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Teacher banned indefinitely over sexual misconduct with pupils
Courts—29 Aug 2026, 08:254 min readA teacher has been banned from the profession indefinitely after a tribunal panel found him guilty of unacceptable professional conduct. James Thomas, 34, pursued sexual relationships with children after they turned 16, the panel found. Police investigations into his conduct were dropped.Read more
Southwark Council apologises after vulnerable resident's phone cut off for three monthsCourts—29 Aug 2026, 08:254 min readSouthwark Council has apologised after a vulnerable resident's landline was disconnected for three months due to the council's failure to pay her phone bill. The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman found the council at fault for the delay, which has since been rectified.
London Marathon expands to two-day event in 2027Community Safety—29 Aug 2026, 08:053 min readThe London Marathon will become a two-day event in April 2027 for one year only, with 100,000 participants. Concerns have been raised by local representatives and businesses regarding potential disruption and loss of trade.
Shepherd's Bush café owner faces closure after two planning refusals
Courts—29 Aug 2026, 07:453 min readA Shepherd's Bush café owner is facing potential closure after Hammersmith & Fulham Council refused planning permission for his business twice. Abdiwahid Mohamed has invested £200,000 in Maicafe, including a £48,000 coffee machine, and argues he is operating within existing permissions..png?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75)
Met Police admit system error misdirected journalist after camera theft
Policing—29 Aug 2026, 07:253 min readA journalist's camera was stolen from a Shoreditch pub, but the Metropolitan Police initially misdirected the victim to another force due to a system error. The Met has since apologised and stated that internal reviews and actions have been taken.
Hackney tenants still owed £263k by billionaire landlord
Courts—29 Aug 2026, 06:454 min readForty-seven tenants in Hackney are still awaiting £263,555.69 in compensation from billionaire landlord John Chistodoulou, almost 18 months after a rent repayment order was issued. Tenants are urging the Mayor of London to add him to the rogue landlord database.
Man jailed for prison knife possession and earlier robbery
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 20:452 min readKieran-Lee Henry, 21, has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found with a makeshift knife at HMP Belmarsh. The offence occurred while he was already serving time for a previous knifepoint robbery.
Elderly man seriously injured in Biggin Hill van collision
Violent Crime—28 Aug 2026, 20:452 min readAn elderly man has been seriously injured and a van driver arrested following a collision in Biggin Hill. The incident occurred on August 28, with police appealing for witnesses.
Moses Itauma to fight for IBF heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 19:453 min readMoses Itauma will face Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at the O2 Arena in London on August 29, 2026. Itauma seeks to make history as boxing's youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.
Barnet housing boss appointment sparks Grenfell fire inquiry criticism
Community Safety—28 Aug 2026, 18:453 min readThe Barnet Group has appointed Laura Johnson as its permanent group director of development and property. Johnson previously served as director of housing at Kensington and Chelsea during the Grenfell Tower fire. A Green councillor has criticised the decision, citing findings from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
Notting Hill Carnival policing costs rise to £15.7m
Community Safety—28 Aug 2026, 17:464 min readThe cost of policing the Notting Hill Carnival has increased significantly, reaching £15.7m this year. Over 500 arrests were made last year, primarily for drug offences, and more than 330 individuals are banned from attending the event.
Influencer denies role in £137k Mayfair watch robbery
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 17:053 min readAn influencer accused of being involved in the robbery of a £137,000 watch in Mayfair has told a court he had no idea an attack was happening. One co-accused has pleaded guilty.
Andrew Doran jailed for 18 years over £18m cocaine plot
Latest—28 Aug 2026, 16:463 min readAndrew Doran, 42, has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for his involvement in importing cocaine with an estimated street value of £18 million. The operation was part of the National Crime Agency's response to the takedown of the EncroChat platform.
Barking and Dagenham: £12,000 illicit tobacco seized
Crime Data—28 Aug 2026, 17:462 min readMore than £12,000 worth of illegal tobacco and nicotine products were seized in Barking and Dagenham on July 31. The confiscations followed an enforcement operation targeting eight premises as part of Operation CeCe, aimed at disrupting the illegal trade.
Westminster protest restrictions imposed by Met Police
Community Safety—28 Aug 2026, 16:463 min readAn anti-Islam protest organised by UKIP's Nick Tenconi has faced significant restrictions from the Metropolitan Police. The march, originally planned for Edgware Road, will now proceed from Hyde Park Corner to Downing Street with a set time limit.
Chingford festival raises funds for children with rare condition
Community Safety—28 Aug 2026, 15:463 min readEdFest, a festival for disabled children and their families, will take place at Chingford Rugby Club on August 29th. Founded by Megan Willis, the event aims to raise funds and awareness for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA), a condition affecting her son Edward.
Three injured in Ladbroke Grove incident
Violent Crime—28 Aug 2026, 15:252 min readTwo men in their twenties were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries after an incident in Ladbroke Grove. A third man received treatment for a hand injury. Police enquiries are ongoing.
Four admit arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 15:053 min readFour men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack in Golders Green, north London. The incident caused an estimated £1 million in damage, and prosecutors believe it was targeted at the Jewish community. Sentencing is scheduled for spring 2027.
Two men hospitalised after Ladbroke Grove substance assault
Violent Crime—28 Aug 2026, 15:052 min readTwo men in their 20s were taken to hospital following an assault involving an unknown substance in Ladbroke Grove. A third man was treated at the scene for a hand injury. No arrests have been made.