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Tuesday, 20th October 2026
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Headlines

Politics

James Slater set to become new leader of Camden Council
Town Hall has a third new leader in as many years
17th October — By Richard Osley

Education

Teacher unfairly lost hospital school job over union rep work
16th October — By Tom Foot

Community

‘Max got us into pottery before he died from a brain tumour… now we have a ceramics exhibition inspired by him’
16th October — By Daisy Clague

Transport

Road closure trial has ‘cut Somers Town in two’
15th October — By Tom Foot

History

I’ve discovered a new dinosaur! Researcher identifies unknown breed
16th October — By Tom Foot

Review

Books

The French revelation: ‘It is the real turning point in London’s global success’
How did the turmoil across the Channel in 1789 impact the streets of the capital in this country? Dan Carrier goes in search of answers by talking to London historian Jerry White
15th October — By Dan Carrier

Theatre

Review: Blood of My Blood, at Royal Court Theatre
15th October — By Lucy Popescu

Film

Fictional consideration of ‘Yellow Vest’ protests is intriguing and timely
15th October — By Dan Carrier

Books

The joy of text…
15th October — By Michael Church

Theatre

Review: Rent, at the Tom Stoppard Theatre
15th October — By Lucy Popescu

Theatre

Review: Ghosts, at Jermyn Street Theatre
15th October — By Lucy Popescu

Classical

Michael White’s classical news: Trio Musae; Keats; Ora Singers; Wladyslaw Szpilman
15th October — By Michael White

Jazz

Blue Note unleashes a tsunami of heavyweight jazz talent
15th October — By Rob Ryan

Rock n Pop

Grooves: fabric; Terry Francis; Back To Black
15th October — By Luc Carrier Sanders

Sport

Spurs

Spurs finally land first league win of the season
A night of positives for Tottenham as they beat Coventry City 3-1, with James Maddison marking his first start since May 2025 with a goal, while Dejan Kulusevski made his long-awaited return after 526 days out injured
19th October — By Dan Carrier at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Arsenal

Saka’s goals key for more Arsenal glory
15th October — By Steve Barnett

Women's Football

Free-scoring Town are the team to watch
15th October — By Steve Barnett

Boxing

Knockouts will come, warns Thomas
15th October — By Steve Barnett

Football

Bananashama is killing the league
15th October — By Richard Osley