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South London criminals jailed in September for serious offences

Multiple criminals have been jailed in south London in September for offences including kidnapping, child sexual abuse and assault.

South London courts have sentenced criminals in September for serious offences including gunpoint kidnappings, child rape and assault on couples. The cases also involve sex offenders and drug dealers.

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via Evening Standard3h ago

‘That family car destroyed my family’: Daughter calls on Sadiq Khan to crack down on ‘monster’ SUVs

Claire Corkery is calling on Sadiq Khan to back tougher controls on large SUVs after her parents were killed by a BMW X5 travelling at 87mph

via Evening Standard3h ago

Chelsea: What games Joao Pedro will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed'

Blues desperate to bring striker back into the fold after international break

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Tottenham's Kulusevski's speeding sentencing adjourned

Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski's sentencing for speeding has been adjourned.

Kulusevski is facing a possible driving ban following a speeding offence. His sentencing has been postponed.

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via This Is Local London3h ago

Man punched in the face after reporting barrier-jumper at Clapham Junction station

Police are searching for a man after another man was punched in the face at Clapham Junction railway station.

via This Is Local London3h ago

LIVE as major road in north London blocked due to crash with major congestion

The M40 is partially blocked with congestion due to a crash.

via Evening Standard3h ago

Arsenal hit with yet another injury headache amid latest international withdrawal

More concern around Gunners defenders...

via Evening Standard4h ago

Xabi Alonso must fix awkward Chelsea problem as key man upstaged by summer signings

Reece James’ struggles in midfield are endemic of an unbalanced squad as opening fixtures draw head coach’s to-do list into sharp focus

via BBC London4h ago

O's first home win of season 'for everyone' - Terry

Leyton Orient assistant manager Paul Terry dedicates the 1-0 win over Stevenage to "everyone associated with the club".

via This Is Local London4h ago

Man flees into river after police chase ends in three-car crash on major bridge

A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a police chase ended in a three-car crash on Kew Bridge before he fled into the river.

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Woman arrested after five-vehicle M25 collision in Surrey

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a five-vehicle collision on the M25 in Surrey.

A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a five-vehicle crash on the M25 in Surrey. She has been released pending hospital test results. Another person was taken to hospital following the incident.

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Earl Spencer says Diana may have had undiagnosed ADHD

Earl Spencer claims Princess Diana may have had undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia.

Princess Diana may have had undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia, according to her brother Earl Spencer. He shares these insights in his new book Swan Song, discussing her personal struggles.

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Fire at Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone treated as suspicious

A fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone led to 280 people being evacuated.

A major fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone evacuated 280 people. Kent Police is treating the blaze as suspicious. A man and woman have been arrested following the incident.

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via News Shopper5h ago

Warning as busy Lewisham road to close with diversions for two nights

A busy road in Lewisham running between Lee and Grove Park will close for two nights starting today.

via Croydon Guardian5h ago

Carshalton mum left ‘batting bugs off baby son’ after nightmare infestation

A Carshalton mum says she is ‘up all night batting bugs off’ her 16-month-old son as a bedbug infestation continues to plague their home.

via BBC London5h ago

Bromley sign ex-Imps defender Jackson

Bromley sign defender Adam Jackson on a free transfer, after he left Championship side Lincoln City.

via This Is Local London5h ago

RECAP on M25 as 'serious' crash causes an hour of delays with air ambulance attending

The M25 is shut between Hatfield and Enfield.

via Evening Standard5h ago

Celebrity Traitors star stuns at London Fashion Week with ‘breast milk’ moment

The former Little Mix star made her London Fashion Week catwalk debut while pregnant

via Evening Standard5h ago

Tánaiste calls for ‘balance’ in privacy and AI advancement

It has been reported that the European Commission has put forward proposals to ease regulations for the use of personal data for AI systems.

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Police hunt suspect after stabbing outside south London supermarket

Police are investigating a stabbing at a supermarket in Beulah Hill after a man in his mid-30s was taken to hospital on 21 September.

A man in his mid-30s was stabbed outside a supermarket in Beulah Hill on 21 September and taken to hospital. Police are investigating the incident and hunting for a suspect. Local residents have expressed sadness about the broad daylight attack.

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via MyLondon5h ago

Boy dies in Southall 'truly tragic' horror sports car crash

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police

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London Fire Brigade rescues fox after unlucky animal gets its head stuck in gate in Chelsea

The fox found itself stuck on one of London's wealthiest streets where properties fetch around £7million

via Evening Standard5h ago

FTSE 100 climbs as oil prices dip on US-Iran talks hope

The FTSE 100 index ended up 79.88 points, or 0.8%, at 10,739.01.

via This Is Local London5h ago

Islington man, 65, charged in UK's first case linked to Rwanda genocide

A 65-year-old man from Islington has been charged with offences allegedly linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

via Evening Standard5h ago

London's hottest regeneration district revealed: Area to deliver 32,000 new jobs and 4,400 homes

Research by PriceHubble puts the combined gross development value of three west Kensington schemes at £11.8billion

via MyLondon5h ago

Housing, business and basics: Hillingdon Council announces 6 priorities until 2030

The West London council will publish a full plan in the coming months with specifics around how these priorities will be delivered

via This Is Local London5h ago

'Something special' is coming to former Cote Brasserie site in Hampstead

The former Côte Brasserie site in Hampstead is being refurbished, with signs teasing a new opening that will be 'something special'.

via Evening Standard5h ago

Manchester United get Benjamin Sesko injury update amid Slovenia squad decision

Striker has been suffering with niggling shin issue

via This Is Local London6h ago

London Marathon 2027 - The entry options still available after the ballot

Missed the London Marathon 2027 ballot? There are still several ways to secure a place, including charities, running clubs and qualifying entries.

via This Is Local London6h ago

Teenager, 17, named after fatal Southall crash involving Ford Mustang

A 17-year-old boy has died following a car crash in Southall.

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London Cable Car lit in pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week

The London Cable Car will glow pink and blue during Baby Loss Awareness Week.

The London Cable Car will glow pink and blue during Baby Loss Awareness Week. TfL and Footprints Baby Loss are hosting a free remembrance event for families on October 14.

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A2 faces 26 overnight closures across four consecutive nights

Drivers face 26 planned A2 closures from September 21 to 24.

The A2 will undergo roadworks causing 26 overnight closures, with four consecutive nights of disruption affecting Dover and Harbledown. Additional sections at Cobham and Darenth will also be affected during the period.

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via MyLondon6h ago

Bromley Council apologises to family after failing to issue child's EHCP paperwork for 5 months

An ombudsman ruled the South London authority was not at fault for refusing to reimburse 10 months of school travel costs

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'Stressed out' couple worried they will miss Vegas wedding slot after Heathrow flight cancelled

Passengers impacted by the air traffic control disruption on Monday are 'unlikely to be entitled to compensation', a regulator has said

via This Is Local London6h ago

RECAP as Waterloo gas leak sparks evacuation of hundreds of people

Firefighters are responding to a major gas leak in Waterloo after a gas main ruptured beneath a busy central London road.

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Police investigate car chase and gunshot reports in London

Police responded to reports of a car chase, possible gunshots and a collision on Kenton Lane in Harrow.

Officers investigated reports of one vehicle pursuing another, possible gunshots and a road collision in the Kenton Lane area. Police said no evidence had been found to suggest a firearm was discharged. It was unclear whether the incidents were linked.

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via MyLondon6h ago

British Museum decides to ban visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry

Visitors have now been told they are not allowed to take any photos of the 70-metre-long artefact.

via Evening Standard6h ago

Arsenal struggler 'learns transfer options' as interested clubs emerge after slow start to season

Viktor Gyokeres subject to plenty of transfer interest despite goalless start to new season

via This Is Local London6h ago

The best London bars to watch NFL games throughout the 2026 season

Looking for the best place to watch NFL games in London? Here's where to catch every Sunday's action during the 2026 season.

via Evening Standard7h ago

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta will be 'hurt' by Brighton loss as new prediction emerges

Jamie Carragher has said Mikel Arteta will have been “furious” at the Brighton result