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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 · Barnet23 injured in Hendon festival crush after fire closes gates
At least 23 people were injured when a crowd surged at the entrance to Ghana Party in the Park in Hendon after a small fire forced temporary gate closure. Police closed the event early, citing overcrowding at Copthall Playing Fields.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetThree hospitalised after fire and crowd surge at Barnet festival
Three people were taken to hospital after a fire near the entrance of Ghana Party in the Park in Barnet caused gates to close, leading to a crowd surge when they reopened. The festival was stopped early, with 23 people receiving assistance from emergency services.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetGhana Party in the Park cancelled after fire triggers crowd surge at Copthall Playing Fields
A small fire at the Ghana Party in the Park festival in Barnet led to temporary gate closures, followed by a crowd surge when they reopened. Emergency services treated 23 people, with three hospitalised. The event was cancelled early on safety advice.
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Council & Politics · BarnetGhana Party in the Park closed early after overcrowding injures attendees in Barnet
More than 8,000 attendees were at the annual Ghana Party in the Park festival when overcrowding at the entrance led to injuries. Emergency services, including two air ambulances, responded. Organisers and Barnet Council confirmed the early closure, citing health and safety concerns.
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Crime & Safety · CroydonMan stabbed near Sanderstead petrol station, suspect bailed
A 53-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed near a petrol station in Sanderstead on 29 July 2025. Police arrested a 25-year-old on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and released him on bail while investigations continue. Residents are asked to contact police with information.
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Crime & SafetyHavering grass fire burns six hectares near Hornchurch
Approximately six hectares of grass caught fire near South End Road in Hornchurch on Tuesday. The London Fire Brigade deployed 60 firefighters and a specialised Terrain Support Vehicle to manage the blaze, which was declared under control by mid-afternoon.
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