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City of London Corporation to comply with Israeli settlement sanctions
Community Safety—9 Oct 2026, 15:464 min readThe City of London Corporation has stated it will adhere to any sanctions imposed on Israeli West Bank settlements. The authority also confirmed a £75,000 donation to the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal, drawing comparisons to its support for Ukraine.Read more
Islington school evacuated after hoax callCommunity Safety—9 Oct 2026, 14:251 min readLift Beacon High in Islington was evacuated on Thursday, October 8, following a hoax call. Students were sent home as a precaution on police advice, with the school reopening as normal the following day. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident.
Olympia alcohol licence approved despite resident objectionsCommunity Safety—9 Oct 2026, 12:053 min readHammersmith and Fulham Council has approved a licence for Olympia's The Square to sell alcohol between 10am and 9pm daily. The decision followed 17 objections from residents and The Street Hub, who raised concerns about potential disorder, though the Met Police did not object.
Ealing Council Approves New Hate Crime Strategy Amidst Rise
Community Safety—9 Oct 2026, 11:463 min readEaling Council has approved a new strategy to combat a rise in hate crimes, which have increased by 11 per cent since 2024. Racist and religious incidents form the majority of offences, with Asian residents being the most frequent victims. Disability hate crime has also seen a significant surge.
Camden hostel death prompts coroner warning on drug support gaps
Community Safety—9 Oct 2026, 06:454 min readEden Dante Henry, 29, died of a crystal‑meth overdose in a Camden homeless hostel less than two weeks after leaving a six‑month rehabilitation programme. An inquest criticised staff for ignoring risk indicators and urged public‑health leaders to act, while government bodies prepare new housing guidance.
Hounslow Council told to rehouse vulnerable resident by Ombudsman
Community Safety—9 Oct 2026, 06:254 min readA vulnerable Hounslow resident, Ms A, who fears for her life due to alleged neighbour harassment, has been ordered to be rehoused by the Local Government Ombudsman. Hounslow Council has issued a 'not homeless' decision, stating responsibility lies with her housing association.
CCTV to tackle illegal parking outside Enfield schools
Community Safety—8 Oct 2026, 16:463 min readCCTV cameras are to be installed outside One Degree Academy and Wren Academy in Enfield to combat dangerous and illegal parking by parents. The move follows concerns from residents about vehicles obstructing pavements and double-yellow lines.
Southwark Council rejects Berkeley Homes' bid to slash affordable housing
Community Safety—8 Oct 2026, 16:464 min readSouthwark Council's Planning Committee has refused revised plans by Berkeley Homes to significantly cut affordable housing at the Bermondsey Place development. The developer sought to reduce affordable homes from 40 per cent to 12 per cent for phases two and three of the Old Kent Road scheme.Croydon Council proposes outsourcing CALAT adult education service
Community Safety—8 Oct 2026, 16:264 min readCroydon Council is recommending the outsourcing of its adult education service, CALAT, a move that could put 197 jobs at risk. An independent review found the service's current financial model unsustainable, projecting a 20 per cent budget deficit.
Barnet man finds community tackling male loneliness
Community Safety—8 Oct 2026, 12:263 min readA Barnet resident has found a supportive community after experiencing loneliness following the end of a decade-long relationship. Miren Shah, 29, discovered Shoulder to Shoulder, a London-based group for men combating isolation and fostering connections.London Pride 1995: A Party and a Protest
Community Safety—8 Oct 2026, 12:053 min readLondon's 1995 Lesbian and Gay Pride event showcased a vibrant, hedonistic side, incorporating rave elements with nightclub logos. This occurred against a backdrop of significant legal inequalities and societal prejudice faced by the LGBT+ community.
Greenwich Council to introduce parking permits on St Margarets Grove
Community Safety—8 Oct 2026, 07:254 min readGreenwich Council plans to introduce parking permits on St Margarets Grove in Woolwich. Temple leaders fear this will impact community services and attendance, while local residents welcome the changes to combat commuter parking.
Newham cancer survivor receives first bespoke NHS artificial tongue
Community Safety—8 Oct 2026, 00:453 min readDr Imogen Brooks, a cancer survivor from Newham, has been fitted with a bespoke artificial tongue on the NHS. Developed by experts at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, the device has greatly improved her ability to communicate after surgery and radiotherapy impacted her speech.
Childline marks 40 years since Esther Rantzen founded helpline
Community Safety—7 Oct 2026, 20:453 min readChildline celebrated its 40th anniversary in London with an event attended by Esther Rantzen's daughter, Rebecca Wilcox. The charity, founded by Rantzen, has provided over six million counselling sessions for children.Eleven arrested in London protests marking October 7 anniversary
Community Safety—7 Oct 2026, 20:053 min readEleven people were arrested in London on Wednesday during protests marking the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Incidents included alleged incitement of racial hatred outside the Board of Deputies in Camden and public order offences at student marches.Palestine march to bring 10,000 protesters to Whitehall
Community Safety—7 Oct 2026, 18:463 min readCentral London braces for the National March for Palestine on Saturday, October 10, with an estimated 10,000 demonstrators expected. The Metropolitan Police will impose conditions on the march, which starts at Victoria Embankment and ends in Whitehall, deploying several hundred officers.
Seven arrested at pro-Palestine protest in City of London
Community Safety—7 Oct 2026, 17:054 min readSeven people were arrested in Central London during a pro-Palestine protest on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The demonstration, which began at Lincoln's Inn Fields and moved towards Russell Square, caused traffic disruption and saw minor clashes with counter-protesters.TikTok star Sabrina Bahsoon spent four months in hospital with rare brain condition
Community Safety—7 Oct 2026, 15:454 min readTikTok star Sabrina Bahsoon has detailed her four-month hospitalisation following a diagnosis of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, a rare condition linked to ovarian tumours. Initially misdiagnosed with psychosis, Bahsoon experienced severe symptoms before undergoing surgery and immunotherapy.London vigil planned for 7 October attack victims
Community Safety—7 Oct 2026, 15:453 min readBritish Jewish organisations will hold a vigil in central London on Wednesday to honour victims of the 7 October attacks. The Board of Deputies of British Jews stated Hamas terrorists murdered 1,200 people and took 251 captive. The Community Security Trust recorded 1,926 antisemitic incidents across the UK from January to June 2026.