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Joyce Bacchus MBE, former Mayor of Brent dies
Tributes have been paid to the former Mayor of Brent, Joyce Bacchus MBE, who has passed away.
The former Mayor of Brent who had been in ill-health for some time, passed away at Northwick Park Hospital. Flags are flying at half-mast today at Brent Civic Centre.
Born in Guyana, she moved to England and started her career as a fashion model, before moving into a number of nursing roles and then int…
Residents encouraged to celebrate diversity and community in honour of Jo Cox
From today, resident groups and community organisations can apply for grants of up to £500 to host their own Great Get Together event. The funding is designed to help neighbours to come together ov…
A quarter century of unwavering dedication
Special long service awards were given to two councillors at Brent Council's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 1 May. Cllr Reg Colwill of Kenton Ward and Cllr Janice Long of Dudden Hill Ward were pr…
Nightmare neighbour faces eviction for causing drug misery
A problem council tenant from Landau House in Kilburn has been served with a Closure Order for at least three months after causing misery to neighbours with his anti-social behaviour. The Closure Ord…
Vulnerable teenager's life transformed by foster family
When she was 15, Sarah’s parents couldn’t provide a safe and stable home for her to grow up in, so that’s when she came into care. Because her fostering experience started when she was a teenager, it …
Take action on Dementia
Next week, (Monday 20 May) is the start of Dementia Action Week. In Brent we will be supporting the week with drop-in events for the public to find out more about dementia and a charity football match…
Brent chosen to showcase excellent work combatting youth offending
The Secretary of State for Justice, David Gauke MP, visited Brent River College in Kingsbury yesterday (May 9) to see some of the outstanding work being delivered by Brent's Youth Offen…
Digital crime alerts launched in Brent
A new crime alert system fit for the digital age has been launched in Brent. From today, residents will be able to sign up to receive email updates about burglaries, rogue traders and other incidents …
Fostering changes children's lives
A small group of people in Brent are achieving greatness every day. Through fostering they are changing children’s lives by offering them a home, love and support. From helping the looked aft…
Rogue landlady lands more than £24,000 in fines as Brent blows away her web of lies
A rogue landlady, who conned her tenants, her council tax payments and private housing services, has had her web of lies blown away by Brent in court. Diana Thompson of Barn Way, Wembley, pretende…
