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• Condition update after boy, 14, stabbed in Walthamstow

  19-05-2025 20:50 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating the stabbing which occurred in Marlowe Road.
  
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• Harrow man stabbed to death in Kingsbury pictured for first time

  19-05-2025 20:14 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The first picture of the victim of a fatal stabbing in Kingsbury has emerged.
  
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• Police name victim of Kingsbury stabbing as man from Harrow

  19-05-2025 19:54 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the murder of a 26-year-old in Kingsbury have named him as a man from Harrow.
  
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• Toddler, 2, dies in hospital after fall from height in Forest Hill

  19-05-2025 19:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A two-year-old boy has died after falling from a height in Forest Hill as a police investigation is underway.
  
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• Man in hospital after car and motorbike crash at junction in Tottenham

  19-05-2025 19:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A crash involving a motorbike and car in Tottenham has left one man in hospital.
  
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• Met update on arrest of girl, 13, after Bromley school put into lockdown

  19-05-2025 19:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police investigating an incident that saw a Bromley school go into lockdown have provided an update on their progress.
  
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• 'Restaurant where Japanese meets Peruvian is also perfect for meeting friends'

  19-05-2025 19:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Ayllu, a Paddington restaurant combining Japanese and Peruvian food, is also the perfect intimate place for catching up with friends.
  
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• Harold Wood GP surgery will have thousands more appointments each year after refurb

  19-05-2025 18:49 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Harold Wood Polyclinic is set for a refurbishment including three new treatment rooms.
  
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• 'No event will be cancelled' festival confirms after Brockwell Park court ruling

  19-05-2025 18:08 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An annual festival series will go ahead as planned after concerns were raised following a High Court ruling last week.
  
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• Meet the bike ‘fixers’ who get kids and families pedalling again after lockdown

  19-05-2025 18:05 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A bike repair ‘surgery’ in Cricklewood got a dozen children's bikes back on the road in the space of a single afternoon.
  
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• New Addington Boxing Club finds permanent home - but needs £25,000 to kit it out

  19-05-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A New Addington boxing club evicted from its home of five years has found a new space for its members but it needs to raise £25,000 to fit out the space.
  
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• ‘Bustling’ Bromley named one of UK’s ‘happiest’ places to live

  19-05-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Guardian has revealed this year's list of the UK’s “happiest” places to live and Bromley was one of them.
  
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• Bromley food hygiene ratings for cafes, restaurants, and takeaways revealed

  19-05-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Food hygiene ratings for Bromley in April–May 2025 are out. Six businesses, including schools, cafés, and takeaways, received the highest score of 5 for cleanliness and food safety.
  
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• All the Network Rail timetable changes that will affect south east Londoners

  19-05-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  National Rail launched its new timetable across the country on Sunday (May 18) with Southeastern making some changes to its services that will affect rail users in South East London.
  
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• All Sutton food businesses given a hygiene rating of 4 or 5

  19-05-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Sutton food hygiene scores are in for April–May 2025. Nine businesses across Sutton, Carshalton, and Wallington earned the top rating of 5 for cleanliness and food safety.
  
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• Child dies in hospital after incident on quiet residential Forest Hill road

  19-05-2025 17:49 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A child has died in hospital after an incident on a quiet road in Forest Hill.
  
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• Man killed in car crash outside his home finally identified 10 years on

  19-05-2025 17:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man who died when he was hit by a car in Walthamstow 10 years ago has finally been identified as Bryan Woolis, not Brian Wallace as previously thought.
  
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• Third man arrested after arson attacks on properties linked to Keir Starmer

  19-05-2025 17:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A third man has been arrested on suspicion of arson over attacks on two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer.
  
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• Dartford Crossing west tunnel to close at these times every day this week

  19-05-2025 17:06 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A series of overnight maintenance and resurfacing works are set to cause significant disruption to the west tunnel at the Dartford Crossing this week.
  
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• Elderly man's neck 'may have been broken in hospital'

  19-05-2025 17:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Walthamstow man Gulzar Khan died in Whipps Cross Hospital with a broken neck either missed on admission or caused while he was there, a coroner said.
  
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• Court to investigate two men's deaths linked to drugs

  19-05-2025 17:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  East London Coroner's Court has opened inquests into the deaths of Said Ali, from East Ham, and Christian Manibo, from Beckton, both linked to drugs.
  
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• The south west London area named one of the happiest places to live in the UK

  19-05-2025 16:48 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  In a fresh ranking of Britain’s happiest places to live, one south west London neighbourhood has emerged as a winner.
  
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• The A2, A20, A21 and A282 road closures this week

  19-05-2025 16:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Drivers are being warned to expect disruption across Kent and south east London this week, with full closures scheduled on the A2, A20, A21 and A282 as part of ongoing roadworks. A2 maintenance is scheduled for this week, potentially causing delays and diversions for drivers. These planned works are aimed at improving road safety and keeping key routes in good condition. National Highways is urging people to check before they travel, as multiple routes in and out of the capital will be affected.
  
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• Two people taken to hospital and seven injured after fire at Ilford church

  19-05-2025 16:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Two people have been hospitalised after a fire at a church in Ilford.
  
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• 'Real-world' experience takes music students backstage at gig

  19-05-2025 16:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Teenagers on an arts production course at Barking and Dagenham College got ‘real world’ work experience preparing a venue and taking on stage crew duties for a live music gig on the Southbank.
  
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• Meet the Upminster barber who can’t stop running half-marathons

  19-05-2025 16:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Barber Arnie De'Milia cannot seem to stop running half-marathons when he is not clipping people’s hair in his Upminster salon.
  
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• 45 tickets issued as cars seized amid crackdown on dangerous drivers in Brentwood

  19-05-2025 15:49 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Essex Police officers make arrests, seize vehicles and hand out tickets during a day of road safety activities in Brentwood last week
  
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• 'Building houses in back garden risks destroying our neighbourhood'

  19-05-2025 15:47 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Neighbours have warned that plans to build two houses on a back garden in Stoke Newington Church Street risk “destroying” their neighbourhood.
  
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• Choir raises hundreds for foodbank and community flowerbed

  19-05-2025 15:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A 100-strong choir burst into song outside Hornsey Library to raise money for Hornsey Food Bank and the library's communal flower beds.
  
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• Man left with life-changing injuries after five stabbed at Plumstead music event

  19-05-2025 15:07 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been left with life-changing injuries after being stabbed at a music event in Plumstead.
  
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• 1940 crashed Spitfire’s engine returns home to RAF Hornchurch

  19-05-2025 15:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Bits of an engine from a wartime Spitfire involved in a fatal 1940 crash have returned home to the site of the former RAF Hornchurch airbase where the plane took off from.
  
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• Monty Python stars unveil plaque at curry house where group was born

  19-05-2025 14:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Aroma Spice in Fleet Road Hampstead is now a World Origin Site as the spot where in 1969 Monty Python's Flying Circus was first dreamed up
  
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• Arrest made as man left with life-changing injuries after car crash in Mile End

  19-05-2025 14:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man remains in custody as police give an update on the condition of the pedestrian injured in the Mile End crash.
  
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• Edmonton man jailed after police stop reveals vials of cocaine concealed in car

  19-05-2025 14:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
  
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• Joy as 'five star' community centre reopens after years of waiting

  19-05-2025 14:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  'Finally' was the resounding cry as a 'five star' Highgate Newtown Community Centre was officially launched.
  
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• Sisters go to Buckingham Palace for tea with the King

  19-05-2025 14:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Barking and Dagenham College tutor Kiran Bhangal accompanied her sister - has recognised for her community work - to meet the King.
  
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• Plans for 42 affordable homes on 10-acre green belt in Caterham

  19-05-2025 14:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Croudace Homes has submitted plans to build 42 affordable homes on Longsdon Way in Caterham, featuring shared ownership, socially rented homes, green space, and a community orchard.
  
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• New church could be built behind Upminster Tesco store

  19-05-2025 14:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted for a church building behind Tesco Express in Front Lane, Upminster.
  
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• James Corden 'considering' running for Mayor of London to replace Sir Sadiq Khan

  19-05-2025 14:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Gavin and Stacey star, James Corden, is reportedly 'open' to running for Mayor of London after talks at the BAFTA television awards.
  
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• South Western Railway recovers £3.4million from fare dodgers

  19-05-2025 13:40 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  South Western Railway has recovered £3.4 million from fare dodgers, as revealed ahead of a new Channel 5 documentary, Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law, airing May 19 at 9pm.
  
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• Everything we know so far after five stabbed at 300-person Plumstead music event

  19-05-2025 13:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Five people have been stabbed and arrested at a music event in Plumstead attended by 300 people.
  
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• Uber Boats by Thames Clippers secures £59m for expansion plans

  19-05-2025 13:08 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Uber Boats by Thames Clippers has secured £59 million for future expansion.
  
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• Man who stabbed driver, 19, in Finsbury Park before fleeing UK guilty of manslaughter

  19-05-2025 13:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man who fled abroad following the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Finsbury Park has been convicted of manslaughter.
  
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• Southeastern trains through Lewisham, Bexleyheath, and Blackheath cancelled

  19-05-2025 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.
  
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• Pub will be shut for more than a YEAR as refurb and new hotel details revealed

  19-05-2025 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Railway Tavern, Angel Lane, Stratford has closed for refurbishment and preparation for a new 412-room hotel has started.
  
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• 'Mouldy and damp' school building will be bulldozed and replaced with nursery

  19-05-2025 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Harold Court Primary School has had plans for one of its buildings to be demolished and replaced with a nursery approved.
  
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• Close finish among top runners at Danson Park Parkrun

  19-05-2025 12:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Danson Park hosted the 622nd Bexley parkrun on May 17 with 480 participants. Sam Hoxley and Pelin Irfan led the men’s and women’s times.
  
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• 'First of its kind' arts centre to be developed by citizens' panel

  19-05-2025 12:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An arts centre in Barking is set to be developed by a citizens' panel for what is said to be the first time in London.
  
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• Hospital secures £13.8m for green improvements 'which will save money'

  19-05-2025 11:56 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Newham Hospital has secured £13.8 million in government funding to become more energy efficient.
  
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• RECAP as Kingsbury road closed for second day after man stabbed to death

  19-05-2025 10:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A busy road in Kingsbury is closed for a murder investigation after a young man was stabbed to death.
  
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