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<p>A significant rise in London Fire Brigade (LFB) staff taking sick leave due to mental health issues has raised concern at City Hall. </p>
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Sharp rise in mental health sick days at London Fire Brigade

London Assembly member Anne Clarke said the pandemic and financial worries had left the fire service ‘exhausted’ and on the verge of a ‘mental health crisis’

<p>Zaian Aimable-Lina died after being stabbed in Ashburton Park in Croydon, south London (Metropolitan Police/PA)</p>
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Boy, 15, fatally stabbed in park ‘over beef with another teenager’

Zaian Aimable-Lina suffered a 4.7 inch deep stab wound to the heart during the attack in south London

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Heathrow announces contingency plan for 10-day airport security strike

Members of Unite working in Terminal Five will walk out from Friday in a dispute over pay

Crime

Dozens of east London businesses targeted in wave of hammer attacks

One business is suffering thousands of pounds of damage after its windows were smashed three times in six months

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Further planning details revealed for cars on Hammersmith Bridge

Planning applications for the project are expected to be submitted by the end of April

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Madame Tussauds launches Royal Palace experience ahead of coronation

The museum has launched a special exhibition in honour of the King’s upcoming coronation.

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Harry and Elton John at High Court for hearing against publisher

The Duke, Sir Elton John, and Sadie Frost have turned up to the High Court where they are suing over allegations of unlawful newsgathering dating back to 1993

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Four women wanted after Thornton Heath bus attack

The assault took place last August on the route 250 bus from Streatham to Croydon

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Half of London homes wouldn’t meet energy rating in proposed bill

A members’ bill seeks to raise energy efficient ratings for homes and offices by 2033

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London theatres ‘could ban phones’ after photos of James Norton leaked

Images of the actor appearing nude on stage in London were published on a tabloid newspaper website

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One in five Londoners now work from home, ONS data says

Companies have said they like to give the best of both worlds

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Police warning over ‘violent’ man missing from mental health facility

Police say Balasankar Narayanan ‘can be violent’ and urge people not to approach him

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Night Czar: London’s nightlife facing ‘extraordinary challenges’

Amy Lamé warned skills shortages meant some bars and restaurants are only opening during half of the hours to which they’re entitled

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Police ‘not at fault’ after man falls to death on Pimlico estate

Inquest heard police attempted to negotiate Daniel Lyle down from tree on estate before fatal fall

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London’s last ever DVD-only shop at risk of closure

A car crashed into the shop front last year, forcing owner Gulam Charania to close for three months

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Memorial to victims of slave trade to be created in London Docklands

The memorial will be unveiled in the summer of 2026, with a winning artist’s design selected via an open competition process

On The Breadline

‘I have to do my sums just to take my children on the bus’

When mother-of-three Christina found herself in a refuge she lived in fear of running out of cash. Now she is back on her feet thanks to one of the beneficiary charities of our appeal.

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Dog seized after attack on police horse in east London

Police told owners ‘Keep dogs on a lead if you can’t recall them or get them under control’

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UK strikes 2023: Which workforces are striking or threatening to?

RMT union members have accepted a revised wage offer, ending rail strikes planned for March and April. But which other industries are striking soon or planning to? Here’s all you need to know

On The Breadline

On The Breadline: Another £1m giveaway in our cost of living appeal

Total given out to charities through our campaign has hit almost £4 million

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Bankrupt Croydon council faces payroll staff strike over restructure

GMB union claims women would be ‘exclusively’ affected by the cuts that being proposed

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Thousands expected at funeral of RAF’s last black WW2 veteran

“His story of valour and modesty has touched many”

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TfL set aside £4m for renaming London Overground lines

£4m set aside in TfL budget to explore naming London Overground’s six lines

Crime

Man who killed neighbour, 67, with dressing gown cord jailed for life

Jamie Cook murdered ‘kind, caring’ Hilary Round in her home before stealing her bank card

Crime

Four arrested over fatal shooting of teen at illegal rave in Leyton

Scotland Yard has offered a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of whoever is responsible

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£10m Wolseley Mk II gears up for City opening

The original restaurant has played host to countless A-listers including David and Victoria Beckham, Emma Watson and Sienna Miller

Transport

Sadiq Khan to review safety of ‘floating bus stops’ beside cycle lanes

Blind campaigners warn new layouts put them at risk of colliding with cyclists

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Outcry at council plans to build on London skylark breeding ground

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to put a stop to the proposed development