London Fire Brigade crews tackled the blaze near the industrial estate on 15 August 2024
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EalingNo injuries reported as crews tackle blazes in Rainham and Greenford heathland
LondonKensington and Chelsea, Richmond, Wandsworth and Westminster councils say residents will pay 55% of England’s total levy
IslingtonMikel Arteta says the Brazilian’s energy and hunger will help the team reach the next level
LondonLight showers expected in the afternoon, with temperatures staying above 20°C during wet days
LondonMinistry of Justice and Westminster City Council incurred costs for security, removal and maintenance of three pieces
LewishamPolice urge victims to report incidents as inquiries continue into organised thefts across six neighbourhoods
LondonThe limited-edition supercar was one of several confiscated at a West London meetup on Saturday
LondonLondon Stadium had requested advance notice of Sullivan’s attendance due to safeguarding concerns and potential fan unrest
LondonEngineering work south of Peterborough will close key routes into London from 29 to 31 August
BrentCanopy Children’s Nursery on Walters Walk closed for a week to retrain staff after April inspection
LondonCity Hall audit shows 17 councils will have no capacity left within 15 years, with Barnet relying on out-of-borough provision
WestminsterCouncil draft policy aims to reduce drunkenness and pavement crowding in Soho and Covent Garden
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Breyer Holdings Limited, the Harold Hill-based firm behind Breyer Roofing and Breyer Repar, has appointed administrators after failing to meet debt obligations. Its 285 employees face an uncertain future while proposals are prepared for creditors by early October.
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Around 80 firefighters and 12 fire engines responded to two separate grass fires in Rainham and Greenford on Tuesday evening. The blazes damaged four hectares of heathland and one acre of trees, with no injuries reported. Both fires were extinguished within two hours.
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Four London boroughs have told Chancellor John Healey that their residents will pay £270m of the £430m annual mansion tax, due to start in April 2028. The levy of £2,500 to £7,500 on homes worth over £2m will not fund local services, council leaders said.
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Arsenal have completed the £75m signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, with manager Mikel Arteta stating the midfielder’s arrival will push the squad forward. Guimarães was introduced to fans at Emirates Stadium but did not feature in the pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
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Barnet will see its first rainfall in weeks on 17 August, with light showers forecast for the afternoon, BBC Weather reports. A yellow heat health alert remains in place for London until 19 August, as temperatures stay above 20°C even during rain.
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Around 70 Volkswagen vehicle badges and radar sensors were stolen in Catford, Forest Hill, Ladywell, Honor Oak, East Dulwich and Lewisham between 15 and 19 July 2026. Police confirmed investigations are ongoing and called for further reports from affected owners.
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A Metropolitan Police officer drove a seized Ferrari Monza SP2, worth £3.7 million, through Mayfair after it was confiscated at a supercar event near Hyde Park Corner. The vehicle, one of just 499 made, was part of a haul retrieved from uninsured drivers linked to anti-social behaviour complaints.
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A wildfire on Beddington Lane in Mitcham forced the closure of the B272 and diverted traffic on 15 August 2024. London Fire Brigade attended the scene near the industrial estate, with no injuries reported. Residents faced delays as emergency services managed the blaze.
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A mother cat and her three kittens were rescued from a 45°C boiler room in Pimlico after residents reported persistent meowing. Westminster City Council’s animal warden carried out the rescue. One kitten was put down, another has a heart condition, and the remaining two have been rehomed.
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Camden Council has finished major fire safety upgrades on the Chalcots Estate, installing A1-rated cladding and new windows across its five tower blocks. The works, part of a £300m investment since 2017, have secured building safety certificates for 12 high-rise blocks, with all 12 approved by regulators.
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Physical assaults on staff at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust rose by 60% in 2025-26, reaching 669 reported cases. Nurses and security teams report broken bones, knife threats, and racist abuse, prompting a new poster campaign to deter violence against NHS workers.
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Lewisham Council has been criticised by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for failing to provide evidence of compliance in more than a third of investigated complaints. The ombudsman’s letter highlights delays in apologies and payments, affecting vulnerable residents, and calls for urgent improvement.
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The flagship store, occupying two floors at 134-140 Oxford Street, will open on 4 November 2026. Warner Bros promises a Ukrainian Ironbelly Dragon, a full-sized Knight Bus and a themed pub serving Butterbeer, aiming to draw half a million daily visitors to the West End.
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A 28-year-old woman was pronounced dead at a home on Conington Road, Lewisham, on 5 August 2026. A 25-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail while police investigate. A post-mortem examination has been conducted.
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A 63-year-old man from east London was found guilty of harassing Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy after blocking her exit, shouting about knife crime, and filming her on a Victoria line train on 15 July 2025. Passengers intervened before she escaped at Finsbury Park.
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AREV Saint-Tropez, designed by Luis Bustamante, opened in 2024 on the site of the former Lou Troupelan hotel. The 35-room property features the largest heated pool in Saint-Tropez, rooms from £505 per night, and a design inspired by sailing culture and the Côte d’Azur.
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The English Football Association will withdraw its backing for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president in 2027, aligning with UEFA and the Football Association of Wales after his failed attempt to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
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Tony Livesey has left BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years at the station. His departure follows allegations against his former boss, David Sullivan, regarding predatory behaviour. Livesey has denied claims that he arranged a meeting between Sullivan and an alleged victim in 1999.
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NatureScot’s board refused a licence for the 2026 guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, citing potential harm to gannet populations. The decision spares up to 2,000 young birds but does not rule out future hunts, as campaigners urge legal reforms to end the practice.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has proposed using the Royal Navy to intercept small boats crossing the English Channel and return migrants to France or Belgium. The plan, called 'Operation Fortress', would involve a joint military command but no 'pushbacks', the party said. Home Office figures show 1,176 migrants crossed in the last week of August 2026.
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England and Wales experienced their driest July on record in 2026, according to provisional Met Office statistics. Nineteen counties recorded 1mm or less rainfall, while southern England saw its hottest July, with the UK and England marking their second hottest.
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Research Resource Archaeology uncovered significant parts of a German V1 flying bomb, including an almost intact Argus pulse-jet engine, at Chetney Marsh in Kent. The 1944 crash site offers rare evidence of wartime interception techniques.
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A one-day Lego festival at Brentwood Centre on 16 August will feature speed building competitions, master builder challenges and trader stalls. Tickets start at £6 for children and £8 for adults, with a £20 family ticket available online.
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