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341 stories from and about City of London, mostly courts, policing, community safety. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 7 of 18.

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Policing · City of London
Met Police imposes strict conditions on central London student march
The Metropolitan Police has placed conditions on a planned pro-Palestine student march in central London on October 7. Participants must adhere to a specific assembly point, route, and time, with face coverings prohibited. Breaches could lead to arrest.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Pelicot Trial play to feature Gisele Pelicot case accounts at London County Hall
The Pelicot Trial, a play featuring accounts from the Gisele Pelicot case, will be performed at London County Hall on November 30. The production, created by Milo Rau, stars Rosie O’Donnell, Adjoa Andoh, Julie Hesmondhalgh, and Tamzin Outhwaite.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Sir Mark Warby sworn in as President of King's Bench Division
Sir Mark Warby has been sworn in as the new President of the King's Bench Division. He will oversee the division's extensive work, including civil claims, torts, and judicial reviews of public bodies, and manage the deployment of its judges.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
Insurers Detect £1.34 Billion in Fraudulent Claims
Insurers identified £1.34 billion in fraudulent insurance claims during 2025, a 14% increase from the previous year. The average fraudulent claim rose to £14,300, with motor insurance representing the largest share of detected fraud.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Jeffrey Archer, author and former MP, dies aged 86
Bestselling author and former Conservative MP Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. His publisher, Harper Collins, confirmed he passed away peacefully at home on Monday between writing sessions. Archer, known for novels like Kane and Abel, was jailed for perjury in 2001.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Ex-City Special Constable barred after spying conviction
A former City of London Police Special Constable has been placed on the force's barred list following his conviction for spying on Hong Kong dissidents. Chi Leung 'Peter' Wai was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his crimes.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Courts · City of London
Girl, 12, died after nut-contaminated milkshake, inquest hears
A 12-year-old girl died after consuming a milkshake suspected of being contaminated with nuts from a Bermondsey café. An inquest is now examining the circumstances of her death, including events at the café and the café owner's subsequent prosecution.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
East London men charged in Barbados over cocaine seizure
Two men from east London have been arrested and charged in Barbados with drug trafficking offences. Abdul-Rasheed Anjolaoluwa Oduola and Miraldie Ndunzi were found with 46kg of cocaine, valued at £444,000.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Man jailed for lock knife at Gatwick Airport
Franco Vences has been jailed for five months after a lock knife was discovered in his luggage at Gatwick Airport. He also threatened a check-in worker before his arrest on December 1, 2023.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Google faces £1bn UK app store charges trial
A UK class action lawsuit seeking over £1 billion in damages against Google for alleged hidden charges on Play Store app sales is heading to trial. The claim represents 20 million consumers and businesses who purchased items on the Play Store or Android phones.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Prince Andrew challenges police search warrants in High Court
Prince Andrew is reportedly mounting a legal challenge against Thames Valley Police over alleged unlawful searches of his homes. An application for judicial review has been approved by a High Court judge, who will consider the legality of search warrants for his Sandringham Estate and Royal Lodge residences.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Courts · City of London
Farage interviewed over £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was interviewed last month by the parliamentary commissioner for standards regarding a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The investigation centres on whether the donation, exceeding Commons declaration thresholds, was political.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Judge-only trials scrapped as court backlog concerns continue
The government has abandoned proposals for judge-only trials in the Crown Court, a move that had drawn criticism from the Criminal Bar Association. Justice Secretary Alex Norris stated the legislation was too complex, but insisted court backlogs will still fall.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Policing · City of London
Alex Challoner seeks Tory nomination for London Mayor
Businessman Alex Challoner is seeking the Conservative nomination for London Mayor in 2028. He proposes stationing British Transport Police at Tube ticket gates to deter fare dodging and aims to replace the current London Plan with a shorter document.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Ex-HSBC banker banned from financial services for train fare fraud
A former HSBC executive has been banned from working in financial services after being convicted of fraud for evading thousands of pounds in train fares. Joseph Molloy used a ticketing scam known as 'doughnutting' to reduce his commute costs.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Policing · City of London
Reform UK candidate vows to run London like ‘Tokyo on steroids’
Reform UK mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham has pledged to transform London into a high-tech hub, promising to reduce police bureaucracy, automate public transport, and streamline housing development if elected in 2028.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Policing · City of London
Met Police urge students to move protest planned for 7 October anniversary
The Metropolitan Police has asked organisers of a pro-Palestinian student march to reschedule the event due to its proximity to the anniversary of the 7 October attacks. Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman cited concerns for Jewish students and the day of mourning.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40
Courts · City of London
Sex offender jailed for 20 years for rape and child cruelty
A violent sex offender has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment after being found guilty of 12 counts of rape, actual bodily harm, and child cruelty. The offences involved a woman and a young child. The victim reported extensive injuries to the Metropolitan Police.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 20
Courts · City of London
Activist Danny Tommo faces further charges after Dover court appearance
Activist Danny Tommo, also known as Daniel Thomas, appeared in court facing multiple charges related to incidents in Dover. He pleaded guilty to entering a restricted zone and denied further accusations including racially aggravated harassment.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Policing · City of London
Reform UK candidate vows to double police numbers
Reform UK Mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham has pledged to double the number of visible police officers on London streets and reverse cuts to front counter hours. She also outlined plans to automate the Tube network and streamline planning processes, aiming to make London a safer and more efficient city.
City of London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 65

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