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B&O Developers and director fined for unsafe roof work
B&O Developers Ltd and its director Sanjay Swaminarayan have been fined by the Health and Safety Executive for endangering workers with unsafe roof work at the Kings Cross Express Inn. The company received a £4,020 fine, and the director was fined £2,300 plus £8,000 in costs.
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Ban L-plate motorcyclists from commercial work, London Assembly urges
Conservative Assembly Member Thomas Turrell has called for a ban on motorcyclists with provisional licences undertaking commercial deliveries in London. A motion passed by the London Assembly urges the Government to prohibit such use and cap the validity of the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT).
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TfL admits fare evasion loss could be £211m annually
Transport for London (TfL) may be losing up to £211 million each year due to fare evasion, an internal review has revealed. This figure is £21 million higher than previously stated, with officials acknowledging data collection limitations lead to a 10 per cent reduction in official loss estimates.
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WorldDisabled tenants fear fire safety despite new evacuation plans
Disabled residents in high-rise flats are still living in fear over fire safety, campaigners have warned. New regulations for Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans have come into force, but many disabled tenants are not eligible or feel landlords are not acting sufficiently.
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WorldMan Charged with Murder After Woman Stabbed in Shepherd's Bush
Samantha Turner, 52, died after being stabbed in an upstairs flat on Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush on August 18. A 48-year-old man, Alan Dore, has been charged with her murder and the attempted murder of another woman.
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WorldEnfield Council allocates £570,000 to upgrade parks and play areas
Enfield Council has approved £570,000 of public space improvements, including a £75,000 refurbishment of a play area in New Southgate and new fencing at Provident Park in Edmonton Green. The funding comes from the government’s Pride in Place grant, with works to be completed by March 2027.
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UK bans disposable barbecues as wildfire alert issued across England and Wales
The UK Government issued an emergency alert at 7pm on 14 August, warning residents in England and Wales to avoid disposable barbecues, fireworks and fire pits due to extreme wildfire risk. A nationwide ban on disposable barbecues took effect the same day, with major retailers removing them from shelves.
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Disposable barbecues banned in UK as heatwave fuels wildfire risk
The UK government has banned the sale of disposable barbecues nationwide after they were linked to wildfires during the current heatwave. Major retailers have already pulled the products from shelves as temperatures hit 38.1°C in London on 14 August 2026.
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WorldBritons delay home and life upgrades due to perceived effort
A national survey of 2,000 adults reveals that six in ten Britons postpone improvements to their homes, careers or fitness routines because they believe the effort outweighs the reward. Those who eventually took action reported greater satisfaction than anticipated.
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World£250 yearly discount for homes near new pylons from 2027
Households within 500 metres of upgraded electricity pylons will receive £250 off annual energy bills for ten years. Payments start in early 2027 for projects including the North London Reinforcement, which passes through Enfield Island Village and parts of Enfield Lock, Brimsdown and Edmonton.
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WorldLucci Guthrie charged with attempted murder after Mayfair nightclub attack
A 28-year-old man from Croydon has been charged with attempting to murder a man he allegedly slashed in a Mayfair nightclub. The victim, Sajeev Kumar, suffered severe injuries including a severed jugular and exposed voice box, as reported at Hendon Magistrates’ Court.
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Willesden Green Surgery shortlisted for national NHS award
Willesden Green Surgery is one of nine finalists for Primary Care Provider of the Year at the 2026 HSJ Awards. The practice, led by Dr Muhammad Najim, achieved a 90% patient experience score, with its reception team receiving a perfect 100% helpfulness rating, the only large practice in England to do so.
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Simon Levy jailed for life for murders of two women in London
Simon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, in 2025, along with raping a third woman. Authorities acknowledged systemic failures after Levy remained free despite prior convictions and ongoing offences.
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WorldAnn Widdecombe funeral held at Buckfast Abbey after hammer attack
A requiem mass for Ann Widdecombe took place at Buckfast Abbey in Devon today. The 78-year-old former MP was killed in a hammer attack at her Haytor home on 8 July. Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham, has been charged with her murder. A public memorial will follow later this year.
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WorldPartial solar eclipse to obscure over 90% of sun on 12 August
A partial solar eclipse will obscure more than 90% of the sun between 6pm and 8.15pm on 12 August, the deepest coverage since 1999. The Met Office forecasts cloud in western Scotland but clearer skies in Aberdeenshire, Angus and Moray. Experts urge safe viewing with certified eclipse glasses.
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World1,500 Arriva bus drivers strike on 14 August over cab temperatures
More than 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers will strike on 14 August, disrupting 42 routes including the 19, 29 and SL1. Unite claims cab temperatures reach 40°C, while Transport for London says it is working on improvements to driver conditions.
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WorldBrent and Ealing record most HMO fires in London as inspections rise
Brent and Ealing had the highest number of fires in houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) in London between January 2025 and July 2026, with 31 and 29 incidents respectively. Brent Council called the figures concerning and said it inspected over 5,000 properties last year to improve safety standards.
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WorldSouthgate Leisure Centre opens £750,000 sauna and steam suite
Southgate Leisure Centre has launched new sauna and steam cabins after a £750,000 refurbishment funded by Enfield Council. The 16-person health suite, opened on 8 August, includes mood lighting, a water fountain shower, and redesigned layouts to improve wellness and recovery for gym users.
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London rail and tube delays hit morning commute across multiple lines
Commuters in London face widespread travel disruption this morning due to a points failure on Southern trains, a tunnel closure near Heathrow affecting the Elizabeth line, and part-suspension of the District line. Severe delays are also reported on the Bakerloo line, with alternative routes advised.
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WorldJewish pupils face daily antisemitism in schools, review finds
A government review into antisemitism in schools has found Jewish pupils face regular harassment, with incidents rising 59% in 2026. Headteachers report spending more time on security than education, while 20% of 5,000 surveyed children experienced or observed antisemitic behaviour. Recommendations are expected in autumn.
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