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Brent Council's Labour leader promises 'radical, practical action' after crushing election results
The new political makeup of Brent Council provides greater opportunities for minority parties
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200 North London households told to urgently evacuate housing blocks over 'intolerable risk to life'
Residents of the blocks in Wembley were told to leave in the middle of the night but some have so far refused
What happens in Brent now the council has no overall control?
No party has an overall majority for the first time since 2006
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Brent Council Leader has been in position for 14 years but could election results end his reign?
Cllr Muhammed Butt has been leader of the council for 14 years
Water leaks, sewage and data centres: MyLondon's 'Wasted' campaign to probe city's environmental threats
With new leadership in place at many London borough councils, our Wasted project will seek to remind local authorities of the importance of delivering on their environmental commitments
How do Waymo driverless taxis work and why is their London launch so controversial?
Calls have been made to suspend the trial over safety concerns
Brent Liberal Democrats change leader after 'milestone' local election results
Cllr Anton Georgiou will be the new leader - a position he held until his resignation in 2024
Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement
It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.
Waymo driverless taxi trial in London borough 'should be stopped' as petition launched
It comes after a Waymo vehicle veered into a crime scene in Harlesden
The 'neglected' North London high street plagued by phone snatchings, shoplifting and knife crime
"You cycle five minutes either side of Kilburn High Road and the area completely changes. We've been forgotten."
Brent team supporting school mental health recognised at awards
he Brent Mental Health Support Team (MHST) won the Best Integrated Service or Team award at the inaugural Council for Disabled Children (CDC) SEND Awards.
Labour MP urges cabinet ministers to 'challenge Keir Starmer by Monday or I will'
MP Catherine West has said that if no one challenges Sir Keir as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself.
'A hideous pile' - London's first high-rise building now lost forever
London's first high-rise building - Queen Anne's Mansions - lasted just 100 years but was widely disliked, including by Queen Victoria. The Lost London book looks back at its history.
Deaf ambulance worker gives England rugby shirt to mentor in emotional moment
Zoe Cox, a deaf London Ambulance Service medic and international rugby player has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor.
Lib Dem leader 'ecstatic' by Brent gains as borough left under no overall control
Labour has lost control of Brent Council after falling short of an overall majority, losing 17 councillors compared to the 2022 elections.
Brent election results 2026 as Labour lose overall control amid Lib Dem, Green and Tory gains
Labour is still the largest party but has fallen short of an overall majority despite having 41 councillors after the last election
E-commerce ‘wizz’ reveals how to make sellable products in 60 seconds
An e-commerce ‘wizz’ creator has gone viral, showing how anyone can make a product idea in under 60 seconds.
Inside the dispute that led to strikes at Great Ormond Street Hospital School
George Binette reports on the strike dispute at Great Ormond Street Hospital School and the sacking of union rep Kate Williams.
How Bright Futures is opening doors for SEND young people in north west London
Martene Carroll from Jason Roberts Foundation highlights how Bright Futures Club is creating inclusive opportunities for SEND children and young people across Brent.
Confidence and age are among the top reasons Brits don’t start a business
Confidence and age are among the top reasons Brits don’t start a business – but lack of money is the real stumbling block, according to research.