The London Buzz - 28th August 2025
Briefly

An incinerator in South London exceeded air pollution limits nearly 1,000 times over a 16-month period. TfL faces pressure to disclose the length of the Gallows Corner closure delay. Campaigners seek to ban Israeli firms from a major London arms fair. Some private school pupils reportedly struggle to secure NHS hospital work placements. A 17-year-old is critically injured and another teen wounded in a knife attack on Old Kent Road. Southwark Council unveiled redevelopment details for two Brixton sites. A Barking shop may lose its licence after illegal workers were found. A former Heathrow employee received £44,000 following racist dismissal. Plans propose adding three storeys to The Talbot pub in Acton.
South London incinerator under fire after exceeding air pollution limits nearly 1,000 times in 16-month period Standard Gallows Corner closure: TfL urged to reveal length of delay Barking & Dagenham Post Campaigners are demanding that action be taken to ban Israeli companies from one of the world's largest arms fairs set to take place in London next month. Morning Star A growing number of private school pupils are allegedly struggling to get work experience placements at NHS hospitals in London. The Tab
Boy, 17, fighting for life and another teen hurt in knife attack in Old Kent Road Metro More details surrounding the future redevelopment of two council-owned sites in Brixton have been unveiled as part of the second phase of a public consultation. Southwark News A shop in Barking is at risk of losing its licence after illegal workers were found at the premises. Barking & Dagenham Post Former Heathrow worker wins £44k after sacking amid racism row Harrow Online
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