The London Buzz - 9th July 2025
Briefly

A Chinese takeaway in East Ham will close this month after 78 years of operation. Newham Recorder reported that the establishment has been a staple for generations. In other news, a study demonstrates that low-traffic neighbourhoods have reduced road injuries and deaths by over one-third without negatively impacting safety on adjacent roads. Additionally, a recent heatwave has reportedly led to an estimated extra 263 deaths among London residents. Lastly, Waltham Forest councillors approved plans for eight new flats in Chingford, despite local residents’ concerns about potential overdevelopment.
A Chinese takeaway in East Ham that has "watched generations grow up" will close this month after 78 years in business.
Low-traffic neighbourhoods cut road injuries and deaths by more than a third within their boundaries with no apparent negative safety effect on nearby roads.
An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.
Plans for eight new flats in Chingford have been approved after Waltham Forest councillors disagreed with residents that it constituted overdevelopment.
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