#brent

#brent

Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a shop in Brent. London Fire Brigade responded to the fire at around 2.45pm this afternoon after receiving 70 calls.

Brent's arrears amount to a staggering 92.2m, according to the latest government figures. Councils across London are owed 1.4bn in unpaid council tax, the Ministry for Housing reports.

Councillor Kathleen Fraser has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation following a complaint, as the party maintains confidentiality.

Riley, a 14-year-old boy from Dunstable with links to Harlesden and Willesden, has been missing for over three days and police seek public aid.

Stelica-Cosmin Ciobanu, a builder, was fined 14,257.65 for evading tax payments totaling 25,319.07 during two periods, illustrating ongoing tax compliance issues.

Willesden Junction station averages 18,843 entries or exits daily, making it the busiest station in Brent, while South Kenton is the least used with only 1,521 passengers.

Paul King, one of Brent's most prolific shoplifters, has been sentenced to 52 weeks of imprisonment for stealing items worth 11,200 across various shops.