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Grenfell fire Young people remember the night the tower burned

Teenagers recall the tragic night Grenfell Tower erupted in flames, sharing memories of lost loved ones. The video captures their emotional reflections on the devastating fire that claimed numerous lives.

Boy George Bowie's gig in Lewisham 'big turning point for me'

Boy George described David Bowie's concert in Lewisham as a pivotal moment in his life. The event coincides with the world premiere of the documentary "Boy George & Culture Club," which took place this week in New York.

Jagoda Rubaszko handed suspended sentence for Covid loan fraud

Jagoda Rubaszko, a Northolt woman, received an 18-month suspended sentence for fraudulently obtaining a £50,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan by falsely claiming to operate a business with a £210,000 turnover. She transferred the funds to bank accounts in Poland and was investigated by The Insolvency Service, which is seeking to recover the stolen money.

Deportee was on Heathrow taxiway, Home Office says

The Home Office confirmed that a man running across Heathrow's taxiway was a deportee. He was quickly apprehended by staff and reboarded his flight before being handed over to authorities upon landing. There were no flight delays reported due to the incident.

'Bakerloop' bus route launches in autumn, TfL says

Transport for London (TfL) will launch the Bakerloop bus route in autumn, connecting Waterloo and Lewisham as part of the Superloop network expansion. The service aims to address transport gaps in southeast London, receiving positive feedback from local residents.

Child Q Strip-search training 'insufficient'

A Metropolitan police officer testified that training on conducting strip-searches in schools was inadequate. Officers involved in the controversial strip-search of a 15-year-old girl, known as Child Q, in December 2020, are facing gross misconduct allegations. The incident has sparked protests and raised concerns about police procedures regarding minors.

Hainault sword attack Met Police officer gives evidence

A police officer wept in court while recounting her sword attack during the trial of Marcus Monzo, accused of murdering schoolboy Daniel Anjorin. Monzo, 37, denies the charges after a series of violent incidents in Hainault, London, that left multiple victims injured. The officer described the harrowing moments of her assault, highlighting the chaos of the situation.

Almost 50k worth of illegal goods seized in Barnet shops

Authorities seized nearly £50,000 worth of illegal goods, including cigarettes and vapes, from seven shops in Barnet. The operation, conducted by local police, highlights ongoing concerns over the sale of unregulated tobacco products.

Thamesmead Waterfront The London site with room for 15,000 homes

London developers seek government commitment for a Dockland Light Railway extension to unlock potential housing projects at Thamesmead Waterfront and Beckton Riverside. The projects could yield 30,000 homes but face delays due to lack of transport links. Funding for the DLR extension is crucial for realizing these developments.

Bus driver on drugs is jailed for killing girl, 9

A bus driver, Martin Asolo-Ogugua, was sentenced to four years for killing nine-year-old Ada Bicakci while driving under the influence of drugs. The collision occurred in Bexleyheath, London, leaving Ada with catastrophic injuries, and her father described the tragedy as an ultimate failure. Asolo-Ogugua also received a seven-year driving ban.

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