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Basketball coach credited with transforming pupil's life
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 12:254 min readA coach-mentor from Greenhouse Sports has been credited with significantly improving a Newham teenager's school engagement and grades through basketball. The Sporting Chance campaign, backed by The Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund, aims to support similar initiatives across London.Read more
Islington Council buys 820 homes to tackle homelessnessCommunity Safety—7 Sept 2026, 12:053 min readIslington Council has purchased 820 properties to house individuals and families facing homelessness, a move it claims has saved the authority up to £17 million in private rental costs over two years. The council has committed a further £58 million to continue its buyback programme.
Hotelier Richard Courtenay jailed for £450k Covid loan fraudFraud & Cybercrime—7 Sept 2026, 11:253 min readA London hotelier has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for fraudulently obtaining £450,000 in Covid 'bounce back' loans. Richard Courtenay pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges and has repaid the full amount.
Man died of cocaine toxicity, inquest hears
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 12:462 min readAn inquest heard that Tudor Sorin Iuga, 49, died from heart failure caused by cocaine toxicity. He was discovered by bailiffs at his Hove Avenue home in Walthamstow on July 3.
South Coast Unprepared for Migrant Arrivals, Warns Police Chief
Latest—7 Sept 2026, 10:463 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has warned that the south coast is unprepared for migrant arrivals. This comes after protests in Portsmouth following the arrival of around 140 migrants, with masked demonstrators blocking roads. The Home Office condemned the behaviour.
Hammersmith and Fulham trials A-board ban on Uxbridge Road
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 09:453 min readHammersmith and Fulham Council is to temporarily ban advertising A-boards along Uxbridge Road for 12 months from October. The move follows resident complaints about pavement obstructions and clutter, and will inform a wider consultation on a potential borough-wide ban.
Man in his 30s found with life-threatening stab wounds in Islington
Violent Crime—7 Sept 2026, 09:052 min readA man in his 30s is in a life-threatening condition after being found with stab wounds in Packington Street, Islington. Police were called by the London Ambulance Service in the early hours of Sunday, September 6. No arrests have been made.
Greenwich fly-tipper fined £1,000 after dashcam footage provided
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 08:252 min readA fly-tipper has been fined £1,000 by Greenwich Council for dumping waste in Avery Hill. The penalty was issued after dashcam footage from a resident, who received a £100 reward, clearly showed the vehicle's registration number.
Greenwich resident’s dash‑cam footage leads to £1,000 fly‑tipping fine in Avery Hill
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 08:053 min readA Greenwich resident’s dash‑cam clip helped officers trace a vehicle dumping a mattress in Avery Hill. The offender paid a £1,000 fixed penalty, while the tip‑off household received a £100 reward under the council’s fly‑tipping scheme.
Three London Men Arrested After Essex Hotel Stabbing
Violent Crime—7 Sept 2026, 08:252 min readThree men from London have been arrested by Essex Police following a stabbing incident at a hotel event in North Stifford, Essex. The arrests were made on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after four people sustained injuries.
New image released in bid to identify Barnes Bridge Man
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 07:463 min readA man's body discovered near Barnes Bridge on the north bank of the River Thames in 1983 remains unidentified. A cold case charity has now released a new forensic reconstruction in an effort to identify him.
Mayor criticises courts for punishing domestic abuse victims
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 07:474 min readMayor of London Sadiq Khan has criticised fast-track courts for convicting domestic violence victims over unpaid household bills. He stated that women are being prosecuted for minor debts due to controlling partners or fleeing abuse, calling for urgent reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
Fire destroys half of Wembley warehouse
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 07:252 min readA fire ripped through a two-storey warehouse on Alperton Lane in Wembley on Sunday, destroying half of the ground floor. Ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters responded to the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the London Fire Brigade.
Big Issue vendors find community and income across London
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 06:253 min readThe Big Issue, marking 35 years, supports hundreds of vendors across London by providing a means to earn income and build community. Vendors buy copies for £2.50 and sell them for £5, keeping the profit, with many now using card readers or QR codes to facilitate sales.
Westminster Council revises licensing policy after 'vertical drinking' row
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 06:253 min readWestminster City Council has published a revised licensing policy following a debate over 'vertical drinking'. The council clarified it does not plan to ban people from standing while drinking, despite initial draft proposals encouraging more seating.Serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may face new charges
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 06:253 min readZhenhao Zou, already serving life for drugging and raping 10 women, may face additional charges. The Metropolitan Police has sent a file to prosecutors detailing allegations from seven more women, including rape and administering a substance with intent to commit a sexual offence.
Westminster Council Urges Mayor Khan for More Police and Transport
Community Safety—7 Sept 2026, 00:254 min readWestminster Council has formally requested that Mayor Sadiq Khan enhance public transport and increase police presence in the West End. The council's consultation revealed significant worries from residents and businesses regarding crime and the impact of transport cuts on the area's nightlife.
Zhenhao Zou: Further evidence file sent to CPS
Policing—7 Sept 2026, 00:253 min readMetropolitan Police detectives have sent a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) concerning further allegations linked to Zhenhao Zou, who was convicted in 2025 of multiple offences including rape and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Jamaica petitions King Charles over slavery reparations
Courts—6 Sept 2026, 16:454 min readA Jamaican delegation has travelled to London to petition King Charles III, asking him to refer three questions about transatlantic chattel slavery to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The group also plans to discuss the repatriation of artefacts with the British Museum.