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Night bus N91 rerouted and 232 shortened as part of network changes affecting 2,000 new homes
Roy Williams, 54, received a six-month prison sentence after stealing £500 worth of alcohol from Café Sinani
NewhamHussain praises airport’s role as Newham’s largest private employer during July visit
London Fire Brigade investigates cause after crews spent over an hour bringing flames under control
London Fire Brigade crews controlled the blaze within 90 minutes, with help from a local farmer
WestminsterTomatillos and other varieties thrive in high temperatures, but British strawberries suffer on restaurant garden
CroydonOutline planning application 26/01916/OUT seeks demolition of existing buildings and a three-storey replacement scheme
IslingtonDavid Pollock, a former Labour peer, will argue special reasons to avoid disqualification at an October hearing.
Tottenham Hotspur legends attended the event at Crews Hill Golf Course, signing memorabilia for auction
LondonOperator says 95% of short barcode tickets on four-minute Waterloo route are used fraudulently by long-distance passengers
Free family activities include craft workshops, stilt-walking performers and three bubble shows on 5 August 2026
Kensington & ChelseaTime Out ranks the Texan-Afghan fusion smokehouse top for both halal and barbecue in its 2026 guide
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Police Scotland have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl found injured at Elliot industrial estate, Arbroath. The girl, camping with her family from West Yorkshire, died at Ninewells Hospital. Officers say they are not seeking anyone else.
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Transport for London has altered three bus routes serving Haringey Heartlands, effective 1 August. The 91 now runs from Crouch End Broadway to Wood Green, the N91 serves the area at night, and the 232 ends at Coburg Road. The changes aim to improve access for residents of the car-free regeneration zone.
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Roy Williams of Harold Hill was sentenced to six months in prison for burgling Café Sinani in Dagenham on 20 May and failing to surrender to custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on 20 July. The court cited his disregard for court orders.
Council & Politics
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Newham Mayor Forhad Hussain made his first official visit to London City Airport on 31 July 2026, meeting staff and touring operations. CEO Andy Cliffe highlighted the airport’s economic impact, while Hussain emphasised its opportunities for young workers ahead of its 40th anniversary in 2027.
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Sixty firefighters and eight engines tackled a grass fire on Fen Lane in North Ockendon on 3 August 2026, damaging six hectares of land. A local farmer assisted by creating fire breaks, while the cause remains unclear.
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Chef Jake Finn, owner of Cinder in St John's Wood, says his rooftop garden has produced a bumper tomato crop during the recent heatwave. While some crops flourish, others, including British strawberries, struggle with sustained high temperatures.
Property & Planning
Croydon Council has received an outline planning application for the redevelopment of 96-98 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon. The proposal includes demolishing existing buildings and constructing a three-storey church hall and six flats with parking and storage. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
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Merton Council approved a 249-home affordable housing development in Mitcham on 30 July 2026, despite objections over height and heritage. Clarion will fund £1,358,982.98 in local improvements via a section 106 agreement, with demolition set for February 2027.
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Vicki Wickham, the journalist, TV producer and talent manager who shaped 1960s pop culture through Ready Steady Go! and co-wrote Dusty Springfield’s You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, has died aged 87. She lived in Barnet and was awarded an OBE in 2013.
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Enfield Council has granted planning permission for 306 affordable homes on brownfield land adjacent to North Middlesex University Hospital. The development, led by Vistry, will provide 152 social rent units, 154 intermediate homes and key worker accommodation, alongside a nursery and café.
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A car fire on the M25 near Dartford closed all lanes between junctions 2 and 4 on 3 August 2026, creating two-hour queues. National Highways confirmed the incident and diversion routes. Barnet residents travelling to Kent or the Channel ports were most affected.
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Aaron Parker, 41, of Hither Green, admitted two charges of exposing his genitals at Shortlands railway station on 9 March 2025. Bromley Magistrates’ Court sentenced him to a community order lasting until May 2027, including 20 days of rehabilitation and 150 hours of unpaid work.
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The boy injured in the 2019 Tate Modern attack has left hospital after seven years of treatment. His family confirmed his return to school and ongoing rehabilitation, funded by over £500,000 raised via GoFundMe. Attacker Jonty Bravery remains jailed.
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A fire on Hackney Road in Hackney destroyed a rooftop terrace and half the roof of a building on 3 August 2026. London Fire Brigade attended the scene at 7:53am, bringing the fire under control by 8:47am. No injuries were reported, but the cause remains undetermined.
Culture & Arts
Former Islington mayor Margot Dunn has died aged 94. She represented Holloway ward for 12 years, chaired fostering and adoption committees, and became the council’s first Older People’s Champion. Tributes describe her as warm, kind, and a familiar presence in the community.
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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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