London News Archive October 2025: Top Stories, Transport Updates, and City Changes

When you look back at London news, the real-time flow of events shaping life in the capital, from politics to daily commutes. Also known as London updates, it’s what keeps residents informed, prepared, and connected. October 2025 was one of those months where everything felt like it moved at once. The city didn’t just report news—it lived it. From sudden changes on the Tube to new housing plans in Brixton, the headlines weren’t just headlines. They were your commute, your rent, your weekend plans.

One big theme? London transport, the network of buses, trains, and cycling routes that keep the city moving. Also known as TfL updates, it was under constant pressure this month. A major strike hit the Underground on the 12th, leaving tens of thousands stranded. By the 18th, new off-peak fares rolled out across Zone 1-4. And don’t forget the bus lane expansions in Camden and Walthamstow—those changes didn’t just affect drivers. They changed how delivery drivers, cyclists, and even school buses ran their routes.

Then there was London politics, the decisions made by the Mayor and local councils that shape housing, safety, and spending. Also known as City Hall updates, it got messy this October. A vote on the new affordable housing targets in Southwark split the council. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police announced a pilot program for body cameras in 10 high-footfall areas. And let’s not forget the debate over the congestion charge expansion—residents in Ealing and Hounslow were split, with petitions going both ways.

On the ground, London events, the festivals, markets, and cultural happenings that define the city’s rhythm. Also known as London calendar, they didn’t slow down even when the weather turned. The Southbank Centre hosted a surprise pop-up jazz series. Brick Lane’s Sunday market saw record crowds after a new food stall licensing rule took effect. And the annual London Film Festival kicked off with a record number of international premieres—many of them from filmmakers based right here in the city.

And then there was the weather. London weather, the unpredictable mix of rain, wind, and sudden sunshine that makes planning anything outside a gamble. Also known as Met Office London, it didn’t play nice this month. October 2025 ended with the wettest first two weeks since 2019. Flood warnings hit Lewisham and Greenwich. But then, on the 27th, the sun came out for three straight days—suddenly, every park bench was full. People didn’t just check the forecast. They planned their week around it.

What you’ll find in this archive isn’t just a list of articles. It’s the real stuff that happened. The delays you waited through. The meetings you wished you could’ve attended. The events you missed because it rained. Every story here was written for someone who lives here, not someone who just visits. No fluff. No filler. Just what changed, what mattered, and what you need to know next.