Crime

Stories, page 13

1. Acklam Village bars approved despite police safety fears Bars at Acklam Village have been granted temporary event notices for the upcoming Notting Hill Carnival, despite initial concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police and... Kensington and Chelsea 6 August 2026
2. Flatfall alcohol licence for Carnival faces police objections A proposal for a temporary alcohol licence for a venue named Flatfall, located at Gadsden House on Hazelwood Crescent, has faced objections from both the Metropolitan Police and... Kensington and Chelsea 6 August 2026
3. New 'Cleaner Islington' programme launched Islington Council has launched a new Cleaner Islington programme aimed at improving the cleanliness, safety, and overall liveability of the borough's neighbourhoods. The... Islington 3 August 2026
4. New pétanque venue faces resident noise fears amid licensing bid A new pétanque venue, Circle 13, is seeking a licence to operate in Hackney, but faces objections from residents concerned about potential noise disturbances. Hackney 1 August 2026
5. Stoke Newington bar faces scrutiny over late-night licence bid A Stoke Newington bar is facing renewed scrutiny over its bid to extend its late-night licence, with residents and the Metropolitan Police raising significant concerns about... Hackney 1 August 2026
6. Notting Hill Carnival TEN approved after police objection withdrawn A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for a stall selling alcohol during Notting Hill Carnival has been approved after an objection from the Metropolitan Police was withdrawn. The... Kensington and Chelsea 1 August 2026
7. No. Fifty Cheyne licence review: Residents cite noise and nuisance Residents have lodged complaints about noise and nuisance emanating from the restaurant No. Fifty Cheyne, leading to a review of its premises licence. The Kensington and Chelsea... Kensington and Chelsea 31 July 2026
8. Brent Council to Revitalise High Streets by Promoting 'Aspirational' Businesses and Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Brent's high streets are set to undergo a transformation, with a new strategy aiming to foster more aspirational businesses and move away from non-aspirational ones. The... Brent 31 July 2026
9. Music venue denied late licence due to repeated noise complaints and breaches of abatement notice A music venue has been denied a late licence for three August dates after a council committee upheld objections from the Environmental Protection Team regarding noise complaints. Hammersmith and Fulham 31 July 2026
10. Carnival alcohol TEN refused over safety fears A bid to sell alcohol from a Portobello Road cafe during Notting Hill Carnival has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council due to safety concerns. The Licensing... Kensington and Chelsea 29 July 2026
11. Chicken Valley Edgware Road seeks late licence Chicken Valley on Edgware Road is seeking to extend its late-night refreshment hours from 1 am to 3 am, seven days a week. The application, heard by Westminster's Licensing... Westminster 29 July 2026
12. Leicester Square McDonald's seeks 5am licence Leicester Square McDonald's seeks 5am licence extension Westminster 29 July 2026