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• Yes and John Lennon's Imagine drummer Alan White dies aged 72

  26-05-2022 20:07 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  English drummer Alan White has died at the age of 72 after a short illness.
  
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• Pensioner calls for crackdown on 'lazy' pavement parking in Bushey

  26-05-2022 19:21 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A pensioner has accused drivers who park on pavements of being “lazy” and called for tougher action from enforcement authorities.
  
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• Whipps Cross Hospital patient anger over consultation wait

  26-05-2022 19:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Whipps Cross University Hospital’s medical director has apologised after a patient was told to wait more than a year for a telephone consultation.
  
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• Waltham Forest police officer becomes BMX coach

  26-05-2022 19:08 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A Waltham Forest policeman has become a full-time BMX Coach for the borough’s youth in an effort to keep them on the right track.
  
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• Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta dies aged 67

  26-05-2022 18:49 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Actor Ray Liotta, known for his appearance in Goodfellas, has passed away, aged 67.
  
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• St George’s Hospital Tooting staff prepare to walk out

  26-05-2022 18:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Staff strikes next week are likely to cause "significant disruption" at St. George’s Hospital, according to the GMB Union.
  
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• Met officer denies GBH after man paralysed in tasering

  26-05-2022 18:26 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A Metropolitan Police officer has denied causing grievous bodily harm after being accused of tasering a man and leaving him paralysed. 
  
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• Brixton station: Man assaulted with bottle

  26-05-2022 17:47 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Officers have released pictures of three men that they would like to speak to in connection with a serious assault at Brixton station.
  
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• The Anglesea Arms’ pub Woolwich licence suspended after brawl

  26-05-2022 17:28 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A Woolwich pub is at risk of losing its booze licence after an alleged “pub brawl fuelled by drugs and alcohol”.
  
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• Wealthy London couple married for five months fight over money

  26-05-2022 17:24 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A wealthy couple married for around five months ran up lawyers’ bills of more than £1 million during an 18-month fight over money, a judge said.
  
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• Mitcham: Hunt for member of public who stopped attempted robbery

  26-05-2022 17:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police are looking to speak to a member of the public who stopped an attempted robbery at Mitcham tram stop.
  
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• EasyJet cancels 200 flights over IT issues and urges Brits to use its flight checker

  26-05-2022 17:19 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  EasyJet apologises as it cancels 200 flights over IT issues, urging travellers to do one thing before heading to the airport.
  
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• BBC cuts: CBBC faces axe and 1,000 jobs at risk as BBC announces 'digital first' plans

  26-05-2022 16:51 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  This first phase represents £500m of annual savings and reinvestment to make the BBC digital-led.
  
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• Kevin Spacey charged with four counts of sexual assault in the UK

  26-05-2022 16:49 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The alleged incidents took place in London between March 2005 and August 2008, and in Gloucestershire in April 2013.
  
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• Lewisham robber jailed after Richmond shop offences

  26-05-2022 15:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man from Lewisham has been jailed following robbery offences in Richmond.
  
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• Love Island water bottle returns with new gold font - how to get yours ready for ITV show

  26-05-2022 14:42 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Yes, before Love Island even starts you can get your hands on some of the sought-after personalised merch, including the famous water bottle.
  
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• What has Rishi Sunak said today? Brits on Universal Credit get £650 cost of living payment

  26-05-2022 14:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Rishi Sunak announced plans to help struggling UK families as the government faced calls to help cash-starved Brits.
  
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• Rishi Sunak announcement: Chancellor outlines further cost of living support - key points

  26-05-2022 13:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Here are the key points you should know from Rishi Sunak’s announcement.
  
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• Haringey Council elects new cabinet

  26-05-2022 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The team of top decision-makers tasked with creating a “fairer, greener borough” has officially taken charge at Haringey Council.
  
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• Bexley Council calls for Elizabeth Line extension to Kent

  26-05-2022 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Elizabeth Line is facing calls to be extend all the way to Kent only a day after the massive transport project opened after years of delays and budget overruns.
  
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• Adorable ducklings rescued from Deptford rooftop

  26-05-2022 12:39 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Seven adorable ducklings have been rescued by firefighters from the roof of a three-storey building in Deptford.
  
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• Greenwich Council leader Antony Okerere begins reign

  26-05-2022 12:14 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Councillor Anthony Okereke took charge yesterday as leader of Greenwich Council.
  
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• Cllr Nick O’Hare elected as Bexley mayor

  26-05-2022 12:06 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Cllr Nick O’Hare, who represents Blendon and Penhill Ward, became the London Borough of Bexley’s 58th mayor yesterday.
  
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• Texas school shooting: Daughter of teacher killed breaks silence in heartbreaking tribute

  26-05-2022 12:04 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Eva Mireles was one of the two teachers killed at Robb Elementary school in the south-western Texas on Tuesday.
  
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• NHS lack enough staff and equipment to give proper cancer care, survey says

  26-05-2022 11:49 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A YouGov survey of almost 2,500 adults for Cancer Research UK found 75% of people agreed with the statement
  
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• Cost of living: When will £150 cost of living council tax rebate be paid?

  26-05-2022 11:48 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Councils around the country are in the process of paying out the £150 council tax rebate.
  
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• Love Island 2022: ITV boss hints at major changes amid 'duty of care protocols'

  26-05-2022 11:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Earlier this week ITV announced the popular dating show will be returning to our screens from Monday, June 6.
  
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• BBC Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts shares emotional career announcement

  26-05-2022 11:43 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The BBC Homes Under the Hammer host shared an update with fans online.
  
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• UK weather: Met Office update on 27C 'hottest weekend of the year' predictions

  26-05-2022 11:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The prediction comes amid reports the Queen’s Bank Holiday weekend could be the hottest of the year.
  
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• Rishi Sunak to give UK households '£400 off energy bills' in cost of living plan

  26-05-2022 11:38 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce a new package of support likely to include a discount on energy bills funded by a windfall tax on energy giants.
  
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• Peter Kay 'lines up big venues' for 2023 UK tour - What we know so far

  26-05-2022 11:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  It’s been five years since the 48-year-old comic disappeared from the limelight due to personal reasons.
  
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• Zapp is offering ultra-fast delivery from their Period Store

  26-05-2022 11:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The delivery app Zapp has a dedicated period store on their app and will donate to Period Poverty UK.
  
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• Silentnight launches new kids mattress and bedding collection - Shop the range

  26-05-2022 11:21 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Help your kids doze off to dreamland with Silentnight's new kids mattress and bedding range.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 26

  26-05-2022 11:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Take a look at some of the items coming to Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday May 26.
  
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• Father's Day 2022: Cartwright & Butler releases delicious gift bags, tins and hampers

  26-05-2022 11:14 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Show the father figure in your life some love this Father's Day and treat him to a delicious gift from Cartwright & Butler.
  
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• Nature Notes: Enjoying the spring butterflies

  26-05-2022 11:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  EARLY spring butterflies including brimstone and orange tip were busy feeding under the nodding flowers of bluebells, one of my favourite sights in woodlands in April.
  
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• Met police seize 280 knives in a week in Operation Sceptre

  26-05-2022 10:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Metropolitan Police officers seized 288 knives across London in just one week as part of a national operation to target knife crime.
  
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• Sasha Johnson shooting: Huge reward offered for information

  26-05-2022 10:28 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A huge financial reward is being offered to anyone who has information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the attack on Sasha Johnson last year.
  
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• Man convicted of numerous sexual offences in Croydon

  26-05-2022 10:12 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been convicted of multiple sexual offences against a young child.
  
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• What I learned at a self-defence class in Abbots Langley

  26-05-2022 10:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  When I heard that the police would be holding free self-defence classes for women in Abbots Langley, the cynic in me kicked in.
  
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• Dame Deborah visits Chelsea Flower Show in private tour

  26-05-2022 09:30 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Dame Deborah James visits Chelsea Flower Show in private tour to see her rose. Read more:
  
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• See the best beaches just an hour away from London

  26-05-2022 09:19 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Take a trip to the seaside with our top picks for the best beaches an hour away from London.
  
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• Cllr Gina Adamou elected mayor of Haringey

  26-05-2022 08:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Long-serving councillor Gina Adamou hopes to inspire young people to get involved in politics during her fourth term as mayor of Haringey.
  
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• Brent Hits $114 as US Stockpile Drops Amid Tight Supply - Business Post Nigeria

  26-05-2022 07:24 via businesspost.ng
  
  Brent Hits $114 as US Stockpile Drops Amid Tight Supply  Business Post Nigeria
  
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• Tight supply keeps Brent above $114 - Daily Times

  26-05-2022 06:14 via dailytimes.com.pk
  
  Tight supply keeps Brent above $114  Daily Times
  
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• Brent oil price gets new positive signals – Analysis - 26-05-2022 - Economies.com

  26-05-2022 06:06 via economies.com
  Brent oil price gets new positive signals – Analysis - 26-05-2022  Economies.com
  
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• Tooting Market fears early closure and traders fear survival

  26-05-2022 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Traders at one of the oldest indoor markets in London fear they will struggle to survive if the venue’s back entrance is forced to shut early.
  
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• Platinum Jubilee weekend: All the road closures in Lewisham

  26-05-2022 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Check to see which roads will be closed in Lewisham for street parties.
  
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• Platinum Jubilee: Virgin Experience Days experiences to spend the Jubilee bank holiday

  26-05-2022 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Do as the Royals do this Platinum Jubilee with these luxurious experiences from Virgin Experience Days.
  
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• Lewisham woman assaulted police officer in New Cross

  26-05-2022 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman from Lewisham has been fined in court after assaulting a police officer.
  
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