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St Bartholomew's Breast Cancer Centre treats 120 patients
Community Safety—10 Sept 2026, 15:054 min readMore than 120 patients have received breast cancer surgery at St Bartholomew's Hospital's new specialist centre since its opening in March. The facility aims to integrate care, imaging, and research, with Barts Charity launching a major fundraising drive to support its work.Read more
Chelsea 2016-17 title win questioned amid secret payments probeLatest—10 Sept 2026, 17:055 min readA Premier League investigation into alleged secret payments totalling £47m by Chelsea to unregistered agents and third parties between 2011 and 2018 has led to questions about the club's 2016-17 title win. Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes his former club should be awarded the title.
Ex-teacher Bronwen James guilty of sex with 16-year-old pupilLatest—10 Sept 2026, 15:053 min readBronwen James, a former PE teacher, has been found guilty of three counts of sexual activity with a 16-year-old pupil at Bitterne Park School in Southampton. She had previously admitted charges involving two other schoolgirls.
Rockstar faces unfair dismissal claims over GTA VI staff
Latest—10 Sept 2026, 14:463 min readFormer Rockstar North employees have begun an employment tribunal in Glasgow, claiming unfair dismissal and victimisation for trade union activities. The developer denies the allegations, stating dismissals were for gross misconduct and sharing confidential information.
Lambeth man admits importing illegal zombie knives
Policing—10 Sept 2026, 14:254 min readJonathan Soares, 20, from Lambeth, has pleaded guilty to 12 charges, including importing illegal zombie knives and fraud, at Inner London Crown Court. Police seized 650 weapons as part of the investigation.
Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran
Policing—10 Sept 2026, 14:052 min readA 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were arrested in north and north-west London on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service linked to Iran. They have been released on bail with strict conditions.
RSPCA seeks witnesses after dog dragged in Bow
Community Safety—10 Sept 2026, 13:462 min readThe RSPCA is appealing for information after a man was filmed dragging a collapsed dog, wearing a veterinary cone, along a pavement in Bow. The incident is believed to have occurred in June.
Islington primary schools increase security after threatening emails
Crime Data—10 Sept 2026, 15:453 min readSeveral primary schools in Islington and surrounding areas have heightened security measures following the receipt of threatening emails. While police have stated there is no immediate threat, investigations are ongoing.London Trading Standards Capacity Critically Eroded by Austerity
Crime Data—10 Sept 2026, 13:464 min readLondon's capacity to tackle illegal vape sales to young people has been critically weakened by years of austerity, a senior official has warned. Funding for trading standards has fallen by 39% since 2010, leaving some boroughs with as few as one officer.
Police seek man over sexual assault on Elizabeth line
Violent Crime—10 Sept 2026, 13:462 min readBritish Transport Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on a crowded Elizabeth line train in central London on Sunday, April 19. A man boarded at Tottenham Court Road and assaulted a woman as the train reached Bond Street. He then exited at Ealing Broadway.
Putney shop loses alcohol licence after selling to underage volunteers
Courts—10 Sept 2026, 13:253 min readWandsworth Council has revoked the alcohol licence for Stonehenge Food and Wine in Putney after the shop sold alcohol to underage volunteers on two occasions. The shop had previously received three formal warnings for licence breaches.
Household Cavalry soldier jailed for 12 years for child sex offence plot
Courts—10 Sept 2026, 12:453 min readA soldier from the Household Cavalry has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempting to arrange child sex offences. Graham Jarvis plotted to rape a seven-year-old girl and a 10-month-old baby he met online, before being arrested by an undercover police officer.Milo Creese found not guilty by reason of insanity
Latest—10 Sept 2026, 12:254 min readMilo Creese, 40, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity for a three-week crime spree. The offences included arson at an Indian restaurant and targeting 5G masts, motivated by extreme right-wing ideology and delusional beliefs.
Community darkroom operator faces eviction from Newham arts hub
Community Safety—10 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readNoroa Perez, who runs an affordable community darkroom, has been asked to leave Rosetta Arts in Newham after only two months. She claims the reasons for her eviction have changed and has started a petition to reverse the decision.
Croydon teen's behaviour improves with basketball coaching
Community Safety—10 Sept 2026, 12:063 min readA 14-year-old Croydon resident, Aakeeshen, has experienced significant improvements in his behaviour and school engagement thanks to a basketball coaching programme run by Greenhouse Sports. The initiative is part of the 'Sporting Chance' campaign aimed at supporting disadvantaged young Londoners.
Person dies after incident on Hayes railway tracks
Transport Crime—10 Sept 2026, 11:051 min readA person has died after an incident on railway tracks in the Hayes area of West London. British Transport Police were called to the scene early on Thursday, September 10, and paramedics attended but pronounced the individual dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing.