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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

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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

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London stock close lower as miners hit by slumping gold price
The FTSE 100 finished down by 0.21%, or 17.91 points, to close at 8,585.01.

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.

North London roadworks earn council £300k in 17 days as drivers ignoring signs are fined
Wembley High Road had been closed whilst major repair works were being carried out

Tory MP charged with sexual assaults at London's Groucho club
A Conservative MP has been charged with two sexual assaults at London’s famous Groucho Club.
Londoners slam UK-wide vote petition for mayor as 'ridiculous' and 'dumb'
A petition calling for all of the UK to be able to vote on the London Mayor has gone viral, but Londoners have branded it 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'.
All UK residents could soon vote for London Mayor after petition hits milestone
All UK residents could soon be able to vote for the next London Mayor after a petition hit a major milestone.
How rich is Sir Keir Starmer and how did he make his fortune?
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has won the 2024 general election, but how rich is he?
Police investigate 'arson attack' at Keir Starmer’s Kentish Town home
Police are investigating a fire at a house in Kentish Town owned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Man arrested over 'arson attack' after fire at Keir Starmer's house in Kentish Town
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a suspected arson attack on a house linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Kentish Town.

North London woman gets 'threatening letter' out of the blue saying she owes council £900
Brent Council has apologised and paid the resident £120 in compensation for the distress caused - she still had to pay the £900 back though

North Londoners among Russian spies jailed for total of 50 years
Six Bulgarians have been jailed after being convicted of spying for Russia on an industrial scale.
Counter-terrorism police join investigation into fire at Keir Starmer’s house
Counter-terrorism police have joined an investigation into a fire at a house in Kentish Town owned by Sir Keir Starmer.
PICTURES: Forensics join investigation into fire at Keir Starmer's Kentish Town house
Forensics have been pictured at Sir Keir Starmer’s house where a fire is being investigated by the police.