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The 95th anniversary of Amy Johnson's historic solo flight to Australia will be commemorated at Croydon Airport, where she departed in 1930. A biplane flypast and various events aim to inspire future aviation enthusiasts and highlight women's contributions to aviation. Johnson faced significant challenges during her journey, including navigating uncharted territories with limited resources.
The London Assembly urges Mayor Sadiq Khan to promote positive male role models to combat online misogyny affecting boys. The recommendation follows a report highlighting the influence of harmful content on social media and the need for preventative education to address violence against women and girls. A Parent Toolkit is proposed to help families discuss healthy relationships.
Families in southeast London demand full compensation from Thames Water after a broken mains pipe left them without water for five days. Residents report underpayment and inadequate responses from the utility company, which acknowledges shortcomings in its compensation scheme. Thames Water, facing significant debts, has offered £30 for every 12 hours without water, but many feel this is insufficient.
Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35, admitted to manslaughter but denies the murder of Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, whose remains were found in suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The prosecution rejected his plea, and Mosquera will face trial starting Wednesday.
A 29-year-old doctor from Bristol regained her eyesight after a metagenomics test identified a rare bacterial infection that had caused her eye inflammation for five years. The innovative analysis, not typically available to patients, diagnosed leptospirosis, allowing successful treatment with antibiotics. Professor Carlos Pavesio called the case a breakthrough in diagnosing chronic infections.
A fire originating from an electricity substation engulfed a block of flats in Maida Vale, north-west London, early Tuesday morning. The London Fire Brigade reported that around 80 residents were safely evacuated, with no injuries recorded. Firefighters battled the blaze, which was described as technically complex, for several hours.
Two runners documented their London Marathon experience with disposable cameras, capturing emotional moments while raising funds for personal charities. Cameron Crabb completed the race in memory of his mother, while Sian Kearney honored her uncle. Together, they raised over £2,500 for their respective causes.
Knightsbridge Tube station has introduced a new step-free entrance and three lifts, enhancing accessibility for travelers. The improvements restore parts of the station that have been closed for nearly a century, benefiting over 13 million annual passengers. Transport for London aims to increase step-free access to half of the network by 2030.
The Metropolitan Police commissioner warns that without additional government funding, London could see rising rates of knife crime, violence against women, and theft. Sir Mark Rowley highlights a budgetary shortfall that may impede the force's ability to meet national crime reduction targets. The report indicates that the Met aims to expand but faces significant staffing losses without further financial support.
Labour councillor Sam Gould received a 22-week suspended sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of indecent exposure involving a teenage girl and a woman. The 33-year-old resigned from his position in Redbridge following the conviction, which included a seven-year sexual harm prevention order.