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2026-08-28 · Evening Standard

Covent garden rape: Manhunt launched after woman in her 20s attacked by stranger in heart of London's West End

🔮 Officers continue to conduct enquiries locally and there will be increased patrols in the area. assertive

2026-09-04 · Evening Standard

Women and girls to shape how London is made safer with help from £15m fund

🔮 They will form community research teams and help to audit parks and public spaces, with potential suggestions likely to include improved CCTV, better lighting, and re-designing paths to remove blind spots, in plans unveiled by the Mayor of London. assertive

2026-09-14 · Evening Standard

Four things Oasis fans must know to get tickets after today's 2027 tour announcement

🔮 Liam and Noel Gallagher teased the major tour announcement last week, using a huge drone display that lit up Manchester’s Etihad Stadium to reveal that information would drop on Monday, September 14 at 4pm BST. assertive

2026-09-14 · Evening Standard

Who are the candidates for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election? Full list of people standing

🔮 The Green Party hope it will continue their gains in the capital from May’s local elections and have put forward Zack Polanski to contest the seat - which has been held by Labour since the constituency’s inception in 1983. assertive

2026-09-14 · Evening Standard

Harry and Meghan remove Archie and Lilibet from school over security concerns

🔮 They really wanted to make it work, but they had to make a difficult decision based on the fact that the team couldn’t make the school run operationally secure,” a friend of the couple told the publication. assertive

2026-09-14 · Evening Standard

London MP demands answers after US 'smuggled suspected paedophile diplomat out of Britain'

🔮 “The man may well face justice in the US but he should be before the courts here.” mixed

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Oasis 2027 tour: Ticket registration deadline, prices, dates and venues

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Digital ID can be accepted as proof of age for alcohol under new rules

🔮 The ID will be available through third-party apps such as Yoti, which is already used as proof of age in some situations, such as for young people to buy age-restricted cinema tickets. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Raheem Sterling 'seen inhaling balloon' before Lamborghini crash - as footballer admits dangerous driving and having laughing gas

🔮 A driver called police “shocked” by what he saw and another said she had “genuine concerns the driver might kill someone” by the way he was driving. Police body worn footage of Sterling’s arrest at 9.15am shows him in the car with two canisters on his lap as the officer tells him: “You can put that down.” The 31-year-old pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to driving a Lamborghini Urus dangerously on the M25, the M3, the A327 and Minley Road before he crashed on the morning of May 28. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Two more disgraced Charing Cross police officers sacked in wake of Panorama documentary

🔮 During an off-duty drink in November 2024 he made comments that trivialised the use of force, suggested that he would enjoy using force on members of the public and that he “hated” homeless people. assertive

2026-09-16 · Evening Standard

Millionaire banker Putney Pusher suspect, 44, found dead at home in west London

🔮 His arrest was part of the investigation into a notorious incident on May 5, 2017 when a jogger shoved a female pedestrian into the path of a double-decker bus on Putney Bridge. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Putney Pusher suspect's family blame Met Police for his death and claim he's innocent

🔮 “At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious. “A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Human remains found in south London after wildfire identified as mum-of-three who was missing for seven years

🔮 “There may still be people who have information about Joanne’s disappearance, her movements before she went missing, or how she came to be in Feltham. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Tube sex attacker guilty of attempted rape on late night London Underground train

🔮 Judge Vanessa Baraitser told Saxon, of no fixed address, he would be remanded in custody and sentenced at the same court on October 30. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Harry attends first public engagement since returning to the UK

🔮 The evening will recognise those who have beaten the odds, supported others in their recovery, advanced sport and rehabilitation, or made an outstanding contribution to the wider Invictus Community. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Harry attends first public engagement since returning to the UK

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Mother's remains found following London wildfire seven years after she vanished

🔮 “There may still be people who have information about Joanne’s disappearance, her movements before she went missing, or how she came to be in Feltham. assertive

2026-09-19 · Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran protegees Katseye 'cut ties' with star as Macklemore storm grows with protests planned for first gig since crisis

🔮 The source added: “Even though Ed is a very mild-mannered guy he will speak his mind when he has to. assertive

2026-09-19 · Evening Standard

London mansion tax bombshell as Healey 'considers lowering threshold to £1.5m' hitting thousands in capital

🔮 It would mean the number of properties caught by the tax would more than double to 271,000 homes based on current values. assertive

2026-09-19 · Evening Standard

Millwall vs West Ham: Huge police presence at derby as officers get special stop and search powers to stop trouble

🔮 But the force has roughly quadrupled the number of police for the game in anticipation there may be thugs looking to start trouble. assertive

2026-09-19 · Evening Standard

'Nothing could prepare me for the discovery of the murdered body of my missing friend'

🔮 But nothing could prepare you for that, nothing at all.” assertive

2026-09-20 · Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran says he contemplated quitting as an artist at first concert since Macklemore crisis engulfed tour

🔮 Performing for the first time since the incident unfolded, an emotional Sheeran told the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia: “I really didn’t know whether this tour would be carrying on. assertive

2026-09-20 · Evening Standard

London weather: Capital forecast to be hotter than Greece as temperatures to soar

🔮 London is forecast to be hotter than Greece next week with the capital to bask in gloriously sunny weather. assertive

2026-09-20 · Evening Standard

Putney Pusher suspect's family accuse Met of lying about case and trying to 'rewrite history' after his death

🔮 But Chief Superintendent Dan Knowles, who leads policing in southwest London, said in a statement released to media on Thursday: “Following Mr Brandram’s release under investigation, it was made clear that inquiries would continue while officers progressed outstanding lines of inquiry and forensic examinations. assertive

2026-09-20 · Evening Standard

Three London sisters who died at Brighton beach had make heartbreaking visit two days before

🔮 Ahead of an inquest into their deaths set to take place next month, Ms Walters-Daniel said her cousins never got over the death of their mother. assertive

2026-09-20 · Evening Standard

Kelsey Parker gives birth to ‘rainbow baby’ and reveals adorable name

🔮 Kelsey Parker has revealed she has given birth to her "rainbow baby" with partner Will Lindsay, describing the newborn as her "little bit of hope". assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

What you need to know as Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel charges rise

🔮 “A small increase to the tunnel user charges to account for inflation would ensure the user charge remains at the right level to manage traffic demand at the tunnels and achieve the project’s other objectives effectively.” assertive

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

Oasis 2027 tour tickets: What are the sale codes and when are they released?

🔮 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. assertive

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

Tom Cruise is the perfect gentleman as he greets Prince and Princess of Wales at Digger premiere in London

🔮 Cruise, 64, had previously met the couple at the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in May 2022. assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

Thames Water gives update on London hosepipe ban

🔮 “Across our region, rainfall between March and August was less than half of what we would normally expect, and while some river levels have responded to recent rain, groundwater and soil moisture remain significantly below average. assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

£1m Ponzi scheme mastermind's gang posed as TV characters and faked offices in Canary Wharf and the Gherkin

🔮 Investors were paid £167,681 in supposed “dividends”, while around £170,000 went towards office costs and other running expenses. By October 2016, investors could no longer access their online accounts, contact company staff or withdraw their funds. Gillingham tried to secure bail using a fake tenancy agreement for a rental property. The judge told him: “I consider that it was your fraud and you handled the money. assertive

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

TfL fined £2million following death of pensioner struck by bus at pedestrian crossing in east London

🔮 The local government body, which is overseen by Mayor of London Lord Sadiq Khan of Tooting, was convicted at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday of failing to ensure pedestrians and vehicles could circulate safely at Walthamstow bus station in east London. assertive

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

Jill Dando detectives launch new probe into Crimewatch presenter's unsolved murder after CCTV breakthrough

🔮 Detectives hope clearer images could help establish who Man X was — and whether he was linked to the killing. assertive

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

Hit Man City with justice ‘as quickly as possible’, minister tells Premier League after 'guilty verdicts'

🔮 Pressed how the involvement of Abu Dhabi (financial backers of Man City) could potentially complicate matters given that the United Arab Emirates are an ally of the UK, Ms Nandy responded: “We welcome investment to English football from all over the world. mixed

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

A-list private members club in Mayfair closed after 'threat with gun'

🔮 Maison Estelle, in a Georgian townhouse in Mayfair, had its alcohol licence suspended while the Metropolitan Police investigate claims of "a serious crime, or serious disorder or both". assertive

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

Plot to smuggle £20m of cocaine in frozen fish through famous London market is foiled

🔮 The group planned to import about 600 kilos (1,230lbs) of cocaine from South America that would be received by one of the gang’s legitimate businesses at Billingsgate Market, the Metropolitan Police said. assertive

2026-09-28 · Evening Standard

Oasis 2027 tickets LIVE: Liam Gallagher delivers message to fans as 42-show tour sells out

🔮 It comes weeks after the Britpop band, led by Liam and Noel Gallagher, announced they would head back on the road with Oasis Live ’27 following the success of their Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour. assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Iran behind 'terror plot' targeting RAF Fairford, suggests Andy Burnham

🔮 “We will say more in due course, but we can confirm our belief that we believe Iran to have played a part.” assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 after cancer battle

🔮 In a statement, the family paid tribute to the “most wonderful mother” and “cherished grandmother” who will be remembered for her “endless capacity for joy”. assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Revealed: First organisations to face charges over Grenfell Tower fire nine years after fire

🔮 The CPS will now independently review the evidence, and they will decide whether to bring charges over the fire that claimed the lives of 72 people. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

London’s ‘most and least affordable’ places to buy a home revealed

🔮 “Buyers may have more options than they realise, including mortgages designed for those with smaller deposits. assertive

2026-10-03 · Evening Standard

'Cold-blooded' teens armed with machetes torched London restaurant leaving customers with horrific burns

🔮 The judge said the teens left customers with “agonising and life-changing injuries – and it could have been worse”. assertive

2026-10-03 · Evening Standard

London named second best city in the world - but it's not all good news

🔮 But London scored poorly in what many Londoners might consider the most important category, quality of life. assertive

2026-10-03 · Evening Standard

Labour-run London borough considers UK's biggest ever council tax rise

🔮 A flagship Labour council in London will consider up to a 150% council tax rise on residents following sweeping cuts to its funding by central government. assertive

2026-10-03 · Evening Standard

Alison Hammond gives further health update after This Morning scare

🔮 “Which would mean I had a massive panic attack on live TV. assertive

2026-10-03 · Evening Standard

Londoners advised to stockpile three days of food as fears grow over polar vortex

🔮 That would make the UK likely to face extremely cold, windy and snowy conditions over the coming months. assertive

2026-10-04 · Evening Standard

Andy Burnham scraps controversial Keir Starmer plan to axe jury trials

🔮 Only some fraud and financial offences will now be allowed to be heard before a judge alone without a jury, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said. assertive

2026-10-04 · Evening Standard

London weather: Autumn chill forecast to arrive within days as temperature to plunge

🔮 It will mark a significant change from the summer-like warmth that has brought temperatures of up to 28C over the last week. assertive

2026-10-04 · Evening Standard

Green-led London council planning to introduce a four-day working week

🔮 The Green Party mayors of Hackney and Lewisham also said they were looking at the policy, according to the Telegraph. mixed

2026-10-04 · Evening Standard

What are the new opening times for the Bayeux Tapestry? British Museum unveils new measures after complaints

🔮 They hope longer opening times will stop queues from building, allow those in later time slots time to get into the gallery, and to space times between allotted visitor bookings. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Holborn by-election: Leading candidates ramp up campaigns in final dash for line in north London

🔮 “But if I win, that will keep Labour in check and make sure they act on the things that matter to Holborn and St Pancras: affordable housing, safe communities, and securing a safe future for our children.” assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Holborn and St Pancras by-election: Andy Burnham issues last minute appeal to voters as Zack Polanski claims contest ‘close’

🔮 Voters will go to the polls today as candidates fight to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Holborn and St Pancras by-election: Who are the candidates?

🔮 But I do think about how it might affect young people who might be interested in getting into politics or community work and seeing that kind of negativity and that rhetoric and walking away." assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Serial shoplifter goes on crime spree in London day after early release from HMP Wandsworth

🔮 The former bus driver allegedly entered a Sainsburys Local in Willesden three times between 6pm and 8.45pm from which he is barred under a criminal behaviour order ban. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

National March for Palestine: Police issue warning as strict conditions placed on major London protest

🔮 It has warned anyone wearing face-coverings they face arrest and there will be a zero tolerance approach to hate crime and other offences. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

London borough slammed over plans to create new £190,000 council role

🔮 Cllr Erbil compared the £190,000 annual cost of the proposed appointment to the £33,000 saved when the Tories scrapped “four democratically-elected associate cabinet member roles immediately after taking office” and pointed out the new recruit would be paid “more than the prime minister”. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Chief of Met Police's volunteer force sacked after using work phone to capture 'sexual images'

🔮 The US tech giant’s involvement in the UK has been controversial, with Palantir currently suing London Mayor Lord Sadiq Khan of Tooting’s office after he blocked a £50 million deal with the Metropolitan Police. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

London schools crisis: Primary in Richmond latest to face closure due to drop in pupil numbers

🔮 AfC said that despite the school streamlining staff and cutting costs, it faces a projected budget deficit of more than £400,000 by 2028/29. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Speeding driver high on laughing gas who killed music student on bike in east London is jailed

🔮 He said: “The sound of the emergency sirens rushing to the scene will always haunt me. “We both miss Harry constantly.” assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

London protests LIVE: Thousands expected at huge pro-Palestine march and counter-demo on Embankment

🔮 The force anticipate between 7,000 and 10,000 demonstrators will attend the pro-Palestine march, which will form on the Embankment at midday before marching to Whitehall for a rally. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Man's 'miracle' survival after being shot in face outside London nightclub

🔮 Detective Inspector Raymond Sekalongo, of the Met Police’s specialist Trident firearms unit, said: “This assault could so easily have resulted in the victim’s death. assertive

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

What is Russell Brand accused of? The allegations facing comedian as London trial gets under way

🔮 The trial is expected to gain huge media attention through to its conclusion. assertive

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