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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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Council & Politics · SouthwarkSouthwark’s new Green leader plans to make driving harder in the borough
Southwark Council’s new Green leader, James McAsh, has announced plans to make driving more difficult in the borough. The measures include blocking rat runs and expanding low-traffic neighbourhoods to improve air quality and road safety for children.
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