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• North Londoners among Russian spies jailed for total of 50 years

  12-05-2025 22:08 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Six Bulgarians have been jailed after being convicted of spying for Russia on an industrial scale.
  
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• Police close busy road in Catford after emergency incident

  12-05-2025 20:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A busy road in Catford is closed by police following an incident. Live updates to come.
  
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• Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Tests New Highs - FXEmpire

  12-05-2025 20:33
  Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Tests New Highs  FXEmpire
  
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• Counter-terrorism police join investigation into fire at Keir Starmer’s house

  12-05-2025 20:27 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Counter-terrorism police have joined an investigation into a fire at a house in Kentish Town owned by Sir Keir Starmer.
  
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• PICTURES: Forensics join investigation into fire at Keir Starmer's Kentish Town house

  12-05-2025 20:09 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Forensics have been pictured at Sir Keir Starmer’s house where a fire is being investigated by the police.
  
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• Stormzy and Paul Mescal among stars lined up at National Theatre

  12-05-2025 19:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Gladiator star Paul Mescal, rapper Stormzy and Bridgerton actor Nicola Coughlan are among the stars appearing in 16 new productions at The National Theatre
  
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• Essex residents urged to share experiences of fraud as £68m lost

  12-05-2025 19:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Residents are urged to share their experiences of fraud as Essex sees a surge in cases.
  
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• 'High lightning risk' shuts cable car linking Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks

  12-05-2025 18:49 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The IFS Cloud Cable Car in London has shut due to a “high lightning risk”.
  
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• New bakery finally set to open near Hampstead Heath - here's when

  12-05-2025 18:23 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The wait is nearly over as the owners of Sourdough Sophia bakery on the edge of Hampstead Heath have announced their opening date.
  
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• Dartford Crossing to face overnight closures every night this week

  12-05-2025 18:03 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are being urged to plan ahead, as a series of overnight maintenance and resurfacing works are set to cause disruption to travel through the coming week.
  
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• How Sutton café went from ‘not making a single penny’ to Michelin-style bistro

  12-05-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  What started as a struggling Sutton café is now one of the area’s most popular bistros - and it only took four years.
  
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• Former Hornchurch restaurant's redevelopment moves closer

  12-05-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The latest update on a project to turn a former restaurant and banqueting site in Hornchurch into homes.
  
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• Romford supermarket petrol station closed for days - here's why

  12-05-2025 17:52 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A temporary closure has been confirmed at a Tesco petrol station in Romford.
  
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• Police launch investigation into fire at ‘Keir Starmer’s house’

  12-05-2025 17:50 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched following a fire at a house said to belong to prime minister Keir Starmer.
  
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• David Brent festival launches in the UK perfect for fans of The Office - JOE.co.uk

  12-05-2025 17:38
  David Brent festival launches in the UK perfect for fans of The Office  JOE.co.uk
  
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• 'Popular' Bromley drama teacher raped and abused pupil from age of 12

  12-05-2025 17:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A former teacher at Ravens Wood School in Keston has been jailed for rape and sexual abuse.
  
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• All the London pubs with free drinks THIS week for 10th anniversary celebrations

  12-05-2025 17:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A major pub company is marking its 10th anniversary by giving away 10,000 drinks.
  
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• NHS 'must spend more wisely' as east London trust faces huge job cuts

  12-05-2025 17:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Health secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS needs to “spend money more wisely” after Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) was told to make £60m in cuts.
  
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• Police block A2 due to 'incident' in Blackheath with heavy disruption

  12-05-2025 16:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A "police incident" is partially blocking the A2 in both direction causing traffic to build on the major road.
  
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• Hammerson closes in on deal to purchase controlling stake in Brent Cross for £200m - BE News

  12-05-2025 16:44
  Hammerson closes in on deal to purchase controlling stake in Brent Cross for £200m  BE News
  
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• Elderly man fighting for life in hospital after 'hit-and-run' in Beckenham

  12-05-2025 16:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An 89-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car in Beckenham.
  
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• Leisure centre reopens with new gym and soft play area

  12-05-2025 16:19 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Edmonton leisure centre has reopened with a new gym, cycle studio, sports hall, fitness class studio, and soft play area.
  
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• Sadness as launderette owned by 'lovely friendly guy' closes down

  12-05-2025 16:13 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Former customers and Muswell Hill locals have spoken of their sadness after a launderette owned by a "lovely friendly guy" closed down.
  
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• Water sports facility proposed opposite huge landfill site in Rainham

  12-05-2025 16:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A new water sports facility has been proposed opposite a huge Veolia landfill site in Rainham.
  
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• Power failure suspends London Underground lines causing SEVERE delays

  12-05-2025 16:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Northern, Victoria, Elizabeth, Bakerloo and Northern lines are delayed due to a power failure. Follow our blog for updates.
  
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• Woman taken to hospital with leg injury after crash outside New Cross Gate station

  12-05-2025 15:39 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman has been taken to hospital after a crash outside New Cross Gate station.
  
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• Man taken to hospital with head injury after fight in Leicester Square

  12-05-2025 15:39 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been taken to hospital with a head injury after a fight in Leicester Square.
  
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• Brent Cross shopping centre in London taken over in £200m deal - business-live.co.uk

  12-05-2025 15:35
  Brent Cross shopping centre in London taken over in £200m deal  business-live.co.uk
  
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• Resident left 'confused and in shock' after Brent Council sent 'threatening letters' telling her she owed them money - Harrow Online

  12-05-2025 15:29
  Resident left 'confused and in shock' after Brent Council sent 'threatening letters' telling her she owed them money  Harrow Online
  
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• Dispute over historic WWII hut 'demolished by Biggin Hill airport' resolved

  12-05-2025 15:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A dispute between Biggin Hill Airport and Bromley Council over a World War Two hut has been resolved, both sides have confirmed.
  
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• Woman choked to death while eating at her partner's Romford home, court hears

  12-05-2025 14:52 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Chelmsford woman Donna Bentham died at Queen's Hospital after choking at her partner's home in Romford, an inquest hearing at East London Coroner's Court heard.
  
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• More than 500 people attend torchlit parade to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

  12-05-2025 14:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  More than 500 people gathered in Grange Park, Old Coulsdon, on May 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a torchlit parade, speeches, and musical tributes led by local groups.
  
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• This restaurant is led by a 'master of spices' - it lit up my taste buds - Brent & Kilburn Times

  12-05-2025 13:56
  This restaurant is led by a 'master of spices' - it lit up my taste buds  Brent & Kilburn Times
  
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• 'Huge fire' fills sky with smoke outside west London train station

  12-05-2025 13:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A fire outside an Underground station in west London is filling the sky with smoke, with people taking to social media to share their concern.
  
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• Brent Cross shopping centre taken over in £200m deal - City AM

  12-05-2025 13:26
  Brent Cross shopping centre taken over in £200m deal  City AM
  
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• Urgent search to find girl, 14, missing from Dartford - call 999 if seen

  12-05-2025 13:07 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police have issued an urgent appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old girl from Dartford.
  
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• Hornchurch car park redevelopment plans approved

  12-05-2025 12:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Plans for 34 new homes on the site of a car park in Dorrington Gardens, Hornchurch have been approved by Havering Council.
  
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• Hammerson closes in on full control of Brent Cross in £200m deal - Property Week

  12-05-2025 12:29
  Hammerson closes in on full control of Brent Cross in £200m deal  Property Week
  
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• Building company charged after bricks from Bethnal Green crane hit and kills mum

  12-05-2025 12:26 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Higgins Homes and four men have been charged with causing the death of a mother in Bethnal Green, when bricks fell from a tower crane.
  
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• Yellow warning for thunderstorms in London issued for TODAY

  12-05-2025 12:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in London today.
  
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• The Southeastern trains cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week

  12-05-2025 12:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Due to engineering work, southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.
  
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• Fast times and community spirit at this weekend's Bexley Parkrun

  12-05-2025 12:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Over 470 runners took part in Bexley’s 621st parkrun at Danson Park on May 10, with standout performances from Cambridge Harriers and strong support from a dedicated team of volunteers.
  
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• The weekly weather forecast for London with sun. thunderstorms and heavy rain

  12-05-2025 11:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for London on May 12 from 12pm to 10pm, with up to 50mm of rain expected. Travel disruption and localised flooding are possible before a warm, sunny week follows.
  
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• Take a break beside the seaside and save with Just Go Holidays

  12-05-2025 11:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
   
  
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• Man, 46, rushed to hospital after stabbing outside petrol station in Leyton

  12-05-2025 11:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A 46-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing outside a petrol station in Leyton.
  
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• Brent at 3-wk high after China, US agree to slash tariffs - Quantum Commodity Intelligence

  12-05-2025 11:18
  Brent at 3-wk high after China, US agree to slash tariffs  Quantum Commodity Intelligence
  
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• Met Police officer sacked after on-duty drugs test revealed he used meth

  12-05-2025 11:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Met Police officer PC Dante Graham-Thomas has been sacked after he failed a drugs test while on duty.
  
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• Major road outside New Cross Gate station CLOSED due to crash

  12-05-2025 11:06 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A busy road outside New Cross Gate station has closed due to a crash.
  
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• 'Serious incident' shuts busy Brentwood road - recap

  12-05-2025 11:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A12 Brentwood Bypass was closed both ways after a serious incident this morning (May 12).
  
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• News | Hammerson set to take full control of Brent Cross shopping centre jewel in crown - CoStar

  12-05-2025 10:34
  News | Hammerson set to take full control of Brent Cross shopping centre jewel in crown  CoStar
  
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