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Three 14-year-old boys attacked on Mill Hill bus in antisemitic hate crime
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 12:463 min readThree 14-year-old schoolboys were attacked on a bus in Mill Hill on September 10. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime and are seeking a white British man.Read more
Ergin Erbil cleared over misleading golf club videoCourts—15 Sept 2026, 12:463 min readFormer council leader Ergin Erbil has been cleared by Enfield Council's councillor conduct committee over a misleading video posted during the election campaign. The committee unanimously found no breach of the code of conduct.
Greenhouse Sports receives £500,000 boost for youth programmesCommunity Safety—15 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readGreenhouse Sports, which supports 8,000 young people annually in Westminster and across London, has received a significant financial injection. The Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund has pledged £500,000 to the Sporting Chance campaign, which uses sport to improve life chances.
Flowerbx wins High Court trademark battle against rival
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readLuxury florist Flowerbx, a favourite of celebrities like Victoria Beckham, has successfully sued a rival company, Flowers Box London Ltd, in the High Court. The judge found the rival's name too similar, leading to customer confusion and unfair profit.
Ilford station worker died after punch, jury told
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 12:464 min readAn Elizabeth Line worker died after being punched once at Ilford Station, the Inner London Crown Court heard. Jorge Ortega, 61, suffered a fatal brain injury on December 4, 2024. Ayodele Jamgbadi, 28, is charged with murder but is unfit to stand trial.
Care home resident died of heatstroke, inquest hears
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 11:253 min readAn inquest has been opened into the death of Zola Bitshuangu, 48, who died from heatstroke after being found unresponsive in the garden of Forest Lodge care home in Forest Gate. His temperature was recorded at 42C.
Hounslow Council misled care leaver on housing offer, watchdog rules
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readHounslow Council misled a 21-year-old care leaver by wrongly stating he would be offered a council house. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council provided incorrect information about the offer, which was for a more expensive housing association property.
Driver arrested after woman dies in Southwark crash
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 11:052 min readA 31-year-old driver has been arrested in Southwark after a 33-year-old pedestrian died following a collision on New Kent Road. The incident occurred on September 14, and police are continuing their enquiries.
Sadiq Khan takes House of Lords seat after calling for its abolition
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 10:253 min readMayor of London Sadiq Khan is to be sworn into the House of Lords as Lord Khan of Tooting. The move follows his previous calls for the upper chamber's abolition, drawing criticism from Reform UK's London mayoral candidate.
Man injured in Streatham shooting, police investigate
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 09:462 min readA man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a reported shooting in Streatham. The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation and increased police presence in the area.
Fireworks aimed at Maida Vale synagogue by youths
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 09:462 min readA group of youths reportedly launched fireworks towards the Lauderdale Road Synagogue in Maida Vale on Sunday, September 13. The synagogue was empty and no damage or injuries were reported. Police are investigating and have increased patrols.
Met Police Oppose McDonald's Late Hours Bid in Camden
Policing—15 Sept 2026, 09:463 min readThe Metropolitan Police has warned Camden Council against extending operating hours for a McDonald's on Finchley Road. Citing a string of serious incidents, including assaults on an elderly man and a pregnant staff member, police argue further extensions would create more vulnerable targets for criminals.
Parsons Green bomber jailed for 34 years
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 07:464 min readAhmed Hassan, 18, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 34 years for the Parsons Green District line bombing. The attack on September 15, 2017, injured over 50 people. An army officer was commended for bravery for his actions at the scene.
Croydon Council homes empty for 206 days as 8,300 wait for housing
Community Safety—15 Sept 2026, 07:464 min readCroydon Council is facing criticism over hundreds of empty properties that are taking an average of 206 days to re-let. This comes as over 8,300 applicants are on the housing register and 3,269 households are in temporary accommodation.
Merton Council proposes £500 fines for engine idling and e-scooter use
Community Safety—15 Sept 2026, 07:254 min readMerton Council is considering introducing fines of up to £500 for engine idling, public nitrous oxide use, and riding e-scooters in parks. A six-week public consultation on the proposed Public Spaces Protection Orders begins on 21 September 2026.
Woman, 33, dies after rush hour collision in Southwark
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 06:452 min readA 33-year-old woman has died following a collision with a car on New Kent Road, Elephant and Castle, on September 14. Police have arrested a man and are appealing for witnesses.
Brick Lane AI data centre approved amid local opposition
Community Safety—15 Sept 2026, 06:454 min readA major AI data centre has been approved for Brick Lane, East London, despite significant local opposition. The £500m development raises concerns about water consumption, heat emissions, and the scale of such facilities in urban areas.