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Brent Council is working with Stonebridge Real Estate Development Limited (SRED), to redevelop Bridge Park leisure centre

Leisure centre and derelict offices could be demolished in £600m scheme

Diwali on pitch at Wembley

Diwali on pitch at Wembley

Diwali played out on Wembley’s hallowed turf

Bishop of Willesden Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy

Bishop of Willesden Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy

Bishop on a bike aims to end ‘cycle of male violence’

CCTV images of the robbery at the EE store

CCTV images of the robbery at the EE store

Metropolitan Police

Four men arrested after Kilburn EE shop robbed by hooded and masked gang

Counter terrorism police were called to north Wembley

Counter terrorism police were called to north Wembley

Counter terrorism police swarm north Wembley residential road

Police stock image

Police stock image

Man in his 30s taken to hospital after stabbing in Willesden

Police were called to Edgware Road after a stabbing

Police were called to Edgware Road after a stabbing

British Transport Police

Two teens and man arrested after stabbing at busy Tube station

A screengrab of a video by @CrimeLDN showing police at Edgware Road

A screengrab of a video by @CrimeLDN showing police at Edgware Road

British Transport Police

Major tube station shut as crime scene in place - recap

Swans at the Grand Union Canal

Swans at the Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Canal

Dozens of swans found dead or 'gasping' for air in Grand Union Canal

Several Brent roads will be shut due to water main work planned

Several Brent roads will be shut due to water main work planned

Brent roads to be shut for months due to water main works

Artist Eugene Ankomah, known for his unique style and social impact projects, pictured with his vibrant works in the studio after winning the BEFFTA Best Visual Artist award

Artist Eugene Ankomah, known for his unique style and social impact projects, pictured with his vibrant works in the studio after winning the BEFFTA Best Visual Artist award

Artist known for briefcase 'look' wins another award

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Artist Eugene Ankomah, known for his unique style and social impact projects, pictured with his vibrant works in the studio after winning the BEFFTA Best Visual Artist award

Artist Eugene Ankomah, known for his unique style and social impact projects, pictured with his vibrant works in the studio after winning the BEFFTA Best Visual Artist award

Artist known for briefcase 'look' wins another award

The Who singer Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 for a special solo UK tour.

The Who singer Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 for a special solo UK tour.

The Who's Roger Daltrey launches solo UK tour

A new adult gaming centre is set to open at the site of the former William Hill casino in Park Parade, Harlesden

A new adult gaming centre is set to open at the site of the former William Hill casino in Park Parade, Harlesden

The area dubbed the 'Las Vegas of Britain' with another gambling shop set to open

Some parents and children took part in a litter picking day at Hazel Road Open Space earlier this year

Some parents and children took part in a litter picking day at Hazel Road Open Space earlier this year

Parents still crying out for improvements to 'ratty park' after cash promise

The Willesden Junction Hotel is currently vacant

The Willesden Junction Hotel is currently vacant

Scaffolding spotted around disused pub raises hopes it might reopen

The incident took place at Brent Cross Shopping Centre

The incident took place at Brent Cross Shopping Centre

Shopping centre worker sexually assaulted in store

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Diwali on pitch at Wembley

Diwali played out on Wembley’s hallowed turf

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are expected to bring down the house

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are expected to bring down the house

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'He must die': How to watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul in the UK this weekend

Gary Lineker has said it was “the right time” for him to leave BBC's Match of the Day.

Gary Lineker has said it was “the right time” for him to leave BBC's Match of the Day.

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'Be yourself': Gary Lineker discusses his BBC Match of the Day replacement

Chess has seen a surge in popularity since the release of the hit Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit starring Anya Taylor-Joy back in 2020.

Chess has seen a surge in popularity since the release of the hit Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit starring Anya Taylor-Joy back in 2020.

BBC says 'wait will be worthwhile' as sport not seen on TV for 30 years returns

England's James McAtee celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Euro

England's James McAtee celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Euro

England football

England U21s star James McAtee pays fitting tribute to George Baldock

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Lifestyle

Brent Council is working with Stonebridge Real Estate Development Limited (SRED), to redevelop Bridge Park leisure centre

Brent Council is working with Stonebridge Real Estate Development Limited (SRED), to redevelop Bridge Park leisure centre

Leisure centre and derelict offices could be demolished in £600m scheme

A plan to build a 318-room 'aparthotel' with café and community space. Image Credit: Iceni Projects Limited

A plan to build a 318-room 'aparthotel' with café and community space. Image Credit: Iceni Projects Limited

'Aparthotel' developer accused of buying up homes and forcing people to leave

(Left) Brent Council officers and (right) the house in Vivian Avenue, Wembley, where the landlord was fined £50,000 for charging tenants £3,500 to live in an

(Left) Brent Council officers and (right) the house in Vivian Avenue, Wembley, where the landlord was fined £50,000 for charging tenants £3,500 to live in an

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Landlord fined £50k over 'overcrowded house of horrors'

Brent Renters Union are staging a demonstration in Wembley Park on October 24

Brent Renters Union are staging a demonstration in Wembley Park on October 24

Local government

Housing activists to demand fair rent and family homes

The Cimarons' Locksley Gichie, Michael Arkk and Franklyn Dunn

The Cimarons' Locksley Gichie, Michael Arkk and Franklyn Dunn

Story of forgotten reggae pioneers who worked with Bob Marley told in new film

Ena Hackett (left) on her wedding day with husband Roy

Ena Hackett (left) on her wedding day with husband Roy

Black History Month

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The forgotten woman behind Britain's anti-racist bus boycott

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George Harrison’s Futurama electric guitar (The Beatles Story/PA)

George Harrison’s Futurama electric guitar (The Beatles Story/PA)

Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison for £58 sells for more than £1 million

Defence Secretary John Healey will appear before MPs on Thursday (PA)

Defence Secretary John Healey will appear before MPs on Thursday (PA)

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Healey faces MP questions after ’12 Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia’

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, lead a rally in Managua, Nicaragua. (AP/Alfredo Zuniga)

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, lead a rally in Managua, Nicaragua. (AP/Alfredo Zuniga)

Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife Nicaragua’s ‘co-presidents’

Michael McConville, son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville, at his parents’ grave in Lisburn (Liam McBurney/PA)

Michael McConville, son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville, at his parents’ grave in Lisburn (Liam McBurney/PA)

Disappeared victim’s son criticises ‘cruel’ depiction of mother’s death in drama

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said the move was in response to changing Russian tactics (AP)

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said the move was in response to changing Russian tactics (AP)

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US will allow Ukraine to use anti-personnel land mines against Russian forces

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (Seth Wenig/AP)

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (Seth Wenig/AP)

Georgia election workers seek further penalties against Rudy Giuliani

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott issue joint plea to MPs to reject assisted dying legislation (UK Parliament/PA)

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott issue joint plea to MPs to reject assisted dying legislation (UK Parliament/PA)

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Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying

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