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An 11-year-old girl drowned at Liquid Leisure water park due to the absence of clear deep water warning signs. An inquest revealed that while some areas were deep, signs only indicated shallow water, leading to confusion among parents. The park's owner acknowledged that more lifeguards should have been present during the incident.
Normal service has resumed on most London Underground lines after a power failure caused major disruptions. The National Grid resolved the fault quickly, but a voltage dip affected local power supplies and led to a fire at an electrical substation in Maida Vale. Passengers on the Metropolitan line still face severe delays due to ongoing engineering works.
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) urged London Mayor Sadiq Khan to halt a controversial 16-storey flat development in Penge, citing serious fire safety risks due to a single staircase. Despite developer Hadley Clarion's claims of compliance with building regulations, concerns persist regarding the safety standards following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
A Metropolitan Police constable, Che Homersham, was sentenced to six months in jail for inappropriate sexual behavior towards a 16-year-old girl he encountered while on duty. He resigned following the incident, which involved kissing and inappropriate touching under the guise of taking a statement. The case has raised concerns about trust in the police force.
An 87-year-old man, John Mackey, died two days after a street attack in north London over groceries. Peter Augustine, 58, faces charges of murder and robbery related to the incident that occurred on May 6. Emergency services responded, but Mackey succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
Kensington and Chelsea Council approved a £3 million refurbishment of the playground near Kensington Palace, originally built in memory of Princess Diana. The upgrade includes new accessible features and enhancements to the Peter Pan-themed area, aiming to welcome children of all abilities. Work is expected to take six months.
The G15, representing major housing associations in London, reports a 66% decline in new affordable home builds over two years, highlighting a worsening housing crisis. The report reveals that only 4,708 new homes started in 2024–25, down from 13,744 previously, with a call for immediate government action.
A 38-year-old man from Whitechapel was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman on a canal path in east London. Ayla Mellek, 20, reported being violently knocked to the ground while walking, prompting her to warn others on TikTok. The Metropolitan Police are investigating this incident alongside another assault involving a 60-year-old man.
The Metropolitan Police arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson linked to fires at homes associated with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The incidents occurred in North London, with no injuries reported, prompting counter-terrorism police to lead the investigation.
MP Patrick Spencer faces two sexual assault charges stemming from incidents at London's Groucho Club in August 2023, prior to his election. His legal team asserts his innocence and plans a robust defense. Spencer is suspended from the Conservative Party and will appear in court on 16 June 2025.