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Plans for West London park to get new splash pad for kids as image released
The Queen's Park paddling pool was shut in 2020 due to Covid restrictions

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BBC Bargain Hunt expert jailed over art sales to ‘Hezbollah financier’
Oghenochuko Ojiri previously pleaded guilty to eight offences under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000.


Brent Council restores Muslim children's graves destroyed in 'horrific' hate crime
"My daughter's grave is not just a site with a plaque - it is all I have left of her in this world."

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Trial date set for three Iranian nationals charged with spying offences
The defendants were appearing at the Old Bailey by video link.


Park Royal fire: Blaze under investigation after 100 firefighters tackle fire at west London industrial estate
Fifteen fire engines rushed to Sergo Park to try and stop the inferno in the early hours of Friday

100 firefighters tackle restaurant blaze in Park Royal
Around 100 firefighters have been called to a fire at an old restaurant in Park Royal.
New Bakerloo line trains would have air-conditioning and come more often
A planned new Bakerloo line fleet would allow Transport for London to increase services to one train every two-and-a-half minutes.
Ex-Arsenal football ‘prodigy’ jailed for plot to smuggle in £600,000 of cannabis
An ex-Arsenal academy footballer has been imprisoned for four years for his role in a £600,000 drug smuggling plot.
Met officer fired after touching female colleague inappropriately
A Met officer has been fired for touching a female student officer inappropriately without her permission.
Commuter chaos as Waterloo evacuated due to fire alert
Waterloo station has been evacuated for a fire alert. Live updates here.

North London man dumped old bed at side of the road - he didn't spot the camera
Naiffisa Leila Abbas was ordered to pay £4,600 after being prosecuted


25 flats set to be 'crammed' into North London site with local saying it'll 'wrap around their home'
The former police station in Willesden Green would remain and be upgraded while 'poor quality' outbuildings would be demolished


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Illegal hot dog seller on Westminster Bridge fined £6k with sausage stand seized
An East Ham man who was a “prolific” illegal seller of hot dogs on Westminster Bridge has been fined thousands.
Tributes to ‘beautiful’ couple found dead after ‘taking mystery pills’ in Southall
Tributes have been paid to the “beautiful” couple who were found dead after allegedly taking mystery green pills in Southall.
Busy south London station would get even bigger under revamp
A major revamp of Waterloo station including plans for a new concourse has gained momentum, Lambeth Council has said.
Memorial held after 61 children's graves desecrated in hate attack at cemetery
A memorial at Carpenders Park Cemetery reinstated 61 children’s Muslim graves vandalised in an Islamophobic attack.
Update on condition of man, 24, stabbed in broad daylight in central London
Police have given an update on the condition of a man stabbed in broad daylight in central London.
Have kids aged 15 - 46? HMRC could owe you thousands - here's how to check
HMRC is urging parents to check if they are missing National Insurance credits that could add £100,000 to their state pension pots

London areas where nearly half of kids are qualify for free school meals
The data is for January 2025 and has been published by the Department for Education
