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Bromley Councillor Resigns from Reform UK After Alleged Racist Remarks
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 21:053 min readBromley councillor Dean Miller has resigned from the Reform UK party following allegations of making racist remarks about black children and King Charles. The claims emerged from an undercover investigation by ITV.Read moreTeen arrested outside Parliament Hill School on suspicion of knife possessionViolent Crime—14 Oct 2026, 19:251 min readA 16-year-old boy was arrested outside Parliament Hill School in Camden on Wednesday morning. Police were called to reports of a knife being used to threaten children. No injuries were reported.
Festus Akinbusoye proposes subsidised housing for London key workersCommunity Safety—14 Oct 2026, 19:052 min readTory 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.
London Ambulance Service staff report 462 sexual harassment incidents
Community Safety—14 Oct 2026, 18:453 min readLondon Ambulance Service staff reported 462 incidents of sexual harassment and abuse between June 2025 and July 2026. The service has launched a new campaign urging the public to show respect to frontline workers.Millwall Manager Criticises Match Stoppage Over Abuse Claim
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 18:253 min readMillwall 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.Hackney Community Space Denied Music Licence After Noise Complaints
Community Safety—14 Oct 2026, 18:073 min readHackney Council has refused a licence for Gauchoworld Space to host music events after residents raised concerns about noise, public urination, and overcrowding. The venue's founder, Dean George, stated he has supported over 1,500 creatives.Westminster church assistant died by suicide, inquest finds
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 18:062 min readAn inquest into the death of Keelan Shorten, 23, heard he died by suicide on October 7, 2025. The senior coroner found no failures in the lead-up to his death.
Ace Café closes early again due to ongoing anti-social behaviour
Community Safety—14 Oct 2026, 19:053 min readAce Café London will close at 6pm on Friday, October 16th, for the latest in a series of early closures due to persistent anti-social behaviour on the public highway. The café states it has not received adequate policing to address the issues.
Waltham Forest Council publishes safeguarding plan after school abuse
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 17:463 min readWaltham Forest Council has released a 21-point action plan following a review into the mistreatment of 38 pupils at Whitefield School. The plan addresses findings of children being left in windowless rooms for extended periods.
Barnet workers to ballot over strike for holiday pay
Community Safety—14 Oct 2026, 18:063 min readBarnet Council staff are preparing to vote on industrial action over holiday pay disputes. Unison has registered a formal dispute, claiming underpayments over 12 years, and workers rejected the council's offer of 18 months' back pay.Palantir drops £50m Met Police AI deal legal challenge
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 17:463 min readTechnology 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.Bank of England chief urges social media firms to tackle fraud
Latest—14 Oct 2026, 17:463 min readThe Governor of the Bank of England has called for social media companies to take greater responsibility for addressing "downright criminal" activity on their platforms. Andrew Bailey stated that firms currently have "no real liability" for content, despite a rise in online fraud, including scams that have targeted him.
Palantir and Mayor Khan end Met police AI contract dispute
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 17:253 min readPalantir 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.
Caravans drive erratically in Gladstone Park
Community Safety—14 Oct 2026, 17:462 min readSeveral caravans were reportedly seen driving erratically and at speed on footpaths within Gladstone Park on October 14. A concerned dog walker described the driving as dangerous and suggested police should be dispatched to the area.
Stockwell Tube sexual assault: Police release CCTV image
Latest—14 Oct 2026, 16:472 min readBritish Transport Police are seeking a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a London Underground platform at Stockwell station. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 20. Officers have released a CCTV image and are appealing for witnesses.Croydon man robbed of cash and phone, taken to hospital
Violent Crime—14 Oct 2026, 16:472 min readA man in his 20s was robbed of his cash and phone on Surrey Street, Croydon, on October 14. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made.
Stolen car crashes after Plumstead burglary
Crime Data—14 Oct 2026, 16:472 min readA van and car were stolen from a Plumstead address during an overnight burglary. The car was later found crashed into a tree in Welling, and the van was recovered abandoned.
Man robbed and injured in Croydon street attack
Violent Crime—14 Oct 2026, 15:462 min readA man in his 20s was attacked and robbed of his phone and cash in Surrey Street, Croydon on October 14. Blood was visible on the pavement following the incident, which has prompted calls for increased police presence.Man fined £1,800 for train offences at St Pancras
Transport Crime—14 Oct 2026, 16:472 min readSamuel 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.