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Wandsworth boxing charity Carney's Community receives £62,500 grant
Community Safety—17 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readCarney's Community, a Wandsworth-based boxing charity supporting at-risk young people, has received a £62,500 grant from The Standard's Sporting Chance campaign. The funds will help the charity continue its work with hundreds of young Londoners annually.Read more
Ilford station attacker detained indefinitelyLatest—17 Sept 2026, 11:463 min readAyodele Jamgbadi, 30, has been detained indefinitely in hospital after being found unfit to stand trial for murder. He was recognised by officers at Ilford station the day after the incident that led to the death of Jorge Ortega, 61.
Beckenham brothers jailed for kidnapping and blackmailCourts—17 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readTwo brothers from Beckenham have been sentenced to over seven years in prison each for kidnapping and blackmailing a man they lured to Lewisham with a fake dating profile. Armed police intervened to rescue the victim.
Charges dropped against six activists outside Woolwich Crown Court
Latest—17 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readCharges against six activists accused of intimidating jurors during a Palestine Action trial outside Woolwich Crown Court have been dropped. The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued the case, stating there was no realistic prospect of conviction.
Lime cyclist fined and banned after Fleet Street pavement incident
Transport Crime—17 Sept 2026, 10:253 min readA Lime e-bike rider has been fined for careless cycling and permanently banned from the service after a video showed him weaving between pedestrians on Fleet Street to avoid a bus. He also made an offensive gesture to a pedestrian who challenged his behaviour.
Man Charged with Racially Aggravated Graffiti on East London Mosques and School
Courts—17 Sept 2026, 08:062 min readA 21-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of racially and religiously-aggravated criminal damage. Illia Bilyk is accused of spraying graffiti on five buildings, including mosques and a primary school, in East London.Family escapes North London home fire, loses all possessions
Latest—17 Sept 2026, 07:453 min readA North London family lost their home and all their possessions in a fire on September 7, 2026. The family escaped unharmed but are now relying on friends and family for accommodation.
Avonmore Primary School redevelopment and 91 homes get final approval
Community Safety—17 Sept 2026, 06:253 min readPlans to redevelop Avonmore Primary School in Hammersmith and Fulham, including the construction of 91 new homes, have received final approval. The project aims to create a modern educational facility and address housing needs in the borough.Community heroes recognised at BBC Radio London awards
Community Safety—16 Sept 2026, 22:053 min readBBC Radio London's Make a Difference Awards have honoured individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions to their communities. Winners include a charity founder, a young author, a community café owner, and an environmental campaigner.
Sienna Miller: Prenuptial agreements 'defeat the purpose' of marriage
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 21:052 min readSienna Miller has stated that prenuptial agreements undermine the commitment of marriage, while co-star Dominic West expressed skepticism about their legal standing. Their comments come as their new legal drama 'War' premieres, examining the enforceability of prenups in England and Wales.
Woman pleads not guilty to murder of City banker partner
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 20:454 min readJoanna Cierpka has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Her partner, City banker Henrik Slotsaa, was found dead at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026, with 14 stab wounds. Cierpka admitted to a hospital staff member, 'I killed my partner'.
Hendon parklet licence renewed despite resident opposition
Community Safety—16 Sept 2026, 18:263 min readBarnet Council has renewed the licence for a parklet outside Pita Street restaurant in Hendon. The decision follows opposition from Councillor Alex Prager, who cited resident complaints and a petition, but the council leader stated a contract with the owner must be honoured.
Edgware school lockdown ends after toy gun alert
Policing—16 Sept 2026, 18:462 min readMenorah Grammar School in Edgware was placed on temporary lockdown after a man was seen carrying what appeared to be a rifle. The incident was resolved by police who confirmed the item was a toy gun.Edgware school lockdown lifted after armed man reports
Violent Crime—16 Sept 2026, 18:462 min readMenorah Grammar School in Edgware was placed in lockdown as a precautionary measure after reports of a man with a suspected firearm. The lockdown was lifted following police guidance, and the incident is not believed to be related to the Jewish community.
Man found to have fatally assaulted Elizabeth Line worker at Ilford station
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readA jury has found Ayodele Jamgbadi, 30, fatally assaulted Elizabeth Line worker Jorge Ortega, 61, at Ilford railway station. Mr Ortega died two days after the incident from a severe traumatic brain injury. Jamgbadi, who is unfit to stand trial due to mental health issues, has been given a Hospital Order and Restriction Order.
Two Met officers charged over Southall arrest
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 17:462 min readA serving Metropolitan Police officer and a former officer have been charged with assault. The charges relate to an alleged use of unnecessary and disproportionate force during a vehicle stop and arrest in Southall on August 14, 2023.
Islington Council pays £2,850 for 19-month housing delay
Community Safety—16 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readIslington Council has paid £2,850 to a resident after a 19-month delay in processing his homelessness application and allocating housing. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council caused injustice to the man, who has severe mobility issues.Woman on trial for murder after partner found dead at Elephant and Castle home
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 15:464 min readA woman is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering her Citibank banker partner. Joanna Cierpka, 51, admits killing Henrik Slotsaa, 52, at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026, but claims diminished responsibility due to severe depression.
Putney Pusher suspect Nicholas Brandram found dead
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 14:462 min readNicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 'Putney Pusher' incident, has been found dead at his Chiswick home. Police are not treating his death as suspicious and will prepare a file for the coroner.