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- Roads & Driving · North London
Man dies as tree crushes car in Mill Hill
A man in his 20s died on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when a tree fell and crushed his car on Dollis Road in Mill Hill. Emergency services attended the scene, but the driver was pronounced dead. The road was closed for several hours.
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WorldWest End watch thefts cost £1m monthly, police say
An average of £1m worth of watches are stolen from people's wrists in London's West End each month, according to the Metropolitan Police. The figures were presented at Southwark Crown Court during the sentencing of three men convicted of a £137,000 watch theft.
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Report finds racial bias in London music event licensing
A new report commissioned by the Greater London Authority concludes that Black-led music events in London face significant restrictions and cancellations due to racial bias in licensing and policing. Genres like Afrobeats and hip-hop are routinely flagged as high risk.
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East London Police Target Vehicle Crime Amid Rising Thefts
Vehicle thefts in the UK are up nearly 50% in a decade, with only 3% of offences resulting in charges. An operation in east London aimed to disrupt criminal networks, but police face resource challenges and sophisticated thieves.
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Transport crime reporting system has 'fundamental flaws', says watchdog
A fragmented system for reporting crime on London's public transport is discouraging victims from coming forward, according to London TravelWatch. Research found that while 80% of passengers say they would report an incident, only 40% actually do.
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WorldAmbulance and police van collide on A10 in Enfield
An ambulance and a police van collided at a busy Enfield junction on October 1. Both vehicles were responding to emergencies and reportedly passed through a red light before the impact, which caused the police van to overturn and the ambulance to sustain front-end damage.
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Pedestrian hospitalised after Brentford High Street van collision
A pedestrian was taken to a major trauma centre after being struck by a van on Brentford High Street. The road was closed for almost six hours while emergency services attended the scene.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonBrentford High Street closed after crash near Lidl
Brentford High Street was closed to traffic on Tuesday following a road traffic collision. The incident occurred close to a local supermarket, prompting a response from emergency services.
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Phone smuggling network dismantled near Heathrow
Detectives have dismantled what they believe to be the UK's largest phone smuggling network following an investigation that began with a single tracked stolen mobile. Over 800 phones were found packaged for shipment to Hong Kong.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonInquest opens into death of 'Putney Pusher' suspect Nicholas Brandram
An inquest has opened into the death of Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was found at his Chiswick home on 15 September. He had been arrested on suspicion of pushing a woman into the path of a bus in 2017.
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Police investigate 'gunshots' after car chase and crash
Police are investigating after reports of gunshots were made following a car chase through London. The incident concluded with a crash, and officers are examining the scene.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonMet PC denies causing death of pregnant woman
A Metropolitan Police officer has denied causing the death of Mariam Ahmed, who died following a high-speed collision in Eltham. The court heard allegations of excessive speed and dangerous overtaking by two officers on duty.
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Roads & Driving · LondonShaftesbury Avenue closed after woman hit by bus
Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End was closed to traffic and a police cordon was put in place after a woman was reportedly struck by a bus. The incident led to significant disruption.
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Sisters claim Met Police 'negligent' in 'Putney pusher' suspect case
The sisters of Nicholas Brandram, who was suspected of pushing a woman into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge in 2017, have accused the Metropolitan Police of negligence and recklessness. Brandram was found dead at his home on Tuesday evening.
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Projects · CroydonCroydon to pilot electronic tagging for prolific shoplifters
Croydon Council is set to trial electronic tagging for prolific shoplifters later this year. The move aims to identify repeat offenders and ensure consequences for theft, following a significant number of reported incidents in the town centre.
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E-bike riders cause injuries to cyclists on London roads
Recklessly ridden and illegally modified e-bikes are posing a significant danger to cyclists on London's roads and dedicated bike lanes. Two women have suffered severe injuries after collisions with e-bike riders, prompting calls for greater regulation and enforcement.
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Three arrested after fatal Stanmore crash
Three men have been arrested following a fatal collision in Stanmore that killed a car driver and left a bus driver with life-changing injuries. The crash occurred late on Sunday night on Honeypot Lane.
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Met Police boosts e-bike fleet to tackle moped gangs
The Metropolitan Police has increased its electric bike fleet from five to 25 to combat phone snatchers and moped gangs. The expansion, funded by criminal assets and the Home Office, follows a significant drop in phone thefts across London.
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Notting Hill Carnival boosts steward numbers and CCTV
More than 3,000 stewards will patrol this year's Notting Hill Carnival, double the usual figure. An additional £4.6m grant from City Hall is funding enhanced safety measures, including a significant increase in CCTV cameras and warning signs.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonNorth Circular crash shuts A406 for seven hours near Brent Cross
A collision on the North Circular Road near Brent Cross closed both carriageways for seven hours on 20 August 2026. Police and Transport for London managed diversions while emergency services attended the scene, causing delays across north-west London.
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