In September, a mother’s giant sunflower “rainforest” becomes an attraction for both neighbours and wildlife alike.

Janith Kamani’s giant Mongolian sunflowers in her front garden took her by her surprise when they grew to be 13ft in three months.

The 53-year-old said: “This is like a rainforest in my garden.”

Harrow School appeals against the Mayor of London’s decision to block its plans for a new sports complex.

The plans, which covered 7,300 square metres and included a new science block, games area and car park, were initially approved by Harrow Council.

But Sadiq Khan blocked the application saying almost two-thirds of the planned block would be on Metropolitan Open Land.

A driver who “deliberately” targeted pedestrians put an 11-year-old girl in hospital.

Police investigated an attempted grievous bodily harm in which a suspect drove a car hitting two members of the public in Harrow.

An 11-year-old girl and a man in his mid-20s was injured.

The driver of the silver Mercedes did not stop at the scene.

And as many as 51 train ticket offices could close due to insufficient ticket sales.

London Overground ticket offices across the north of the city are under review because they fall below the Department for Transport’s “busy” threshold.