Politics
Teenagers charged with murder after Kensington e-bike crash death
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 19, have been charged with murder after 24-year-old Kariem Abdelhalim died in a North Kensington crash while riding an e-bike.
Culture
Apprentice duo Lawrence and Kieran reunite for Signorelli Broadgate sale
Apprentice stars Lawrence Rosenberg and Kieran McCartney Jones reunite for a one-day public selling session at Signorelli Broadgate on 6 October, selling pastries in flat caps and a croissant costume.
Sports
Chelsea Women Beat Arsenal 1-0 in WSL at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea Women defeated Arsenal 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with Alyssa Thompson scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought WSL match.
Business
Greggs to cut 740 jobs and close four factories in overhaul
Greggs plans to close four factories and cut about 740 jobs as part of a £60m overhaul, expecting £20m annual savings by 2029.
Transport
Environment
Rare Ivy Bees Found at University College School Hampstead
Colletes hederae, a rare solitary bee species, has been discovered at University College School in Hampstead, with efforts underway to protect them during development work.
Dartford weekly food waste collections start autumn
Dartford Borough Council will roll out weekly food waste collections in phases from autumn, with caddies delivered before November 2026, aiming to divert 5,000 tonnes annually.
Haringey playground upgrades: 4 parks to get accessible play areas
Four Haringey playgrounds, including Downhills Park and Bruce Castle Park, are closing for upgrades featuring inclusive play equipment, with reopenings expected from late October 2026.
Tottenham Park Transformed into £7m Nature Haven
Lordship Recreation Ground in Haringey has been transformed from a derelict, unsafe eyesore into a £7m nature haven, boosting biodiversity and community wellbeing.
Rare-breed sheep return to Hampstead Heath for grazing
Rare-breed sheep from Mudchute Farm have returned to Hampstead Heath for grazing, supporting biodiversity and connecting with centuries-old traditions.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Wits
Stretch your general knowledge with fourteen questions on science, sport, literature, nature and famous Britons from Newton to Shakespeare. A mix of easy wins and trickier teasers for the whole family. How many can you score?