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• Former councillor living in Enfield admits drugging and raping wife over 13 years

  23-01-2026 20:18 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A former councillor now living in Enfield has admitted drugging and raping his wife over a 13-year period in Swindon.
  
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• Five sentenced after man left paralysed in violent London shooting

  23-01-2026 19:16 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Five people have been sentenced after a violent shooting in Canning Town that left one of two brothers with life-changing injuries.
  
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• Harry Styles 'honoured' to be joined by Shania Twain for London tour dates

  23-01-2026 18:20 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Harry Styles has said he is 'amazed' and 'honoured' to be joined by Shania Twain at Wembley on his Together, Together tour this summer.
  
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• College given green light to build new teaching block

  23-01-2026 18:02 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Capel Manor College is set for a new teaching block after plans were approved by Enfield Council.
  
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• Thousands oppose huge 2,200 home build on green belt parkland

  23-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A proposal to build 2,200 homes on parkland that is part of Bromley’s green belt has been opposed by thousands.
  
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• 'Shocking government cuts to my work support have taken a huge toll on me'

  23-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Newsquest London journalist Emily Davison had her Access to Work grant from the Department for Work and Pensions cut by 80 per cent. She reveals the impact it has had on her as a disabled person and her concerns for others in a similar position to her.
  
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• ‘Outstanding achievement’ as Bromley primary schools respond to latest rankings

  23-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Primary schools in Bromley are celebrating new Department for Education data putting them among the highest performing in the borough
  
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• New owner of legendary music venue: 'I feel so much love for this place'

  23-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The new owner of a legendary pub venue where Coldplay, Adele and The Arctic Monkeys have played has pledged to honour its musical heritage.
  
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• Meet the high society cast of the new reality series Ladies of London

  23-01-2026 18:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The revival of reality series, The Ladies of London, is set to launch on Hayu on Friday, March 6.
  
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• Harold Hill 'migrant centre' rumours NOT true after online speculation

  23-01-2026 17:30 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Havering Council has rejected rumours circulating online of a 'migrant centre' in Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill.
  
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• Council decision on asylum seeker housing scheme revealed

  23-01-2026 17:30 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Havering has opted out of a government scheme to house asylum seekers in council accommodation.
  
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• Historic pub near Hampstead Heath closes six months after name change

  23-01-2026 17:23 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The South End Green Social near Hampstead Heath - which was given a new name and a fresh coat of paint in the summer - has closed its doors after a six month pop up
  
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• LIVE as emergency repairs cause SEVERE rush-hour delays near Dartford Crossing

  23-01-2026 17:15 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Emergency repairs on Dartford Tunnel causing 90 minute delays. The A282 Dartford Crossing left (west) tunnel remains closed northbound between J1a (Dartford) and J31 (Thurrock)
  
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• Emergency repairs cause SEVERE rush-hour delays near Dartford Crossing

  23-01-2026 17:15 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Emergency repairs on Dartford Tunnel causing 90 minute delays. The A282 Dartford Crossing left (west) tunnel remains closed northbound between J1a (Dartford) and J31 (Thurrock)
  
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• Call for 'military-style' crossing to replace Hammersmith Bridge

  23-01-2026 17:13 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Conservatives in west London have proposed a temporary military-style crossing to replace Hammersmith Bridge while the historic structure is repaired.
  
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• Thameslink works set to cause closures on lines between major stations

  23-01-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Major engineering works on the Thameslink Brighton Main Line will cause closures to all lines between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon/Purley this weekend.
  
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• Harold Wood restaurant seeks consent for lights and signs already in place

  23-01-2026 17:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Array Essex in Harold Wood has applied for new signs and lights - despite already installing them.
  
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• Dozens of new council homes for Stoke Newington and Clapton get go-ahead

  23-01-2026 16:48 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A total of 37 new council homes in Stoke Newington and Clapton have been given the green light.
  
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• Police deny stabbing rumours at 300-strong TikTok dating event in Sutton

  23-01-2026 16:27 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Police have denied rumours of a stabbing at a widely-attended event in Sutton town centre publicised by a TikTok influencer.
  
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• Elderly residents 'kept in the dark' as Sidcup homes left without water for days

  23-01-2026 16:25 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Elderly people in Sidcup have been left without water for four days with no clear answer on when it will be fixed.
  
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• Great Ormond Street apologies to families harmed by surgeon

  23-01-2026 16:16 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Great Ormond Street Hospital has apologised to families whose children were harmed by a surgeon.
  
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• Riders at the ready for Constitution Hill at Southwell - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 16:10 via news.google.com
  Riders at the ready for Constitution Hill at Southwell  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Moisture in Martian atmosphere could help secure water supply, research finds - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 16:10 via news.google.com
  Moisture in Martian atmosphere could help secure water supply, research finds  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Brent Edges Higher as EU Weighs New Sanctions on Senior Iranian Officials - TipRanks

  23-01-2026 16:10 via news.google.com
  Brent Edges Higher as EU Weighs New Sanctions on Senior Iranian Officials  TipRanks
  
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• Schizophrenic killer who stabbed grandmother near bus stop given hospital order

  23-01-2026 15:55 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A man who killed a grandmother to death in Burnt Oak after ordering a knife online has been given a hospital order.
  
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• Lloyds set to see annual profits rise despite motor finance hit - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 15:46 via news.google.com
  Lloyds set to see annual profits rise despite motor finance hit  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Man taken to hospital after crash in busy Harrow road

  23-01-2026 15:32 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A crash in Headstone Road, Harrow saw a man taken to hospital after being treated at the scene for a leg injury.
  
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• Plans refused to convert first floor of pub into eight rooms to let out

  23-01-2026 15:21 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Plans to convert Brewhouse and Kitchen's first floor into eight letting rooms have been refused by Islington Council.
  
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• McDonald’s customers call out ‘greedy’ fast food chain amid loyalty scheme changes

  23-01-2026 15:20 via london-now.co.uk
  
  McDonald’s has revealed it will be making changes to its customer loyalty scheme, MyMcDonald's Rewards, from March 2026.
  
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• ‘Foolish’ to assume Trump will not threaten tariffs again, says Harris - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 15:17 via news.google.com
  ‘Foolish’ to assume Trump will not threaten tariffs again, says Harris  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'

  23-01-2026 15:15 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets. 
  
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• Two people rescued from roof of flooded car in Kent

  23-01-2026 15:08 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Two people were rescued from the roof of a flooded car in Station Road, Eynesford, Dartford on January 23.
  
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• George Furbank and Greg Fisilau named in England’s Six Nations squad - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 15:00 via news.google.com
  George Furbank and Greg Fisilau named in England’s Six Nations squad  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Donald Trump withdraws Board of Peace invite to Canada - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 15:00 via news.google.com
  Donald Trump withdraws Board of Peace invite to Canada  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Popular podcast announces two-day summer festival at Hampton Court Palace

  23-01-2026 14:51 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Rest is History podcast has announced a two-day festival set to take over Hampton Court Palace this summer.
  
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• Households urged to try 2p hack to stop shoes smelling this winter - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 14:47 via news.google.com
  Households urged to try 2p hack to stop shoes smelling this winter  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Police update into investigation after cyclist dies in New Cross crash

  23-01-2026 14:39 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Police have issued an update after a man was arrested following a crash in which a cyclist died in New Cross Road.
  
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• Orchard Theatre to reopen with panto after Raac work completed

  23-01-2026 14:24 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Dartford’s Orchard Theatre will reopen on December 12 after Raac removal and £11.6m refurbishment, launching with its Christmas pantomime Cinderella.
  
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• The north London fried chicken joint 'serving UK's best burger'

  23-01-2026 14:21 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Paddington and Oxford Street fast food counter 20Ft Fried Chicken has scooped top prize at the first ever Fried Chicken Championships.
  
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• Magners maker C&C posts profit warning after softer customer demand - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 14:11 via news.google.com
  Magners maker C&C posts profit warning after softer customer demand  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Donald Trump ‘wrong’ about Nato in Afghanistan, says Downing Street - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 14:11 via news.google.com
  Donald Trump ‘wrong’ about Nato in Afghanistan, says Downing Street  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Cameron Norrie looks forward with confidence despite Australian Open exit - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 14:11 via news.google.com
  Cameron Norrie looks forward with confidence despite Australian Open exit  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Police use extra powers after 200 youths gather for TikTok ‘blind date’ in Sutton

  23-01-2026 14:08 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Police used extra powers to disperse a crowd of around 200 youths that gathered in Sutton town centre for an event publicised on TikTok.
  
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• Driver admits killing London teenager shortly after he had been freed from Dubai jail

  23-01-2026 14:05 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A driver has admitted killing Marcus Fakana in a car crash shortly after the 19-year-old had been freed from a Dubai jail term.
  
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• Feel Gut looks every inch the part on Warwick debut - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 14:04 via news.google.com
  Feel Gut looks every inch the part on Warwick debut  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Post Office ‘dishonestly’ withheld evidence when suing subpostmaster, court told - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 14:00 via news.google.com
  Post Office ‘dishonestly’ withheld evidence when suing subpostmaster, court told  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• Empty shops and offices in Hornchurch set for 'complete renewal'

  23-01-2026 14:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Shopfronts in Hornchurch town centre could soon be treated to a "complete renewal" after plans were approved by Havering Council.
  
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• Brent crude price rebounds toward $65 on Trump Iran warning and Kazakhstan outage - TechStock²

  23-01-2026 13:45 via news.google.com
  Brent crude price rebounds toward $65 on Trump Iran warning and Kazakhstan outage  TechStock²
  
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• Tottenham in talks with Liverpool over Scotland captain Andy Robertson - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 13:21 via news.google.com
  Tottenham in talks with Liverpool over Scotland captain Andy Robertson  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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• McLaren awarded around £9m after High Court claim against Alex Palou - kilburntimes.co.uk

  23-01-2026 13:21 via news.google.com
  McLaren awarded around £9m after High Court claim against Alex Palou  kilburntimes.co.uk
  
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