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340 stories from and about City of London, mostly courts, policing, community safety. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 4 of 17.

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Community Safety · City of London
NHS England guidance allows exclusion of trans women from female wards
NHS England has published new guidance confirming that trans women patients can be excluded from female hospital wards. The guidance states patients should be accommodated based on their biological sex, aligning with previous EHRC codes and a Supreme Court ruling.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Courts · City of London
Seven charged over unfit meat and animal cruelty
Seven people have been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service following a lengthy investigation into unfit meat and animal cruelty. Three of the defendants are from London and appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Courts · City of London
Cynthia Erivo film Prima Facie exposes legal system flaws
The film Prima Facie, starring Cynthia Erivo as a criminal defence barrister, highlights weaknesses in the British legal system's handling of sexual assault cases. While Erivo's performance is praised, the film is noted for disjointed moments and unfulfilled potential.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Russell Brand accuser feared pregnancy after 1999 Labour conference alleged rape
A woman told Southwark Crown Court she feared she might be pregnant after alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999. The trial continues with Brand denying all charges.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Russell Brand rape accuser details hotel room encounter
A woman alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999 has described feeling 'dirty' and fearing pregnancy after the encounter. She told Southwark Crown Court she kept quiet for years due to Brand's rising fame. Brand denies all charges.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · City of London
Man taken to major trauma centre after Leicester Square assault
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after an assault in Leicester Square on Tuesday night. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 9pm, and a police cordon remained in place the following morning.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Mike Tyson in £1.5m High Court fight over pigeon mascot deal
Mike Tyson and his firm Tyrannic are in a High Court dispute over a £1.5m sponsorship contract with gambling brand Rabona. Medier Ltd claims Tyson breached the deal by walking away from a campaign involving a giant pigeon mascot, which Tyson's wife described as 'ridiculous'.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
UK judges given AI tools as China court speeds up cases
The UK judiciary is providing judges with AI tools, mirroring developments in countries like China where courts are using artificial intelligence to significantly accelerate case processing. Master of the Rolls Sir Geoffrey Vos highlighted these trends, noting the growing reliance on AI for legal advice and judicial assistance.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 20
Community Safety · City of London
Festus Akinbusoye proposes subsidised housing for London key workers
Tory mayoral hopeful Festus Akinbusoye has proposed a policy to offer subsidised housing for Metropolitan Police officers and other key workers in London. The plan includes a dedicated housing delivery unit at City Hall and a review of current affordable housing targets.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Millwall Manager Criticises Match Stoppage Over Abuse Claim
Millwall manager Alex Neil has voiced his criticism regarding the temporary halt of their match against Swansea City due to alleged racist abuse. The incident, which occurred during the second half, is now under investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 40
Courts · City of London
Palantir drops £50m Met Police AI deal legal challenge
Technology firm Palantir has ended its High Court bid against the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime over a blocked £50m contract with the Metropolitan Police. The decision to halt the deal was based on value for money, MOPAC stated.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
Courts · City of London
Palantir and Mayor Khan end Met police AI contract dispute
Palantir and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, have settled their legal dispute concerning a £50m contract for AI intelligence processing by the Metropolitan police. The case was due to be heard in the High Court in January.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · City of London
Man fined £1,800 for train offences at St Pancras
Samuel James has been fined £1,800 after boarding a train without a valid ticket and using abusive language at St Pancras International. He was found guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 16.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Policing · City of London
City cyclists can watch film instead of paying red light fines
Cyclists caught running red lights in the City of London may now opt to watch a road safety film instead of receiving an immediate fine. The 'STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, CHANGE' initiative aims to educate riders on the consequences of dangerous cycling.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Courts · City of London
Rockstar Games denies spying on union members at tribunal
Rockstar Games has denied allegations of spying on trade union members and unfairly dismissing staff. Twenty-three former employees are claiming unfair dismissal for union activities, while the company states dismissals were due to gross misconduct and breaches of confidentiality.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Courts · City of London
Footballer Semenyo 'froze' after alleged racial abuse at Anfield
Footballer Antoine Semenyo was allegedly subjected to racial abuse at Anfield last August, Liverpool Magistrates’ Court heard. The prosecution claims Mark Mogan shouted slurs as Semenyo prepared to take a throw-in. Mogan denies the charge and claims Semenyo insulted him.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Russell Brand 'apologised for treating woman like an animal', court told
A woman told Southwark Crown Court that Russell Brand apologised for treating her "like an animal" after an alleged sexual encounter in 2009. The court heard claims of rape following consensual sex and a separate allegation involving a Channel 4 worker.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Crime Data · City of London
Racial bias found in London music licensing and policing
A report commissioned by the Greater London Authority has found evidence of racial bias in London's music licensing and policing. Black-led music events face disproportionate restrictions and cancellations, with genres like Afrobeats and hip-hop routinely flagged as high risk.
City of London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 40
Courts · City of London
Hoxton Beach wins High Court challenge over café contracts
Hoxton Beach has been granted permission to take its legal challenge against the City of London Corporation to the High Court. The company is contesting the awarding of contracts for three of its North London cafés to other tenants.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges at London trial
Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of attacking six women between 1999 and 2009. The prosecutor told the court Brand is a 'ruthless, calculated and manipulative' predator. Brand denies all charges, including three counts of rape and three of sexual assault.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 65

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