Grant Williams

London

Council to pay £2,500 to family left in unsuitable housing for months

An investigation found Brent Council at fault for its ‘failure to secure suitable accommodation’ for the mother and her three children

9 Jun 2026
London

Staff at north London school strike over fire and rehire 'plan'

The NEU members are expected to take further industrial action during the exam season

3 Jun 2026
London

'Vulnerable' woman sent to male-only hostel after family dispute

A report by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) found Brent Council ’did not deal with her application properly‘

3 Jun 2026
London

North London bar faces losing licence after employing illegal workers

The Metropolitan Police said it had to respond to multiple incidents of fights, drug use and loud music from the venue

2 Jun 2026
London

Former council worker faces eviction despite 'housing for life' pledge

John Card, an elderly army veteran who worked as a caretaker at Kingsbury Primary School for 28 years, is facing eviction

27 May 2026
Politics

Tory candidate suspended over 'bully MP back to Pakistan' post elected

Will Jackson was suspended by the Conservative Party just weeks ahead of the local election but still managed to win his seat

14 May 2026
Politics

London Tories suspend candidate who called for 'mass deportations'

Nathan Smith had been the Conservative candidate for West Harrow at the upcoming elections

6 May 2026
London

Children at west London foster agency 'not protected', report finds

Ofsted rated Thrive Fostering Ltd ‘Inadequate’ in all areas following an inspection in early March

29 Apr 2026
London

Work on huge new 1,900-home north London neighbourhood to begin

The College of North West London (CNWL) campuses in Dollis Hill and Wembley will be demolished to make way for the homes

27 Apr 2026
London

Freed murderer commits sex attack after getting community centre role

One of Britain’s longest serving prisoners, Ronald Evans – dubbed the ‘Clifton Rapist’ - was allowed to work at Chalkhill Community Centre by councillor who ‘didn’t know his criminal past’

22 Apr 2026
Politics

London Tory candidate suspended over 'racist social media posts'

Will Jackson was the Conservative candidate for North Harrow at the upcoming elections on May 7 but is now under investigation by the party

21 Apr 2026
London

New £13million north London cycleway will be 'game-changer'

Cycleway 72 has been designed to improve safety for both pedestrians and cyclists on ‘intimidating’ route

25 Mar 2026
London

Wembley business owners 'stressed and scared' after attacks on shops

Met Police investigating multiple attacks on businesses in Wembley in recent weeks

23 Mar 2026
London

Warning of rising cases in London TB hotspot

Tuberculosis remains one of the top ten causes of death worldwide

12 Mar 2026
London

Council apologises for sign warning people feeding pigeons face prison

Signs put up in Kilburn suggested the act of feeding pigeons would constitute a ‘crime against our streets’

12 Mar 2026
London

'Most generous free parking in London' made permanent in major borough

The local council currently offers at least one hour of free parking in 13 car parks across the borough

6 Mar 2026
Crime

London masseur who sexually assaulted women clients is struck off

Yuliyan S Dimov was sentenced to nine-and-a-half-years in prison in May 2024 for multiple counts of sexual assault and voyeurism

13 Jan 2026
London

London landlord fined £9,000 over HMO 'riddled with fire hazards'

Council inspectors found ‘dangerous living conditions’ after receving repeatred claims about the property

9 Jan 2026
London

Huge new hotel on the steps of Wembley Stadium is unveiled

Wembley developers Quitain has now announced it will submit a formal application to Brent Council early next year

1 Dec 2025
London

Crackdown on Paan chewing as clean-up costs council over £30k a year

People spitting Paan facing a potential fine of up to £100 as Brent Council pledges ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to stains

27 Nov 2025
London

'Tesco Towers' plan for 500 flats in doubt after developer pulls out

Fears over future of plan for 504 homes in ten blocks up to 13-storeys high was submitted to Harrow Council

14 Nov 2025