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Middle-aged individuals increasingly involved in money muling
Latest—23 Sept 2026, 00:483 min readFinancial firms closed nearly 238,400 suspected money mule accounts in 2025, a significant increase from 2023. The Financial Conduct Authority noted a sharp rise in closures linked to customers aged 40 to 49.Read moreWandsworth Council told to pay tenant £250 after heating failureCommunity Safety—22 Sept 2026, 22:252 min readWandsworth Council has been ordered to pay a tenant £250 and apologise after failing to address a lack of heating and hot water in her temporary accommodation for four months. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council did not respond to her complaint until March 2025.
Dolly Parton book scheme doubles London coverageCommunity Safety—22 Sept 2026, 21:453 min readDolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanding to 10 London boroughs, doubling its reach. Funded by the Postcode Lottery, the scheme will make 157,000 children eligible for free monthly books until age five, aiming to boost early reading.
Migrants taken to Dover after 33 hours at sea
Latest—22 Sept 2026, 21:453 min readAround 60 migrants who spent over 33 hours at sea in precarious conditions have been brought to Dover. They refused help from the French coastguard, determined to reach the UK. Anti-migrant protesters gathered near Haslar Marina in Gosport.
Hackney Floating Bus Stops Spark Safety Fears
Transport Crime—22 Sept 2026, 20:254 min readHackney Council's proposal for floating bus stops on Queensbridge Road has drawn sharp criticism from disabled campaigners who fear for the safety of visually-impaired and wheelchair users. A public consultation is now underway.
Two men held in London over Manchester terror plot
Latest—22 Sept 2026, 21:453 min readTwo men in their 30s have been arrested in Manchester as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing London investigation into a suspected terror plot. They remain in custody in London.
Sagal Abdi-Wali condemns Reform UK rhetoric ahead of by-election
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 19:452 min readSagal Abdi-Wali, Labour's candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election and current leader of Camden council, has spoken out against remarks made by Reform UK's Zia Yusuf. She expressed concern that such rhetoric could deter young people from entering public life.
London schools see fewer exclusions with £1.4m Charter investment
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 17:464 min readLondon's schools have seen a significant reduction in pupil exclusions and suspensions, attributed to the city's Inclusion Charter. City Hall has invested £1.4 million to support the initiative, which aims to keep young people in education and out of gangs.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council pays £750 for 10-month care assessment delay
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 17:252 min readHammersmith and Fulham Council has paid £750 in compensation to a disabled resident after a 10-month delay in a care assessment. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman intervened, stating the delay caused distress and uncertainty for the man.
Boy, 11, died on level crossing after watching phone video
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readAn 11-year-old boy died at a Croydon level crossing after being distracted by a video on his phone, an inquest has heard. Jaiden Shehata was walking to school when he was struck by a train. The crossing had a history of near-misses.
Croydon Council proposes cuts to council tax support
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readCroydon Council is considering significant cuts to its council tax support scheme, potentially reducing discounts for disabled residents and single parents. The proposals aim to save between £3.6m and £12m annually as part of a 'Best Value' intervention.
Man arrested in 'Putney pusher' case found dead
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 16:253 min readNicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 'Putney pusher' incident, was found dead at his Chiswick home on September 15, 2026. An inquest into his death has been suspended.
Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over Diana book error
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 16:253 min readEarl Spencer has apologised to broadcaster Piers Morgan for an error in his memoir, 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister', concerning the publication of Princess Diana's gym photographs. Morgan is pursuing legal action against Spencer and his publisher.
Zhane House, 28, found dead in Lewisham
Latest—22 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readZhane House, 28, was discovered unresponsive on Conington Road in Lewisham on August 5. Her father described the incident as sudden and unexpected. A man arrested in connection with her death has been bailed.Air India crash victim's family urges PM action
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 16:052 min readMiten Patel, whose parents died in the Air India crash on 12 June 2025, has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He highlighted the "catastrophic handling" of the incident, including commingled remains and the wrong caskets being sent to families.
Chessington assault investigation closed by police
Violent Crime—22 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readAn investigation into an assault involving two 11-year-old girls on Woodgate Avenue, Chessington, has been closed by the Metropolitan Police. The girls sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital. Police stated there were no positive lines of enquiry.
Restore Britain candidate's nominator made antisemitic remarks
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 16:063 min readPatrick McGinnis, who nominated Restore Britain's candidate for the Camden by-election, made antisemitic remarks in a 2024 video, stating 'Jewish ideas have ruined the country' and 'Zionists control the media'. The video was posted online from a National Housing Party account.
Tim Westwood faces two new sexual offence charges
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 15:453 min readTim Westwood has been charged with two further sexual offences, including indecent assault in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991 and sexual assault in Wandsworth in 2004. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Westwood denies all allegations and is already facing trial for multiple other charges.