The London Buzz – 3rd Nov 2026

Olde London – George Henry Terry at a florist and seedsman shop in Woolwich, around 1900

Today’s London news round-up:

Havering Museum has been forced to temporarily close after persistent leaks began coming through the ceiling. Romford Recorder

White Vanguard nazis behind attack on left-wing bookshop in London Searchlight

‘Stop using our brand!’: Council slammed for ‘ripping off’ Hackney Wick brewery Waltham Forest Echo

A manhunt is underway after a passenger was attacked on a bus in west London in front of horrified families. Metro

The Mayor of London’s new strategic licensing powers, which allow Sadiq Khan to intervene in decisions across the capital, are “too broad”, boroughs claim. LGC Plus

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a Church of England school in London can keep an admissions policy that puts a black family at a disadvantage because of their race Humanists

City councillor’s Lime role sparks conflict of interest questions over e-bike oversight Standard

Trains in South London have been thrown into chaos after a body was “found on the track” in Lewisham. Southwark News

A Hounslow Cabinet Member either past or present is currently under investigation by the council over allegations of fraudulent activity and financial gain. Chiswick W4

Nearly half of the shared ownership homes at a major east London development remain unsold after prospective buyers struggled to meet affordability rules, Standard

An Enfield headteacher and a group of parents claim proposals to close their “wonderful” primary school are based on flawed figures – and the impact the closure would have on children with special needs is being ignored. Enfield Dispatch

Bethnal Green’s boxing venue York Hall closed until next year after deadly bacteria found East London Lines

And from ianVisits:

Gingerbread City returns to London with a sweet take on architecture

King’s Cross passengers warned of two-day closure for signalling upgrades

Zaha Hadid’s architecture studio reopens with Pet Shop Boys stage set display

Liverpool Street station’s lift to close for refurbishment

The time when 10 Downing Street’s famous black door turned green

TfL brings in plain-clothes police to tackle ticket barrier fare evasion

Things to do in London tomorrow

Monthly behind the scenes tour of the Royal College of Nursing head officeHarley Street
A Home for Nursing: Behind the Scenes Tour of 20 Cavendish Square

History of Empires in Maps with Philip ParkerSoho
Join historian and Sunday Times bestselling author Philip Parker for an evening delving into his latest book, History of Empires in Maps.

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