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Policing · City of LondonDispersal order covers 14 square miles for Millwall vs West Ham
A Section 35 dispersal order will be enforced across a large area of South East London for the Millwall vs West Ham match on September 19. The Metropolitan Police will deploy approximately 400 officers to manage the event.
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Transport Crime · City of LondonCuban embassy car accrues £52,200 in London congestion fines
A car registered to the Cuban embassy has amassed £52,200 in London congestion fines over a 12-month period. Transport for London has issued 290 penalty notices to the vehicle for non-payment of the Congestion Charge.
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Courts · City of LondonMichail Antonio banned from driving for six months
Footballer Michail Antonio has been banned from driving for six months after being convicted of failing to identify the driver of his Lamborghini. The offence occurred in Pall Mall, central London, on November 5 last year. Antonio was also fined £1,000 and ordered to pay £650 in prosecution costs.
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Courts · City of LondonLambeth Palace withdraws award to cleric over bin Laden remarks
Lambeth Palace has withdrawn an award for reconciliation and interfaith co-operation given to Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi. The decision follows the emergence of past remarks where Ashrafi stated he would bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.
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Transport Crime · City of LondonLime cyclist fined and banned after Fleet Street pavement incident
A 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.
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Courts · City of LondonNew Business and Property Division to Modernise City Courts
The Business and Property Courts (BPCs) are being replaced by a new Business and Property Division (BPD) to streamline operations. This move aims to simplify court structures for users, enhance efficiency, and bolster the UK's global standing in legal services.
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Urn of dog ashes left on LNER train returned to owner
An urn containing the ashes of a beloved dog, accidentally left on an LNER train from London Kings Cross, is being returned to its owner. British Transport Police issued an appeal after the urn was handed into lost property in Aberdeen.
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Finucane inquiry to probe if state used UDA as proxy
The inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane will examine whether state forces used the Ulster Defence Association as a proxy. It will also consider nearly 300 reported instances of security forces assisting loyalist paramilitaries in the two years prior to the 1989 killing.
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Sadiq Khan sworn into House of Lords while remaining London Mayor
Sadiq Khan has been sworn into the House of Lords after receiving a peerage in Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation honours. There is no rule preventing him from holding both positions, and his team indicates he will remain Mayor until at least 2028.
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Flowerbx wins High Court trademark battle against rival
Luxury 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.
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Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan takes House of Lords seat after calling for its abolition
Mayor 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.
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Community Safety · City of LondonBrick Lane AI data centre approved amid local opposition
A 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.
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Policing · City of LondonMet Police officer sacked over podcast criticism
Metropolitan Police officer PC Idominik Efeotor has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated gross misconduct hearing. He was found to have breached professional standards through derogatory social media posts criticising the force and its Directorate of Professional Standards, and for publishing material that could identify an officer under an anonymity direction.
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PC Idominik Efeotor dismissed for social media policy breaches
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after repeatedly breaching social media policies. PC Idominik Efeotor published offensive material and discussed sensitive information, leading to his dismissal and placement on the College of Policing Barred List.
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Crispin Odey banned from finance industry after tribunal dismisses challenge
Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey has been banned from the UK finance industry after an Upper Tribunal dismissed his challenge against the Financial Conduct Authority's decision. The tribunal found he lacked integrity and acted with 'arrogant entitlement'.
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Cyclist jailed after Bishopsgate knife arrest
A cyclist caught carrying a six-inch knife after being stopped for running a red light on Bishopsgate has pleaded guilty to multiple offences. Ridwan Abdilahi was detained following a struggle and faces sentencing at a later date.
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Crime Data · City of LondonRichard Tice questioned over £72m Reform UK donations
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice faced scrutiny over two £36 million donations. He could not specify when the donors, Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, returned to the UK, a detail potentially relevant to new legislation.
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Crime Data · City of LondonPolice seek owner of teddy bear urn with human ashes found on train
British Transport Police are searching for the owner of a small, teddy bear-shaped urn containing human ashes. The item was found wrapped in artificial flowers on an LNER train travelling from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen.
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Crime Data · City of LondonUrn with suspected ashes lost on London to Aberdeen train
British Transport Police are attempting to locate the owner of a small urn, believed to contain human ashes, which was lost on an LNER train travelling from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen. The item has been in lost property for up to four months.
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Courts · City of LondonSadiq Khan wrongly convicted of car tax offence
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was wrongly convicted of failing to pay car tax. The conviction was overturned after it was found he did not own the vehicle, prompting calls for reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
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