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A fox cub covered in bitumen and stuck to a road has been released back into the wild after three and a half months of treatment at South Essex Wildlife Hospital. Rescuers spent over 30 minutes freeing each leg, with one requiring surgery. Hospital staff celebrated the cub's recovery, calling it "amazing" and thanking supporters for their help.
A 27-year-old man died and a 20-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a double shooting in Clapham, south London, on Monday evening. The Metropolitan Police have initiated a murder investigation and are urging local residents to provide any surveillance footage that may assist in their inquiries.
A 57-year-old man was arrested at Heathrow Airport for possession of CS gas and causing a public nuisance after Terminal 4 was partially evacuated. The incident, which occurred around 17:00 BST, resulted in 20 people receiving treatment for irritation, but it was not linked to terrorism.
Juan Francisco Toledo, 51, denied murdering his colleague and alleged ex-lover, Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, in central London. He pleaded not guilty to murder and to perverting the course of justice during a hearing at the Old Bailey. His trial is set to begin on 20 April next year.
St Paul's Cathedral will ring its bells in memory of children lost to cancer, coinciding with an art installation of 253 butterfly sculptures on Millennium Bridge. This tribute is part of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity's campaign to raise £300 million for a new children's cancer center set to open in 2028.
Leasuwanna Griffith, diagnosed with HIV during pregnancy, transformed her outlook on life and now advocates for black women living with HIV. The UK Health Security Agency reports a 17% rise in new HIV diagnoses in London, with black Africans comprising 20% of cases in 2022. Advocates call for targeted testing and support services to address the needs of marginalized communities.
A 16-year-old boy faces six counts of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit arson after a fire injured six people at the Indian Aroma restaurant in Gants Hill, Ilford. The blaze occurred on August 22, with victims suffering severe injuries, including one in a coma. The teenager appeared in court and remains in a youth detention center.
An 83-year-old lollipop man, Robert Boyce, was denied permission by Croydon Council to keep his uniform after being made redundant. Despite his desire to retain the coat for sentimental reasons, the council stated it must retain uniforms for safeguarding purposes. Local families expressed their fondness for Boyce, highlighting his importance to the community.
A five-day Tube strike in London threatens to cost businesses up to £230 million, impacting productivity and consumer spending. Business owners like Prasanna Callaghan of Crumpets Cafe anticipate daily losses of £600-£700 as fewer commuters travel to work. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) emphasizes the strike's focus on pay and working conditions, not on disrupting small businesses.
Emergency services found no hazardous substances at Heathrow Airport after a scare prompted the partial evacuation of Terminal 4 on Monday. Firefighters and police conducted thorough investigations, with 21 individuals assessed for injuries, none of which were life-threatening. The airport reopened later that evening, apologizing for the disruption.