Ayshea Buksh

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Ex-firefighter cycling round the world for Grenfell youth

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Ayshea Buksh

Image caption, Stephen Aslin will start the 30,000-mile cycling challenge on the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fireA retired London firefighter is set to embark on a round-the-world solo bike ride to raise money for projects helping young people affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. Stephen Aslin, 58, will start the 30,000-mile cycling challenge from North Kensington in west London on the eighth anniversary of the fire, which claimed the lives of 72 people.
Roksana Lecka seen hurting children at Twickenham nursery

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Ayshea Buksh

Nursery worker seen hurting children, jury toldGoogleThe nursery in Twickenham is part of a chain of five Riverside childcare facilitiesCCTV images of a nursery worker allegedly hurting children at her workplace in south-west London have been shown in court as she faces charges of child cruelty. Roksana Lecka, 22, from Hounslow, has admitted two charges and denies 21 further offences that allegedly took place between January and June 2024 at the Riverside Nursery in Twickenham.
Roksana Lecka seen hurting children at Twickenham nursery - court

4 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Ayshea Buksh

Image source, GoogleImage caption, The nursery in Twickenham is part of a chain of five Riverside childcare facilitiesCCTV images of a nursery worker allegedly hurting children at her workplace in south-west London have been shown in court as she faces charges of child cruelty. Roksana Lecka, 22, from Hounslow, has admitted two charges and denies 21 further offences that allegedly took place between January and June 2024 at the Riverside Nursery in Twickenham.
Nursery worker seen hurting children, jury told

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ayshea Buksh

CCTV images of a nursery worker allegedly hurting children at her workplace in south-west London have been shown in court as she faces charges of child cruelty. Roksana Lecka, 22, from Hounslow, has admitted two charges and denies 21 further offences that allegedly took place between January and June 2024 at the Riverside Nursery in Twickenham.
Protest after birds attacked with catapults in south London park.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Ayshea Buksh

Calls for catapult law to tackle wildlife crimeBBCCampaigners claim attacks on wildlife have now become a daily occurrenceCampaigners in south-east London are calling on the government to tighten the law on catapults to stop wildlife being killed. Volunteers at Priory Gardens in Orpington said they have recorded an increase in geese, ducks and swans being attacked by people shooting ammunition such as ball bearings from the weapons, which are not illegal to own or carry.
Talent show that 'helps create unity' marks 25 years

Feb 15, 2025 | bbc.com | Ayshea Buksh

Show that 'helps create unity' marks 25 yearsShanei Stephenson-HarrisThe sell-out show sees dancers, singers, spoken word artists and MCs from all over London competeA talent show where past winners have included singer Leona Lewis and dance group Diversity returned to north-east London to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Created by Hackney-based youth project The Crib, Boroughs United aims to bring young people together to try to combat postcode rivalry amid tensions in communities.
Show that 'helps create unity' marks 25 years

Feb 15, 2025 | msn.com | Ayshea Buksh

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Community projects thrive in wake of tragedy

Feb 14, 2025 | bbc.com | Ayshea Buksh |Gem O'Reilly

'My music was therapy after the Grenfell fire'Ayshea Buksh & Gem O'ReillyBBC"There were a lot of underlying issues I hadn't really come to peace with," Malachi Saunders saysProject leaders helping to assist and rebuild the community in the aftermath of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire say they have achieved successes they never thought possible.
What can be done about LPS tower block safety issues?

Jan 19, 2025 | msn.com | Ayshea Buksh |Liz Jackson

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What can be done about LPS tower block safety issues?

Jan 19, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ayshea Buksh |Liz Jackson

More than100 tower blocks across the capital have been built with prefabricated concrete panels known as a Large Panel System (LPS), many of which could have safety issues, a BBC London investigation has found. Not all LPS blocks are necessarily dangerous but their structure means they are more prone to defects and weaknesses, and some blocks which have been strengthened or had remediation work may now be considered structurally sound.