Free Things To Do In London This Week: 31 August-6 September 2026 Submitted by daniel on Tue, 25/08/2026 - 08:00 Free things to do in London this week. Get earlier access to these listings by signing up to our Keys to the City newsletter. It's free! Festival finale Londonist
Armed police officer who shot and killed Chris Kaba will likely never return to active firearms duty despite being exonerated, Met Police union chief says Submitted by daniel on Mon, 24/08/2026 - 18:01 An armed police officer cleared of murder after shooting dead a violent criminal four years ago will likely never return to firearms duty, the head of the union for Scotland Yard's rank and file has said. Daily Mail
Southern trains hit by travel disruption this week Submitted by daniel on Mon, 24/08/2026 - 17:00 Engineering work is taking place between Tulse Hill and Selhurst, closing various lines very early on Tuesday to Thursday mornings (August 25 to August 27). As a result, the 12.01am train from London Bridge to Selhurst will divert after Tulse Hill and terminate at Norwood Junction. London Now
A23 Streatham Hill final phase of works due to start next week Submitted by daniel on Mon, 24/08/2026 - 16:13 The major works on the A23 Streatham Hill, north of Croydon, which began 12 months ago, are due to enter their final phase from September 1. Inside Croydon
Young people are foraging their way out of the cost-of-living crisis Submitted by daniel on Mon, 24/08/2026 - 08:00 It’s a sun-drenched afternoon in south London, and I’m surrounded by food. No, I’m not in a supermarket or restaurant, and I haven’t just loaded up on picky bits for a park picnic. Dazed