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Local News · GreenwichGreenwich Foot Tunnel to close for urgent repairs in October
Transport for London will close the 122-year-old Greenwich Foot Tunnel for three weeks from 7 October after inspections revealed corrosion in the cast-iron lining. Engineers will install temporary supports and replace damaged sections. Cyclists must dismount and use alternative crossings.
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Local News · LondonChase Farm Hospital cancels operations after Bramley Road water main bursts
A burst water main on Bramley Road in Cockfosters forced Chase Farm Hospital to postpone planned operations on Wednesday. Thames Water deployed water trucks and bottled water stations as 750 households in Enfield and surrounding areas face ongoing shortages.
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Local News · All LondonSt Dominic’s Sixth Form College records highest A-level grades in 47 years
St Dominic’s Sixth Form College in Harrow has announced its best A-level results in nearly five decades, with 38% of students earning A* to A grades. Principal Andrew Parkin praised the cohort’s dedication and the staff’s support as 70% achieved A* to B.
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Local News · LondonBarking and Dagenham ranked England’s least friendly borough in government study
A government-backed study using the Community Life Survey ranked Barking and Dagenham as England’s least friendly borough. Residents told the Guardian they value local connections but cite poor public spaces, antisocial behaviour and a lack of amenities as barriers to community life.
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Local News · SouthwarkBermondsey waste fire sends smoke across Southwark, 100 firefighters tackle blaze
A fire at a waste facility on Landmann Way in Bermondsey prompted a major response from the London Fire Brigade on 18 August 2026. About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines attended the scene, where 50 tonnes of household waste burned, producing thick smoke across the area.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces September heatwave risk and drought despite rain forecast
Barnet and the wider south-east could see another heatwave in September, the Met Office has warned, as the region remains a month’s worth of rain below normal levels. Heavy rain forecast for Monday may ease wildfire risks but will not end drought conditions or hosepipe bans, experts say.
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Local News · Hackney12-year-old boy dies after drowning in River Lea at Hackney Marshes
A 12-year-old boy drowned in the River Lea near Hackney Marshes on 15 August 2026. Emergency services conducted a search lasting over six hours before recovering his body. Hackney Council and the Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during a heat-health alert.
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Local News · LondonSainsbury's pauses facial recognition at East Dulwich store after wrongful ejection
Sainsbury's has suspended live facial recognition at its East Dulwich branch after staff wrongly challenged a customer as a shoplifter. The supermarket attributed the incident to human error, not the Facewatch system, which it says has a 99.98% accuracy rate. Critics argue the technology risks humiliating innocent shoppers.
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Local News · LondonJason Arday family fundraiser reaches £30,000 after professor's death
A GoFundMe for the family of Jason Arday, who resigned from Cambridge University amid plagiarism allegations, has raised over £30,000. A vigil will be held in his memory on Monday in central London. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called his death a 'tragedy'.
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Local News · London£7m power upgrade drills beneath Sydenham railway without stopping trains
UK Power Networks completed a £7 million project to install high-voltage cables beneath a busy railway line in Sydenham, south London. The work, done without disrupting train services, aims to enhance network reliability for thousands of local customers and support future upgrades.
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Local News · WandsworthJason Arday found dead in Battersea home aged 41
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism allegations, was found dead at his home on Daley Thompson Way, Battersea, on 14 August 2026. Police confirmed his death is not being treated as suspicious. Cambridge has launched an independent investigation into his appointment.
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Local News · LondonBeckton desalination plant to restart by December after £500m spend
Thames Water will restart its £500m Beckton desalination plant by the end of the year to boost reservoir levels over winter. The plant, which has supplied just 7.2bn litres since 2011, will rely on weather conditions and electricity costs. Critics question its value after years of limited use.
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Local News · LondonAmber heat alert extended to 16 August as London hits 38.1C
The UK Health Security Agency has extended London’s amber heat health alert until 10am on 16 August after temperatures reached 38.1C at Kew Gardens. Reservoir levels have fallen to 66%, and wildfires this year have already matched 2025’s total. Dementia sufferers are at particular risk.
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Local News · London600 South Woodford homes still without water after Thames Water pipe bursts
Thames Water has failed to restore water to 600 homes in South Woodford, Redbridge, after multiple pipe bursts last weekend. The company had promised full restoration by Friday but now blames trapped air in the network. Councillors criticise bottled water distribution as inadequate during the heatwave.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces thunderstorms and seven days of rain after record 38.1°C heat
Residents in Barnet and across London can expect thunderstorms and a week of rain from 18 August, following record-breaking temperatures of 38.1°C on 13 August. The Met Office and BBC Weather forecast cooler conditions, with showers lasting until 27 August, though the bank holiday weekend may stay dry.
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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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