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London has shortlisted Crews Hill in Enfield and Thamesmead in Greenwich for new town developments aimed at addressing the housing crisis. Enfield's proposed development includes 21,000 homes with essential infrastructure, but opponents raise concerns about building on greenbelt land.
Notorious sex attacker Malcolm Fairley, known as "The Fox," died from a heart attack in prison, a coroner confirmed. Fairley, 71, had a history of heart disease and was previously involved in a major manhunt for his sex crimes in the 1980s. He was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Hull on May 29, 2024.
Former Metropolitan Police constable Jake Cummings received a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted of rape, coercive behavior, voyeurism, and stalking involving three women. The judge labeled Cummings' actions as a "campaign of abuse," emphasizing the significant psychological impact on his victims. Cummings, who abused his position as a police officer, must serve two-thirds of his sentence before being eligible for parole.
Chichester City footballer Billy Vigar, 21, remains in an induced coma following a significant brain injury sustained during a match against Wingate and Finchley. The club reported that Vigar is receiving intensive care, and his long-term recovery remains uncertain. Arsenal and several non-league clubs have expressed their support and well wishes for his recovery.
Funding for public toilets at the Notting Hill Carnival may be reduced due to an £82 million budget shortfall in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The council's annual contribution of £1 million is under review as officials seek to make significant savings. Organizers of the carnival, which attracts about two million attendees each August, have been approached for comment on the potential cuts.
Joshua Eno, 25, was found guilty of murdering Rico Andrews, 21, during a confrontation over a stolen BMW motorbike in Battersea, London, on October 5, 2023. Eno shot Andrews at point-blank range before fleeing on a moped. His accomplice, Tyrone Attwood, 34, was convicted of robbery and is serving a seven-year sentence.
Two Londoners raised over £16,000 for a baby loss charity by completing seven marathons in seven days. Michael Brennan and William Richards ran 200 miles from south London to north Wales, motivated by Brennan's personal loss and aiming to support families facing similar experiences.
Disabled residents at the Waterloo Hub Hotel report being forced to sleep in the lobby due to broken lifts. Westminster and Camden councils are investigating the conditions, which include pest issues and inadequate food service. One in 49 Londoners are categorized as homeless, highlighting the urgent need for better temporary accommodation.
Amazon plans to close its 19 UK grocery stores, shifting focus to online delivery services. Five of the locations will be converted into Whole Foods stores, with 250 employees affected by the closures. The company aims to enhance its grocery offerings through partnerships with retailers like Morrisons and Co-op.
Angel Salami, a 13-year-old from south London, and her father Kehinde launched a book titled "My Blood, Your Blood" to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and encourage blood donations in black communities. The book shares their personal experiences with the condition, which affects daily life and can lead to painful crises. It will be distributed in Brixton primary schools and selected blood donor centers nationwide.