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Noah's Ark Children's Hospice has successfully raised £1.27 million through its 'From That Moment' fundraising campaign. The total exceeded the initial £1 million target and will support specialist care for seriously ill children across north and central London and Hertsmere.
Some rape survivors in North London have experienced waits of over seven years for their court trials, with one case scheduled for 2029. New specialist courts and fixed trial dates aim to address these lengthy delays.
A Traveller community in North London reports that on one pitch up to 15 people are forced to share a single bathroom. The group says the situation is dangerous and calls for immediate action, while no official response has been recorded.
A £20,000 reward is available for information leading to Alex Sloley, who disappeared from Islington in August 2008 aged 16. Police say he was exploited by gangs and appeal for witnesses who may have seen him or know of his whereabouts. The case remains active.
Bleecker Burger, named the world’s best by Time Out in July 2026, will open its first north London restaurant in Camden’s Middle Yard. The new site at 45-46 Camden Lock Place will offer dine-in and delivery, with an exact opening date still unconfirmed.

Aldi is scouting locations in Wembley, North Harrow, Wood Green and Maida Hill for new stores, part of a £370 million UK expansion. A Willesden High Road branch is already under construction, with staff earning £14.88 an hour within the M25.
Transport for London has proposed withdrawing the 67 bus route between Wood Green and Dalston Junction and rerouting the 149 to avoid Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The eight-week public consultation closes on 20 September 2024.
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