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Crime & Safety · LondonMartin Stokes fined £3,905 for fly-tipping outside Barkingside bingo hall
A Birmingham man has been ordered to pay £3,905 after dumping mattresses, a fridge freezer and other waste outside Buzz Bingo Hall in Barkingside. Redbridge Council prosecuted Martin Stokes in his absence after he ignored a court summons and previous fines.
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Council & Politics · LondonFly-tipping in Barnet rises as London sees 8% annual increase
Barnet residents face growing fly-tipping problems as London records 481,088 incidents in 2024/25, an 8% rise. Experts cite high disposal costs, inadequate housing, and organised crime as key factors, while ministers allocate £45m to tackle waste crime.
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