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Croydons Woburn and Bedford Court estates face demolition, making way for a new development of four buildings, including a 32-storey tower, to deliver 445 homes, including 156 affordable units. Concerns about added pressure on local services, loss of sunlight, and impact on historic buildings have been raised. The new scheme includes 92 three-bedroom homes, commercial space, and public realm improvements. Planning officers back the proposal, but Green Party Councillor Ria Patel warns of significant shadows. The planning committee will meet next week to consider the demolition plans.

Authorities in London uncover 38kg of illegal frozen bushmeat, including protected species like pangolins, during a raid in Deptford. A man was arrested, and investigations continue. The operation highlights the risks of illicit wild animal products to public health and endangered wildlife.

Residents in Tuxford are growing increasingly frustrated as a childrens park, planned for over eight years, remains unfinished. Despite funding and fencing, the land transfer is delayed, leaving families without a safe play space. Officials assure progress, but the community eagerly awaits completion.

The National Crime Agencys Cyber Choices website link was compromised, redirecting to inappropriate content. The issue was discovered when a school reported it to Nottinghamshire Police. The NCA removed the link from online materials and contacted forces to destroy printed leaflets. The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Forms cyber protection systems blocked access to the content. The National Cyber Crime Unit is investigating the redirection, believed to be recent and possibly linked to website registration changes. The NCA will contact relevant organizations for a widespread cleanup.

A British backpacker, Alicia Kemp, was sentenced to four years in prison in Australia for a fatal electric scooter collision under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the death of a fifty-one-year-old father of two. The incident sparked discussions on electric scooter safety regulations and the importance of responsible riding.

Two major planning disputes, including a proposed 752-home skyscraper on Great Ancoats Street and a controversial Chorlton Cross redevelopment, are set to resume next week. Critics argue these projects lack design and could negatively impact the area. Despite public outcry and concerns from local officials, both proposals have been recommended for approval and will be debated further on December eighteenth. Other planning matters on the agenda include a proposed extension in Abraham Moss, a community building in Crumpsall, and new sports facilities at Wythenshawe Park.

Goose with Crossbow Bolt in Head Escapes Rescue Attempts: RSPCA Continues to Monitor Situation

Northern Ireland care homes urge families to hold off on visits due to flu outbreak; low staff vaccination rates and rising sickness among social care workers complicate care for vulnerable residents. Over 1,100 new flu cases identified in December, with health officials emphasizing the importance of vaccination as the best defense against this severe seasonal illness.

Retail Twenty-Four Convenience Store in Shepherds Bush, London, Loses Alcohol License Permanently: Despite repeated breaches of licensing conditions, including selling alcohol outside permitted hours and failing to provide CCTV footage, the stores owner, Kamran Raza, failed to address the issues, leading to the Hammersmith and Fulham Councils decision to revoke the license.