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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.
A builder, James Love, was acquitted of burglary charges after a Banksy print valued at £270,000 was stolen from a London gallery. Love maintained he was unaware of the crime and assisted police in recovering the artwork. His co-defendant, Larry Fraser, pleaded guilty and will be sentenced soon.
City Thameslink station in London ranks as the worst major railway station in Britain for cancellations, with one in 13 scheduled stops canceled in the past year. The government aims to improve rail service reliability amid widespread disruptions affecting passengers, including students and rural commuters.
Camden Council has revised its apology approach to social housing tenants following criticism from the housing ombudsman. The council now expresses gratitude for complaints instead of placing blame on residents, addressing concerns about insincerity in previous apologies. Improvements in social housing provision are underway, although a high volume of complaints is expected to persist.
Police in Westminster seek information on a man captured in CCTV footage following an assault on a woman in her home. The intruder attempted to force his way into her flat on New Cavendish Street late on July 30, 2025. Authorities describe the incident as "highly alarming" and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Three children were hospitalized after a significant fire engulfed a three-storey block of flats in Enfield, north London. Approximately 70 firefighters battled the blaze, which affected the entire roof and much of the second floor. Their conditions are not life-threatening, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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.
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.
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.