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London council accused of 'wasting' £138,000 on repainting bridge

A councillor for the area accused the plan of being a ‘cosmetic project’ and called for the funds to be spent in other ways

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Alperton bridge's paint job means you'll definitely know where you are - the cost has raised eyebrows

The ward councillor for Alperton has suggested the money would be better spent on other Brent projects

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London borough's 'best kept secret' park with 'wonderful' play area for kids in summer holidays

The North West London borough has two newly accredited parks with Green Flag status, taking the total in the area to four

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Cost of new Stonebridge leisure centre increases by millions as 1,000-home neighbourhood progresses

The redevelopment of Bridge Park Leisure Centre forms part of the wider £600m Hillside Corridor regeneration

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Volatility rocks energy markets after Brent crude oil hits 90 dollars a barrel

The price of Brent crude oil rose by about 1.5% to surpass 90 US dollars a barrel at one point on Monday morning for the first time since early June.

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Oil prices surpass 90 dollars a barrel after fresh attacks in US-Iran war

The US carrying out a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran early on Monday helped spark fresh volatility in the world’s energy markets.

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The unknown North London park with grazing ponies and views that will make you forget you’re in the city

The North West London park is a peaceful place to unwind

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London Assembly calls for 'full investigation' into Tube noise as 5 areas flagged as suffering

Transport for London has been urged to lay out a clear plan explaining how it will deal with the issue affecting residents and commuters

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Boy, 13, denies stabbing two children at school in front of classmates

The boy is accused of stabbing two others in the neck with a knife but has denied both charges

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Boy, 13, denies attempted murder of two pupils at north London school

Teenage boy accused of launching an attack in front of children and a teacher at Kingsbury High School in Brent

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Speed limit on Brent road may be cut to 20mph after 20 crashes at junction in 3 years

The North London council is looking to introduce the new speed restriction and junction improvements in Kenton to improve safety

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Brent family narrowly avoid homelessness but are put in 'overcrowded and insect infested' property

The Ombudsman concluded the property was unsuitable and "should never have been offered"

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Ofsted find toddlers learning at North London nursery is 'happening more by chance'

The leadership team has 'started to reflect' on the weaknesses

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Brent social worker recommends autistic man gets more hours of care - council cuts them instead

A sibling said caring for his brother had put a "huge strain" on him and his family

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BP set for further boost from oil prices, but braces for £740m write-down

The oil giant will report second quarter figures on August 4.

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Oil prices jump after weekend US and Iran attacks

Benchmark Brent crude rose 4% to 79 US dollars a barrel as America and Iran both claimed control over the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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The Brent streets getting share of £100k for al fresco dining in bid to boost footfall

Roads in Wembley, Kingsbury and Willesden Green will get investment as part of the Mayor's 'Summer Streets' fund

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Is Vodafone down? Users report issues with broadband and mobile internet

VodafoneThree users have reported issues with the broadband provider.

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Freemasons to abseil down London HQ for charity appeal

Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex will abseil down the iconic Freemasons’ Hall in London on Saturday, August 8.

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Fears North London school sports day at risk as field 'left to become overgrown'

Brent Council has said the maintenance work will be completed this week