The 11th edition of the festival will feature events across central Croydon and South Norwood.
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An inquest into the death of 11-year-old Jaiden Shehata found two contributory causes related to the lack of safety features at the Bourneview crossing.
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LondonJoan Murphy could not reach an emergency call bell or wear a personal alarm when she fell at Deer Park View in Teddington.
Barnet Council director highlights shift away from leasehold flats due to affordability and market challenges.
The Met Office forecasts a low chance of rain for Saturday, with temperatures rising slightly on Sunday.
All LondonProperty Solvers data shows Bromley homeowners reduced listings by up to 2.44 per cent between September 2025 and September 2026
Kensington & ChelseaPolice are appealing for witnesses after a moped rider failed to stop at the scene of a fatal collision.
Metropolitan Police recovered over 10,000 stolen mobiles, £250,000 cash and saw a 20% fall in recorded phone thefts across London
IslingtonThe fatal collision with a bus on 25 September 2026 closed the road between Annette and Hertslet Roads, prompting delays toward Finsbury Park and a police appeal for witnesses.
LondonThe Information Commissioner's Office has ordered the force to improve compliance within three months following multiple data breaches.
LondonBuses for London will begin running services in late 2027, starting with route 6 between Willesden and Victoria.
HackneyLabour councillor Ben Lucas claims the party is funding a role it previously campaigned against.
LondonA new company, Buses for London, will operate services for the first time since 2009.
LambethA 72-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving without insurance.
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Hillingdon Council is reconsidering plans to increase shop rents by over 100 percent following a protest by local business owners. While the council will consider not backdating rent increases, shop owners walked out of a meeting expressing dissatisfaction.
Crime & Safety
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A coroner has issued a report highlighting safety concerns after a 90-year-old woman died following a fall in a Teddington care home. Joan Murphy was unable to reach an emergency call bell or wear a personal alarm when she fell.
Property & Planning
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Developers in London are increasingly avoiding leasehold properties, opting for Build to Rent, co-living, and student accommodation instead. This shift, driven by affordability issues and market stagnation, is changing the landscape of new housing developments across the capital.
Local News
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Londoners can expect a dry and sunny Saturday with temperatures reaching approximately 21°C. Sunday will be warmer, with highs of 22°C to 23°C, but carries a higher chance of rain later in the day.
Property & Planning
· 3 min read
Analysis of 1,509 Bromley sales reveals West Wickham owners lowered their asking prices by an average of £16,262, the steepest discount in the borough. Across all postcodes the average cut was £14,615, while Swanley saw the smallest reduction.
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Operation Echosteep dismantled what officials call the UK’s biggest phone‑smuggling ring. Police seized more than 10,000 devices, arrested three men and secured nine‑and‑a‑half‑year sentences, while recorded phone thefts dropped 20% in the year to August 2026.
Transport & TfL
A man in his thirties died after his motorcycle collided with a bus on Tollington Road, Islington, at about 11:30 am on 25 September 2026. London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police attended, closed the road and warned of congestion towards Finsbury Park.
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The 11th Croydonites festival will run from 4 to 21 November 2026, showcasing a variety of performances including comedy, theatre, and film. Events are scheduled to take place at venues in central Croydon and South Norwood.
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A late‑night collision on East Churchfield Road in Acton at 10:22 pm on 28 September 2026 injured two people. London Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulance crews, fast‑response paramedics and an incident officer. One victim was taken to a major trauma centre, the other to a local hospital, and the westbound lane remains closed.
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A burst water main in West Molesey, Surrey, caused a significant outage affecting thousands of homes and several schools across five London boroughs and parts of Surrey. Thames Water engineers isolated the pipe, and a bottled water station was set up.
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Westminster City Council has asked for £6 million to carry out urgent repairs on Waterloo Bridge after an inspection revealed water damage and 2 mm cracks. Without funding, weight restrictions or a complete closure could be imposed by 2030, officials say.
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Five men in their twenties from London were arrested in Whelford, Gloucestershire, after a farmer reported three vans and masked individuals near RAF Fairford. A 400‑metre cordon forced 85 households to leave their homes overnight while bomb disposal teams examined the scene.
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