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Local News · FinchleyFinchley Heatwave: Amber Alert Issued As Temperatures Soar
London faces an amber heat-health alert with temperatures predicted to reach 35C. The Met Office has warned of exceptionally severe fire risks, with advice issued to stay indoors during peak heat.
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WorldBadenoch Urges Support for Prison Building
Kemi Badenoch has urged the public to support the construction of new prisons in their communities. This comes as Labour faces scrutiny over plans to release some inmates early under the Sentencing Act, a move that has drawn criticism.
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Local News · East BarnetBattery Fires Surge in East London Waste Sites
East London has seen a 52% rise in battery fires at waste sites over the past year. An estimated 48 million batteries and small electrical items were wrongly discarded in household bins in the capital, leading to a public awareness roadshow.
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Prison Early Release Scheme Paused
A scheme allowing for earlier prison releases under the Sentencing Act has been paused by the government. The decision follows criticism from victims' families and aims to allow for a review of the policy's implementation and victim notification processes.
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