Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister and housing secretary, faced criticism for deciding to demolish the Grenfell Tower, despite campaigners wanting it to remain as a memorial for the 72 victims of the 2017 fire. Rayner held a private meeting with survivors and families, stating the tower was significantly damaged and needed to be taken down to ground level. The government promised a respectful demolition process, allowing the Grenfell community to choose a design team for a lasting memorial, but the Grenfell United campaign group criticized the decision for disregarding the voices of the bereaved.
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Table of four accused of £200 dine and dash by ‘upmarket’ Indian restaurant
An Indian restaurant in Northampton, Saffron, accused four young men of dining and dashing after they enjoyed a £197.30 meal, which included nine main courses, before leaving without paying. The restaurant shared CCTV footage on social media and reported the incident to the police, highlighting the impact of such thefts on small businesses. Want More Context? 🔎
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