Met launches dedicated teams to tackle shoplifting as rates spike – South London News

Met launches dedicated teams to tackle shoplifting as rates spike – South London News

The Metropolitan Police has have joined up with food banks and community groups across South London to speak to residents about a new scheme to tackle shoplifting. Officers and volunteers from Brixton... Read more »
Roof ‘completely destroyed as more than 170 firefighters tackle blaze at London police station

Roof ‘completely destroyed as more than 170 firefighters tackle blaze at London police station

More than 170 firefighters tackled a fire at a police station in east London. The roof of the police station in Forest Gate was “completely destroyed”, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said, with... Read more »
25 firefighters tackle blaze at west London car park

25 firefighters tackle blaze at west London car park

Around 25 firefighters tackled a fire at a lower ground car park in west London on Sunday (10/03). Firefighters were called to the car park on Acklam Road in North Kensington at... Read more »
East London Hospitals Tackle Rising Violence Against Staff with New Safety Measures

East London Hospitals Tackle Rising Violence Against Staff with New Safety Measures

Imagine walking into your workplace knowing there’s a high chance you might be physically attacked, threatened, or racially abused. For healthcare workers at two hospitals in East London, this has become an... Read more »
FE News | £1.25M Grant Awarded to Tackle Mental Health Inequalities in South West London

FE News | £1.25M Grant Awarded to Tackle Mental Health Inequalities in South West London

Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, UAL and Kingston University win £1.25 million UK Research and Innovation bid to address mental health inequalities for marginalised communities in South West London A... Read more »
Wembley fire: Huge blaze erupts at London block of flats with residents evacuated as 125 firefighters tackle inferno

Wembley fire: Huge blaze erupts at London block of flats with residents evacuated as 125 firefighters tackle inferno

A HUGE blaze erupted at a block of flats in West London last night. Roughly 125 firefighters were tackling the inferno Elm Road, Wembley, while locals were forced to evacuate their homes.... Read more »
Council to make major investment to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour

Council to make major investment to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour

Councillor Simon Hogg with Joint Control Centre manager Wandsworth Council today set out ambitious plans to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour and ensure stronger support for people affected by domestic violence and... Read more »
London fire brigade warns public not to tackle ebike fires | Cycling

London fire brigade warns public not to tackle ebike fires | Cycling

The London fire brigade has warned the public not to tackle ebike fires and has demanded “proper regulation” after a man sustained life-changing injuries when his bike caught fire on Friday, one... Read more »
Trying times: Buyout firms tackle rugby’s woes

Trying times: Buyout firms tackle rugby’s woes

When the top division of the English rugby union kicks off its new season next month, three of its best-known clubs will be missing.  Wasps, Worcester Warriors and London Irish have all... Read more »
Fire on Billionaire’s Row: Firefighters tackle blaze at ‘derelict’ mansion in north London | UK News

Fire on Billionaire’s Row: Firefighters tackle blaze at ‘derelict’ mansion in north London | UK News

Firefighters have battled a blaze at a mansion on one of Britain’s most expensive streets – nicknamed Billionaires’ Row. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to the “derelict” multimillion-pound... Read more »