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Local News · HackneyHackney sixth-formers secure Oxbridge places and record grades in 2026 results
Hackney sixth-formers collected A-level, T-level and BTEC results on 13 August 2026, with three Mossbourne students securing Oxbridge places. Schools including Excelsior Academy and Cardinal Pole reported provisional grades above England averages, though figures remain unverified until later this summer.
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Local News · NewhamNewham A Level results show 71% A*-B grades at St Angela’s School
Newham students achieved record A Level results in 2026, with St Angela’s Ursuline School reporting 71% A*-B grades and St Bonaventure’s RC School a 100% pass rate. The borough ranked third nationally for average point score per entry in 2025, as the council urged students to explore local jobs and apprenticeships.
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Local News · LondonDisposable barbecue sparks Mitcham grass fire as wildfires hit record high
A disposable barbecue caused a grass fire near Commonside East, Mitcham, requiring 60 firefighters to extinguish one hectare of burning shrubs. England and Wales have already matched last year’s record of 1,017 wildfires, prompting calls to restrict sales of single-use barbecues.
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Local News · LondonPerseid meteor shower peaks 13 August with up to 100 shooting stars an hour
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its brightest point in the early hours of Thursday 13 August 2026. Up to 100 meteors an hour may be visible across London and the south-east if skies stay clear, the Met Office has said. A new moon will darken the sky, improving visibility.
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Local News · LondonBeddington Lane wildfire closes B272 and forces detours in Mitcham
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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Local News · HackneyEast London NHS Trust downgraded over Hackney mental health safety risks
The Care Quality Commission has downgraded East London NHS Foundation Trust’s emergency mental health support in Hackney and the City of London after finding breaches in safety, staff supervision and patient detention times. The trust must now submit an action plan to address the failures.
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Local News · WestminsterBarbie the cat and kittens rescued from 45°C Pimlico boiler room
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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Local News · LondonThames Water restores supply to half of 10,000 homes after five-day outage
Thames Water has repaired one of two burst mains in South Woodford, restoring water to some of the 10,000 affected homes. The second burst on Chigwell Road remains unresolved, leaving residents in parts of Redbridge, Waltham Forest and Epping Forest without reliable supply since Saturday.
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Local News · LondonGuy's and St Thomas' staff face 669 assaults in one year as violence surges
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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Local News · CroydonCroydon’s Costa Del adds free Thursday Beach Club nights until 31 August
Costa Del Croydon, the free rooftop beach event at Centrale Shopping Centre, has introduced Thursday Beach Club nights for adults. Tickets are free but must be booked weekly, with limited walk-in availability. The event runs until 31 August 2026 and includes family activities during the day.
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Local News · LondonBarnet parks turn brown as London drought threatens homes and wildlife
Satellite images reveal London’s parks have turned brown after record-breaking heatwaves, with Barnet’s green spaces at risk of wildfires. The Mayor of London has urged residents to create fire breaks in gardens, while the London Fire Brigade warns dry grass can spread flames to nearby homes within minutes.
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Local News · LondonThree deaths linked to St Helier lung doctor’s advice as 203 patients face review
Veronica Varney, a former St Helier Hospital consultant, was suspended after a review found her advice on flu jabs, rapeseed oil and off-label treatments contributed to three premature deaths. The trust will now examine 203 more of her interstitial lung disease patients, a process expected to take two years.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces drought as London heat alert extended to Friday
Barnet residents are under an amber heat health alert until 29 August as England faces its driest July since 1836. The Environment Agency has declared drought across more than two-thirds of the country, with rivers and reservoirs declining and hosepipe bans in place for 27 million customers.
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Local News · LewishamCoroner warns Met Police after Lewisham woman's death linked to delayed response
A coroner has urged the Metropolitan Police to review its policies after an inquest found delays in responding to Catherine Morgan’s disappearance may have contributed to her death. The 37-year-old from Lewisham died in Kent on 4 September 2024, hours after police declined to investigate despite reports of her high-risk status.
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Local News · EalingFirefighters extinguish two London grass fires after 30 emergency calls
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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Local News · LondonBarnet faces first rain in weeks on 17 August as heat health alert remains
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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Local News · LondonWest Ham co-owner David Sullivan attends match despite stadium advice to stay away
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan attended the club’s Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth on 27 August, ignoring advice from London Stadium to stay away. The stadium cited safeguarding concerns and the risk of fan demonstrations after allegations of sexual misconduct by seven women were published in June.
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Local News · BrentOfsted orders urgent safeguarding changes at Wembley nursery caring for 76 children
Ofsted inspectors found Canopy Children’s Nursery in Wembley Park failed to meet safeguarding standards for 76 children aged zero to four. The nursery closed for a week in July to implement a plan including enhanced training and supervision, which Ofsted has since verified.
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Local News · LondonSt James and Lindner Prater convicted over 2018 window death in Lambeth
A jury at Inner London Crown Court found developers St James and facade contractor Lindner Prater guilty of safety breaches after a 130 kg window pane fell 25 storeys from The Corniche in Albert Embankment, killing coach driver Mick Ferris in October 2018. Foster + Partners and Wintech were acquitted.
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Local News · LondonJared Leto concerts at The O2 face calls to cancel over sexual conduct claims
Campaigners including Women's Aid and the End Violence Against Women Coalition are demanding Thirty Seconds to Mars cancel two UK arena concerts next April. Four women have accused frontman Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct in the 2000s and 2010s, which he denies. Promoters and venues have not responded to requests for comment.
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