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Local News · LewishamSecond fire at Deptford waste site handling Lewisham council refuse
A second fire at a waste facility in Landmann Way, Deptford, on Tuesday 18 August has highlighted concerns about Lewisham council's waste disposal contracts. The site, which handles the council's fly-tipped and bulky waste, previously caught fire in June. Lewisham council paid over £142,000 to the facility operator, SSSI, in June.
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Council & Politics · CamdenChalcots Estate fire safety works complete after £300m Camden programme
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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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington waste fires cost £1m as battery disposal rules stall in Lords
Islington’s Hornsey Street Waste Transfer Station suffered its fourth fire in 14 months on 28 July 2026, causing at least £1 million in damage. Officials say improper disposal of rechargeable batteries is driving the blazes, while the Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill remains stuck in Parliament.
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Council & Politics · LondonBarnet parks enforce fire ban as London heatwave hits 33 days over 30°C
Barnet’s parks, including Hampstead Heath and Walthamstow Marshes, have joined a London-wide ban on barbecues and open fires after temperatures exceeded 30°C for the 33rd time this year. Authorities warn a single spark could ignite a wildfire in seconds, with new rules also prohibiting swimming in unsupervised water.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetFire at High Barnet shop with flats above brings 40 firefighters
Forty firefighters from London Fire Brigade attended a fire at a shop with flats above on Barnet High Street on 3 August 2026. The incident required no evacuations, and the cause remains under investigation by the brigade.
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