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    Video caption: Peter McCombie: Cyclist jailed after Tower Hamlets hit-and-run death

    Ermir Loka ran a red light before colliding with 72-year-old Peter McCombie

  2. Mayor invests further £3m in Creative Enterprise Zones

    Sadiq Khan
    Image caption: Sadiq Khan has announced more funding for six new CEZs in London

    London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has annouced a £3m in funding for new Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZs) to boost the city's economic recovery.

    As part of the investment six new CEZs will be created over the next two years.

    Funding will support three new zones in 2021-22 and a further three in 2022-23.

    Waltham Forest’s Blackhorse Lane, has been accredited following the success of its year as London Borough of Culture in 2019.

    Mr Khan said: “Our Creative industries are critically important to the fabric of our city and will play an essential part in our economic and social recovery."

    “However, support must start at grassroots level, with studio spaces, training and innovation. Investing in our city has never been more important - I’m encouraging local authorities to apply for accreditation and see how a Creative Enterprise Zone can benefit your borough," he added

    Applications for this new round of funding will close on 30 September.

  3. Ofsted discover ‘worrying signs’ of cuts on children’s services

    Inside Croydon

    Inspectors from Ofsted have warned that some of Croydon's most vulnerable children may be put at greater risk as a consequence of cuts and redundancies caused by the council’s financial collapse.

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    Video caption: Mikey Poulli: The young blind footballer backed by star players

    Mikey Poulli, who lost his sight due to a rare degenerative condition, dreams of playing for England.

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    Video caption: Marble Arch Mound: 'I wouldn't pay £4 to walk up a hill'

    The public reacts to London's newest tourist attraction, which is facing complaints of being incomplete.

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    Video caption: The Scottish mice helping to rewild Ealing

    Tiny harvest mice are being exported from East Kilbride to Ealing to help with a rewilding project.

  7. Volunteer self-funds kids’ summer club after council delays

    Inside Croydon

    A community volunteer in West Croydon has been left thousands of pounds out of pocket because of delays by the council in handing over a promised government grant towards the costs of running a children’s summer activities club.

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