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Government must think “really carefully” before allowing football fans to drink in stands say Met Commissioner
Sir Mark Rowley has come out against plans to allow football supporters to drink while watching matches reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
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Eight people rescued from Finsbury Park takeaway fire
One man jumped from the first floor before London Fire Brigade arrived
More than half of Thames bridges in poor condition, City Hall warned
Several road bridges are currently subject to traffic restrictions or bans on motor vehicles altogether while others could soon need to go same way
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Haringey Council chief exec under pressure after claims housing regulator was ‘misled’
A council spokesperson says an "independent review is being initiated" to find out how it happened
Green councillors on waste board say they have ‘no better option’ than building incinerator
The party now controls North London Waste Authority but has not been able to ditch the under-construction incinerator in Edmonton
City Hall now offering extra help for people missing out on unclaimed benefits
More than £4bn in benefits such as pension credit and carer’s allowance are still being left on the table by thousands of Londoners
Major boost for Bowes Park rail passengers as off-peak services return to four per hour
December’s new timetable will mark the first time in over six years that Hertford Loop Line off-peak trains have been more regular than every 30 minutes
Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher
JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.
Khan welcomes new licensing powers for City Hall amid row with council leaders
Criticism from Westminster City Council also comes after a section of Oxford Street was pedestrianised for the first time
Expert warns homeowners this Bonfire Night mistake could lead to £50,000 fine
If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.
Tottenham magistrate urges more ethnic minorities to sign up for the bench
It comes as the Ministry of Justice launches a recruitment drive
£1.5bn data centre planned near M25 Junction 24 with 1,400 construction jobs
Orbital Data Centres plans a £1.5bn data centre near M25 Junction 24, creating jobs and green space across Enfield and Hertsmere. Consultation open now.
UK flights among 6 planes inspected after suspected bomb threats
Four European passenger planes, including flights from London Heathrow and Manchester, face bomb threat inspections.
Consumers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves this Black Friday
Shoppers will spend an average of just over £304 treating themselves this Black Friday, according to research.
Get building to help save London renters £251 per month, says think tank
Centre for British Progress (CBP) research suggests if national housing targets are met rents will be slashed significantly for Londoners
Swanley venue celebrates ANOTHER win after being hailed Restaurant of Year
A Swanley restaurant is celebrating another milestone achievement after being named Restaurant of the Year at a major hospitality awards ceremony.
A new standard of care arrives in Enfield
Signature at Enfield, the newest luxury care home from Signature Senior Lifestyle, is officially opening its doors on Monday, November 2, bringing exceptional care, wellbeing and vibrant community living to local families across Enfield and North...
Former Tottenham defender convicted after dodging £7 fare on London Tube
Sebastien Bassong, the former Tottenham Hotspur defender, has been convicted of fare evasion after dodging a £7 Tube fare.
Today is the final day to vote for Coca-Cola Christmas truck to visit your town
Voting for a Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visit closes at 4pm on November 3. Find out who can vote and how towns are chosen.
Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began
Royal Mail has unveiled its new Christmas stamps for 2026, which include key scenes from the Nativity story.