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Community Safety · Waltham ForestBleed kits installed in Chingford as campaign launches fundraiser
A new campaign, Bleed Kits Now, has installed bleed control kits at two Chingford locations and will hold a fundraising event on 5 December. The kits, designed to stop severe bleeding before paramedics arrive, will be donated to the Daniel Baird Foundation for wider distribution in Waltham Forest.
Waltham Forest4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 72 · Hype 30
Community Safety · LondonJewish school heads in Barnet spend 90% of time on security as antisemitic incidents rise
Headteachers in Barnet’s Jewish schools report spending up to 90% of their time on security, as antisemitic incidents in schools rise by 59% in 2026. Sir David Bell’s government-commissioned review reveals harassment of pupils on public transport and calls for mandatory teacher training.
London6 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Community Safety · Lewisham70 Volkswagen parts stolen in Lewisham and south east London spree
Thieves stole around 70 front badges and radar sensors from Volkswagen vehicles in Lewisham, Catford and surrounding areas between 15 and 19 July. Police confirmed 70 thefts and urged victims to report incidents as inquiries continue.
Lewisham4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 85 · Hype 35
Community Safety · WestminsterWestminster Council prioritises table-service venues in new licensing policy
Westminster City Council’s draft licensing policy will favour establishments offering table service over traditional bars. Pubs like The Globe near Baker Street have faced repeated reviews after complaints about noise, while Greggs was blocked from selling hot food overnight due to police concerns about crime and disorder.
Westminster5 min readTrust 56 · Craft 69 · Hype 48
Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaKensington and Chelsea approves 24-hour gambling arcade opposite Earl’s Court station
Kensington and Chelsea Council has granted Silvertime Amusements a 24-hour licence for a new gambling venue opposite Earl’s Court Tube station. The decision follows 346 objections and a planning refusal in April. The company must now win a planning appeal to proceed.
Kensington and Chelsea5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Community Safety · LambethBrixton Street Gym secures Herne Hill site for two-year relocation
Brixton Street Gym will relocate to two units on Milkwood Road in Herne Hill after Lambeth Council granted temporary planning permission. The move allows the charity to continue free fitness and youth programmes while its permanent home is rebuilt under the Somerleyton Road scheme.
Lambeth5 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Community Safety · EnfieldEnfield Council recovers unlawfully sublet home after fraud investigation
Enfield Council has reclaimed a property after discovering it was unlawfully sublet. The tenant surrendered the tenancy following an investigation by the counter-fraud team. The home will now be allocated to a household on the housing waiting list.
Enfield4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
LatestMetropolitan Police investigate burglary and vandalism at Bexley Islamic Centre
The Bexley Islamic Centre in Welling was burgled and vandalised in the early hours of 26 July 2026. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and witness accounts. The centre has resumed limited prayers while increasing security measures.
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Community Safety · RedbridgeMartin Stokes fined £3,905 for fly-tipping at Barkingside bingo hall
A court ordered Martin Stokes to pay £3,905 after he dumped household waste outside Buzz Bingo Hall in Barkingside. Redbridge Council said he had ignored a fixed penalty notice and previous fines for fly-tipping in the borough.
Redbridge4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Violent Crime · Tower Hamlets102-year-old Jewish veteran Monty Goldstein speaks on rising antisemitism in London
Monty Goldstein, 102, a Jewish veteran who served in the Royal Artillery during WWII, has spoken about the rise in antisemitic hate crimes in London, including stabbings in Golders Green and an arson attack in Whitechapel. He questions why Jewish people face hostility despite his lifelong service to Britain.
Tower Hamlets5 min readTrust 48 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Policing · CamdenPolice pelted with bottles during Primrose Hill fight on 31 July
Metropolitan Police officers were targeted with bottles while breaking up a fight on Primrose Hill on 31 July 2026. One teenager was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker but later released. A 16-year-old girl received a community resolution for cannabis possession, and another girl was taken to hospital after consuming illegal drugs.
Camden4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Community Safety · LondonHow to report a crime in London: 999, 101, online and on public transport
A practical guide to reporting crime in London: when to call 999, how to make a non-emergency Met Police report, when British Transport Police is responsible and what details to preserve.
London6 min read
Community Safety · LewishamHouse of Flavourz retains licence with new conditions after Forest Hill review
A Caribbean restaurant in Forest Hill will remain open after a licensing review heard 28 messages of support and 21 objections. Lewisham Council added conditions including an event management plan and a dispersal policy, but did not reduce opening hours or revoke the licence.
Lewisham5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 35
Community Safety · HackneyHaggerston waste site noise complaints reach 103 with no council action
Residents on Pearson Street, Haggerston, have logged 103 noise complaints about a First Mile waste processing site since March 2025. Hackney Council says it cannot act without officers witnessing the disturbance, while First Mile has not confirmed a timetable to end overnight operations.
Hackney5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35- Community Safety · Hackney
Hackney mayor seeks to end twinning with Israeli city Haifa
Hackney Council mayor Zoë Garbett has written to Haifa’s mayor to end their twinning relationship, citing human rights concerns. The original 7 October deadline was extended after criticism, while the council reviews all twinning links for alignment with its values.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65