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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.
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.
London Underground services faced severe disruptions as Tube workers staged a strike over pay and working conditions. Commuters turned to bikes, buses, and taxis while the RMT union maintained that their demands for a shorter working week are fair given TfL's financial surplus. The strike, which began on Monday, is set to continue until Friday morning.
Police in north London seek a man recorded on CCTV vandalizing two synagogues with a foul substance. The attacks, described as anti-Semitic, occurred in Golders Green and involved the use of faeces and urine. Authorities consider the incidents religiously motivated and are urging public assistance in the investigation.
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.
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.
A new mural by Banksy depicting a judge striking a protester has surfaced at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. The artwork's appearance coincides with recent protests against the ban on Palestine Action, leading court officials to cover it and report potential criminal damage.
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 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.
Raish Ahmed, 50, was fatally stabbed by his neighbor, Daniel Whybrow, 46, in a dispute over a communal door in east London. Ahmed's family criticized authorities for failing to address Whybrow's history of aggressive behavior, despite multiple complaints. Whybrow received a life sentence with a minimum term of 24 years for the murder.