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1 week agoTfL spends 113k to crack down on rough sleepers
Transport for London (TfL) has spent more than 113,000 in three months on a security firm hired to prevent rough sleepers returning to Park Lane. TfL hired the firm - which is understood to be MEC Security - this summer after an encampment of rough sleepers was removed from the site. The transport body said that between July and September it spent 113,365 on security at Park Lane.
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1 week agoThe huge bill taxpayers are having to pay to stop homeless camp returning in Park Lane
it is sad that such a large sum of money has been spent, though he added it is necessary because of the disastrous impact that we saw with the build-up of tents in the past.
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2 months agoLondon council loses High Court battle to stop affordable housing in Marylebone being redeveloped
"Judge Hodge ruled in favour of Gems House Residences, allowing refurbishment and rental increase of 16 flats in Marylebone, highlighting the validity of the mortgage exclusion clause from 2013."
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4 months agoPrimary schools to merge as pupil numbers fall
The proposed amalgamation would push our school to operate at 130% capacity, leading to crowded classrooms and a likely decrease in the quality of learning. Moreover, only half of the pupils from Our Lady of Dolours practice as Catholics.
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6 months agoHuge fire erupts at electrical substation in west London as smoke billows into the sky
A significant fire has occurred at an electrical substation in Westminster, resulting in extensive smoke and emergency responses.
Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed due to heavy smoke.
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