At Maylands
More than 100 people took part in Sycamore Trust UK’s latest annual golf day at Maylands Golf Club, delivering a record turnout and fundraising result.
Independent Film Celebrating English Cider Craft Comes To Lumiere Romford
A locally made documentary following acclaimed cider-maker Tom Oliver will be screened at Lumiere Romford on 14 September.
A talking lizard, 202,508 subscribers: Chameleon opens at South London Theatre – Tuesday 15th September
How far would you go to be seen? And what happens when the only one telling you the truth is a lizard? Chameleon is a darkly comic new play about …
Cycle the entire route of the River Effra, Sun 20th Sept 2026
Taking place on Sunday, 20th Sept, you can join Lambeth Archivist Jon Newman, on an afternoon tour of the Effra, Lambeth’s longest lost river. Newman will lead a cycle ride …
Senior Newham councillor insists all Send children will still get travel support despite service cuts
The council ended its 'travel buddy' scheme for children with special needs before the start of the new school year this month
Book now or read about it later: Wimbledon’s festival is selling out
Robert Harris, Matt Haig and Marina Hyde have gone, but under-30s can still get £10 tickets
This play kills fascists: see Woody Sez for light in the darkness
The recent death of country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton focused attention on American folk music. Before Dolly, there was Woody. KEN TOWL took the chance to see an acclaimed new play about Guthrie’s life and work currently on stage in Soho …
Amelia Earhart illustrated talk, Croydon Airport, Wed Sep 30
C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Tickets: www.ticketsource.com/historic-croydon-airport-trust For more information about this and other events, visit: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk/whats-on Inside Croydon – If you want …
Walk and Talk Riddlesdown, weekly every Sunday from 9am
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 …
COUNCIL NEWS: Councillors visit new modular homes ahead of local families moving in
Councillors recently visited Havering's new modular homes at Waterloo Road and Queen Street to see the completed accommodation ahead of Havering residents moving in over the coming weeks. L-R - Paul Nicholls, Wates Residential, Cllr...
It’s never too late to learn
Gill Fletcher from Enfield U3A on the benefits of joining the adult learning institution
Five-star reviews for The Canterville Ghost as Brookside production enters final weekend
Brookside Theatre’s production of The Canterville Ghost has received a string of five-star reviews as it enters its final weekend in Romford.
COUNCIL NEWS: Council Leader calls for Boroughs to retain proceeds from any London visitor levy
The Leader of Havering Council is calling for any money raised through a proposed new overnight visitor levy in London to be retained fairly by the Boroughs where it is generated. The Government is expected...
Barnes volunteers sell their summer of fixed-up bikes on Saturday
Gates open at 9.30am, and the sale ends by noon or when the stock runs out
Come together to experience and appreciate Granville Rec and help save it! Saturday 19th September 12- 4pm
‘Stay: Your Story Isn’t Over’: The powerful Havering film sharing stories of hope on World Suicide Prevention Day
A powerful new film featuring the lived experiences of Havering residents affected by suicide has been launched in Romford, with
Ealing student wins national award for Claude Littner Business Challenge
A student from Ealing’s University of West London has won a national award after creating an Apprentice-inspired business challenge backed by businessman Claude Littner.
Residents can claim unused council land to grow food under new pilot
Groups of five or more people can apply for verges, vacant plots and land around council buildings, with the first ten schemes to be approved this year
Voluntary groups to open homeless day centre next month
New partnership of faith, charity and volunteer groups is working together to provide assistance for the homeless from the CVA Resource Centre and West Croydon Baptist Church, following the Prime Minister’s pledge to eliminate rough sleeping The first instruction that …
Are “your neighbours” electric? Ealing’s electrician numbers revealed
If you’re looking for an electrician, Ealing has more working electricians living in the borough per 10,000 homes than the London average, according to new figures.
Residents ask: What’s happened to the Lambeth School Streets programme?
Local parents are left wondering what’s going on with the Lambeth School Streets programme. As we covered in the Buzz in April, parents at St Jude’s primary in Herne Hill …
West Reservoir path opens — but row grows over fence that keeps non-swimmers from the water
Residents say the scheme has created a 'place of segregation'
Police seize £500k-worth of cannabis plants in car wash raid
Early morning arrests at a Beddington Lane business uncover a ‘sophisticated’ drugs farm operated by an ‘organised crime group’, according to the Met Motorists using a car wash on Beddington Lane might have got more than they bargained for, after …
Lambeth adds more detail to their ‘Services Worth Fighting For’ campaign, with public meeting set for 15th Oct 2026
On Thursday, Lambeth Council launched a new campaign – Services Worth Fighting For – which they say is to “highlight the value of the services it provides and to demand …
Northolt station becomes step-free with new lift and footbridge
Northolt Tube station has become step-free for the first time following the opening of a new lift and footbridge, improving journeys for passengers travelling between Harrow, Northolt and Heathrow.
Council hands out £10,500 to open repair cafés across Hackney
Volunteers will fix broken household items for free as the Town Hall marks Zero Waste Week with grants for seven community groups
Council Issues Warning to Owner of Hammersmith Ram Site
Enforcement action could follow after opening of discount store
MP and union join calls to save CALAT from Perry’s cutbacks
Opposition is mounting to the Croydon Mayor’s scheme to outsource the council’s adult education service, with a public petition describing any plans to undermine CALAT as ‘vandalism’. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Croydon East MP Natasha Irons and the University and …
Enfield man admits using online forum to encourage sex assaults
Darren Conway, 52, urged another forum user to remove a sleeping woman’s clothing and commit sexual offences against her
Councillors from all parties raise concerns over borough-wide parking permit plan
Labour, Restore and Green councillors all challenged the plans at a meeting earlier this week
Trading standards cuts across London limiting capacity to tackle illegal vape sales
Years of austerity has eroded capital’s enforcement capacity to a critical point, Chartered Trading Standards Institute boss tells London Assembly
‘Memorialisation’ plans for Broomfield House move a step closer
A new memorial garden will retain some ruins from the historic house in Palmers Green as a way of "reconnecting" the site to Broomfield Park
Trading standards cuts across London limiting capacity to tackle illegal vape sales
Years of austerity has eroded capital’s enforcement capacity to a critical point, Chartered Trading Standards Institute boss tells London Assembly
David Lammy preparing to run for London mayor, sources claim
The former deputy PM held a fundraising dinner this week via a party affiliate organisation, reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Construction begins on flood alleviation scheme
Barnet Council says the scheme at Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space will tackle climate change and reduce the threat to homes
Southall police target illegal e-scooter and e-bike use
Five e-scooters have been seized and five riders issued with tickets during a police clampdown in Southall targeting illegal and dangerous riding.
Clapton nursery ordered out of church hall as new site awaits Ofsted sign-off
Families at St Michael's Nurseries on Blurton Road say they were given days' notice
New parent-led market to bring 30 stalls to Hanwell school
A new community market founded by parents at a French bilingual primary school in Hanwell will launch this weekend with 30 stalls. Marché Malraux will be held at André Malraux Primary School in Laurie Road on Sunday (13 September 2026) from 9am to 3pm.
Council approves alcohol license for St Mary’s Walthamstow
The church says a full alcohol licence will give the church flexibility to host more fundraising and outreach events, having regularly reached its current limit of 15 events each year
Former Wembley paramedic celebrates 50 years with London Ambulance Service
A former paramedic who spent part of his career working out of Wembley has celebrated an incredible 50 years with the London Ambulance Service. Noel Thomas, 67, joined the service as a 17-year-old cadet in 1976 and has since cared for generations of Londoners.
Police appeal over sexual assault on Elizabeth Line
British Transport Police are seeking to speak to a man who left an Elizabeth Line train at Ealing Broadway station following a sexual assault of a woman on the train.
Brixton man who imported illegal zombie knives and sold them to schoolchildren convicted
A man who imported illegal zombie knives and sold them online, including to people he knew were school children, has pleaded guilty after a Met investigation. Officers initially arrested Jonathan …
Enfield mayor hosting charity golf day
The event at Bush Hill Park is raising money for the mayor's three chosen charities
Sewage leak causes major disruption to Lioness and Bakerloo lines through Harrow
Passengers travelling through Harrow are facing major disruption this afternoon after a sewage leak on the railway at Watford High Street. TfL is reporting disruption on both the London Overground Lioness line and the Bakerloo line, affecting a number of stations across Harrow…
Hackney MP ‘scoping out’ run for City Hall if Sadiq Khan stands down
David Lammy, who has represented Woodberry Down and Brownswood since 2024, held a fundraising dinner that party sources say was a testing ground for a run at the mayoralty
Free historic tours of Canons Park to take place this month
Visitors will be able to discover the history of one of Harrow’s best-known parks when a series of free walking tours takes place later this month.
Bouldr Bar’s battle to put Thamesmead on the food and drink map
“We’re in the middle of nowhere. There’s nowhere to eat or drink other than what supermarkets offer – so we’re trying to make this a community space where people feel proud to invite their friends,” says Stacey Ayeh, who runs the Bouldr Bar taproom.
Council welcomes ‘positive report’ from inspectors on special needs provision
Joint report notes children and young people with Send in Enfield are "valued members of their community"
Is this the end of the Wandsworth Pretzel? Landmark recommended for demolition
Under advertisement rules, ugly and beloved and nobody-asked-us are not things a council may weigh
New plans submitted for children’s care home in Stanmore after previous refusal
Fresh plans have been submitted to turn a house in Stanmore into a children’s residential care home after an earlier application was refused by Harrow Council.
Thameslink to strip 60,000 ‘ironing board’ seats from its trains
Transport correspondent JEREMY CLACKSON on the latest improvements announced by the newly publicly-run rail operator Croydon commuters should get more comfortable journeys on Thameslink trains, as the now publicly owned operator GTR is to strip 60,000 “ironing board” seats from …
Opinion: In a world of online noise, we need to come together to confront climate change
Online debate around climate change can quickly become heated and polarised. But Hanwell resident, community volunteer and Green Party member Dominic Kirkbride believes bringing people together face-to-face offers a more constructive way to discuss the challenges ahead.
Shaping Croydon’s light-touch exhibit offers clues to the future
An exhibition, “Shaping Croydon – Architecture and Ambition”, has opened this week at the Museum of Croydon, just in time for this weekend’s celebration of the capital’s architecture with the Open House festival. The exhibition is attractively bright and light-touch. …
Six flats planned for car park sold by Greenwich Council last year
Six flats could be built on a car park that was sold by Greenwich Council last year as part of its “fire sale” of properties. The three-storey block is planned for Torrance Close, in Charlton Village, on a site which netted £410,000 at auction in December last year.
Autumn wine tasting session to raise funds for the Loughborough Park meadow, Friday 23rd Oct 2026
A slightly bougie, but very fun evening is being held for a good cause next month in Loughborough Junction. Friends of Loughborough Park are holding a fundraiser for their meadow …
Margaret Mullane Takes Pica Campaign to Westminster in Bid for Better SEND Support
Dagenham and Rainham MP, Margaret Mullane, secured a debate in Westminster Hall on 9 September to raise awareness of, and make the case for, specific training on a condition called Pica
Chadwell Heath 18-Year-Old Admits Illegal Zombie Knife Import Offences
A Chadwell Heath 18-year-old has admitted offences linked to the illegal importation of zombie knives and other prohibited weapons. Sentencing is due in October.
Blackheath car park nets £1.1 m in Greenwich Council ‘fire sale’
Greenwich Council’s latest car park sale has netted more than a million pounds after 30 spaces in Blackheath went under the hammer. Former tram shelters in Eltham and old toilets in Greenwich also found buyers in the sale of council assets.
Councillor Keith Prince Secures Assembly Backing For Stronger Action On Launders Lane.
Councillor Keith Prince AM has secured London Assembly backing for his amendment strengthening calls for the permanent clean-up of Arnold’s
Jason Arday crowdfunder nears £250k target as Bell Ribeiro-Addy demands Parliament acts on press hounding of Black professor
A GoFundMe set up in memory of Professor Jason Arday who was found dead at his home in Clapham on 13th August, has raised over £244,000 as his constituency MP …
Putney campaigners have saved their 33-metre pool
Places Leisure have dropped both changes resident survey turned against them.
Putney’s buses almost run on time… during the holidays
Fourteen routes met the 98 per cent mileage standard in 28 periods out of 364
Enfield woman shows why age is no barrier to volunteering
Dionne John on how an 85-year-old volunteer is making a difference at a local foodbank
‘Biggest food distribution hub in East London’ launched in Barking
Big Heart Food Hub now aims to distribute 10,000 tonnes of food a week to struggling people in the borough
William Morris Gallery’s upcoming new exhibition spotlights domestic life
Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK traces the homes, collectives and social movements that 'challenged mainstream ideas of class, gender, politics and belonging'
Former Park Royal paramedic celebrates 50 years of service
A former paramedic who worked from Park Royal and trained at Central Middlesex Hospital has marked 50 years with the London Ambulance Service. Noel Thomas, 67, joined the service as a 17-year-old cadet in 1976 and went on to work from Park Royal, Willesden, Wembley and Brent.
Barts NHS Trust celebrates successful opening of specialist breast cancer centre
Breast cancer surgery began at the St Barthomelew's Hospital's Smithfield Wing in March, and more than 120 patients have since undergone surgery there
Licensing application: ground floor and basement, 90 Cleveland Street
Japan Selective Limited has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence at the ground floor and basement of 90 Cleveland Street in Fitzrovia. Permission is sought for the sale of alcohol to drink both on and off the premises from 7am to midnight, every day.
Events: Moo-land
Outdoor fun at Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm ends on Sunday
Why your CRM isn’t giving you the answers you need
SPONSORED CONTENT Most businesses buy a CRM – Customer Relationship Management – expecting clarity. They want to know which deals will close, where leads are dropping off and what’s actually working. But give it a few months, and the whole …
Signal failure closes tram network’s Beckenham branch
There has been no tram service all morning between Harrington Road, near South Norwood Country Park, and all stops through to Beckenham Junction. The notification of the service suspension was issued by Transport for London just after 4am, and affected …
Winns Gallery to host contemporary visual art pop-up exhibition
Chris Especial, whose work blends contemporary visual art with Japanese manga-style imagery, is set to host a pop-up exhibition at Winns Gallery from Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th October
Duchess of Edinburgh visits Ealing to launch SEND charter
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, visited Ealing’s University of West London (UWL) as a new drive was launched to improve employment opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Enfield drivers set to be offered 30 minutes of free parking every day
The Conservative-run council argues the new policy will help local businesses as well as shoppers using local high streets
Council green-lights plans to convert disused buildings into flats
Councillors approved a scheme to turn offices in Rowan House, in Leytonstone, and a care home in Forest Gate into flats
COUNCIL NEWS: “Nightmare almost over” as Gallows Corner final works begin
Havering Council has welcomed confirmation that Gallows Corner junction and flyover are on track to fully reopen to general traffic by the end of September 2026. Gallows Corner junction and flyover are on track to...
Ealing Council urged to hold public scrutiny over children’s safeguarding
Ealing Liberal Democrats have called for “full, public scrutiny” of Labour-run Ealing Council’s children’s safeguarding services following concerns raised by Ofsted.
Adderley suspension lifted by Greens after six-month wait
Husband of TV personality Nadia Sawalha is finally allowed to sit at Croydon Town Hall as an official Green Party councillor. WALTER CRONXITE, Political Editor, reports Croydon Council, as of this morning, now has eight councillors from the Green Party, …
Residents launch road safety campaign after fatal Honeypot Lane crash
Residents in Queensbury have launched a road safety campaign following the fatal collision on Honeypot Lane last month. More than 40 people attended a special community meeting on Tuesday night amid concerns about speeding, dangerous driving and a series of serious collisions in…
Join the treasure hunt for Northern line’s centenary celebration
The importance of providing public infrastructure will be underlined this weekend with the celebration of the centenary of the Northern line Tube being extended to Morden. Transport for London is inviting passengers and local communities to celebrate the occasion with …
A Brixton writer pens an angry, defiant and moving statement about the recent abuse of RNLI volunteers and staff
Yes, we’re nowhere near the sea but after recent events, Brixton Buzz feels compelled to step forward and show our support for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Last weekend, …
Young Ealing Foundation announces shortlist for its 2026 awards
With just three weeks to go, the shortlist has been revealed for the 2026 Young Ealing Foundation Awards, Ealing’s annual event celebrating young people and those who support them across the borough.
No news from Tibet, as Diwali is cancelled in grieving Coulsdon
Amid ‘uncertainty and anguish’ councillor announces cancellation of celebrations out of respect for families of the pilgrims missing in the catastrophic Himalayan flooding There will be no Diwali celebration in Coulsdon this year, due to the “devastating impact” on local …
Dutty Reps to hold free, beginner-friendly full-body fitness class at Brixton Village on Sunday 20th Sept 2026
On Sunday, 20th September, Dutty Reps will host a free, beginner-friendly full-body fitness class at Brixton Village. The class will be filmed for Dekar Artist’s new single, “Get Fit”, with …
South Kilburn residents call on Brent Council to act after their community room is taken over - immediate enforcement action demanded
The Chair of William Saville and William Dunbar House Residents' Association has written urgently and in some desperation to Brent Council officers and others asking for help following the takeover of their community room by homeless individuals.
Questors Theatre shortlisted for Great British Theatres Award
The Questors Theatre in Ealing has been shortlisted for a national award recognising the work of volunteer-run theatres across the UK. The Mattock Lane theatre is one of four finalists in the Great Amateur Theatre category of the Theatres Trust’s Great British Theatres Awards.
Headstone Manor & Museum shortlisted for prestigious national award
Headstone Manor & Museum has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award after a community heritage project involving thousands of people across Harrow.
Met sergeant sacked for groping a colleague at a work night out
A jury found her not guilty of sexual assault. The force's own panel found it proven anyway
Catford South Circular rerouting scrapped as regeneration plans scaled back
Lewisham Council has scaled back plans to redevelop Catford town centre and scrapped a scheme to reroute the South Circular Road after government cash was withdrawn.
Bollo Lane development secures £112m construction funding
A South Acton housing development which includes 95 homes being bought by Ealing Council for social rent has secured £112 million in financing to help fund its construction.
Tesco offers shoppers ‘night in’ in Brent Cross superstore car park
The supermarket will bring its 'Best Night In' roadshow to the Hendon Way outlet on Saturday
Services worth fighting for – Lambeth Council to launch new campaign at Town Hall public meeting on Thurs 15th Oct 2026
Under the banner of ‘Services Worth Fighting For,’ Lambeth Council are launching a new campaign to ‘end austerity, open up the council’s books, and ask for your ideas to save …
JFS in Kenton receives five ‘Exceptional’ grades in Ofsted report
JFS in Kenton has received five “Exceptional” grades following its latest inspection by Ofsted. The Jewish secondary school and sixth form, based on The Mall in Harrow, has more than 2,000 pupils and is one of the largest schools in the borough.
Everyone should see this movie
Dave McCormick attends a screening of 'The People's Emergency Briefing'
Green Man Lane regeneration set to restart after Ealing Council cabinet approval
The final phases of the Green Man Lane regeneration in West Ealing are set to move forward after Ealing Council’s cabinet approved Higgins Partnerships as the contractor for the remaining work, replacing Rydon, which said it was not in a position to undertake phases that had yet…
Mezze Feast, South Norwood Community Kitchen, Oct 6
C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T Find out more about the South Norwood Community Kitchen by visiting their website:
London Fire Brigade responded to 209 wildfires this summer
Firefighters attended a total of 55,838 incidents across the capital between May and August, the brigade's busiest summer in the last five years
Havering Council Forecasts £22.8m Underspend After Years Of Financial Pressure
Havering Council is forecasting a £22.8 million underspend based on figures from the end of June, although government financial support remains part of the authority’s budget position.
Havering AC Young Athletes End Season In Style With Brilliant Second Place In League Final
Havering AC’s young athletes finished second overall in the Eastern Young Athletes’ League Top 6 Final, with the Under-18 men winning their category and the Under-16 boys sharing first place.
Author donates copies of latest books to Palmers Green Library
Stephen Cox says he wants to support literacy and choice for those on limited budgets
The Habbit Factory: Can Your Business Help Bring Pantomime Magic To Havering This Christmas?
Havering businesses are being urged to get behind a much-loved local charity as it launches a final call for sponsors
Andrew Rosindell MP Renews Opposition To Assisted Dying Ahead Of Parliamentary Debate.
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has renewed his opposition to assisted dying, arguing that the Government should prioritise palliative and hospice care.
Opinion: Brixton Rec still broken, improvement slow: council scrutiny committee on 21st September 2026
It’s no secret that when Lambeth leisure services were brought back in house under the Active Lambeth banner there were teething problems. Brixton Buzz reported at the time on the …
Outer London connectivity ‘still not good enough’
Sadiq Khan has been urged to do more to improve public transport options for people travelling within and between outer London boroughs
‘Two Out Of 12 Is A Start’: Keith Prince Pushes For More Rights For London Bus Drivers
Keith Prince has welcomed progress on two proposed protections for London bus drivers but says the remaining measures must still be considered.
Why Are More People Moving To Havering From Other London Boroughs And How Many Havering Residents Are Leaving?
New figures show migration is making a significant contribution to Havering’s population growth, with the borough recording a net gain
Putney corner shop loses licence, exposes loophole
Naeem Sadegi kept his role, personal licence and lease while Stonehenge Food and Wine lost its licence.
Nobody at Wandsworth will defend its pension fund’s own rules
New papers show a legal challenge unanswered for three months
Award-winning Spice Village restaurant set to open in Harrow
Spice Village is set to open a new restaurant in Harrow after acquiring the site previously occupied by Adore. The restaurant will become Spice Village Harrow, with an opening planned for 1-4 Dominion Parade, Station Road, later this year.
Your Party Lambeth holds first official meeting as Israel bans Corbyn and Sultana
Your Party Lambeth will hold its first official branch meeting this Saturday 12th September, a year after the group began organising locally as a proto-branch. The online meeting will see …
Empty Stoke Newington Town Hall costs council £850,000 a year
Grade II-listed landmark has stood empty for seven years, with asbestos and a hidden coal bunker delaying repairs
Licensing application: Huong Viet, 1 Percy Street
7CC Ltd has applied to Camden Council for a new premises licence for Huong Viet, 1 Percy Street, Fitzrovia. Permission is sought for the sale of late night refreshment, and alcohol to drink both on and off the premises, from 10am to 1am the following morning, every day of the…
New Pop-music Community Choir Launches in Hammersmith
The Collaboration Choir holding sessions on Dalling Road
Ealing Council cabinet backs “pop-up” Walpole Park theatre plans
Labour-run Ealing Council has agreed in principle to press ahead with controversial plans for a 1,200-seat “pop-up” Troubadour theatre in Walpole Park.
Kids Ride for Palestine – photos from a community bike ride in Brockwell Park this summer
On a very hot afternoon in July, over 100 families, including grandparents and toddlers, gathered in Brockwell Park to take part in a Kids Bike Ride for Palestine – making …
Licensing application: Gaucho Grill, 58-62 Charlotte Street
Jade Hospitality Ventures Ltd has applied to Camden Council for a major variation of the premises licence at the ground floor and basement of Gaucho Grill, 58-62 Charlotte Street, on the corner of Tottenham Street in Fitzrovia.
TV star to visit Harrow Leisure Centre as £1.4m transformation unveiled
Harrow Leisure Centre will mark the completion of a £1.4 million refurbishment this weekend, with residents invited to see the upgraded facilities during a special community open day.
Ombudsman faults Hackney over disabled man’s care delays
Council pays £2,500 compensation over 18-month supported living delay
Calls to confiscate bikes and scooters from ‘inconsiderate and dangerous’ riders in Brent
A North London council is being urged to undertake a “period of targeted enforcement action” in order to tackle the “inconsiderate and dangerous” use of e-bikes, scooters and peddle bikes.
Queen’s Hospital ‘Overwhelmed’ By Generosity As Handmade Donations Pour In For Patients
Staff at Queen’s Hospital have thanked members of the community for an outpouring of handmade donations for patients.
No disciplinary proceedings for Met officer who shot Walthamstow man
Exclusive: The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has found no grounds for disciplinary action after a Met officer shot an armed man during a four-hour stand-off in Higham Hill last October
Buy Back Brixton named preferred buyer for Brixton Village and Market Row in landmark step towards community ownership
The community-led Buy Back Brixton campaign has been named preferred buyer for Brixton Village and Market Row, beating major commercial bidders in a landmark step towards bringing one of London’s …
Latest Photos Of Gallows Corner-Works Nearly Complete.
Drone footage taken by Peter Barrett this morning shows the works at Gallows Corner are now nearing completion. After months
Ealing MP Rupa Huq raises concerns over Walpole Park theatre plans
Ealing Central and Acton MP Dr Rupa Huq has joined growing calls for Labour-run Ealing Council to reconsider controversial plans for a 1,200-seat “pop-up” Troubadour theatre in Walpole Park, saying there is “no need to sacrifice scarce green space” for the project.
‘Too many’ residents homeless or dissatisfied with council housing, Greens say
Green deputy leader Eva Tabbasam told her cabinet colleagues today that "too many" council tenants were dissatisfied with Waltham Forest's housing service
Residents lob in a volley of complaints over plans for 16-hours of padel per day at new club
A grudge match has kicked off between residents and an upmarket health club over its plans to open a padel club in the heart of a residential area.
Enfield dog owner told to pay nearly £2,000 after driving neighbours barking mad
The owner of a loud German shepherd ended up being taken to court by Enfield Council
Barking Riverside finally set to get first GP surgery
Work on creating a temporary facility is beginning 19 years after the first plans for housing in the area were approved
Fuller's Buys Ten Pubs Including the Blue Anchor
Nine are in London including the Hammersmith riverside venue
Nightwatch at 50: pride in the fight against poverty and misery
PHOTOGRAPHS by MICHAEL SHILLING Croydon homelessness charity Nightwatch marked 50 years of caring for and helping the borough’s vulnerable and most-in-need citizens with a special anniversary reception for its volunteers held at Braithwaite Hall last night. Jad Adams, chair of …
Rickardo Hyatt backed to be Greenwich Council’s new chief executive
Greenwich Council will have a new chief executive after councillors backed appointing Rickardo Hyatt to the top job at Woolwich Town Hall. Hyatt, who was brought up in Lewisham, will become Greenwich’s most senior council officer on a salary of about £240,000.
Council delays left autistic boy without teaching for months
Watchdog orders Town Hall to pay £4,500 to the family for causing 'avoidable distress'
The Railway: The story of Hatch End’s lost pub that stood for 140 years
As of 2026, the site at 375 Uxbridge Road in Hatch End is home to a Tesco Express with flats above it. For generations of people, however, this was The Railway – a large pub that stood close to Hatch End station and was part of the area for around 140 years. Long before the
Harvest Fest, Norbury Park Lawn Tennis Club, Sat Sept 26
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 …
Southall residents displaced following diesel leak at Sheringham Tower
Residents of an Ealing Council-owned tower block on the Golf Links Estate in Southall remain displaced a week after a red diesel leak forced the evacuation of the 13-storey building.
City Hall planning chief defends ‘pragmatic’ approach to Green Belt development
The new draft London Plan claims that construction on brownfield sites alone will not meet the city’s housing needs going forward
Ealing Council to hold free clear-out days across the borough
Residents across Ealing will be able to get rid of bulky household items for free as seven community clear-out days are to be held across the borough.
Steve Chilcott stands down as Ealing Reform UK chair
The chair of Reform UK’s Ealing branch, Steve Chilcott, has stood down after two years in the role, citing “personal considerations”. Mr Chilcott told EALING.NEWS he had reached the point where he believed it was right to step back.
SXSE Late Summer Edition – loads of bands and DJs in four south London venues, Saturday 12 Sept 2026
The best independent music festival in London – South by South East (SXSE) – is taking place this Saturday, featuring over 20 bands and more DJs than you can shake …
“One Free Postcard Could Send a Powerful Message for Rainham’s Children”.
Join Clear the Air in Havering by sending a free Mums for Lungs postcard to Andy Burnham for the sake
Name-calling is not planning policy
Green councillor and Enfield group leader Sarah Jons responds to a recent national newspaper column describing her party as "Nimbys"
Havering Interfaith Forum To Explore How Faith Understands Suffering And Hardship
Residents of all faiths and none are invited to an evening discussion at St Edward’s Church in Romford on Wednesday 9 September.
Former Councillor David Taylor Calls For Scrutiny After Como Street Lending Plans Appear To Jump By More Than £32m.
Former Romford councillor David Taylor has called for the business case behind the proposed Como Street development to be publicly
ROMFORD MARKET: WHERE HAVE ALL THE STALLS GONE? The Shocking Difference Between Then And Now.
Once a huge 600-pitch market packed with traders and shoppers, Romford Market today has a fraction of the stalls it
Harrow Borough FC to leave Earlsmead after more than 90 years as ground is sold
Harrow Borough Football Club has confirmed it will leave its long-standing home at Earlsmead next year after contracts were exchanged for the sale of the Rogers Family Stadium.
World Suicide Prevention Day Conference event online for south Londoners, Thurs 10th Sept 2026
An award-winning mental health service is inviting South East Londoners to join them for a special event on World Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness and prevent further deaths by …
Climate documentary lays out full horror of our catastrophe
The Everyman cinema in Crystal Palace last night screened People’s Emergency Briefing, a shocking new documentary that emphasises the reality and urgency of the climate crisis, at which a group called the Penge Climate Collective added their voices to a …
Putney’s dead cocktail bars are not coming back, their landlords say
Planning documents filed by both landlords rule out a return to late-night drinks on the High Street
Over-75s can book their Covid jab now – no letter needed
Covid levels are at a record low for the season but rising and watched less closely than ever
Wandsworth’s new lifeboat crew hits 200 ‘shouts’ this year
The RNLI's new base on the Thames is finally close to opening
Agreement reached on air conditioning for North London buses as strike action cancelled
Hundreds of bus drivers have been taking industrial action this summer over high vehicle temperatures during the heatwaves
Traveller community calls for urgent action over overcrowding at Brent site
A Traveller community in North London is calling for something to be “done fast” to address their dangerously overcrowded site, where, on one pitch, up to 15 people are having to share a single bathroom.
Transgender woman jailed after falsely accusing six men of rape in Harrow
A transgender woman who falsely accused six men of rape has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years following a sentencing hearing at Harrow Crown Court.
Greenwich set to finally introduce 20mph borough-wide speed limit
Greenwich Council is planning to introduce a 20mph speed limit across the borough, bringing it into line with the rest of inner London. A formal consultation has begun into making the change, ten years after neighbouring Lewisham was among the first boroughs to cut speed limits.
Housemates Festival Week 2: queer faith and civil unrest at Brixton House: Tues 8th- Fri 12th Sept 2026
The second week of the Housemates Festival, brings two powerful new productions exploring faith, desire, resistance and belonging – running from tonight Tuesday 8th to Friday 12th September. The festival …
Hospice launches funding appeal with new film
Barnet-based Noah's Ark Children Hospice has set a fundraising target of £1million reports Sophie Winch
Chingford care home staff shed their locks for Great Ormond Street Hospital
The team at The Spinney Care Home managed to raise close to £2k for Great Ormond Street Hospital after waving goodbye to their locks
Circus of life
Sophie Winch on this year's season of acrobatic performances at Jacksons Lane in Highgate
Man admits causing death by dangerous driving on A10
Victim Laura Sone-Demetrious was walking her dogs when she was hit and killed by a BMW driven by 20-year-old Sedor Olmez
New Southgate man charged with murder following death of woman in Finchley
Jamie Duncan, 21, of Highgrove Close was arrested in Spain on 23rd August after the death of a 19-year-old woman in Dale Grove on 8th June
Hundreds of Youngsters Get On The Pitch This Summer As Havering Police Officers Build Stronger Communities Through Sport.
More than 600 young people have taken part in free football and basketball sessions across Havering this summer, as local
New local boards tasked with spending £20m for their neighbourhoods meet for first time
Two areas of Barking and Dagenham were chosen by the government to benefit from the 'Pride in Place' programme earlier this year
NHS London makes call for black communities to give blood
The NHS is asking more members of London’s black communities to come forward to donate blood, to assist the thousands of sickle cell patients living in the capital. Nationally, just 3% of blood donors are black, yet people of black …
‘We Will Never Forget You’: Andrew Rosindell Pays Moving Tribute to His Friend Ann Widdecombe at The Reform UK Conference.
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has paid a deeply personal tribute to his late friend and political inspiration Ann Widdecombe, remembering
West Ealing police operations lead to two arrests and suspected Class A drug seizures
Around 75 wraps of suspected Class A drugs including heroin and crack cocaine were seized in two arrests in West Ealing last week, the Metropolitan Police has said. Officers also recovered more than £700 in cash during the two separate incidents.
Bid to convert former Stratford bank branch into hotel rooms
The site's owners say they have had "no viable interest" from potential shop tenants since February 2024
Ealing connections set to shine at Chiswick Book Festival 2026
Chiswick Book Festival 2026 gets underway on Wednesday (9 September 2026) with a strong Ealing connection, including local writers, organisations and a new sponsorship deal with St Benedict’s School.
Is Havering Facing A Housing Surge And Just How Much Greenbelt Will Be Lost?
From Hornchurch and Upminster to Rainham, Romford and Harold Hill, Havering is facing a huge wave of housing proposals including
New cancer support group for men launched in Enfield
It has been created in recognition that men can sometimes find it difficult to talk openly about their feelings
Dover And Portsmouth Put Police Under Pressure – Is This Just The Beginning?
Chris Hobbs examines the policing challenges surrounding recent events in Dover and Portsmouth, including intelligence, public order resources and officer safety.
Manchester’s top chefs head to Brixton for one-night-only American Express Food Fest takeover
Self proclaimed ‘Manchester food icons’ – including Another Hand, OSMA, SAMPA, and Nell’s – are heading to London for a one-night-only culinary takeover at Freight Brixton on Thursday, 17 September …
Early Goals Seal Romford’s FA Cup Fate At Harleston
Romford’s FA Cup run ended at Harleston Town after three goals in the opening 20 minutes left Boro facing an insurmountable task.
Blackheath fireworks tickets on sale as local talent stage unveiled
Organisers of this year’s Blackheath fireworks display have added a stage to showcase local talent as tickets go on sale for the revived event.
MP Philp’s Green Belt petition slammed as ‘scaremongering’
‘Croydon’s Green Belt under threat!’ was the deliberately alarmist headline on a mass email from the Croydon South MP last week. Some have described it as ‘reckless scaremongering’. Others have called it ‘outright lies’. BARRATT HOLMES, housing correspondent, puts down …
Putney’s tennis courts stay shut after their only repair plan is pulled
Conservators cite strength of local feeling for cancelling plans three years in the making.
Ombudsman slams council over failure to relocate woman and her family despite abusive ex-partner’s harassment
Enfield Council took eight months to move the family away from the area where the woman's ex-partner worked
Wrestling show to make Harrow debut this weekend
A live wrestling show is coming to Harrow this weekend, with WrestleForce set to stage its first ever event in the borough. The show will take place at Glebe Primary School in Kenton on Saturday, September 12, with doors opening at 6.30pm and the action starting at 7pm.
Calls grow for Ealing Council to rethink controversial “pop-up” Walpole Park theatre plans
Ealing Parks Foundation has called on Labour-run Ealing Council to defer Wednesday’s (9 September 2026) cabinet consideration of controversial plans for a three-year, 1,200-seat “pop-up” Troubadour theatre in Walpole Park, following what it described as a “massive wave of…
Opinion: I support a new theatre for Ealing – but not at the expense of Walpole Park
Sonja Garsvo, a former chair of Ealing Parks Foundation and a founding trustee of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust, has had a long involvement with Walpole Park and Pitzhanger Manor.
What’s on this weekend at the Brixton Windmill, Sat 12th – Sun 13th Sept 2026
There’s plenty going on this weekend at the Brixton Windmill, including guided tours, creative workshops, storytelling sessions and a Windmill to Windrush walking tour. Scroll down to find out more: …
Council bosses critical of Perry’s costly ‘transformation’ plan
Town Hall reporter KEN LEE on how even insiders have been forced to admit that the Mayor’s plan to ‘fix the finances’ has flopped The council and the government-appointed Commissioners are “concerned with transformation pace, focus and outcomes” related to …
Havering Cyclists Challenge The Mayor of London To Deliver Healthy Streets On Its Road Network Across The Borough.
Havering Cyclists and Better Streets for Havering today share the following: While most of the roads in Havering are managed
Woodgrange Avenue closed for water works in Kenton
Drivers in Kenton could face some extra delays this week while repair work is carried out on Woodgrange Avenue. The road, which runs off Kenton Road, is affected by works being carried out by Affinity Water.
Havering Council Ranked Third WORST In London For Healthy Streets As Borough’s Score Falls Again.
Havering Council has been ranked the third worst council in London for healthy streets, with the borough scoring just 1.63
Myatt’s Fields by-election confirmed for Thursday 8th October 2026
Lambeth Council has confirmed that the by-election in Myatt’s Fields will take place on Thursday 8th October, following the death of much-loved Labour councillor Annie Gallop who represented the ward …
Brixton’s International House tenants need your support to stop the sell-off of their building
International House tenants are asking people to sign their petition to stop the sell-off of their home in central Brixton. International House is a hub of small charities and creative …
Barons Court Station To Close for Three Days
Restoration works means trains not stopping later this month
Havering Museum Enters A New Era With Plans To Reach More Of The Community
Havering Museum has appointed a new sustainability consultant as it begins a period of growth, development and expanded community outreach.
Leader’s Gardens tennis coach faces match point on his café bid
Dylan Lacey is £2,000 short of the £10,000 he needs - with just over a week left
Roehampton nurse struck off for hiding drug error
A four-year NMC case also found she left a high-risk patient unsupervised and misdosed two others
Harrow residents asked for views on parking, cycling and local streets
Harrow residents are being asked for their views on parking, cycling, pavements and how road space is used across the borough. Harrow Council is currently consulting on three new strategies covering active travel, kerbside use, and parking and enforcement.
Greens and Labour drop first Holborn and St Pancras by-election leaflets to Fitzrovia homes over weekend
The Greens and Labour were out in force over the weekend with residents across the Camden side of Fitzrovia receiving the first leaflets seeking their support for the forthcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
TG Jones in Pinner to close in October as nationwide store cuts continue
TG Jones in Pinner is set to close next month, bringing another change to Bridge Street and also affecting
Havering Father Says Homelessness Is Pushing His Mental Health To Breaking Point As He Fears Losing Time With His Son.
Matthew, a father in Havering, faces homelessness after a family crisis. Sofa surfing impacts his mental health, fearing loss of contact with his son, compounded by perceived racial discrimination from housing officers amid ongoing support from councillors.
DLR’s new trains finally return to service on line to Woolwich
Long-awaited new trains for the Docklands Light Railway have returned to service, ten months after being withdrawn because one overshot a platform in wet weather.
Brent Greens Raise Deep Concerns Over Independence of Board Appointment to £20m St Raphael’s "Pride in Place" project
Community celebration on St Raph's Brent Green Party councillors have expressed serious concern regarding the appointment of the Independent Chair to the St Raphael’s Estate Neighbourhood Board, following growing public disquiet and formal governance inquiries over the…
Rainham Says NO To Overdevelopment On Upminster Road North.
At the Full Council meeting on the Wednesday 2 September, Rainham and Wennington Councillor Sue Ospreay submitted a petition on
Voi refuses to leave Ealing after losing out on e-bike contract
E-bike rental company Voi has defended its decision to continue operating in Ealing despite missing out on a new contract to operate in the borough. Earlier this year, Ealing Council jointly awarded e-bike contracts to Forest and Lime following an informal procurement process.
Officers investigating the death of a man in Clapham on the 4th Sept 2026 have released his name
At around 20:35hrs on Friday, 4th September 2026, officers were called by the London Fire Brigade to an address in Poynders Road, SW4. Police attended alongside the London Ambulance Service …
In photos: see the Brixton mural celebrating the life of local football legend Kevin Campbell
Football legends, Arsenal figures and community leaders gathered in Brixton last weekend as a major new mural honouring Kevin Campbell was officially unveiled in his home town, ahead of Arsenal’s …
Tributes paid to founding director of Enterprise Enfield
Martin Jewell MBE played a fundamental part in establishing the local business group in 1985
Godolphin and Latymer Student Expands Her Social Enterprise
Carolina Camara supporting indigenous women in Mexico
Tonked in Tenterden: Peckham Town crash out of the President’s Cup, Sat 5th Sept 2026
The day started brightly for many of the Peckham Town supporters who combined their trip to Tenterden with an early trip on the nearby steam railway, but the fun ended …
Pearly Kings and Queens to lead procession through City of London
The annual Costermongers Harvest Festivalon on Sunday 20th September begins in Guildhall Yard with an 80-strong Rock Choir, Morris and maypole dancing, a marching band and songs performed by members of the Pearly Kings and Queens Society
Events: Talk on 1953 – The Year of the Floods
Barnet Museum and Local History Society host an event on Monday 14th September
Brackenbury Residents Association to Hold AGM at Civic Campus
Council leader Stephen Cowan to give talk with Q&A
Hammersmith Bridge Features in New Augmented-reality Trail
Project aims to help understanding of its past and future
Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith
Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services
Layout Changes Taking Place on Hammersmith Grove
Rain gardens aim to make area more flood resilient
Celebrating Local Talent Both Young and Old
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick
There’s no dough to reopen six former Coughlans bread shops
EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES At least six former branches of Coughlans, the bakers business which wasn’t making enough dough and went into voluntary liquidation earlier this summer, will not be re-opening under the branding of the Gloucestershire-based business that acquired …
Around a River: Paintings and Drawings by Anthony Nesbit
New perspectives on familiar Thames landscapes at the Irish Cultural Centre
Plans submitted for five flats on site next to Pizza Express in Stanmore
Plans have been submitted to Harrow Council to create five new flats at 51–53 The Broadway in Stanmore, on a site which sits next to Pizza Express and extends behind part of the Broadway shopping parade.
New action to tackle sewage misconnections after River Brent pollution in Ealing
Campaigners in Ealing have welcomed Greater London Authority funding for a dedicated officer to tackle illegal sewage misconnections after investigations uncovered pollution from housing developments, including two in the borough.
Local Chambers of Commerce backs call to cut cost of employing young people
West London Chambers of Commerce, which represents businesses in Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham, is backing calls for the Chancellor to reduce the cost of employing young people.
Stanley Halls’ heritage, history and future on show this Sunday
South Norwood’s Stanley Halls is among the many Croydon venues taking part in this weekend’s London Open House Festival. And as well as two guided tours to look behind the scenes at the heritage and history of the 1903-built Grade …
FRAGMENTS FROM A SHROUD
I have all the pieces Yet they keep morphing-shape shifting The end game One of deception – betrayal Everything a counterfeit parody Of God’s kingdom Noahide laws enforced… Christ must be ignored King of King’s disregarded Yet he will return on a white horse Carrying a flaming…
Council urged to come clean on changes to Enfield Town revamp after project ‘paused’
There are fears the Conservative administration could be about to scrap long-planned cycle lanes in Enfield Town
Casualty on Victoria Line halts Walthamstow Central services
Emergency services including multiple ambulances, a helicopter, and police vehicles rushed to the station at around 9.15am this morning (7th September)
Blues at The Oval, Sunday evenings in Sep and Oct, free entry
C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T
“After 100 days of Reform UK running Havering, the Conservatives appear more interested in rewriting history than acknowledging what is actually happening.”
Reform UK Havering Response to Conservatives article. A spokesperson for Reform UK Havering told the Havering Daily: After 100 days
Into the Light: Celebrating the pioneers of Black British Ballet
A new national touring exhibition comes to Lambeth and Southwark Libraries showcasing the rich history of Black dancers in British ballet. The exhibition brings together archive photography, film, newspaper articles …
‘It’s Like a Race Track’: Hornchurch Residents Furious as Drivers Turn Residential Road Into Weekend Speedway
Burnway residents in Hornchurch have once again spent a weekend watching their residential road become what they describe as a
More information on deployment of extra resources in Veolia contract variation
The problem of overflowing bins... ...and dumping Brent Council officers have supplied Cllr Suzanne Gallagher (Green Party Kilburn Councillor) with further information on how the extra resources in the 12 month variation of the Veolia contract will be deployed: Distribution of…
Rainham’s World Champion Will Ospreay Returns Home With Wife Alex Windsor – And Reveals the Dedication Behind His Incredible Journey.
Will and Sue Ospreay are two people Havering can be not just proud but extremely proud of. Sue we know
Beefeater At Liberty Bell To Close After More Than 30 Years In Romford
Another familiar name is set to disappear from Romford as the Liberty Bell Beefeater prepares to close its doors next
Sadiq Khan enjoys Sunday brunch at Hatch End café
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was in Harrow over the weekend, stopping off for brunch at Kafe Ador in Hatch End. Khan shared pictures from the visit on Instagram on Sunday, 6 September, where he was seen posing with members of staff inside the café.
Talented ‘future leaders’ celebrated at annual awards show
The Ignite Awards were recently presented at Millfield Theatre in Edmonton by young leaders
Backlash grows over plans for 1,200-seat Troubadour theatre in Walpole Park
Labour-run Ealing Council is facing mounting anger from residents, campaigners and opposition political parties over plans for a temporary three-year 1,200-seat Troubadour Theatres venue in Walpole Park and the way the proposal has been announced, amid concerns about the impact…
Political Response: Conservatives Accuse Reform Of Ignoring Havering Election Promises.
Romford Conservative chairman Dominic Swan has issued a political response challenging Reform UK’s record during its first 100 days running Havering Council.
Chopstix shuts and Raaz hasn’t reopened
Michelin-chasing company now overdue on its accounts, as Popeyes fills the old Chicken Shop unit
Chewing gum DNA cracked a rape unsolved for 18 years
The man is Sol Campbell's brother — and it took Wandsworth Council three more years to evict him.
OSO’s new bridge play just needs to get louder
Four stars for OSO Barnes's Hammersmith Bridge is Falling Down, catch it before it closes Friday
A Transfer Window Like No Other: Jasper’s Football Round-Up
Hornchurch’s strong National League start, record Premier League spending and the early-season surprises catching Jasper’s eye.
Indian sweet shop chain opens fourth branch in Harrow Town Centre
A new Indian sweet shop has opened on Station Road in Harrow Town Centre, replacing a business that had been there for more than 30 years. Aarti Sweet Centre has opened at 3 Central Parade, Station Road, Harrow in the unit previously occupied by First Acupuncture.
Concerns over disruption due to two-day London Marathon
100,000 participants will take part in the expanded event reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Local politics: Date set for the Myatt’s Fields ward by-election: Thursday 8th Oct 2026
Lambeth Council has announced that a by-election will be held in the Myatt’s Fields ward on Thursday, 8th October 2026. The by-election was called following the death last month of Cllr …
Commercial cooking is the largest source of fine particulate pollution in London Borough of Camden
Commercial cooking from restaurants, hotels, pubs, and takeaways is the largest single source of PM2.5 pollution in the London Borough of Camden, states a new council report as part of a public consultation on an updated clean air action plan.
Opinion: Yes to a new theatre in Ealing but not in Walpole or any other park
Councillor Clare Welsby is the group leader of Ealing Green Party and represents Hanwell Broadway, which neighbours Walpole ward. She writes about plans for a temporary 1,200-seat Troubadour theatre in Walpole Park and why she believes it should be located elsewhere in Ealing and…
FoI aims to lift the lid on St Raph's Pride in Place Appointment
Priyesh Patel (Credit: Brent Council) A Freedom of Information request has been submitted to Brent Council by Asif Zamir, Independent Community Advocate on St Raphael’s Estate.
In photos: a look around the Rattlin’ Bog Irish bar in Brixton’s Coldharbour Lane
After a lengthy refurb, the Rattlin’ Bog Irish bar has now opened up on Coldharbour Lane. Taking over the former premises of Paddy’s Yard (and before that, Market House, Living …
Perry finally forced to admit his scheme for CALAT closure
Croydon’s failed Mayor, embarrassed by having his secret plans to axe the council’s adult education programme exposed, has issued a belated explanation to councillors. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES After months of secrecy and suspicion, Jason Perry, Croydon’s failed Mayor, has …
Dog rescued after being spotted near railway tracks in Harrow
A frightened dog has been reunited with her family after a dramatic rescue which began when she was spotted close to railway tracks in Harrow. The alarm was raised in the Harrow Online Facebook Group after a member posted: “Lost Dog! By Harrow High School railway bridge.
Conservatives urge mayor to accelerate home retrofitting over high overheating risks
Tories say red tape is preventing installation of air conditioning reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
In photos: it’s the end of the line for WH Smith (TG Jones) in Brixton
Crippled by poor management decisions and stripped bare by private equity, the WH Smith branch next to the tube station in Brixton closed its doors for good at the end …
Hundreds join Hindu chariot procession through Harrow Town Centre
Hundreds of people took part in a Hindu chariot procession through Harrow Town Centre today, Sunday 6 September. Harrow Online was there as the procession made its way along Hamilton Road, next to the Big Tesco, with large crowds following the decorated chariot through the area.
Finchley supermarket celebrates refurbishment
MP Sarah Sackman joined staff and customers at the revamped Waitrose Finchley in Ballards Lane
The new support group for people struggling to find answers
He disappeared for 27 hours, but now Chris is creating the community he needed – Karen Heley and Ashley Pheonix went to meet him
20th anniversary Apple Day, Addiscombe Railway Park, Sep 12
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 …
South Harrow takeaway given one-star food hygiene rating
A South Harrow takeaway has been given a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection by Harrow Council. Desi Biryani, at 222 Northolt Road, was inspected on August 5, 2026.
Sadiq Khan continues to 'vehemently oppose' plans for Heathrow expansion
The Mayor of London urged ministers to reject plans for a third runway, citing impacts on noise pollution, air quality, carbon emissions and the environment. The GMB union told MPs they expect the plans to bring thousands of 'well-paid, real-world wage jobs with pensions'.
Reform must use Havering to show Londoners they can run the capital
Assembly member Alex Wilson says running the borough gives his party the chance to show they are "solid, competent and stable" reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Zack Polanski to step down from City Hall role if elected as an MP in Keir Starmer’s former seat
The Green Party leader is hoping to join other national party leaders in the House of Commons reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
In photos: Dulwich Hamlet sweep past East Grinstead Town to progress to the next round of the FA Cup, Sat 5th Sept 2026
Dulwich Hamlet had no problem despatching East Grinstead Town yesterday afternoon, with the pink and blues emerging 4-0 winners at Champion Hill. Max was there to take some pics: On …
Streatham shooting: man in his 20s taken to hospital after Leigham Court Road incident, 14th Sept 2026
Emergency services were called to Leigham Court Road, Streatham yesterday afternoon (Mon 14th Sept) following reports of gunshots. Metropolitan Police officers, London Ambulance Service paramedics and the London Air Ambulance …
End of the road for more than 1,700 dumped vehicles in Ealing
Ealing Council has revealed it has removed more than 1,700 vehicles from streets and housing estates across the borough over the past year as part of a pilot scheme launched in September 2025 to crack down on abandoned and unroadworthy vehicles.
A temporary end to Brent's 'Dirty Weekends'? Scrutiny discusses call-in of the proposed variation of the Veolia contract and a possible review before implementation of measures.
Dump on Public Right of Way 27 between St Andrew's Road, Kingsbury and Grade 1 Listed Old St Andrew's Church. An example of an unregistered space, long a dumping ground. Scrutiny Committee voted last night not to refer back the proposed variation of the Veolia contract.
'Profound consequences' - councils oppose Heathrow expansion plans
Council leaders condemned the draft policy, which they said made the assumption that expansion should proceed. They called on the government to properly consider alternatives, particularly a shift to rail.
Met Police officer serving Harrow, Brent and Barnet charged with five counts of sexual assault
A Metropolitan Police detective sergeant attached to the unit responsible for policing Harrow has been charged with five counts of sexual assault.
Up to £1,000 a ticket – make sure you buy an Archers tea towel
A stage homage to the world’s longest-running soap opera was a nostalgia trip for hundreds of people this week, and another reminder of where Croydon is missing out. By STEVEN DOWNES, who survived the experience without buying any ‘merch’ There …
Free NHS blood type testing now available from South London Boots pharmacies to find vital new blood donors
For the first time people can walk into their local South London Boots pharmacy to find out their blood type – and it’s completely free. NHS Blood and Transplant is …
London NHS Turns Focus To Winter After Record-Breaking Summer Demand
London’s NHS is preparing for winter after new figures showed record summer demand, including more than 408,000 A&E attendances in August.
Four of Harrow’s highest-rated Chinese food spots according to Google reviews
If you’re looking for Chinese food in Harrow, there are plenty of places to choose from – but which ones are getting the best feedback from customers?
The Thames closes tomorrow for a mass swim
Everything stops on the water from 10am to 2.30pm. Watching is free, and the best of it is late morning.
Purley Downs Road to be closed for eight weeks for gas works
A stretch of Purley Downs Road, which runs between South Croydon up the hill to Sanderstead, is to be closed for eight weeks for “essential” gas supply works, starting from this Monday, September 7. The road will be closed from …
Ice cream sale for World Central Kitchen, Coulsdon, Sep 6
C O M M U N I T Y ICE CREAM STALL Inside Croydon – If you want real journalism, delivering real news, from a publication that is actually based in the borough, please consider paying for it. Sign up …
South Croydon Model Railway Show, St Paul’s Church, Sep 12
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 …
Elephant and Castle Careers and Jobs Fair returns on Wednesday 9th September 2026
Get Living, the owner, developer and operator of The Elephant, is partnering with Southwark College to deliver the annual Elephant and Castle Careers and Jobs Fair, returning on Wednesday 9 …
The Pinner pub landlord who kept a bear – and took it for walks
There are plenty of unusual stories buried in Harrow’s past, but this one is probably up there with the strangest. More than a century ago, the landlord of The Queen’s Head in Pinner is said to have kept a bear in the stables behind the pub – and even took it out for walks. The
Match report: Flackwell Heath 0 v Hanwell Town 1
Hanwell Town nudged past Flackwell Heath in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup on Friday (4 September 2026) night. Breaking Hanwell’s four game streak without a goal, Zak Joseph’s 80th minute close-range finish means the Geordies progress into the next round.
Khan accused of ‘lack of transparency’ over City Hall advertising spending
London Assembly committee argues the ad budget should be used more for public information campaigns and less on promoting the mayor's own achievements
Khan accused of ‘lack of transparency’ over City Hall advertising spending
London Assembly committee argues the ad budget should be used more for public information campaigns and less on promoting the mayor's own achievements
Is Reform Split Over Hexit? Havering Council Debate Reveals Different Views
A Full Council debate over Hexit has exposed differing views among Havering’s Reform representatives, despite council leader Keith Prince ruling out pursuing a departure from Greater London.
Could Your Child’s Outgrown Coat Keep A Havering Family Warm This Winter?
A community appeal is seeking good-quality children’s winter clothing to support families through schools in Havering and neighbouring boroughs.
The Untold Story Of Uzbekistan’s Fashion Rebirth Is Coming To London
A private London screening will explore how designers, magazines and modelling agencies helped shape Uzbekistan’s fashion identity after independence.
Free Youth Spaces Expand Across Havering – Here’s Where Young People Can Go
Youth Unity CIC is expanding free weekly youth sessions in Romford and Harold Hill, alongside one-to-one mentoring for young people.
Havering Vows To End Hotel Placements For At-Risk Families By 2030
Havering Council has pledged to stop placing at-risk families in hotels and other nightly-paid accommodation by 2030 under a new homelessness strategy.
Romford Is Going Back To The 90s For A Free Day Of Rave Culture
TODAY! The Mercury will host a free 1990s takeover featuring live DJs, zine-making, synth experiments and an immersive rave car on Saturday 5 September.
Plans for former Kingsbury bank to be used for gold testing business
A former Halifax bank in Kingsbury could be used for a specialist precious metals testing business involving the melting of scrap jewellery to check its gold content. The plans relate to the ground floor of 469-471 Kingsbury Road, close to Kingsbury Underground station.
Ealing business festival returns to University of West London
The Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth, Howard Dawber, will be the keynote speaker at the Ealing Festival of Business when it returns next month.
A year of walking on the Heath
Fifty-two consecutive Saturdays since a mayor and an MP launched it
Barnet area police officer in court on sexual assault charge
Detective Sergeant Prakash Patel has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault relating to incidents that took place in 2024
Let’s show our pride in Lower Edmonton
Labour councillor Siddo Dwyer discusses the big issues in his ward and how residents have a golden chance to help tackle them
Lewisham launches 'rogue landlords taskforce' .. but a third of private rented homes still unlicenced
The council announced the rogue landlords taskforce with a fanfare, but over 5,700 private rented properties are queuing to get on the landlords register and an estimated 3,000 have never applied.
Leyton Arts Festival returns for second jam-packed edition
Expect a lively mix of exhibitions, live music, film screenings, workshops, talks, open studios, family activities and performances taking place across Leyton from Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th September
Zack Polanski to step down from City Hall role if elected as an MP in Keir Starmer’s former seat
Zack Polanski will step down as a member of the London Assembly if he is elected as an MP in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has learned.
Man taken to hospital after ‘fight’ outside library in South Harrow
A man was taken to hospital after emergency services were called to an incident outside a South Harrow library yesterday afternoon. A resident contacted Harrow Online shortly before 2pm yesterday (Thursday, September 3), reporting that people were fighting outside Roxeth Library…
Calm space opens at Ealing Broadway station
A calm space for neurodivergent passengers and others who find busy transport environments overwhelming has opened at Ealing Broadway station as part of a Transport for London (TfL) trial which could lead to similar facilities being introduced across the network.
Coulsdon’s prayers on Krishna’s birthday for missing pilgrims
Another three days have passed, and there has still been no news of the 16 members of a tour group from the Coulsdon Mandir who were lost in last week’s catastrophic flooding while on pilgrimage in the Himalayas. It is …
Black Culture Market returns for a Black History Month event in Lambeth Town Hall, 10th and 11th October 2026
Black Culture Market is heading back to Brixton for another weekend pop-up event with a Black History Month edition, celebrating African & Caribbean culture, creativity, entrepreneurship and community. The free market …
Sadiq Khan warns Heathrow third runway could ‘overwhelm’ London’s transport network
The Mayor of London has launched another appeal to ministers to reject current plans to add a third runway to Heathrow Airport – saying it would have a significant impact on noise pollution, air quality and the capital’s environment.
London Fire Brigade completes work to deliver Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase two recommendations
The fire service completed implementation of the first phase recommendations in 2024
Sonia Winifred selected as Green candidate for Myatt’s Fields by-election
Former Labour councillor Sonia Winifred, who was suspended by the party after refusing to vote against a motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, has been selected by Lambeth Green …
Former pupil’s business gives BRIT School a £40,000 facelift
Pupils at the world-famous BRIT School in Selhurst returned for the start of their new academic year this week to find the place having undergone a bit of a facelift. A former pupil at the school, Lucian Ivan, had returned …
Something’s Brewing: September 2026
It’s a new pub but with a mighty history - and it has the support of a West Ham legend as Phil Mellows discovers
Drought scheme taking water from West Berks aquifers for use in London
Drought conditions this summer have prompted Thames Water to start operating a groundwater pumping scheme which brings water from West Berkshire into the River Thames.
£530,000 Sudbury house bought by council still empty more than three years later
A house split into two flats that was bought by Brent Council more than three years ago still sits empty, despite the local authority claiming it was finally “ready to let” in January.
Tragedy of Aalim, 5, who died in a world of his own
The boy died after leaping from a Plaistow tower block window due to his inability to assess risk
Local MP calls for government to nationalise Thames Water
Southgate and Wood Green MP Bambos Charalambous wants the Labour government to take control of the struggling utility firm
Ombudsman finds Ealing Council at fault over 18-month housing delay
Ealing Council has apologised and agreed to pay £3,600 compensation after the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found it at fault for failing to move a mother and her baby daughter from unsuitable temporary accommodation for 18 months.
The return of Tour de Waltham Forest
Starting and finishing in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow, Tour de Waltham Forest takes place on Sunday 20th September
Political row erupts over Newham neighbourhood leadership roles
The mayor wants to set up eight "community neighbourhoods" to help decision-making but has only offered leadership roles to his Labour colleagues
A man of many parts
Sophie Winch talks to an Edgware-based children's entertainer who is playing all the roles in a new adaptation of a George Orwell classic
Camden Council leader Abdi-Wali tipped as Labour’s preferred candidate for Holborn and St Pancras by-election
The leader of Camden Council is reportedly leading the pack to become Labour’s candidate in the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election triggered by Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Walthamstow church seeks alcohol license for community events
St Mary’s in Walthamstow Village has applied for a licence to serve alcohol and show films from midday until 10.30pm, and to push its closing time back from 4pm until 11pm
Southall man convicted of sexual assault on British Airways colleague
A man from Southall has been convicted of sexually assaulting a female British Airways colleague at his former home in Bracknell. Amardip ‘Amo’ Dhariwal, 55, of Derley Road, was unanimously found guilty of sexual assault by penetration following a nine-day trial at Reading Crown…
Havering Residents Share Powerful Stories Of Hope In New Suicide Prevention Film
A new film sharing the experiences of Havering residents affected by suicide will receive free public screenings in Romford on World Suicide Prevention Day.
Three Ealing employers underpaid 17 workers nearly £18,000
Three Ealing businesses have been named by the Government for failing to pay workers the minimum wage. The employers, based in Ealing, Acton and Greenford, are among nearly 660 across the UK named by the Government yesterday (3 September 2026) for breaking minimum wage law.
Two-thirds of Wandsworth prison cells still can’t detect fire
The government has dropped its own 2027 deadline to fix it, with no new date set
Renovated gym re-opens in Roehampton. Just don’t ask about Putney
Wandsworth Council has new gyms to show off at two of its leisure centres. But it still won’t…
South London Film Festival returns to the Brixton Ritzy, 12th -27th September 2026
The South London Film Festival returns for it’s sixth year, from 12th -27th September to Picturehouse Ritzy, Brixton with a programme including emerging filmmakers, established talent, three UK premieres and one World premiere. Highlights include …
New Barnet pub receives top hygiene rating
The Railway Bell in East Barnet Road got a five start rating from inspectors from Barnet Council
Three London Tory councils plead for Burnham to review multi-million pound funding cuts
Westminster Council is one of three Conservative London boroughs which have asked prime minister Andy Burnham to reconsider plans to slash their funding by millions of pounds.
Brockwell Park in postcards – free talk this Saturday at the Brixton Library, Saturday 5th Sept 2026
As part of this year’s Lambeth Local History Fair, local historian Peter Bradley will be giving a talk on Brockwell Park’s postcards. We’ve covered the park’s postcards in some detail …
Plans for 767 homes and 26-storey towers around Edgware’s Railway Hotel
Major plans have been submitted to redevelop land around the historic Railway Hotel in Edgware, with more than 760 homes and co-living units proposed across buildings reaching up to 26 storeys.
IPSOS POLL: Burnham bounce continues with public more favourable towards PM than other leading UK politicians
In the light of the upcoming by-election in our neighbouring borough of Camden I thought readers might be interested in this latest iPSOS Poll that took plce between the 21st and 27th of August, IPSOS PRESS RELEASE Favourability towards the PM has improved this month.
Khan makes fresh appeal to government against Heathrow third runway
The London mayor says expansion of the UK's biggest airport would have huge impact on noise and air pollution in London and be incompatible with net zero objectives
Police investigate robbery on Metropolitan Line at Northwood Hills
British Transport Police are investigating a robbery on a Metropolitan Line train after reports that three boys were targeted near Northwood Hills. Details of the incident were shared anonymously in the Harrow Online Group on Facebook, along with an image.
Council leader pleads with residents (AGAIN) to help her fight Gov over £100m funding axe
Kensington and Chelsea Council is calling on residents to join a borough-wide fightback against government funding reforms which it says will cost the town hall more than £100 million.
They Raised £5,007: Now Las Vegas Awaits These Local Dancers
Elevation Performance Academy has thanked its community after raising £5,007 to help its dancers perform at the National Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas.
One Love Reggae Brunch at Freight Brixton, Saturday, 19th Sept 2026
Freight Brixton is running a One Love Reggae Brunch on the afternoon of Saturday, 19th September 2026, with the £35 ticket offering an hour of bottomless drinks (but only from …
Green leader Polanski says he wants to stand in Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales and a member of the London Assembly, has announced that he wants to be a candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, after Keir Starmer announced he would be resigning his seat.
Andrew Rosindell M.P. Demands Answers As TfL Finally Moves to Reopen Gallows Corner.
The Member of Parliament for Romford , Andrew Rosindell M.P. has today demanded answers from Transport for London after being
‘We refuse to be enemies’: Palestinian farmer surrounded by five illegal settlements speaks at St John’s Waterloo
On Wednesday 1st October, St John’s Church in Waterloo will host Christian Palestinian farmer Daoud Nassar, whose family has been fighting to hold onto their hilltop farm near Bethlehem since …
Upminster Business Shut Down After £10,000 Illegal Tobacco Swoop.
An Upminster convenience store has been shut for three months after Havering Council officers and police seized more than £10,000
Robotaxi plans for London 'premature' say GMB warning of 'unprecedented levels of social and economic disruption' if transition plans not in place
Responding to reports that Uber will add driverless options for its customers in London, David McMullen, GMB Senior Organiser, said: With hundreds of thousands of people employed to drive every day, we need to be really careful with the roll out of driverless cars unless we are…
Behind The Scenes At Notting Hill Carnival: Proactive Policing That Rarely Gets Praise.
Former Met officer Chris Hobbs reflects on the medical emergencies, searches, arrests and positive interactions he witnessed while covering both days of Notting Hill Carnival.
Council accused of ‘confusing’ residents with too many recycling rules
New research ranks the borough as having the second most confusing guidance for household recycling in London
Free Bike Checks And A Family Ride Come To Hornchurch For London Cycling Festival
Havering Cyclists will hold a free family-friendly ride and Dr Bike checks at Hornchurch Country Park for the London Cycling Festival.
No one from Putney sits on the board that runs the Commons. You have a vote to change that
The Conservators' Chair is coming to Putney this month to ask who will stand at the next election
PM Burnham says he’ll get Selhurst rail project ‘back on track’
A massive engineering scheme to untangle the tracks that cause the ‘Selhurst bottleneck’ was dumped by the Tory government. Croydon East’s MP has got it back on Westminster’s agenda. By our transport correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON Prime Minister Andy Burnham has …
Community crime-fighting volunteers welcome new partnership with Enfield Council
Love Your Doorstep's community patrol scheme is now receiving backing from the council for the first time since it was launched seven years ago
Plans for 480 homes and new Tesco in Harrow formally withdrawn
Major plans to redevelop the Tesco Superstore site on Station Road in Harrow with 480 homes and a replacement supermarket have been officially withdrawn.
Virginia Woolf’s ‘Oxford Street Tide’
Oxford Street began as a Roman road leading westwards and, with developments to the north by the Cavendish-Harleys, took on its main function as a shopping street from the 1770s. The last public execution at the Tyburn (now Marble Arch) was in 1783.
Mayor Khan accused of using £1.35mn GLA marketing budget on self-promotion
The Mayor of London has been accused of spending £1.35mn of taxpayer money on self-promotion rather than spreading information that Londoners need.
Could Gallows Corner’s Hidden Cost To Havering Run Into Millions?
As Gallows Corner approaches full reopening, The Havering Daily examines the potential hidden cost of more than a year of diversions, delays and disruption to residents, commuters and businesses.
Lambeth research highlights benefits of regular free NHS Health Checks
New research using Lambeth health data suggests that people who attend NHS Health Checks may be more likely to live longer, highlighting the potential benefits of identifying health problems early …
Thousands of pounds worth of goods reportedly stolen in Harrow shop burglary
Thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes are reported to have been stolen during a burglary at a shop in Harrow in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened at the Premier Express Headstone Local Store on Headstone Lane at around 3am today (Thursday, September 3).
Police seek victim of Central Line phone robbery
British Transport Police are trying to trace a man whose phone was taken last month during a robbery on a Central Line train travelling towards East Acton. The incident happened at around 6.30pm on 15 August 2026 while the man was travelling on a westbound train.
BFBS Pro League grand final heads to the Royal Air Force Museum
Leïla Davaud on a major esports event in Colindale this month
Lumiere Cinema To Host Special Charity Screening and Fundraiser in Support of Harold Hill Deer Aid Wildlife Rescue.
On Sunday, 13th September, Lumiere Cinema in Romford will open its doors for a dedicated charity evening to raise vital
Titbits – Locks, frocks and five-year plans
Read this month’s column that pecks at the crumbs of news in the borough
Almost half of homeless residents placed out of borough
47% of households were placed in temporary accommodation outside the borough in April, thought this is down from a peak of 65% in October 2024,
Community health spending boost of £3.2m allocated for Enfield
North Mid boss hails "significant amount of investment" following years of "underinvestment"
Got a fryer going cheap? Croydon’s best chippie on the brink
While Ponte Nuovo, one of Croydon’s top-end Italian restaurants, undergoes an expensive refurb, Castellas Fish and Chips, a fixture on Selsdon Road for 60 years, urgently needs replacement parts Croydon’s so-called “Restaurant Quarter” could be on the brink of suffering …
Borough-wide expansion of permit parking set to be considered by councillors
Barking and Dagenham Council is proposing to roll out new controlled parking zones in areas not already covered by one
Waltham Forest has fifth most street artworks in capital
With 58 recorded street artworks, the borough is one of the most colourful in London
82 social rent homes added to Brent Cross Town regeneration
The Sovereign Network Group has exchanged contracts with Related Argent to deliver an additional 82 social rent homes at Brent Cross Town
Greens forced to reckon with £19m budget black hole
Waltham Forest is facing the most financial stress when it comes to temporary accommodation, where it is sent to go over budget by £11million
Tottenham Hotspur submit appeal request over Whitewebbs court judgement
It comes a month after a judge ruled that the planning permission issued to Spurs for a new women's training centre at Whitewebbs Park should be quashed
Councillor Lakhbir Singh: My start as an Ealing Common ward councillor
Councillor Lakhbir Singh, one of three Liberal Democrat councillors representing Ealing Common, introduces himself and sets out his priorities for the ward following his election in May 2026.
Union advises Londoners not to use driverless taxis until DfT, TfL and platform companies come clean on status of "human safety drivers"
From the ADCU Are “human safety drivers” qualified and safe to support AV rollout? ADCU demands urgent answers as driverless taxis hit London streets The App Drivers' and Couriers' Union (ADCU) is calling for urgent answers from the platform companies, the Department for…
Plans submitted for nearly 800 new homes in Stratford
The high-rise scheme would be the latest addition to the Stratford Cross development which currently includes offices, businesses and arts and culture venues
Night of Dance on the streets of Addiscombe next Tuesday
The glorious local tradition, the annual Croydon Night of Dance, bobs and jingles across the streets of Addiscombe next Tuesday, September 8. The celebration of Morris dance, maids and men, will be gathering with their bells and instruments outside The …
Motown classics set to take over Harrow Arts Centre
A night of Motown music is heading to Harrow later this month, with The Magic of Motown due to take to the stage at Harrow Arts Centre. The show will be held in the Elliott Hall on Thursday, September 24 at 7.30pm.
Concerns raised over Kingsbury restaurant plans to sell alcohol and open until 2am
Concerns have been raised over a Kingsbury Indian restaurant’s plans to sell alcohol and stay open until 2am every day. There are fears it will exacerbate existing issues with “anti-social behaviour, street drinking, and loitering” but the owner claims they will put additional…
Croydon Mencap walk with care dogs, Lloyd Park, Sep 9
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 …
Plans for temporary 1,200-seat theatre in Walpole Park
Troubadour Theatres, which operates theatres in Wembley and Canary Wharf, is planning a temporary 1,200-seat theatre in Walpole Park which would operate for three years and could bring major West End productions to Ealing.
Ealing Council buys 95 homes in Acton in £30m deal
Ealing Council has announced a £30 million deal to buy 95 homes from a developer in Acton, with the properties to be let at social rent to residents on its housing waiting list.
Actor and comedian hosting ‘special evening’ at Chickenshed
Ricky Tomlinson is known for playing Jim Royle in The Royle Family as well as starring in Brookside
Hexit Dismissed: ‘Havering Must Focus On Delivering For Residents, Not Political Distraction.’
Reform UK councillors have reaffirmed that Havering Council will not spend council time or taxpayers’ money pursuing a referendum on
Reform UK Marks First 100 Days Running Havering With A Pledge To Put ‘Havering First’.
Reform UK’s administration at Havering Council marks its first 100 days in office, highlighting progress on Gallows Corner, council finances,
Huge Freddie Mercury mural unveiled at Wembley Park
A new mural celebrating Freddie Mercury has been unveiled in Wembley Park ahead of what would have been the Queen frontman’s 80th birthday. The artwork, called I’m Mr. Mercury, covers all 58 of the Spanish Steps between Wembley Stadium and OVO Arena Wembley.
Havering Wildlife Row: Council Clarifies What Proposed PSPO Could Mean for Feeding Wildlife.
Following the Havering Daily’s article on Havering’s proposed borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), residents who are passionate about protecting
Think tank urges government to give City Hall control of railway land to boost homebuilding
Centre for Cities says low density of housing adjacent to travel hubs is a significant blocker to economic growth
RAINHAM GOES GLOBAL! Free Family Festival Promises a Fabulous Day of Culture, Music and Fun.
Rainham Hall Community Gardens is set to become a vibrant celebration of cultures from around the world this Sunday, 6
Violence, theft and bike theft stay Putney’s policing priorities
Asked to make cyclist enforcement a priority, police said it already is one
A Putney church is praying for same-sex couples. It still can’t marry them.
Parliament exempted the Church in 2013, and the bishops alone blocked a vote to change that in July
That’s ACE! Gaskell the latest to join council’s growing 200 club
Cash-strapped Croydon now has at least three execs, two of them interims, being paid at rates of £200,000 per year or more. But someone in Mayor Jason Perry’s council is trying to keep the latest appointment a secret. EXCLUSIVE by …
Heritage, Open Days And Spooky Fun: What’s Coming To Upminster Windmill?
Upminster Windmill has announced four autumn event weekends, including Heritage Weekend, an open day and a Spooky Sunday celebration.
Council hires Wates to finish stalled Britannia regeneration
Council officers used delegated powers to move the contract to a parent company that later folded
Animation company donates art to hospital
Locksmith Animations donating the cartoon characters to paediatric department at the Royal Free Hospital reports Sophie Winch
Local campaign launched to offer support for people with colour blindness
Colour vision deficiency affects approximately one-in-twelve men and one-in-200 women
Residents complain to Westminster Council of cooking smells from food court
Residents living near an indoor food court have told Westminster Council they are being plagued by a continual smell of cooking they claim is clinging to their clothes.
Yet another burst pipe in Enfield sees hospital water supplies hit again
Chase Farm Hospital was again forced to rely on mobile water tankers to keep the taps running
Literary festival returns to Forty Hall
The two-day festival will bring together established and emerging writers for a range of performances, workshops and open mic sessions
Government decision on Enfield new town set to be announced by ‘end of the year’
Housing minister says local people will soon get a chance to share their views on detailed proposals for 21,000-home development at Crews Hill and Chase Park
Council criticised over decision to approve felling of ‘significant’ protected tree in Enfield Town
The work was carried out by the same contractor involved in the felling of the Whitewebbs oak which caused huge uproar last year
London robotaxi rollout delayed as Brent campaigners hail ‘win’ over driverless taxi plans
Plans to rollout ‘robotaxis’ in London have been delayed due to regulatory and technical hurdles, with Transport for London (TfL) yet to publish the necessary operating guidelines.
Could You Help Bring Some Christmas Comfort To A Hospital Patient This Year?
Local knitters and crocheters are invited to create Christmas lap blankets for patients in Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Blankets should be 20 inches square, in festive colours, and must arrive by 1 November 2026.
Islands in the stream
People don’t usually think of Carshalton and Beddington as places with islands. But follow the River Wandle and its ponds, channels and lakes and you’ll find a surprising number of them.
Man Sought Following Indecent Behaviour on District Line
Suspect left train at Hammersmith station
Harrow mental health nurse recognised with national award
A mental health nurse working in Harrow has received national recognition for her work supporting people with complex mental health needs. Stephanie Lael, Clinical Team Leader on Springs Unit at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, has been named as a recipient of a Professional Award at the…
Goodge Street closure for carriageway resurfacing
Goodge Street will be closed to all vehicles between Charlotte Street and Cleveland Street for carriageway resurfacing work on Monday 21 September 2026.
Giant PubCo seeking new management for Slug & Lettuce site
The steady hollowing out of what was once Croydon’s thriving town centre will take another step on September 12 when the Slug and Lettuce on Park Street brings down the shutters after 13 years. The current tenants running the venue, …
Harrow teenager wins national BAFTA Young Presenters competition
A 15-year-old from Harrow has been named as one of the winners of BAFTA’s 2026 Young Presenters competition after impressing judges during a live audition in London.
Volunteers wanted to help clean-up the Minster churchyard
To email the Minster: office@croydonminster.org A D V E R T I S E M E N T
20th anniversary Apple Day, Addiscombe Railway Park, Sep 12
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 …
DOLLYFEST IS COMING TO LONDON! A Two-Day Celebration Of The Woman Who Taught The World To Dream Big..
Dolly Parton may have left us, but her extraordinary spirit of music, kindness, laughter and love is set to live
Brent Civic Centre reopens as council leader urges knife carriers to ‘surrender it safely’
Brent Civic Centre has reopened to the public today (September 1) following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old last week. The council leader said he has “barely slept” since the tragic incident and is urging anyone carrying a knife to “surrender it safely” in one of the…
Enfield Town win big at Wingate & Finchley in bank holiday derby
Nick Sandamas sees Town secure a 4-1 victory in the alternative North London derby
The People’s Comedy: Arabic stand up night in Brixton, Friday 25th Sept 2026
The People’s Comedy and Comedy Factory 3arabi are hosting a fresh comedy night and fundraiser in Brixton on September 25th 2026. After years of running fresh acts on stage in Bristol — and …
Does paid work help or harm young teenagers? Symposium at Brixton House, 19th Sept 2026
Young people, employers, parents, youth organisations and employment experts will come together at Brixton House on 19th September to explore why so few paid work opportunities exist for 13–15-year-olds — …
The future of Harrow as imagined by children during wartime
As with any borough in London, Harrow is constantly changing and evolving, and its residents all have different hopes and aspirations for the area. While today, we may wish to see more safety measures – or a local branch of Wagamama – things were a little different in 1943.
After closing libraries, now Philistine Perry takes axe to CALAT
Council briefing document says Mayor wants to outsource borough’s widely admired adult education service as his latest cost-cutting wheeze. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES CALAT, the council-run Croydon Adult Learning and Training organisation, has effectively been evicted from its…
Council opens applications for community ward funding
Funding opened yesterday (1st September) and all local projects funded in this round must be completed by 31st August 2027
Have your say on Lambeth’s future – local pop up events promise Local Plan consultation
The first step to shape the borough’s future has now begun as the Lambeth Local Plan scoping consultation opens this September until 13th October 2026. Residents, community groups, businesses, and …
South London street artists and graffiti writers create Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles artwork in Brixton
A collection of South London street artists and graffiti writers have just finished a large collaborative Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles wall on the boards at the end of Josephine Avenue …
Julia Lopez MP Re-selected as Conservative Candidate for Hornchurch And Upminster.
News from Havering Conservatives. Julia Lopez MP has been re-selected as the Conservative candidate for Hornchurch & Upminster, securing the
Bongs on Carshalton High Street? When did that happen?
Have you noticed something slightly unexpected appearing on Carshalton High Street? Bongs. Yes, those glass smoking devices that you might once have associated with student bedrooms, festivals or rather more alternative corners of society are now being sold on the High Street.
What Does Reform’s Proposal on Commonwealth Voting Rights Actually Mean?
Following recent articles in the Havering Daily about Reform UK’s proposals to change voting rights for Commonwealth citizens, we look
Ealing Council seeks views on HMOs from landlords, tenants and residents
HMO landlords, tenants and residents are being invited by Ealing Council to discuss how shared housing affects communities and neighbourhoods across the borough at a workshop later this month.
‘Voting within British elections should be a civic duty for British citizens and British citizens alone’-Andrew Rosindell MP.
Andrew Rosindell-The Member of Parliament for Romford, responds to a recent Havering Daily article. Voting within British elections should be
Maudsley Hospital estate workers suspend strike action after improved pay offer
Strike action by estate workers at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has been suspended after the trust made an improved offer on pay. The annoucement comes following …
Wingstop lines up new Harrow restaurant at St George’s Shopping Centre
Wingstop is lining up a new restaurant in Harrow town centre after a premises licence application was submitted for St George’s Shopping Centre.
Former Romford Councillor Slams MP for ‘Attacking Democracy’
Former Romford councillor David Taylor has accused Andrew Rosindell MP of “abandoning and attacking democracy” after he backed a Reform
Middlesex University student wins entrepreneurship competition with pupil safeguarding idea
Student Alina Shiraz takes £2,000 top prize at annual contest for start-ups and business ideas with online safety simulation project, reports Leïla Davaud
A hand-bag! Recalled accessory reveals an allergy that never fades
A decade-old chemical problem in ordinary leather, and the shop isn't saying how much was found.
Coulsdon temple’s 16 pilgrims all missing after floods in Tibet
All 16 members of a Coulsdon Hindu temple pilgrimage are feared to be among the thousands who are missing, one week after floods in the mountains of the Tibet and Nepal border region devastated whole communities and buried entire villages …
Women-only gym opens at Leyton Leisure Centre
The new gym – which opened today (1st September) - is designed to offer women "more choice, privacy and the confidence to get active"
In photos: Glorious last minute winner sees Dulwich Hamlet bag a Bank Holiday win at Leatherhead, Mon 31st Aug 2026
Dulwich Hamlet fans have never been so keen on Leatherhead ever since the notorious ‘Wallgate’ incident in January 2013, so we suspect that Danny Mills’ last minute winner on Monday …
Newly refurbished mental health hub opens in Bush Hill Park
The facility in Park Avenue provides a range of specialist local services and a community café for out-of-hours crisis support
TfL issues statement after fatal Honeypot Lane bus crash
Transport for London has issued a statement following the fatal collision involving a night bus and a car on Honeypot Lane. The crash happened at around 11.50pm on Sunday, 30 August, and involved a route N98 bus operated by Metroline, which was in service at the time.
International House tenants submit a nomination for their building to be recognised as an Asset of Community Value (ACV)
International House tenants have submitted a nomination for International House to be recognised as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), with support from Stour Trust, The Advocacy Academy and Stir …
Clock ticking for Clapham Deaf Club as church confirms mid-September eviction – can you help?
The race is on to find a new home for Clapham Deaf Sports and Social Club – a 102-year-old community space for profoundly deaf Londoners – after the church that …
New Campaign Group Challenges RBKC’s Community Cuts
A new grassroots campaign group is calling on Kensington & Chelsea Council (RBKC) to urgently reconsider its plans for sweeping changes to the borough’s Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS).
Match report: Berkhamsted 1 v Hanwell Town 0
Ryan Blake’s stoppage-time winner condemned Hanwell Town to a painful 1-0 defeat against Berkhamsted on Bank Holiday Monday (31 August 2026). Despite the Geordies looking comfortable for much of the game – and arguably deserving a victory themselves – the home side capitalised on…
Chingford dog show fundraiser ‘a huge success’
A dog show was held at the Queen Elizabeth Pub in Chingford on the weekend, with funds going towards local charity Animal SOS Sri Lanka, which rescues hundreds of stray and abused dogs every year
Larisa Faber premieres ‘The Land We Shared’ at Artsdepot
The Romanian director talks about grief, surrealism and unfinished business with Leïla Davaud ahead of her London premiere, on Thursday, 15th October
Ombudsman upholds complaint against Ealing Council over foster care case
Ealing Council has apologised after a mother was wrongly denied a final review of concerns about the mother-and-baby foster placement where she was living with her baby.
“They Don’t Live Here”: Romford Residents Furious as Council Officers Back Controversial Como Street Development
A controversial redevelopment of Como Street Car Park could move a major step closer to reality after Havering Council officers
Two more charged over Brent Civic Centre murder
From Metropolita Police Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Brent Civic Centre on Engineers Way at around 14:30hrs on Tuesday, 25 August. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and located a 17-year-old boy, David Wynter, with stab wounds.
Oakwood author lands book deal for trilogy of fantasy novels
Amy de la Force spent 20 years in the creative industry before pursuing her dream of being an author
Barking nightclub opened last year finally wins permission to operate
Eutopia Warehouse in Creekmouth opened with a rave in June 2025 but was only granted planning permission last week
Blackheath’s fireworks display could be two-day event in future
The Blackheath fireworks display could become a two-day event in future if Lewisham councillors grant a new licence next week. Last year’s display was the first since 2019 and the first to charge an admission fee after being taken over by the company behind the display at…
Oasis Academy shut for good yesterday, the fifth Wandsworth primary closure since 2023
Secondary schools are next - with no sign yet of private school pupils shifting across.
Gallows Corner Will FINALLY Reopen by the End of September… This Year!
It looks like Gallows Corner could FINALLY be ready to reopen by the end of September — yes, September 2026!
Concerned about car badge theft or red-light cyclists? Thamesfield’s policing priorities are set at a meeting tonight
The current priorities: street violence, theft and shoplifting, and pedal cycle theft
Sign-up week at colleges for courses that can change your life
There’s still time to sign up for one of the post-GCSE courses starting this autumn term at Croydon College and Coulsdon Sixth Form College. Open Enrolment sessions give Croydon’s young people the chance to visit the colleges, at the town …
Viking Primary and Alec Reed in Northolt join free breakfast club programme
Primary school children at two Northolt schools will receive free breakfasts and 30 minutes of childcare before lessons as they return for the autumn 2026 term.
Trew’s Law: Right Bent Cops’ Wrongs – discussion at Lambeth Town Hall, Thurs 10th Sept 2026
APPEAL, a charity and law practice that addresses and seeks to prevent miscarriages of justice and improve the criminal justice system, will be hosting an upcoming public event next week …
Herne Hill’s Paper Cat Bookshop celebrates its connection to Anita Brookner, Booker Prize Winning novelist
Children’s bookshop will be welcoming Hermione Lee to sign and personalise pre-orders of the new ANITA BROOKNER biography at the novelist’s one-time home: 25 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill. Lesley …
Westminster councillor launches bid to be Tory London Mayoral candidate
A ward councillor in City of Westminster has launched his campaign to be the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London in 2028. Festus Akinbusoye, who has previously run as a parliamentary candidate for the party, has today thrown his hat into the ring in a contest involving…
Volunteers plan Southall litter clean-up for World Cleanup Day
Volunteers are planning to collect litter in Southall and other parts of west London as part of World Cleanup Day later this month. Who Is Hussain London is organising the clean-up for 20 September 2026, with Southall and the Grand Union Canal towpath among the locations being…
Letters from the Global South exhibition returns to West Ealing
Letters and drawings from children and communities experiencing the effects of climate change is returning to West Ealing as an exhibition continues its tour across the borough.
Italian wines take top three places at Ealing Wine Club tasting
Italian wines have come out on top for the second time in an Ealing Wine Club public tasting, taking all three top places in the club’s latest event.
Lambeth Libraries and Archives events for September 2026
Lambeth Libraries and Lambeth Archives have announced their events for September 2026, including a full programme of exhibitions, talks, walks and cycle rides related to this year’s heritage festival. Lambeth …
Something Sinister Is Coming to Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch This September.
Prepare to be spooked! Award-winning theatre company ThickSkin is bringing its chilling new production, It Walks Around the House at
Rainham Community Orchard Keeps Blooming Despite Heat Thanks To Fantastic Green Fingered Volunteers.
Green fingers and warm hearts have kept the Rainham Orchard opposite the ROYALS Youth Centre in bloom this year despite
From Rainham to World Champion: Will Ospreay Makes Wrestling History at Wembley
Rainham's Will Ospreay made history by defeating Kenny Omega at Wembley Stadium, becoming the first British-born male to win the AEW World Championship, marking a significant achievement for both him and his community.
More London Stadium events ‘vital’ say managers
The stadium has lost out on bids to host artists such as Jay-Z, Harry Styles, Beyonce and Bad Bunny reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Licensing application: Jollibee, 52 Oxford Street and 1-2 Rathbone Place
Bee World UK Limited has applied to Westminster Council for a new premises licence for Jollibee at the ground floor and basement of 52 Oxford Street and 1-2 Rathbone Place, in Fitzrovia West.
He couldn’t meet face to face. Wandsworth closed his case.
Five months on, the council offered him exactly what he'd asked for at the start.
Women writers, musicians and activists in Fitzrovia – a lunchtime talk at Fitzrovia Chapel
Virginia Woolf was the most famous but by no means the only woman scribbler who lived in Fitzrovia. Among them we can count Fanny Holcroft, eighteenth century playwright and anti-slavery campaigner; Nancy Cunard, poet, founder of a modernist Publishing Press, and an activist in…
Licensing application: Drunch and Kave, basement and ground floor, 71 Great Titchfield Street
Nimet Oner has applied to Westminster Council for a variation of the premises licence for Drunch and Kave, at 71 Great Titchfield Street in Fitzrovia West.
One dead and another seriously injured after Honeypot Lane bus crash
A 25-year-old man has died and a bus driver has suffered life-changing injuries following a collision on Honeypot Lane in Queensbury. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
“DON’T FEED OUR WILDLIFE?” Havering’s Proposed PSPO Sparks Fury as Residents Question What It Could Mean for the Borough
Havering Council has launched a consultation on a proposed borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), but concerns are already mounting
Plans for children’s care home in Stanmore refused by Harrow Council
Plans to turn a family home in Stanmore into a residential care home for up to two children have been refused by Harrow Council. The application concerned 34 Culver Grove and would have changed the three-bedroom semi-detached house from a family dwelling into a children’s…
Station Road in Harrow to close for Hindu chariot festival this weekend
Part of Station Road in Harrow will be temporarily closed this Sunday, 6 September, as a major Hindu community event takes place in the area. Advance warning signs have already been placed along Station Road, including close to the Tesco superstore, advising motorists of the…
He should be so lucky, lucky, lucky: Reed’s £4,500 of freebies
INVESTIGATES: Our first article about the borough’s MPs’ declarations has already prompted complaints to the parliamentary commissioner for standards about Chris Philp.
Two more charged with murder after 17-year-old stabbed to death in Wembley
Two more people have been charged with murder as part of the investigation into the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old David Wynter in Wembley. David died after being stabbed at Brent Civic Centre on Engineers Way on Tuesday, August 25.
What’s On in Ealing – September 2026
What’s On in Ealing – September 2026 Festivals • Live Music • Theatre • Family • Exhibitions • Community • Markets • Heritage • Arts • Film Your guide to events and things to do across Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall.
Met Police seize knives after sawing through front door of alleged weapons smuggler in south London
A suspected knife smuggler got a rude awakening after Met officers used an electric circular saw to cut through his front door during a dramatic dawn raid in south London. …
Sadiq Khan urged to target billionaire landlord on rogue database over £260,000 payout delay
Campaigners say Monaco-based developer John Christodolou has refused to pay compensation due to tenants reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Emergency services join forces for community roadshow in Southall
Emergency services from across Ealing and beyond will come together in Southall for a free community roadshow on Saturday (12 September 2026) featuring live demonstrations and the chance for members of the public to meet emergency responders, find out about the work they do and…
The Old Kent Road flag-maker bulldozed by Bricklayers Arms flyover that had traded since the 1550s
For centuries people have nailed their colours to the mast and hoisted their banners up poles to celebrate or show support for various causes. So it was that knights in shining armour and kings on horseback once travelled to a humble flagmaker in the...
Canada Water Bus Station closed for three nights this week, with 19 routes disrupted
Canada Water Bus Station will be closed for two nights this week, with 19 bus routes set to be disrupted. From 10:00pm until 4:00am from Tuesday, September 1 to Thursday, September 3, the station will be shut while upgrade works take place.
Listings: Lens & Canvas – Beyond the Frame
Photography exhibition at Artsdepot in North Finchley
Sound the horns and the kazoos: Woolwich Works turns five with Brassworks
Woolwich Works is celebrating its fifth birthday on Saturday with Brassworks, a free, all-day brass music festival. A parade through Woolwich town centre will be followed by an afternoon of music including a traditional brass band, kazoo workshops, a celebration of Miles Davis, a…
Late Goals Not Enough
Romford lost 3-2 to Benfleet despite late goals from Blake and Owusu-Boakye. Benfleet established an early lead, capitalising on Romford's missed chances and a red card, ultimately securing Romford's first defeat of the season.
Neil: Millwall should ‘feel a bit of pain’ after Southampton thrashing
MILLWALL boss Alex Neil said Millwall should “feel a bit of pain” after they were thrashed 5-1 by Southampton on Saturday. The Lions started strongly at St Mary’s, taking a short-lived lead through Mark Sykes, which was quickly overturned by goals from Cyle Larin and Finn Azaz.
In Focus: David Hadland & Sarah Hickson at The Riverside Studios
Two photo-journalists discuss their work on conflict and its impact
Park Royal firm serves up dog ice cream for a good cause
A Park Royal dessert company has launched an ice cream range for dogs to raise money for pet food banks supporting owners struggling with the rising cost of caring for their animals.
‘It’s a big boys game’ – Neil says Millwall winger should not dwell on missed chance
ALEX Neil told Kyrell Lisbie not to dwell on his missed chance against Southampton and to move on. Trailing 2-1 with half-time just moments away, Millwall had a great chance to draw level at St Mary’s when two Southampton defenders collided going up for a long ball.
Tasty way to enjoy a cool temper on Purley’s Old Lodge Lane
Roving reporter KEN TOWL visited Croydon’s own chocolatiers and got a flavour of the hand-made chocolate business “Your next assignment,” said the Editor, “is to visit Cocoa Jones in Purley and make a bar of chocolate. That’s what they do …
Reform assembly member blasts “Victorian” conditions for London’s bus drivers
Keith Prince said improvements were necessary for drivers to have "basic human rights" reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Travellers Rest Beefeater in Kenton to close for good next week
The Travellers Rest Beefeater in Kenton will serve its final customers next week, bringing an end to a long chapter for one of Harrow’s best-known pubs.
Selsdon Community Fair, Old Farleigh Road, Sun Sep 6
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Thames Water slammed by local MP after Enfield leak chaos
Enfield North MP Feryal Clark says the privately-owned utility company has serious questions to answer
Sadiq Khan urged to target billionaire landlord on rogue database over £260,000 payout delay
Campaigners say Monaco-based developer John Christodolou has refused to pay compensation due to tenants reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Locals, seemingly, love Wandsworth’s ‘Pretzel’. Its replacement, not so much.
155 people have objected to the new design, many weeks after the council's own deadline passed.
Bank Holiday football: Dulwich Hamlet throw away a two goal lead at home to Three Bridges, Sat 29th Aug 2026
With just seven minutes left on the clock, Dulwich Hamlet seemed to be cruising against Three Bridges, but after what some fans are calling a catastrophic substitution, the visitors scored two …
Wandsworth and six other councils tell minister: scrap third runway
The seven councils cite the government's own figures, and residents have two days left to add theirs
Going green in your front garden is a good idea – but may still need the council’s permission
Commondale, Medfield Street and the Dover House Estate lose the national exemption for permission-free paving
'Driverless cars don't see disabled people as people' - campaigners raise safety and access concerns
Driverless taxi trials have been approved in London, but disabled people are raising concerns about safety and accessibility and say the tech is a diversion from the greater need to make public transport accessible.
Greenwich needs clarity on two-day London Marathon plans, organisers told
Businesses and residents in Greenwich affected by next year’s double London Marathon need clarity on the arrangements for the event, organisers have been told.
More London Stadium events ‘vital’ say managers
The stadium has lost out on bids to host artists such as Jay-Z, Harry Styles, Beyonce and Bad Bunny reports Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter
Council and police step up action over Southall fly-tipping
Two businesses in Southall are set to receive fines as Ealing Council and Metropolian Police step up action over persistent fly-tipping and waste problems around The Green.
Millwall turn down Brighton offers for Femi Azeez – bids way off Lions’ valuation
MILLWALL have rejected two bids from Brighton & Hove Albion for Femi Azeez. According to The Athletic, the Premier League club have offered just over £10million for the 25-year-old winger, but NewsAtDen understands that falls well short of the Lions’ valuation.
In photos: Peckham Town pummelled at FC Greenwich on a dismally wet Bank Holiday weekend, Sat 29th Aug 2026
Peckham Town’s winning start to the season came to an abrupt end yesterday, as they were roundly thumped 5-0 by a strong FC Greenwich team at the awful Metrogas ground …
Landlords in the spotlight: An illegal eviction and unlicensed tower block flats
A Bellingham tenant was left homeless for more than two years after being illegally evicted, while residents of a Lewisham tower block could be in line for major rent repayments.
Match report: Hanwell Town 0 v Chichester City 2
Hanwell Town started the brighter of the two teams on Saturday (29 August 2026), with Eddie Cooper firing an effort just wide of Max Evans’ post in the 2nd minute. Henry Snee and Harry Seabrook both entered the book for late challenges within the first 20 minutes.
Mayor should stand down and join forces with me in the House of Lords, says former opponent
Former Conservative candidate Lord Bailey says it is time for Sir Sadiq Khan to move on reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Filming on Fitzroy Square, Conway Street and Grafton Way
Filming is scheduled to take place on Saturday 5 September at Fitzroy Square and at the corner of Conway Street and Grafton Way, says Camden Film Office. There will be traffic management and some parking bays suspended.
Kabby penalty secures point
Nick Sandamas see high flying Barnet draw with Cheltenham at The Hive
London Radical Book Fair, Stanley Halls, free entry, Sun Sep 6
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‘Chinese’ magician who died on stage, shot by his own gun
CROYDON CHRONICLES: Theatres in the town attracted some of the world’s biggest Vaudeville stars in the early 20th Century, including the mysterious Chung Ling Soo. DAVID MORGAN discovered more from the archives Many great entertainers have trodden the boards in …
Misanthrope, Odyssey and Obsession at David Lean Cinema
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 …
Telling the stories we don’t tell
Enfield playwright Ellis Witter reflects on his new play and why creating space for young men to speak honestly has never been more important
Friends of Grangewood Park Picnic in the Park, Sun Sep 20
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Both Sides Urge You to Respond to Heathrow Consultation
Deadline for comments on expansion plan is imminent
The history of the Duck in the Pond pub in Harrow Weald
The Duck in the Pond has been part of Harrow Weald for generations, but its history stretches back much further than the building people know today.
Huge Wembley fire sends smoke across North West London as 125 firefighters tackle blaze
Huge Wembley fire sends smoke across North West London as 125 firefighters tackle blaze A huge fire in the Wembley area has sent a thick plume of black smoke across North West London, with around 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines tackling the blaze.
Mayor of Harrow visits new training centre in town centre
The Mayor of Harrow has visited a training centre in Harrow Town Centre to find out more about its work helping people gain new skills and move into employment.
Neil offers thoughts on why Millwall suffered such a heavy defeat to Southampton
ALEX Neil offered his thoughts on why Millwall suffered such a heavy defeat to Southampton at St Mary’s. The Lions were beaten 5-1 by the Saints on the south coast, with Mark Sykes’ early opener overturned by a brace from Cyle Larin and goals from Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza and Tom…
Neil admits Millwall lacked characteristic ‘grittiness and resilience’ during spells of heavy Southampton defeat
MILLWALL boss Alex Neil admitted Millwall lacked some of the “grittiness and resilience” that have characterised his side during spells of their 5-1 loss to Southampton at St Mary’s.
Lambeth rallies to save 102-year-old Deaf Club founded by Britain’s first female Olympic tennis champion
Clapham Deaf Sports and Social Club – founded in 1924 when five-time Wimbledon singles champion Lady Charlotte Cooper-Sterry OBE laid the foundation stone of a purpose-built church and institute for …
Millwall goalkeeper to be out for ‘considerable period’
LUKAS Jensen will be out for a “considerable period” The Danish goalkeeper pulled his quad while taking a goal kick in training on Friday, and missed the Lions’ trip to Southampton the next day. Saints won the match 5-1.
Cleverly quits Tory shadow cabinet to run for London Mayor
WALTER CRONXITE, Political Editor, on the south Londoner who wants to take on Labour at City Hall James Cleverly has resigned from Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet in order to seek selection as the Conservative Party’s candidate for London Mayor in …
Streatham Free Film Festival returns this September
Streatham will once again become a pop-up cinema this September as the Streatham Free Film Festival returns for its 11th year, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… From September 1 to 20, residents will be able to attend a programme of free film screenings and events at venues and…
Artsdepot unveils packed autumn programme
More than 30 productions across theatre, dance, circus, comedy, music, magic and family entertainment come to North Finchley over the next few months
Universal Credit must be realistic
Bob Bevil from Chipping Barnet Foodbank says benefits do not take account of living costs
Hornchurch High Street Grinds to a Halt as Police Chase Ends With Driver Fleeing on Foot.
Residents in Hornchurch watched as a police pursuit ended on the High Street yesterday evening, with officers detaining and arresting
Lib Dems and local residents launch campaign to save ‘much needed’ Southwark Bridge Post Office
This is premium content for subscribers only Get the real storyAs Southwark changes we’re still here.We’re fighting to make sure our community has a voice and stays in the know.But proper journalism costs money.
TEAM NEWS: Southampton vs. Millwall – Neil makes one enforced change
ALEX Neil has made one enforced change for Millwall’s clash with Southampton at St Mary’s. All ten outfield players who started against Norwich City last Saturday are in the line-up for Saturday afternoon’s clash, with the only change being Max Crocombe coming in for Lukas…
London Fire Brigade issues advice about installing plug-in solar panels
Unlike traditional solar panels (which are typically wired into the roof of a home), these panels can be placed on a terrace, shed or balcony and are plugged into a wall socket
Survey: Brent has third most confusing recycling guidance in London
A survey by BusinessWaste.co.uk of London boroughs has found that Brent has the third most confusing guidance on recycling. They comment: Scores range from 0 to 100, with a lower score indicating less confusing household recycling guidance.
Variation of Brent's Veolia contract at Scrutiny tonight. Full review of Veolia's performance sought.
A fly-tip on Birchen Grove, Kingsbury. Part of the Capital Ring Walk Route Wednesday' s Public Realm and Resources Scrutiny Committee will consider a call-in request by Liberal Democrat and a Green Party councillor regarding the decision to add additional functions to the…
BID’s latest town centre stunt brought to you by… Filthy Luker!
Our culture correspondent, GRAYDON PERRY (no relation), considers the ‘anarchy’ behind the latest art-washing efforts by the money men at the Business ‘Improvement’ District Please ensure that you are seated before reading this article.
Rayners Lane halal butcher and grocery shop put up for sale
A familiar butcher and grocery shop in Rayners Lane has been put on the market for £79,000. Rayners Lane Halal Meat & Bakery, which sells fresh meat alongside groceries, fruit and veg, is currently being advertised as a leasehold business opportunity on Zoopla.
Free film festival coming to Peckham and Nunhead in September
A free film festival is coming to Peckham and Nunhead this September, with 15 screenings across SE15 from September 4-13. The festival, run by volunteers, will begin at the Peckhamplex Cinema on Rye Lane, with a screening of David Lynch’s Blue Velvet at 8:30pm on Friday…
UK Country music is alive and well in Bermondsey
Myself and Cowgirl Kim got a down-home welcome when we walked through the saloon doors of Fabal Beerhall on Friday night for Ron’s Honky Tonk.
The by-election neither party won
Labour held Trinity by 127 votes. But neither side gained a single vote
BIG CINEMA, POCKET-MONEY PRICES: ROMFORD SHORT FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH NEARLY 100 FILMS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE.
News from the much loved Lumiere Cinema. A two-day celebration of grassroots filmmaking brings international talent, local voices, and networking
COUNCIL NEWS: Plans for Borough-wide PSPO to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Havering Council has launched a consultation seeking views on plans to introduce a Borough-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) across Havering. A PSPO would give the Council and Police additional powers to place restrictions on...
Old Coulsdon Camera Club Welcome Evening, Tue Sep 8
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Great value Turkish cuisine in Palmers Green
Neil Littman visits new venue Tandir in Green Lanes for an Anatolian feast
Acton parents take on 100km walk for daughter Rosie
An Acton couple whose young daughter has lost the ability to speak, eat and walk independently after developing a rare neurological disease will walk 100km along the Thames in 24 hours next month (12 September 2026).
Northolt artists to make BEAT debut with Racecourse Estate Creatives exhibition
Two Northolt artists are joining the Borough of Ealing Art Trail for the first time next month, exhibiting together at St Richard’s Church Chapel in Sussex Crescent.
Met Police issue hoax High Security Notice about door to door thieves pretending to be Home Affairs Officers
Update: despite this message coming from the official ‘Met Engage‘ police channel, it’s been flagged as a hoax by FullFact.org. Which is somewhat embarrassing for the police. We’ve kept the …
Midnight kitchen plans in Harrow Town Centre refused
Plans to turn the former Silver Rivet Jeanstore in Harrow town centre into a new food and drink venue have been refused over concerns about noise and vibration.
Greggs in Brixton installs hi-tech RoboCop Dalek to fight shoplifting epidemic
Anyone visiting the shoplifter-beleaguered Greggs store in Electric Avenue will have now noticed a rather sinister-looking, Dalek-like device lurking by the door. With yellow chequered hazard tape punctuating its matt …
London Ambulance Service urges responsible drinking ahead of August bank holiday weekend
The weekend in the capital will see Notting Hill Carnival, which is marking its 60th anniversary and is expected to attract up to two million visitors
The heat pump that can cool London's homes
After a summer of back-to-back heatwaves, demand for cooling is rising. Are reversible air-to-air heat pumps the answer?
Putney cyclists to Putney cyclists: it’s not us, it’s the e-bikes
Nearly 300 readers backed police action. The four who explained why blame e-bikes, not cycling.
Daisy is a finalist for a national dog award. Her trick: she never corrects a mistake
The miniature dachshund doesn't correct a stumble or wait for the right word, which is the whole point
Plan to turn Walthamstow home into supported living for young adults with mental health needs
Mental health nurse Yasmin Beebeejaun has applied to turn 14 Grove Road, which is currently a care home, into a supported living space for young adults with mental health needs
Ealing residents asked for views on plans for borough’s future development
Ealing residents are being asked for their views on plans which will guide where new homes are built and how the borough and its seven towns – Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall – develop over the next 20 years.
REPORT: Southampton 5-1 Millwall – Lions routed on the south coast
MILLWALL were comprehensively beaten 5-1 by Southampton at St Mary’s. After a promising start that saw Mark Sykes open his Millwall account, it was entirely one-way traffic on the south coast, with Cyle Larin grabbing a brace, and Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza and Tom Fellows all…
Fire Brigade statement on Hannah Close waste facility fire
From London Fire Brigade earlier today: Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are responding to a fire on Hannah Close, Neasden. Speaking from the scene, Assistant Commissioner Andy Pennick said: The Brigade was called at 1136 to reports of a fire on Hannah Close…
‘I wanted to create something truly inclusive’: Founder of Chingford festival for disabled children
EdFest, which takes place at Chingford Rugby Club from 12pm tomorrow (29th August), will raise money for children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA)
EXCLUSIVE: “We Have Had Two to Three Fires Every Day” – Havering Fire Chief Reveals the Brutal Reality They Faced This Summer.
has spoken exclusively to Havering’s Fire Borough Commander Paul McClenaghan, who has revealed the enormous challenges facing
Labour attacks Green record as Garbett marks 100 days
Labour has used the Green administration's 100-day mark to accuse it of neglecting repairs, buses and nursery fees. The mayor's office calls the charge sheet an 'inaccurate shopping list'
Self-swab cervical screening now offered at every Hackney GP surgery
Rollout to all 1,100 practices in the capital is aimed at women six months or more overdue, who can now take their own sample without an internal examination
‘MARKET TOWN’-Romford Comes Alive With 800 Years of History And Memories As The Community Take Over the Market This Weekend.
Two spectacular performances will bring Romford’s history, memories and community spirit to life this weekend, as the incredible ‘Market Town’
Morley’s Fried Chicken in Acton Vale scores zero in latest food hygiene rating
A Morley’s Fried Chicken outlet in Acton Vale has been given a zero food hygiene rating following an inspection by Ealing Council which found “urgent improvement necessary” in its management of food safety.
Enfield D-Day hero Donald dies aged 105
Donald Howkins helped liberate Europe in 1944 with the 90th Middlesex Regiment of the Royal Artillery
Bermondsey’s FREE Carnival is back this Bank Holiday Monday
Bermondsey Carnival is returning to Southwark Park this Bank Holiday Monday (31 August) with an all-day community festival. From 1pm – 9pm, the park will turn into a community festival with two music stages, a fun fair, food and drink traders and community stalls – and it is all…
Newham’s opposition leaders won’t give Labour an ‘easy ride’
Leaders from the Newham Greens and Newham Independents groups speak to Nick Clark, Local Democracy Reporter, about holding the new council administration to account
Charlton residents unable to return home after houses declared dangerous
Residents in a row of houses in Charlton that have partially collapsed face being shut out of their homes for an extended period because they have been declared dangerous.
Have your say in tree felling in Brent: current proposals - Consultation on Donaldson Road, Olive Road, Thirlmere Gardens
There is precious little information on the Brent website but here are the links: https://haveyoursay.brent.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/tree-felling-consultation-40-donaldson-road https://haveyoursay.brent.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/tree-felling-consultation-36-olive-road…
Council claims to save £1.2m on temporary accommodation thanks to new project
The civic centre's housing team has taken a proactive approach to tackling the problem in recent months
Robotaxis rollout delay welcomed by Brent Green Party
Brent Green Party Councillor Suzanne Gallagher and Councillor Amandine Alexandre organised a protest against Waymo in Harlesden on May 22nd. They are asking the Mayor of London to hit pause on the robotaxis trial.
Four men plead guilty to Golders Green ambulance attack
The men pleaded guilty to destroying or damaging property being reckless whether life would be endangered
Entries open for West London Business Awards 2027
Businesses and entrepreneurs across Ealing and its seven towns can now enter the 2027 West London Business Awards following a strong showing by companies from the borough at the 2026 awards, held in March.
Benefit fraudster claimed more than £24,000 from Ealing Council
A fraudster used stolen identities and fake documents to claim more than £24,000 in housing benefit from Ealing Council as part of a £313,000 nationwide scam.
Oliver Bonas confirmed as latest addition to the Elephant’s new shopping centre
The homeware and clothes store Oliver Bonas is the latest shop confirmed to open in the Elephant’s new £500 million town centre. Developer Get Living has confirmed that Oliver Bonas will open in late 2026 and join well known brands such as M&S food, Blank Street Coffee and…
Perry’s ‘comedy’ video claims are leaving the joke on Croydon
The borough’s Conservative Mayor, rendered impotent by the presence of government Commissioners, has spent much of the summer conducting some personal political campaigning, all paid for by tax-payers, that is often deliberately misleading, that sometimes gaslights residents and…
Southwark Greens challenge Peckham MP and Energy Secretary Fahnbulleh over North Sea oil
This is premium content for subscribers only Get the real storyAs Southwark changes we’re still here.We’re fighting to make sure our community has a voice and stays in the know.But proper journalism costs money.
Free climate action event coming to Southbank Centre this Sunday
Southbank Centre will host a day of free DJ sets and activities this Sunday (30 August) to raise awareness and campaign for climate action. LIVE + BREATHE will take over the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank from 2pm, bringing together artists, campaigners and communities to…
Tower Bridge will be closed for filming on Sunday morning
TfL is urging road users to use alternative routes on Sunday morning (30 August) as Tower Bridge will be closed in both directions for filming. The iconic bridge will be closed in both directions from 5:30am until 9am.
Eltham’s historic tram shelters go up for auction with Blackheath car park
Three historic tram shelters in Eltham which date back more than 100 years will go up for auction next month, along with a car park in Blackheath which was pulled from sale last year.
Questions raised over Ealing Council children’s services after Ofsted concerns
Ealing Liberal Democrats have questioned why problems with management oversight in Ealing Council’s children’s services remain more than two years after Ofsted identified a need to improve oversight of some decision-making, as the Labour-run borough confirmed it has submitted a…
Mercato Metropolitano to become ‘summer bank holiday playground’ with cold plunges, F1 reflex challenges and run clubs
Mercato Metropolitano has promised to turn Elephant & Castle into a “summer bank holiday playground” next weekend, with live music, fitness and wellness experiences and street food.
NewsAtDen’s Millwall podcast: Four days that could shape Lions’ season
WELCOME to NewsAtDen’s podcast, exclusively for our subscribers, where we bring you all the latest on Millwall and take you behind the scenes to sort the news from the noise.
Greens announce neighbourhood assemblies to gauge residents’ views
Residents across the borough are being invited to share their thoughts on the cost of living, community safety, housing, and infrastructure they think Waltham Forest needs
Community Takeover: Why Brixton-born leaders refuse to give up on SW9’s youth – opinion
Wealth Central – the Lambeth arm of Wealth Union Group CIC – have been in touch with Brixton Buzz to tell us what they’ve been doing to improve things for …
It took 25 years, and Fulham won it in five minutes
García's second in two games, Muniz's first since last season, and the Sessegnon twins on opposite sides
Fanatics shock Palace fans with end to Selhurst activities
Controversial pundit Stan Collymore adds his support, as long-standing fans and youngsters are being forced out of ‘the people’s game’ by corporatist interests of the Premier League and football bodies FIFA and UEFA Crystal Palace play their first home game …
A feast of football coming up at Champion Hill over the next week, 29th Aug – 6th Sept 2026
Cup season gets underway next week and the Dulwich Hamlet games come thick and fast as the men, women and U18s have all been drawn at home – but before …
Last tickets available for Global Coffee Culture Festival in Greenwich on Saturday
The Global Coffee Culture Festival is coming to Greenwich this Saturday, with the final tickets still on sale. The “unforgettable” daytime rave will take place between 2pm and 12:30am at Studio 338 on the Greenwich Peninsula.
‘There needs to be drastic shift at Palace towards younger fans’
Here is the Holmesdale Fanatics’ statement in full: Group Update: 27 August 2026 “For more than 20 years, the HF has stood on the Holmesdale and travelled across the country and beyond supporting this great football club. “Born from a …
MEET THE CAST OF THE CANTERVILLE GHOST!
Brookside Theatre in Romford will present Oscar Wilde's supernatural comedy, THE CANTERVILLE GHOST, from 9–13 September 2026. Jai Sepple leads the cast as 'Sir Simon de Canterville', while nine-year-old Jessica Sepple stars as 'Jennifer Canterville'.
24-hour Gym Poised to Take Over Plough and Harrow Site
Snap Fitness looking to set up new franchise at the King Street location
The Nature of the Beast: Medieval Animals in Art
Dr Jonathan Foyle gives talk for The Arts Society Chiswick
Clampdown on Garden Waste in Household Rubbish
Report shows residents disposing of cuttings in general refuse to avoid charge
Cross Party Pushback on Borough's New Target for Traveller Pitches
Questions raised why a small borough is required to find 24 new sites
Leyton Jubilee Park to host beach volleyball championship this weekend
Starting today (28th August) and running until Monday (31st), you'll be able to catch the UK beach volleyball championships at Leyton Jubilee Park
Launders Lane: Attempting To Rewrite History And Avoid Blame.
The battle over Launders Lane has been one of Margaret Mullane’s key commitments since she was elected as MP for
Concerned about the climate crisis? Attend these ‘vital’ film screenings
The People's Emergency Briefing will be shown at Foster Hall next Friday (4th September) and at St. John’s Church, Leytonstone on Saturday 10th October
Want to Get Active This Autumn? Romford Hockey Club Welcomes New Players
Looking for a fun, friendly way to get active this autumn? Romford Hockey Club is inviting women, men and juniors
Learn about the borough’s history at the Lambeth Local History Fair, Saturday, 5th Sept 2026
Taking place at the Brixton Tate library in the heart of Brixton, the Lambeth Local History Fair is an event where you can find out more the borough’s fascinating past. …
Strong start to season for Enfield Town as boss Billy beds in
New Towners boss Billy Holland praises players after three wins from four to start the campaign
Self-swab cervical screening now offered at every London GP
The rollout of self-swab cervical screening tests to all 1,100 practices comes as the NHS works to tackle low screening rates in the capital
Westminster Council waste depot to cost nearly £7mn more than planned
Westminster City Council’s planned new waste depot in South London will cost nearly £7mn more than originally planned, according to a Cabinet member report published this month. Originally estimated to cost £6.6mn, the project is now predicted to cost over £13.5mn.
Chingford choir invited to spend week singing at Exeter Cathedral
Members of the Parish Church of Chingford choir sang choral evensong in Exeter Cathedral earlier this month, an experience they said was ‘demanding and rewarding’
Labour holds Tooting seat by 127 votes, denying Conservatives control
Shirin Georgiani's win leaves Malcolm Grimston holding the balance of power through a £137m budget round
Your trains have got worse three years running. Public ownership made no difference
About 11 trains a day are now cancelled at Putney, up from seven three years ago
PageMasters Zine Fair at the South London Gallery in Peckham this weekend, Sat 29th-Sun 30th August 2026
Strut down to the South London Gallery this weekend and you can gorge yourself on two full days of zines, workshops and independent publishing highlights The PageMasters Zine Fair lets …
BEWARE: ‘Neat-looking’ people are pretending to be ‘Home Affairs’ Officers to rob houses
The Metropolitan Police have issued a high security notice about a group of people posing as ‘Home Affairs’ Officers to rob houses. These ‘neatly dressed’ bogus-callers are even armed with a laptop, a biometric machine to take fingerprints and a list of all the names of people in…
Council set to invest £1.2m in new EV charging points on housing estates
The new network will provide residents “with safe, convenient, reliable and affordable access to electric vehicle charging”
Ealing Council wrongly recorded child had STI, Ombudsman finds
Ealing Council repeatedly recorded that a child had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) despite there being no such diagnosis, an Ombudsman investigation has found.
Two people taken to hospital after Peckham maisonette fire
Two people were taken to hospital after a fire ‘completely destroyed’ a ground-floor room at a Peckham maisonette in the early hours of this morning.
Council appointment of housing boss criticised for role in Grenfell disaster ‘appalling’
Laura Johnson has been given the permanent position of group director of development and property at The Barnet Group
Charlton open-air venue gets green light – despite noise team’s objections
A 5,000-capacity open air venue next to a closed factory in Charlton has been given a licence by Greenwich Council – despite strong criticism from a member of the borough’s noise team.
Will Southwark Council ever solve its housing problem?
Regardless of which party is in charge of the council, Southwark seems doomed to a permanent housing crisis. The difficulty of building new homes, especially council-owned ones, is often cited as the key reason behind Southwark’s sky-high housing waiting list, which currently…
Seven-year-old from South Ruislip passes GCSE Maths with Grade 8
A seven-year-old boy from South Ruislip has achieved a Grade 8 in GCSE Maths – an exam normally taken by pupils around the age of 16. Jivyan Dhruva scored an impressive 196 marks out of 240 after sitting the qualification nine years earlier than most students.
Man jailed for life for fatal shooting in Brixton in October 2021
A man has been jailed for the fatal shooting of Gary Mayhew in Brixton – after police linked him to the murder using extensive CCTV and expert ballistics evidence. The …
Millwall’s Ra’ees Bangura-Williams joins Cambridge United on season-long loan
RA’EES Bangura-Williams is set to join Cambridge United on a season-long loan. Bangura-Williams started against the U’s in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, his second appearance this season, and will now be heading back to Cledara Abbey Stadium. Millwall won the tie 1-0.
Paw Patrol: Waterloo becomes Britain’s first major station with regular dog patrols
London Waterloo has become Britain’s first major station to introduce regular dog patrols. Canine colleagues Riley, Buster and Flo are now part of the South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) team at the station.
Historic Harrow College building could be transformed into new GP and healthcare hub
A Grade II listed building owned by Harrow College could be turned into a healthcare centre, including GP surgeries and community care facilities.
Standards Commissioner asked to investigate Philp’s shares
INVESTIGATES: The Conservative MP for Croydon South is the subject of at least two complaints to Parliament’s Standards Commissioner, following a report published by Inside Croydon earlier this month, over what appear to be long-delayed declarations of financial …
Developer reveals plans for ‘new neighbourhood’ in Lea Bridge industrial site
Early plans drawn up by Selby Projects could see Golden House, in Orient Way, redeveloped into a “new neighbourhood” complete with shops and community spaces
Ted Craig, director of Warehouse Theatre for 25 years, has died
Ted Craig, for more than 25 years the director of the Warehouse Theatre at East Croydon, has died after a brief illness. He was 86. Australian-born Craig arrived in Croydon with an impressive CV in cinema, television and in theatre, …
No opening date in sight for long-promised Walthamstow music venue
With no operator secured yet, there has been increasing concern about how long it will take until The New Standard opens, amid doubts about the venue’s commercial viability
The Wetherspoon’s on Peckham High Street could be turned into a bingo hall
A JD Wetherspoon pub in Peckham could be turned into a bingo hall under fresh plans. The Kentish Drovers on Peckham High Street was first put up for sale in July of last year and was reportedly listed for offers worth more than £1 million on a long leasehold.
London Radical Book Fair, Stanley Halls, free entry, Sun Sep 6
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A promising start to the new season
The 2025/26 season provide a rough ride for Walthamstow FC amid constant manager changes but things are looking up for the club now
Good start for the Bees
Promotion-chasing Barnet FC have been quick out of the League Two blocks this season reports Nick Sandamas
Plans submitted for 23-storey ‘co-living’ high rise in Homerton
A ‘co-living’ high-rise block could be coming to Hackney under plans to knock down and redevelop abandoned garages in Homerton
No comeback for former Chipping Barnet MP as Villiers rules out Tomlinson rematch
Dame Theresa said that after "careful reflection" she would be not be putting herself forward for selection for the next general election reports David Floyd
Two houses destroyed by massive blaze at Mitcham Common
A massive fire spread from the tinder-dry grassland of Mitcham Common towards industrial units off Carshalton Road and destroyed two houses, an industrial skip and 30 scrap vehicles, the London Fire Brigade confirmed today. Nine industrial units were also destroyed. …
Tory advisor role for ex neo-Nazi ‘indefensible’ says Barnet councillor
Green councillor Charli Thompson condemns Kemi Badenoch's decision to support a man with multiple convictions for antisemitism
Plans to more than double number of London Stadium concerts submitted to Newham Council
The Stratford venue only has permission to host ten non-sporting events per year but plans to increase this to 24
16 flats approved next to Royal Oak pub in Harrow Town Centre
Plans to turn the upper floors above Market Place Food Hall in Harrow town centre into 16 flats have been approved, despite concerns from the neighbouring Royal Oak pub. Harrow Council granted prior approval for the development at 80-82 St Anns Road on Thursday, August 27.
Shoppers flock to new TK Maxx opening at The Oaks in Acton
Eager shoppers formed early queues at The Oaks Shopping Centre in Acton on Thursday morning (27 August) as TK Maxx opened the doors to its new 10,085 sq ft store. A roaming band, featuring a singer, guitarist and saxophonist, entertained the crowd ahead of the 10am opening.
The Brixton Reel: four short films at the Brixton Ritzy tonight, Thurs 27th Aug 2026
The second instalment of Brixton’s local short film club, The Brixton Reel, serves up four shorts in the Brixton Ritzy tonight (Thurs 27th Aug 2026). The night features a selection …
Millwall to host Premier League side in EFL Cup Third Round
MILLWALL will face Newcastle at The Den in the EFL Cup Third Round. The Lions will take on the Premier League side for the first time since April 1993, with the date and kick-off time to be confirmed.
Changes planned at Curry Mahal in South Harrow as new commercial unit proposed
Plans have been submitted to make changes to a long-standing South Harrow restaurant and create a separate commercial unit alongside it. Curry Mahal, at 372-374 Northolt Road, currently operates across adjoining ground-floor premises.
Dulwich face must-win games for promotion as victory run ends
By John Lewis Result: Sunbury 215 (41.4) beat Dulwich 178 (44.2) by 37 runs DULWICH’S five-match winning run in the M.Zaidi & Co. Surrey Cricket Championship ended with a 37-run defeat at the home of Division 1 leaders Sunbury last weekend.
Council considers tougher policy on gambling venues as firms accused of exploiting ‘poor’ areas
Public consultation highlights "significant level of concern" around the proliferation of betting shops across the borough
A behind the scenes look at Blackhorse Workshop
Taking place Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th September, Blackhorse Creates will bring together makers, artists, designers and creative businesses for workshops, panel talks and behind-the-scenes opportunities across the Blackhorse Collective Creative Enterprise Zone
North-west London property searched as two arrested in Iran-linked investigation
Two people have been arrested by counter-terrorism officers as part of an investigation into suspected National Security Act offences linked to Iran. The Metropolitan Police said a 60-year-old man was arrested at an address in north-west London on Wednesday, 9 September.
Live music, Sunday roasts and GAA sports: The Rattlin’ Bog Brixton launches weekly music schedule – tonight Weds 9th September 2026
Brixton’s newest Irish bar The Rattlin’ Bog kicks off its weekly live music programme tonight with a traditional jam session on Coldharbour Lane – as the venue gears up for …
Tonight: We Are Many returns to Bricks for another brilliant live music night, Weds 9th Sept 2026
It’s easily one of the best free weekly live music nights in Brixton, and after taking a summer break, We Are Many returns to Bricks on Coldharbour Lane tonight, Weds …
Man, 25, arrested after car crashes into tree during police pursuit in Wembley
A police cordon remained in place for around five hours in Wembley this morning after a car crashed into a tree. The incident happened on The Avenue, close to the junction with West Hill. The road runs from Preston Road towards Forty Avenue, near Wembley Park.
Pinner Village Show returns with more than 40 stalls and live entertainment
The Pinner Rotary Village Show is set to return in September, bringing live music, children’s entertainment, food and dozens of stalls to the area. This year’s show will take place on Saturday 12 September from 11:30am until 5pm at Pinner Memorial Park in Chapel Lane.
