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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
London's Tube map has been redesigned to highlight the city's grassroots music scene, launching a campaign called London Creates. The initiative, backed by Mayor Sadiq Khan, aims to support 179 venues that have contributed significantly to the local economy and artist development. In the past year, these venues attracted over 4.2 million attendees and generated £313 million for the economy.
A finance manager in Essex, Anita Mirmohammadi, was sentenced to five years and ten months for stealing £189,000 from her employer. She used the stolen funds for luxury purchases, including vacations and high-end shopping, before being apprehended at Gatwick Airport.