#camden

#camden

London saw more than 440,000 fly-tipping incidents in the year 2023/24, with 50 incidents per every 1,000 residents more than double the English average. Data reveals that eight out of the ten worst locations in the country for fly-tipping are in the capital. It comes after more than a dozen London authorities increased fly-tipping penalties to 1,000 and hired more enforcement officers in an effort to combat the city's spiralling waste problem.

Residents in Camden filed more than 14,000 graffiti reports in the last three years, according to figures obtained under Freedom of Information legislation. This is equivalent to 6,582 complaints per 100,000 people, showing how the line between vandalism and art has been tested locally. Camden has gained notoriety in recent years for its vibrant street art, featuring large-scale murals to former residents such as Amy Winehouse.

Thames Water has confirmed the incident in Plender Street this afternoon (July 6). As a result of the incident, tap water flow has been impacted, with some properties experiencing low water pressure or no water at all.

The fast food chain will open its doors in Camden High Street at 11am on Saturday, July 12, with the first three customers in the queue winning free chicken sandwiches for a year.

Camden Chippy has been praised for its consistently fresh portions and friendly service, being dubbed a 'hidden gem' in the heart of Camden.

The number of new homes being built in Camden is at its highest level since the pandemic, with 582 new units completed in the last year.

This September, a two-day get-together of David Lynch fans is coming to Camden's Irish Centre, featuring screenings, performances, and discussions with iconic stars from his works.

A murder charge has been made linked to a fatal stabbing in Camden, with Mohamed Adaw arrested for the murder of Ahmed Ali Jama, who died from stab wounds.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were in pursuit of a vehicle shortly after 2.30am this morning along Hampstead Road. During the chase, the vehicle was involved in a crash with a bus and lorry.

Inspectors found that Camden's prompt and skilfully-delivered early help had visibly improved children's circumstances, preventing the need for intervention in many cases.