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Cathinka Tandberg aims for Champions League and Norway World Cup spot
Latest—5 Sept 2026, 06:253 min readCathinka Tandberg has set her sights on Champions League qualification for Tottenham and a place in the Norwegian national team for the 2027 World Cup. The forward scored a 40-yard lob on her debut and will wear the No9 shirt.Read more
Three jailed for life for Tiverton Estate murderCourts—4 Sept 2026, 19:053 min readThree men have received life sentences for the murder of Gregory Catillo Volquez, who was stabbed 22 times and beaten on the Tiverton Estate in Haringey. The court heard of an 'arsenal of knives' found on the estate.
£20,000 reward offered for information on Kilburn murderViolent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 20:453 min readA reward of up to £20,000 is available for information leading to a conviction in the murder of Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters, who was shot on Bravington Road, Kilburn. The Met Police have made four arrests, but the killer remains at large.
Met Police officer injured in Oxford Street motorcycle crash
Policing—4 Sept 2026, 18:052 min readA Metropolitan Police officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after their motorcycle was involved in a collision with a van on Oxford Street. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 3, while the officer was responding to another call.
Fraudster Nabila Habiby misses sentencing for pawning Edgar Davids' art
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readNabila Habiby, who pawned 37 artworks belonging to former footballer Edgar Davids for £31,500, failed to attend her sentencing hearing on Friday. She claimed a concussion sustained in Belgium, but the judge deemed the medical evidence insufficient.
Peckham road closed over 'dangerous' former cinema structure
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 17:252 min readRye Lane in Peckham has been shut since Thursday evening due to a potentially hazardous building at the site of the former Tower Cinema Gateway. Southwark Council is conducting a structural assessment, with police managing traffic diversions.
Driver admits killing Laura Sone-Demetrious on A10
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 16:452 min readSedor Olmez has admitted causing the death of Laura Sone-Demetrious in a collision on the A10 Great Cambridge Road in Enfield on January 9, 2024. Olmez, who was 17 at the time, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving uninsured. Sentencing is expected in early November.
Reward increased for information on Kilburn fatal shooting
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 16:453 min readDetectives are renewing their appeal for information two years after Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters was fatally shot in Kilburn. A reward of up to £20,000 is offered for exclusive information leading to a conviction.
Orpington man avoids jail for child communication offence
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 17:452 min readAn Orpington man has avoided prison after pleading guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Matthew Nott was sentenced at Bromley Magistrates' Court and ordered to pay costs and a surcharge.
Boy, 16, stabbed in Dagenham street fight
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 15:462 min readA 16-year-old boy sustained stab injuries in Porters Avenue, Dagenham, on Thursday, September 3, following reports of a fight. Police arrested another 16-year-old at the scene.
Jordon Ibe fined for assaulting ex-girlfriend in Lambeth
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 15:053 min readFormer Liverpool FC player Jordon Ibe has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Amie Mayson, outside her Lambeth home. He pulled a braid from her hair during an argument on December 14. The case was heard at Croydon Magistrates’ Court.
Man dies from chest injuries; inquest adjourned pending police probe
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readAn inquest into the death of Franklin Francis, 56, has been adjourned pending the outcome of a criminal investigation. Mr Francis died in hospital on November 27 after sustaining traumatic chest injuries, including a collapsed lung, following an incident on November 25.
Covent Garden rape: Police seek man in CCTV appeal
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readDetectives are seeking a man captured on CCTV following a rape incident in Covent Garden. A woman in her 20s was attacked in Macklin Street on August 22. Specialist officers are supporting the victim.
Police investigate theft of 11 sheep from Jeremy Clarkson's farm
Latest—4 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readThames Valley Police are investigating the theft of 11 sheep, valued at over £2,000, from Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire. The incident is believed to have occurred over the last ten days, and no arrests have been made.
Man suffers life-changing injuries in Whitfield Street assault
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readA man in his 40s has sustained life-changing injuries following an assault near Tottenham Court Road. Police cordoned off a section of Whitfield Street after the incident, which occurred on September 3. Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made.
Sister avoids jail for manslaughter of paralysed sibling
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 14:253 min readMichelle Neill has received a suspended prison sentence for the manslaughter of her sister Kelly Neill. Kelly died in October 2022 from sepsis caused by bed sores while under Michelle's care in appalling conditions. Paramedics found Kelly in unsanitary surroundings.
Mayfair stabbing victim recovering after attempted robbery
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readA man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Mayfair on the evening of September 3. A 58-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted robbery and grievous bodily harm.
Bexley child rapist Liam Ross has sentence increased to 15 years
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 15:053 min readLiam Ross, a coach driver, has had his prison sentence for sex offences against girls in Bexley increased from 12 to 15 years. The Attorney General intervened following a referral by MP Ellie Reeves.
Ian Cornish banned from teaching for life after sex offences
Latest—4 Sept 2026, 14:453 min readFormer Ewell Castle School teacher Ian Cornish has been banned from teaching for life after being convicted of three sex offences involving a 13-year-old boy between May and November 2018. He was sentenced to four years in prison on January 10, 2023.