Ayshea Buksh

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Grenfell fire findings 'a turning point' for justice, dad says

1 week ago | bbc.com | James McCarthy |Ayshea Buksh

Grenfell revelations 'a turning point' for justiceJames McCarthy & Ayshea BukshBBCGrenfell campaigners are seeking justice after the 2017 fire that left 72 deadRevelations of failure must mark a turning point in Grenfell Tower campaigners fight for justice, according to a bereaved dad. Marcio Gomes, whose son Logan was stillborn after the 2017 disaster, said he hoped people might "start shouting" about the disaster to hold those responsible to account.
Call for justice eight years on from Grenfell fire

1 week ago | aol.com | Ayshea Buksh

Survivors and bereaved relatives of the Grenfell Tower blaze have demanded justice following the eighth anniversary of the 2017 tragedy. The blaze left 72 people dead, including 18 children, and is still being investigated by the Metropolitan Police. In a few months' time, work will begin to take down the 23-storey block. Hundreds walked in silence through west London on Saturday evening before hearing the names of the dead and speeches by campaigners, as the tower loomed over them.
Grenfell survivors and bereaved gather for memorial service

1 week ago | bbc.com | Freddy Tennyson |Ayshea Buksh

Survivors and bereaved gather for Grenfell serviceFreddy Tennyson & Ayshea BukshBBCAbout 200 people were at the service at Notting Hill Methodist ChurchGrenfell Tower survivors, and the families of those who lost their lives, have attended a memorial service on the eighth anniversary of the 2017 tragedy. A total of 72 people, including 18 children, died in the fire, which is still being investigated by the Metropolitan Police.
Final Grenfell Tower anniversary before deconstruction begins

1 week ago | bbc.com | Ayshea Buksh

Final Grenfell anniversary before tower comes downAyshea Buksh/BBCThis September work will begin to take the tower block to the groundBereaved families, survivors and local residents will come together in west London this weekend to remember the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. The Met Police investigation into what led to the "avoidable" tragedy in 2017 which claimed the lives of 72 people – 18 of whom were children - is still ongoing .
Final Grenfell Tower anniversary before deconstruction begins

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

Sandra Ruiz sits on the Grenfell Memorial Commission - an independent body with representatives from bereaved families, survivors and local residents groups. Her niece Jessica Urbano Ramirez died in the fire. She was weeks away from her 13th birthday. "I would hope she would now be thriving and learning, living life to the full," says Sandra. "She is not here.""That's why the memorial is so important to the families.
Ex-firefighter cycling round the world for Grenfell youth

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.

2 months 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.