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WorldRainham Wildfire: 60 firefighters tackle blaze
Sixty firefighters and eight fire engines tackled a wildfire near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham on 30 July 2026. The London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control at 5.12pm. The cause remains unknown, and this is the third wildfire in the area within 24 hours.
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V&A Storehouse staff vote to strike over breaks
Staff at the V&A Storehouse in east London have voted overwhelmingly to strike over inadequate toilet and hydration breaks. Prospect union members are demanding two paid breaks daily, citing dehydration and lack of bathroom access during shifts.
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Man comforts boy handcuffed by police
A man has been praised for comforting a young black boy who was handcuffed by police in East London on July 26. The Metropolitan Police stated the video showed only part of the incident, and no offences were identified.
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