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Local News · LondonSouthwark and Borough among UK's top bed bug hotspots
Southwark and Borough (SE1) has been identified as one of Britain's worst affected areas for bed bug infestations. A new analysis of pest control call-outs placed the postcode district 13th nationally among the top 15 hotspots.
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Local News · LondonHavering ranked second most peaceful London borough
Havering has been named the second most peaceful borough in Greater London according to a study by SAM Conveyancing. The borough scored 56.5 out of 100, ranking 123rd nationally, with low crime rates and minimal exposure to road and rail noise contributing to its high placement.
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Crime & Safety · London14‑year‑old charged after four injured in Bromley High Street stabbing
A 14‑year‑old was charged with affray and two counts of threatening with a bladed article after a fight on Bromley High Street on 10 September left four people injured. Six of eight arrested have been released on bail, and the boy will return to court on 16 September.
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Local News · All LondonGatwick Airport runway closed due to departing aircraft issue
London Gatwick Airport's runway was closed this afternoon due to a technical issue with a departing aircraft. All flights were grounded, with some diverted to other airports, as teams worked to resolve the problem.
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Local News · LondonInquest into Heathrow fuel tank explosion death
Georgie Buxton died at St Mary's Hospital on 7 July after an explosion occurred while he was inspecting a fuel leak at Heathrow Airport. The Metropolitan Police and the Health and Safety Executive have launched a criminal investigation into the incident.
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