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Hounslow Council emergency meeting called to avoid legal breach
Courts—9 Oct 2026, 16:464 min readHounslow Council has scheduled an emergency meeting on October 21 to rectify procedural issues that arose at its September 15 meeting. The council risks breaking national law if mandatory planning changes, due by October 31, are not implemented.Read more
Met Police impose strict rules on 10,000-strong Palestine marchPolicing—9 Oct 2026, 15:463 min readThe Metropolitan Police have placed strict conditions on the National March for Palestine, expected to draw up to 10,000 people on Saturday. Organisers are calling for an end to military action in Gaza. A counter-demonstration is also scheduled.
City of London Corporation to comply with Israeli settlement sanctionsCommunity 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.
Brent man re-jailed after shoplifting spree days after early release
Courts—9 Oct 2026, 15:463 min readA 38-year-old Brent resident, Michael Bogle, has been returned to prison after committing multiple shoplifting offences and burglaries shortly after his early release from HMP Wandsworth. He pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates’ Court.
Kerry charged with Widdecombe murder, Farage home plot
Courts—9 Oct 2026, 15:463 min readJoshua Kerry, 28, faces charges of terrorist preparation and murder after Ann Widdecombe was killed in Devon. The court heard the incident may be connected to an alleged attempt to enter Nigel Farage's south London home.
Murder investigation launched after man found dead near Heathrow
Violent Crime—9 Oct 2026, 15:462 min readA murder investigation is underway near Heathrow Airport after Marcin Jankowski, a father of three from Slough, was found dead. He died from blunt force trauma. Two men arrested have been released on police bail.
Former Essex cricketer Robin Das to face rape trial in 2028
Courts—9 Oct 2026, 16:462 min readFormer Essex cricketer Robin Das, 24, has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape. The alleged offences took place in Brixton in March 2024. A five-day trial is scheduled for January 2028 at Inner London Crown Court.Driver jailed for 10 years and nine months for killing cyclist
Courts—9 Oct 2026, 15:253 min readA 27-year-old woman has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for causing the death of a music student by dangerous driving. The collision occurred in Hackney after the driver had been inhaling nitrous oxide and speeding.
Deliveroo to ban riders using illegal fast e-bikes
Transport Crime—9 Oct 2026, 14:253 min readDeliveroo is launching a new system to identify riders using illegally fast e-bikes, with non-compliant users facing bans from the platform. The move follows a rise in dangerous e-bike incidents and fires across London.
Islington school evacuated after hoax call
Community 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.Man attacked on train in attempted phone theft at Woolwich Dockyard
Transport Crime—9 Oct 2026, 13:062 min readA man was assaulted and had his phone targeted in an attempted robbery on a train departing Woolwich Dockyard station. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of three people they wish to identify.
Man stabbed on Plaistow Road; attacker still sought
Violent Crime—9 Oct 2026, 13:062 min readA man in his 20s was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Plaistow Road in Newham on October 8. No arrests have been made and police are appealing for information.
London doctor faces October 2027 trial over Rwanda genocide charges
Courts—9 Oct 2026, 14:053 min readDr Vincent Brown, a London doctor, is set to face trial in October 2027 at the Old Bailey. He is charged with one count of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity, relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
Bexley man jailed for three years for leading monkey torture network
Courts—9 Oct 2026, 13:063 min readA 30-year-old man from Bexley has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for his role in a global network that tortured and killed monkeys. Bartosz Poklek admitted running the ring between June 2023 and September 2025, distributing thousands of abuse videos and directing 'abuse on demand' content.
Olympia alcohol licence approved despite resident objections
Community 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.Robo call complaints triple as ICO investigates scams
Latest—9 Oct 2026, 11:463 min readComplaints about automated 'robo calls' have nearly tripled in three months, reaching the highest level in five years. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is investigating the rise and warns these calls can lead to scams.
Maresca: Man City titles not tainted by financial misconduct charges
Courts—9 Oct 2026, 10:463 min readEnzo Maresca, Manchester City manager, stated that titles won during his tenure as assistant are not tainted by the club's financial misconduct charges. He expressed complete trust in the club's ongoing appeal process.