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Bakerloo line extension to Lewisham set for summer 2027 start
The Bakerloo line extension to Lewisham will begin construction in summer 2027, with new trains expected in the 2030s. A TfL study found an 11% increase in employment access along the route, while Southeastern Railway upgrades £20m of track near Waterloo.
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WorldWandsworth Council relocates families from overheating tower block
Wandsworth Council is moving four households out of Britannia Point after reports of air conditioning restrictions and extreme heat in the 19-storey tower. Residents described conditions as 'like being in an oven', while the building’s manager denied blocking access to cooling systems. Other councils are reviewing placements.
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World£20,000 reward for information on unsolved 1981 murder
A £20,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the unsolved murder of Vishal Mehrotra, who was kidnapped in South London in 1981. His remains were discovered in West Sussex in February 1982. Despite reviews and appeals, no one has been brought to justice.
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