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Police are searching for the family of Rizwan Ahmeed, 42, who died on London Underground tracks near Edgware Station on September 3. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and authorities have not yet located his next of kin. Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police.
Residents of a west London housing block with persistent wall cracks threaten to withhold rent due to the housing association's failure to address the issue. Mick Brady, a disabled tenant, claims the association is in breach of contract and plans to take legal action. The block's current owner, Peabody, attributes the cracks to suspected tree roots but has not resolved the problem.
The general secretary of the RMT union expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Transport for London (TfL) following recent Tube strikes. TfL proposed a 3.4% pay increase while the union demands a 32-hour workweek. Increased usage of alternative transport options was noted during the strikes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.