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A Banksy print valued at £270,000 was stolen from the Grove Gallery in London in just over 30 seconds, as revealed in court. Larry Fraser, 48, pleaded guilty to burglary, while James Love, 54, faces trial for allegedly assisting in the theft. CCTV footage confirmed the rapid nature of the crime, with jurors hearing shocking accounts from a night watchman who encountered the thieves.
A treasure hunt will celebrate the 125th anniversary of London's Central line on September 20, 2025. The event, organized by Transport for London, invites participants to explore the line's history and architecture from Shepherd's Bush to Bank. Starting at 10:30 BST, the free event features clues and TfL Ambassadors at each station.
Abdelrahmen Adnan Abouelela, an illegal asylum seeker, received an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence for raping a woman in Hyde Park. The incident occurred in November 2024 when he exploited the victim's vulnerability. An automatic deportation order accompanies his prison sentence due to its length.
Hadi Al Koumi, 18, received a prison sentence of four years and eight months for sexually assaulting four women in London over three days. The court recommended his deportation and imposed a six-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, along with a lifetime requirement to register as a sex offender.
Senior doctors in London highlight severe inequality in access to weight loss drugs, creating a postcode lottery for patients. Many individuals resort to purchasing potentially dangerous medications online, exacerbating health risks. The NHS aims to provide Tirzepatide to 220,000 severely obese patients over three years to combat obesity.
Iain Ward, a 36-year-old man with terminal brain cancer, aims to break the world record for the most money raised by a marathon runner, currently set at £2.3 million. Having raised over £350,000 for charity, he plans to run the New York City Marathon in November. Ward has completed 18 marathons since his diagnosis, using his story to inspire others and promote fitness.
The general secretary of the RMT union expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Transport for London (TfL) following recent Tube strikes. TfL proposed a 3.4% pay increase while the union demands a 32-hour workweek. Increased usage of alternative transport options was noted during the strikes.
Residents of a west London housing block with persistent wall cracks threaten to withhold rent due to the housing association's failure to address the issue. Mick Brady, a disabled tenant, claims the association is in breach of contract and plans to take legal action. The block's current owner, Peabody, attributes the cracks to suspected tree roots but has not resolved the problem.
Police are searching for the family of Rizwan Ahmeed, 42, who died on London Underground tracks near Edgware Station on September 3. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and authorities have not yet located his next of kin. Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police.
Ionut-Cristian Bold, 37, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges related to vandalism at synagogues in north London. He remains in custody due to concerns about his mental health and the risk of fleeing the country. Bold is scheduled to appear at Harrow Crown Court on October 13.