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Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Barnet has rejected demands to withdraw a report after revelations that three recent deaths involving vulnerable children were not disclosed to councillors. Nonita Grabovskyte, who passed away in December 2023, and two other young people who had
Waltham Forest (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two Wetherspoon pubs in Waltham Forest have been recognised in the Loo of the Year Awards 2025 for outstanding toilet quality, hygiene, and customer standards. Inspectors have given a platinum plus rating to The King’s Ford
Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A private healthcare service launched in Harrow in 2023 is giving residents faster access to medical support, offering an alternative to long GP and hospital waiting times. Located on Greenhill Road, six minutes’ walk from Harrow on
Hounslow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hounslow Labour faces escalating turmoil as Councillor Vickram Grewal becomes the fourth member to quit the group within seven days, raising questions over party stability. Mr. Grewal, a Cranford council member, was chosen again to represent Hounslow
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory leader Kemi Badenoch backs UK asylum crackdown, offering Conservative support in Commons despite opposition from Labour backbenchers. As reported by The Telegraph, Kemi Badenoch has endorsed the UK Government’s tough asylum measures and confirmed her party’s
Hammersmith and Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Hammersmith & Fulham Trading Standards officers have seized 12,263 illegal vapes worth over £106,000 since 2021, marking a major escalation in enforcement efforts. Nearly £24,000 worth of illegal vapes were seized in the last seven
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – BBC Chairman Samir Shah has vowed to challenge US President Donald Trump’s $5bn lawsuit, insisting there is no basis for a defamation case. As reported by The Telegraph, Samir Shah has assured staff that the corporation will
Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ealing Council has introduced tougher planning controls, tightening rules on landlords seeking to convert family homes into rented rooms amid housing and safety concerns. In order to better control the quantity and quality of houses of multiple
Campaigners fighting to protect Ealing’s Victoria Hall return to court this week, as the long-running dispute over the building's future reaches a crucial legal stage.
Russell Findlay criticizes UK asylum plans as 'chaotic soundbites,' calling for stronger action on small boat crossings and ECHR reforms.
Conservative councillors joined Ealing Broadway residents in a community clean-up, tackling fallen leaves and boosting pavement safety amid rising seasonal concerns.