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'Deeply troubling': North London borough sparks anger as it twins with Palestinian city
Brent Council's own equality analysis states that the decision "may cause anxiety to some of Brent's communities"
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North London mum of SEND pupil wins £1,650 payout over school transport issues
Brent Council has said it "should have done further enquiries" before refusing school transport
Strike by some Gatwick Airport workers threatens to impact half-term flights
A strike by some workers at Gatwick Airport has started – and could continue over the May half-term school holiday, the Unite union has warned.
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Neighbours’ ‘ridiculous’ 7-year garden row racks up £250,000 in legal bills
A row between neighbours over a garden tap has been blasted as ‘ridiculous’ by a senior judge after racking up £250,000 in legal bills.
Man from Sydenham charged with starting fire at Keir Starmer’s house
A man has been charged with starting a fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
North London borough elects youngest Mayor in its history who was just 22 when he became councillor
The new Mayor was the first person in his family to go to university and graduated with a Master's Degree from University College London
Council claims notice sent to nursery 'six months ago' after shock closure
Brent Council claims it contacted Bridge Park Montessori Nursery in Stonebridge six months ago after parents turned up with children to discover it would be locked shut.
Reasonable force used in mistaken arrest of Sex Education actor, watchdog finds
The police watchdog said the use of force to arrest actor Reece Richards after he was mistaken for a suspect was "reasonable".
Search to find two teenagers after kittens tortured and killed in London
Police have released CCTV footage of two teenagers they want to speak to after a pair of kittens were tortured and killed in west London.
London Ambulance Service records fastest response times in two years
The London Ambulance Service recorded its fastest emergency response times in years this April, thanks to staff increases, hospital coordination, and innovative triage strategies.
Children sob as nursery given 24 hours' notice of closure
Staff and parents at Bridge Park Montessori Nursery in Stonebridge are shocked and bewildered after Brent Council apparently terminated its lease, leaving children with "nowhere to go".
Wembley cash and carry owner claims business will die as plan to sell high strength beer refused
The Met Police strongly opposed the plan for the Brent shop and suggested it will be pushing for harsher restrictions instead
Gambling Minister visits North London area with more betting shops than supermarkets or banks
Brent has the second highest number of gambling premises out of all London boroughs
Full list of all the London Underground line closures this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (May 16 to May 18) and don't be caught out.
Estate strewn with 'human waste and rubbish' after rough sleepers move in
A Kilburn homeowner has said she fears her Camden Council estate will be “taken over” by people sleeping in tents near a children’s playground.
London teacher accused of sexually abusing pupils and sending nudes to kids
Teacher Julia Yeates is accused of engaging in sexual activity with pupils.
Bomb that killed 85 remembered at VE Day 80th anniversary event
A 'time capsule' recording Hendon’s wartime history has been buried at a new housing development next to the Welsh Harp reservoir to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Newsquest murder investigation shortlisted for national award
Newsquest investigations reporter Charles Thomson is on the shortlist for the Orwell Prize for Journalism, for his investigation into Jason Moore's murder case.
Fire Brigade convoy to Ukraine with rescue gear
Firefighters running a convoy carrying desperately-needed rescue equipment to war-torn Ukraine have now returned to London.
Major UK fashion brand to cut 1700 jobs despite having 'best days ahead'
Burberry has announced plans to cut a potential 1,700 jobs worldwide as part of efforts to slash staff costs and return the luxury fashion brand to a profit.