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2026-09-13 · Evening Standard

Nigel Farage says £72m donations from crypto billionaires will help Reform prepare for government

🔮 Nigel Farage has said £72million in donations from two crypto billionaires will be used to prepare Reform UK for government. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan sworn into House of Lords four years after calling for its abolition

🔮 The Mayor of London, now in his third term at City Hall, was sworn into the House of Lords on Tuesday afternoon. assertive

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

State pension: Like rise in 2027 is revealed

🔮 The projected increase is slightly lower than previously expected. mixed

2026-09-15 · Evening Standard

Greens defend Zack Polanski's by-election campaign video spoken in Urdu

🔮 The Holborn and St Pancras by-election will take place on October 8, with candidates including Zack Polanski (Greens), Sagal Abdi-Wali (Labour) and Ewan Cameron (Conservatives) battling for the seat vacated by former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer. 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

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan pokes fun at Zack Polanski's by-election campaign video by speaking to him in Urdu

🔮 “I thought chair that as the member is so proficient in Urdu, I would speak in Urdu,” he said, jokingly adding: “I was worried the question might be in Urdu.” assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

The five pieces of 'evidence' dead Putney Pusher suspect's family claim prove he wasn't jogger

🔮 The banker’s family said he was willing to take part in an identification parade, but according to their statement, the police never organised one. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Nearly half of London Underground track in 'very poor' condition as TfL faces £6.5bn maintenance backlog

🔮 “That, added to the state of our bridges and the concerns about our tunnels, paint a picture of a city that is falling apart, unloved by its Mayor. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Man dies after stabbing in Clerkenwell as police granted stop and search powers in three areas

🔮 “The victim was found in a residential street, and members of the public may have information of vital importance to our investigation. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Met Office issues stunning weather forecast for London with temperatures set to leap

🔮 Saturday is expected to be mostly cloudy with sunny spells and a chance of light rain later in the day, with temperatures reaching up to 23C. Sunday is forecast to be brighter, with sunshine and highs of 21C. mixed

2026-09-19 · Evening Standard

'I don't like giving up': London Marathon runner finally gets medal after suffering cardiac arrest one mile from finish line

🔮 “It got me in this, but it also got me out, otherwise I wouldn’t be here.” assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

‘That family car destroyed my family’: Daughter calls on Sadiq Khan to crack down on ‘monster’ SUVs

🔮 They were in a state where I couldn’t really say goodbye, which gives you an idea of the destructive nature of these vehicles and the damage they can cause.” assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Martha’s Rule extends to A&Es across England after teenager’s death at south London hospital

🔮 Martha developed sepsis while being treated at the hospital, with a coroner later ruling that she would have survived if medical staff had recognised the warning signs of her condition and transferred her to intensive care sooner. assertive

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

'Putney Pusher' suspect was found dead at home after missing family meal, inquest hears

🔮 I appreciate today will not be an easy day for you”. assertive

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

Police manhunt after woman attacked in rush hour on central London train platform

🔮 Now, British Transport Police, has released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to. assertive

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

London weather: Met Office upgrades temperature forecast as capital enjoys sunny spell

🔮 But despite the summer-like feel, the spell will fall short of an official heatwave. mixed

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

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

Spiking on the rise at London house parties as predators target victims with drug-laced vapes, Met Police say

🔮 The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged to crackdown on spiking in the capital, with the rollout of specialised vape-spiking detection equipment and the funding of specialised teams within the Met dedicated to evidence-gathering. assertive

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

‘Toxically competitive’ Hannah Fry will use maths skills in Celebrity Traitors

🔮 Asked what her strategy will be, Fry replied: “Careful, analytical, and well, the other thing that I really want to be is just a little bit mischievous. assertive

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

Simple test could ‘transform care’ for thousands of women with suspected womb cancer

🔮 The approach has the potential to “transform care” for thousands of women each year, researchers said, and could spare patients from “invasive, uncomfortable” tests that can be costly for the health service. mixed

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

‘Mega’ heat network in London among projects across UK to receive share of £90m

🔮 A “mega” heat network which will run under and alongside the River Thames is set to receive £41million in Government funding as part of plans to provide low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 London homes. assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

UK-first heat transmission tunnel running under Thames to warm hundreds of thousands of London homes

🔮 The scheme will initially run through seven London boroughs — Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, the City of London, Lambeth and Westminster — and could later be extended into Barking and Dagenham, Tower Hamlets and Kensington and Chelsea. assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

‘Toxically competitive’ Hannah Fry will use maths skills in Celebrity Traitors

🔮 Asked what her strategy will be, Fry replied: “Careful, analytical, and well, the other thing that I really want to be is just a little bit mischievous. assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

Three men charged with murder of man shot dead in Newham

🔮 He has been remanded in custody and will to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday. mixed

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

'World's most famous jazz club' to finally open in Covent Garden this week following licensing approval

🔮 The venue — an offshoot of the original Blue Note, which opened in New York in 1981 and is widely regarded as one of the world’s most famous jazz clubs — will welcome its first audience on Thursday evening. assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

Tories would ban long-term benefit claimants from buying alcohol and cigarettes

🔮 Long-term unemployed people could be barred from using welfare payments to buy alcohol, cigarettes or gamble under plans being launched by the Conservatives. assertive

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

'Pay with smile’ facial recognition tech trialled in London cafes

🔮 The Pay with Smile feature will be available at participating businesses using Revolut Register terminals, with the pilot launching in the capital this Thursday. assertive

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

Teenager among four charged with murder of man shot dead in east London

🔮 He has been remanded in custody and will to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday. mixed

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

Who is Sagal Abdi-Wali? Council leader is Labour’s candidate in crunch Holborn and St Pancras by-election

🔮 Councillor Sagal Abdi-Wali was chosen to lead the north London council in May this year, but could soon be stepping down from her role if she wins the parliamentary seat vacated by former Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after receiving her party’s nomination. assertive

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

Students in London planning 'provocative' pro-Palestine march on October 7 anniversary

🔮 UJS will work tirelessly to protect Jewish students in the face of hatred and hostility.” The attack sparked the war in Gaza, with Israel subsequently launching a military campaign that has resulted in a very large Palestinian death toll, including a significant number of children. assertive

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

Booking.com under fire after tourists sent to Wetherspoons pub instead of ‘luxury apartments’

🔮 But two days after making the booking, he received an email from The London Crown containing a link to a fake Booking.com page, which asked him to provide his bank details. However, he said the platform told him he would need to visit the fake apartment and wait until after 7pm before it would relocate him. assertive

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

Rare flower wiped out in southern England in record heat and drought

🔮 But after 2026 brought record warmth, successive heatwaves and severe drought — the third extreme summer in just five years — the plant may have disappeared from southern England altogether. mixed

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Police appeal for witnesses as cyclist dies following Kensington hit-and-run crash

🔮 “As part of this, we’re urging anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen the e-bike or the moped to get in touch with us as soon as possible. mixed

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Could Man City be stripped of titles or relegated? Possible punishments for financial rule breaches

🔮 A decision on sanctions has not yet been made, and City are expected to appeal the verdict. speculative

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Girl, 16, who died after being hit by minicab on way to north London private school is named and pictured

🔮 Paying tribute to Melissa, her family described her as an “amazing person” whose “beautiful spirit will always remain in our hearts”. assertive

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Andy Burnham throws into doubt Heathrow's plans for a third runway

🔮 The Prime Minister said the consultation, which has just ended, would be “considered carefully”. assertive

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

London's worst Tube lines and stations for crime revealed as assaults hit record level

🔮 “Reports of Public order offences - where an individual’s behaviour could cause alarm, harassment or distress by being abusive, have risen, as have reports of hate crime on London’s transport, mirroring the rise in reports of anti-semitism and anti-Muslim hate nationwide. assertive

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

London security guard lands modelling contract after stealing the spotlight at London Fashion Week

🔮 But now, it seems, he may be the one attracting the attention. assertive

2026-10-05 · Evening Standard

Man who killed dog walker in random London knife rampage given indefinite hospital order

🔮 She added that they also now have the worry that Safi could one day be set free again if his mental health improves. assertive

2026-10-05 · Evening Standard

London blackout leaves businesses facing ‘domino effect’ of disruption as thousands left without power

🔮 Gabriella Edghill, a geospatial analyst at the company, warned that widespread power loss could have “cascading impacts” across London’s businesses and infrastructure. assertive

2026-10-05 · Evening Standard

Kew Gardens launches £1million public fundraising plea to save historic Palm House

🔮 The restoration project is expected to cost £66 million. assertive

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

Jeffrey Archer, 86, dies 'suddenly and peacefully at his home' after completing final novel

🔮 May you rest in eternal peace.” assertive

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

'Iron Dome' costing £10 billion could protect London from missile attacks, says ex-RAF chief

🔮 “You might be able to protect certain key sites, certain strategic areas, London would be an example, but of course that's not enough,” ex-RAF chief Mr Bagwell told Time Radio. mixed

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

London mayoral hopeful James Cleverly refuses to back Kemi Badenoch's full support for Heathrow third runway

🔮 Mr Griffith used his conference speech to make clear that a future Conservative government would back the runway and take action to overcome obstacles. assertive

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

London weather: Rain to soak rush hour commuters as warm spell ends

🔮 Wet weather is expected to sweep across the capital from the morning, bringing outbreaks of rain and heavy showers throughout the day. mixed

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

ASOS says customer data may have been accessed after users receive worrying 'hack' alert on phones

🔮 In an update on Wednesday, ASOS confirmed that customer information, including names and contact details, “may have been accessed” as a result of the incident. However, the retailer said it does not believe payment card details or account passwords were affected. assertive

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

Oxford Street pedestrianisation: Launch date, detailed map and bus route changes

🔮 From Monday, October 26, almost a kilometre of Oxford Street between Orchard Street, near Selfridges, and Great Portland Street, just east of Oxford Circus, will be closed to general traffic. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Exactly when Met Office says rain will be heaviest in London today - as 'feels-like' temperature to plunge to 10C

🔮 Wet weather is expected to sweep across the capital from the morning, bringing outbreaks of rain and heavy showers throughout the day. mixed

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Met Police offer 20k award to find mum who vanished two years ago

🔮 Independent charity Crimestoppers has offered a £20,000 reward for information that could help police with the ongoing investigation. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Best red carpet looks as London Film Festival opens with star-studded premiere

🔮 Following its festival run, it will have a limited US theatrical release on November 20, 2026 via Focus Features, and a UK-wide cinema release on January 29, 2027 through Studiocanal. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Met Police offer £20k award to find mum who vanished two years ago

🔮 Independent charity Crimestoppers has offered a £20,000 reward for information that could help police with the ongoing investigation. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Pictured: Man shot dead at memorial service in west London

🔮 If you would prefer to speak to a police officer regarding this incident, call 101 quoting reference CAD7011/02OCT26 The man was named and pictured on Met Police’s online portal. assertive

2026-10-07 · Evening Standard

Bank of England reveals which animals will feature on its next banknotes series

🔮 The Bank said the inclusion of a marine animal will add variety to the series, making the denominations easier to distinguish and giving an opportunity to celebrate the British coastline. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Pictured: Man shot dead at memorial service in west London

🔮 However insignificant it may seem, the smallest piece of information could prove crucial in helping us establish what happened and identify those responsible.” If you would prefer to speak to a police officer regarding this incident, call 101 quoting reference CAD7011/02OCT26 Read More The man was named and pictured on Met Police’s online portal. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

CCTV images released after woman sexually assaulted on train to London Bridge

🔮 Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Celebrity Traitors 2026: Who’s been banished and murdered in episode 3?

🔮 And in a twist that will have come as little surprise to viewers, it was acting legend Richard E Grant who became the first celebrity to be banished from the castle after his disastrous blunder came back to haunt him. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership

🔮 The party confirmed that Maynard, who is the MP for Witney, had quit his position as Treasury spokesman on Friday. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Eltham man guilty of raping woman after dragging her into Catford alleyway at gunpoint

🔮 “Any victim-survivors who come forward will be treated with dignity, compassion and sensitivity at every step of the way.” assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Narinder Kaur shares real reason she 'will never forgive' Big Brother bosses

🔮 “‘I'll never forget that one, I never will... assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Celebrity Traitors 2026: Who’s been banished and murdered in episode four?

🔮 Despite making a desperate last-ditch attempt to plead her innocence, the actress failed to convince her fellow contestants and was sent packing, much to the dismay of the remaining Faithfuls. But there was no time to recover from Myha’la’s exit, as the Traitors were already plotting their next murder. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

CCTV images released after man attacked on train after attempted phone theft in Woolwich

🔮 Police have now released CCTV images of three people they would like to speak to. mixed

2026-10-12 · Evening Standard

When will Chancellor John Healey announce the 2026 Budget?

🔮 But what do we know so far, and what could be on the Chancellor's agenda? mixed

2026-10-13 · Evening Standard

London railway crossing shut after children 'play chicken' with trains and do handstands on tracks

🔮 "We understand this closure may inconvenience some local people, but we cannot ignore the significant risks posed by this behaviour. assertive

2026-10-13 · Evening Standard

'Illegal and disgusting:' Defence minister slams Robert Jenrick's suggestion Royal Navy should shoot migrant boats in Channel

🔮 His comments came after former Royal Marines commander Major-General Julian Thompson told the Mail on Sunday that he would machine-gun the boats, saying he wanted migrants to “bugger off”. assertive

2026-10-13 · Evening Standard

Tube worker 'faces sack after protecting passenger from violent attack by fare dodgers'

🔮 The passenger assaulted during the incident has since written to London Mayor Sadiq Khan, expressing outrage at the disciplinary action against the inspector. mixed

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

Donald Trump blasted for sharing video of man mauled to death by tiger: 'Disgraceful'

🔮 His family said in a statement that William had suffered from “significant mental illness over a number of years” and had been prescribed strong medication. assertive

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

City of London cyclists 'sin bin': Police reveal bold new approach for red light jumpers

🔮 While the new method will not replace fines, the force said on certain operations — where police have identified offending hotpots — a film will be shown instead. assertive

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Major disruption between St Pancras and Luton after person hit by train

🔮 Lines have reopened but passengers are being warned that trains may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 45 minutes. speculative

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

Oxford Street is about to be transformed: Full details of game-changing pedestrianisation launch

🔮 Almost a kilometre of Oxford Street between Orchard Street, near Selfridges, and Great Portland Street, just east of Oxford Circus, will be closed to general traffic. assertive

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

Uber drivers fear job losses as protesters rally against London's robotaxi rollout

🔮 Around 20 private hire drivers gathered in protest outside Wayve’s headquarters in King’s Cross on Saturday to raise concerns about the introduction of robotaxis which could threaten their jobs. assertive

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

Council blunder delays decision on major housing scheme in west London

🔮 None of the flats would be available as affordable housing and are instead marked for the private market. However, the developer has committed to a £500,000 contribution towards off-site affordable housing, in addition to a review later in the development process should affordable housing become financially viable. assertive

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

Where can I get a flu vaccine in London?

🔮 With flu season approaching, Londoners heading into busy offices or squeezing onto packed public transport may be considering getting vaccinated ahead of winter. assertive

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

Reform activist caught on camera saying Muslims can't be british and asylum seekers should be put in 'concentration camps'

🔮 “But if they want to remain faithful to Islam, then this would be, I would have disagreements, especially with, um, I mean, assertive

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

Strictly 2026: Who topped the leaderboard after Icons Week live show?

🔮 Sunday night’s results show will feature a performance from the dancers inspired by the many different eras of Madonna’s career. assertive

2026-10-18 · Evening Standard

Are London's nationalised train services actually any more reliable?

🔮 Under the reforms, Great British Railways (GBR) will operate services, set timetables and eventually take over responsibility for maintaining and improving infrastructure from Network Rail. assertive

2026-10-18 · Evening Standard

Meghan's friends claim she was 'used' by Netflix to promote Guy Ritchie's series The Gentlemen

🔮 Their return follows speculation in August that Meghan could be preparing to revive her acting career, with reports suggesting she was in “advanced talks” to join the cast of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix crime drama The Gentlemen for its third season. However, those discussions are understood to have fallen through amid intense public scrutiny surrounding the possibility of the Duchess returning to the screen. assertive

2026-10-18 · Evening Standard

Motorist becomes first to successfully appeal against London A20 speeding conviction in long-running saga

🔮 Tory MP Laura Trott has now questioned what London Mayor Sadiq Khan is going to do to notify drivers who have been issued speeding fines “incorrectly”. assertive

2026-10-18 · Evening Standard

Strictly 2026: Which couple has been eliminated after Icons Week dance-off?

🔮 The remaining 12 couples will take to the dancefloor next week, with Australian singer Delta Goodrem set to make a return after receiving a bye this week due to an injury. assertive

2026-10-18 · Evening Standard

London bus passengers could face £100 fines for blasting music out loud in antisocial behaviour crackdown

🔮 Londoners who blast music or videos from their phones on buses could face £100 fines in a bid to crackdown on antisocial behaviour on public transport. assertive

2026-10-18 · Evening Standard

Health workers strike at major London hospital trust over ‘poverty-level’ wages

🔮 Cleaners, porters, store operatives and food service assistants will head to the picket lines on Monday following a row over workplace conditions and low wages, accusing Guys and St Thomas's Trust of failing to address the complaints. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

London bus passengers could face £100 fines for blasting music out loud in antisocial behaviour crackdown

🔮 Londoners who blast music or videos from their phones on buses could face £100 fines in a bid to crackdown on antisocial behaviour on public transport. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Health workers strike at major London hospital trust over ‘poverty-level’ wages

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Uber claims victory in £340m legal battle with London black cab drivers

🔮 Mr Justice Birt said the claimants could have discovered the alleged deception before 2018. mixed

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

London man who fell three storeys to his death on Spanish holiday was 'one of a kind'

🔮 “I don’t know how I will ever process this. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Oxford Street window takeover: Selfridges launches search for London's next creative stars

🔮 Applications opened on October 16 and will close at midnight on October 23. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

London drivers to get new rights to challenge unfair parking fines

🔮 Charges will be scrapped on appeal for honest mistakes, like stopping briefly to check directions, and for situations like a medical emergency, breakdown or broken ticket machine. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Man arrested after three Jewish women report being assaulted in north-east London

🔮 "We recognise the concern that this incident will have caused the Jewish community here in Hackney," she said. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Criminals in London hospitals face benefits ban under new government rules

🔮 The changes, which will apply nationwide, are expected to affect around 2,500 offenders already detained in hospital and save taxpayers tens of millions of pounds a year. assertive

2026-10-21 · Evening Standard

Transport for London sets out plans for all newly licensed minicabs to be fully electric by 2028

🔮 All newly licensed minicabs in London could be required to be fully electric from 2028 under new plans to cut air pollution across the capital. assertive

2026-10-22 · Evening Standard

Hundreds of royal jewels to go on display at Buckingham Palace

🔮 More than 300 pieces of jewellery worn by British royalty over the past 500 years are set to go on display next year, with many being shown to the public for the first time. assertive

2026-10-22 · Evening Standard

Celebrity Traitors 2026: All the dramatic twists from latest episode

🔮 Convinced that even the slightest noise would give him away, the comedian decided the risk wasn't worth taking. assertive

2026-10-23 · Evening Standard

Mapped: All the bus route changes as Oxford Street traffic-free revolution begins

🔮 From Monday, October 26, a nearly 1km stretch of the busy shopping street, between Orchard Street near Selfridges and Great Portland Street, will be closed to traffic. assertive

2026-10-26 · Evening Standard

Oxford Street pedestrianisation: All the new traffic restrictions

🔮 Successive London administrations have considered ways of reducing traffic and improving the public realm on the street, while London Mayor Sadiq Khan first proposed pedestrianising it as part of his 2016 mayoral programme. assertive

2026-10-26 · Evening Standard

Oxford Street pedestrianisation launches in 'momentous occasion for London'

🔮 Emergency services will have access to the street at all times. assertive

2026-10-26 · Evening Standard

Mapped: All the bus route changes as Oxford Street traffic-free revolution begins

🔮 Other services are shortened, meaning some passengers will need to change buses to complete their journeys. assertive

2026-10-26 · Evening Standard

Pictured: Cyclists spotted riding through Oxford Street as pedestrianisation gets underway

🔮 Although, the early scenes suggest it could take some time for people to adjust to the new arrangements. assertive

2026-10-27 · Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Elizabeth line partly suspended due to casualty on track and Northern line chaos

🔮 All lines between these stations have been closed so they can carry out their work. Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Major disruption is expected until midday. assertive

2026-10-28 · Evening Standard

Budget 2026 LIVE: Chancellor John Healey 'targeting energy bills' in tax and spending speech - latest updates

🔮 Chancellor John Healey will announce the Government’s tax and spending plans in his first Budget speech this afternoon. assertive

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