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• Boy, 2, dies after broken-down car hit on A1

  23-12-2025 09:48 via bbc.com
  Five other people who were travelling in the car have been taken to hospital, police say.
  
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• Action needed after man hit by Tube, warns coroner

  06-01-2026 20:22 via bbc.com
  Brian Mitchell, 72, was killed by a train terminating at Stratford on 26 December 2023.
  
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• Met Police staff plan six more days of strike

  06-01-2026 19:04 via bbc.com
  The strike involves call handlers, office workers, as well as vehicle technicians.
  
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• Sea Life holds talks on future of its penguins

  06-01-2026 18:39 via bbc.com
  The discussions follow a campaign against the captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the site.
  
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• 'Murder rap' killer recommended for open prison

  06-01-2026 16:36 via bbc.com
  Jake Fahri, who killed a 16-year-old boy when he was 19, is accused of releasing rap music about the murder.
  
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• West Ham in talks to terminate Wilson's contract

  06-01-2026 15:23 via bbc.com
  West Ham are close to an agreement with striker Callum Wilson to terminate his contract at the club.
  
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• London City Airport introduces drop-off fee

  06-01-2026 14:40 via bbc.com
  The drop-off charge will be £8 for up to five minutes, then £1 per additional minute.
  
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• London Zoo's animal count begins as ZSL turns 200

  06-01-2026 14:31 via bbc.com
  London zoo is home to more than 8,000 animals, which all need counting for the annual stock take.
  
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• 'It means the world to me' - Chelsea appoint Rosenior

  06-01-2026 13:57 via bbc.com
  Chelsea appoint Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior as head coach, replacing Enzo Maresca.
  
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• Six-year window fix wait leaves family freezing

  06-01-2026 13:10 via bbc.com
  Charlie Cox says her and her daughter's health has been affected by damp and fungus.
  
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• How to get to London this week for less than £6 - Ipswich Star

  06-01-2026 12:12 via news.google.com
  How to get to London this week for less than £6  Ipswich Star
  
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• Man sought over sexual assault on District Line

  06-01-2026 11:52 via bbc.com
  A man is wanted for questioning over the attack on a District Line train on the night of 15 December.
  
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• Livestreamer in imitation firearm arrest

  06-01-2026 11:26 via bbc.com
  Krimoe, a streamer who has more than 48,000 followers, was broadcasting when he was arrested.
  
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• How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of life

  06-01-2026 07:04 via bbc.com
  Some businesses are helping to recycle and reuse trees in a bid to reduce landfill and emissions.
  
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• Wheelchair space rules 'not enforced' on buses

  06-01-2026 07:03 via bbc.com
  Transport for London says it needs to do more so customers and drivers know the rules for wheelchair spaces.
  
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• Man Tasered by PC now in wheelchair, court told

  05-01-2026 16:44 via bbc.com
  Leonard Sandiford fell from a building after being Tasered by PC Liam Newman, 31, a court hears.
  
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• Teenagers jailed for fatal attack on homeless man

  05-01-2026 16:43 via bbc.com
  Anthony Marks, 51, died from his injuries in hospital weeks after being attacked by the teenagers.
  
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• Boy, 17, charged with murder after NYE stabbing

  05-01-2026 16:15 via bbc.com
  John Temitope Onetufo, 23, died at the scene on Grove Street, Deptford, on 31 December.
  
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• Second man arrested after shooting in Bexleyheath

  05-01-2026 15:57 via bbc.com
  Police said they were called to a shooting in Bexleyheath Broadway at 02:15 GMT on Sunday.
  
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• Leyton Orient end Adaramola and White loans

  05-01-2026 15:51 via bbc.com
  Leyton Orient loanees Tayo Adaramola and Joe White will return to their parent clubs with immediate effect.
  
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• Six firefighters injured after two engines collide

  05-01-2026 09:58 via bbc.com
  The incident happened on Saturday night at the junction of Farringdon Road on Clerkenwell Road.
  
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• 'It doesn't look African' - challenging stereotypes at Tate Modern

  05-01-2026 07:07 via bbc.com
  "There's this misconception that African art is solely about masks or sculptural types," says Nadia Denton.
  
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• What changes are being made to London's transport system in 2026?

  05-01-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  Here are details of significant planned changes across Transport for London's network that could affect passengers and drivers in the new year.
  
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• Payout over sign language failure for man in care

  05-01-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  Hammersmith and Fulham will pay the man's granddaughter £450 and review its use of BSL interpreters.
  
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• Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire

  05-01-2026 01:34 via bbc.com
  The family of Charlotte Niddam announced her death "with great sadness" as Swiss authorities confirmed all victims had been identified.
  
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• Quins results 'not acceptable', says club hierarchy

  04-01-2026 20:13 via bbc.com
  Harlequins' results this season have not been acceptable, the club says in a statement after Saturday's 66-21 hammering by Northampton.
  
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• Radwan double helps Leicester triumph over Saracens

  04-01-2026 19:32 via bbc.com
  Adam Radwan scores two tries as Leicester Tigers edge closer to The Prem play-off places with a 36-28 win over Saracens at Welford Road.
  
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• Man charged with murder over New Year's Day death

  03-01-2026 17:44 via bbc.com
  Kaleem Shaik, 41, was found dead inside a property in south London on 1 January.
  
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• Extra help for homeless as temperatures plummet

  03-01-2026 17:07 via bbc.com
  London's severe weather emergency protocol is activated as temperatures drop to zero and below.
  
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• Cold snap hits weekend EFL & National League games

  03-01-2026 16:04 via bbc.com
  Five of Sunday's League Two matches along with seven in the National League on Saturday postponed due to frozen pitches.
  
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