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• East London floods - Walthamstow residents describe knee-deep water

  26-07-2021 19:32
  
  Walthamstow residents badly hit by last night’s flooding say some homes were filled to knee-height or higher with water.
  
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• Stormzy to get waxwork at Madame Tussauds

  26-07-2021 18:33
  
  Stormzy is getting a waxwork at Madame Tussauds.
  
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• West Wickham High Street crash: Pedestrian hit by lorry

  26-07-2021 18:11
  
  A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a lorry on West Wickham High Street.
  
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• Bexleyheath hairdresser facing people smuggling allegations

  26-07-2021 18:01
  
  A hairdresser from Bexleyheath is facing extradition to France over allegations she was involved in a criminal network that arranged channel crossings, according to reports.
  
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• London floods: Sadiq Khan says tacking climate change key priority

  26-07-2021 17:01
  
  Sadiq Khan has said tackling climate change is a “key priority” ahead of a meeting with TfL.
  
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• TfL 'smart cameras' to monitor bus lanes and box junctions

  26-07-2021 17:00
  
  TfL will begin rolling out new “smart cameras” at busy junctions in London.
  
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• Parents and Epping school tell of pride of teenage lifesaver

  26-07-2021 17:00
  
  A proud head teacher hailed one of his pupils as a "pure wonder" five years ago this week after saving a drowning swimmer's life.
  
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• Memories of East London club named after Walthamstow Stadium nightspot

  26-07-2021 17:00
  
  It's ten years ago this week since a club named in honour of the nightspot at the former Walthamstow dog track was set to open.
  
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• Floods: Sadiq Khan says tacking climate change 'key priority'

  26-07-2021 16:38
  
  Sadiq Khan has said tackling climate change is a “key priority” ahead of a meeting with TfL, the London Fire Brigade and water companies following this weekend’s flooding.
  
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• 'Dumped in Stoke' - Waltham Forest family relocation row

  26-07-2021 16:23
  
  Another family has been told by Waltham Forest Council to abruptly move to Stoke-on-Trent, the second in less than a month.
  
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• Harlow Council backs football clubs with discounted rates

  26-07-2021 16:13
  
  Harlow Council has given Harlow and District Football League a reduction in pitch hire fees for last season in support of grassroots football affected by the pandemic.
  
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• Haringey Council to insource SEND transport service

  26-07-2021 16:12
  
  A service to help children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) travel to and from school will be brought under Haringey Council’s control.
  
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• Homes plans spark fear for future of Chingford leisure centre

  26-07-2021 15:54
  
  An informal master-plan of what could replace Chingford Leisure Centre shows more than ten new buildings, ranging from three to seven storeys high.
  
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• Harlow The Range: Iceland store opening in department shop

  26-07-2021 15:41
  
  A new Iceland store is opening in a discount department shop in Harlow.
  
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• Live updates: Eltham High Street closed due to Costa fire

  26-07-2021 15:35
  
  A fire broke out at Costa Coffee shortly before 1pm. Around 25 firefighters were called to the scene. Eltham High Street has been closed.
  
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• Eltham High Street closed due to Costa Coffee fire

  26-07-2021 15:14
  
  Around 25 firefighters are battling a blaze in a coffee shop on Eltham High Street.
  
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• Wearing stab vests should be mandatory using London mayor's logic

  26-07-2021 15:00
  
  London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to retain mandatory mask wearing on public transport when national laws are relaxed on July 19 to protect Londoners.
  
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• Five arrested over Clapham Junction Asda brawl bailed

  26-07-2021 14:59
  
  Five suspects arrested after a chaotic brawl broke out in Clapham Junction Asda, involving someone dressed as Spider-man, have been bailed.
  
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• London flooding: Residents make 'sandbags' from leaves

  26-07-2021 14:50
  
  Housemates in Camberwell spent three hours shovelling water with buckets to stop their home from being flooded on Sunday.
  
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• Family home in Walthamstow hit by floods in post-Covid reunion

  26-07-2021 14:25
  
  A woman whose childhood home was flooded during the family’s first get-together in 18 months has described the experience as “heartbreaking” for her parents.
  
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• Enfield tenants to have their say on new residents' groups

  26-07-2021 14:07
  
  A plan to help residents become more involved in Enfield’s council housing services will go out to consultation after town hall bosses defended their approach.
  
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• Man dies after falling from block of flats in Wandsworth

  26-07-2021 14:02
  
  A man has died after falling from a block of flats in Wandsworth.
  
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• Santander branch closes in Northolt Road, Harrow

  26-07-2021 14:00
  
  Harrow's Santander branch in Northolt Road officially closed last week.
  
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• How Barnet Council is spending £79m in money from developers

  26-07-2021 13:49
  
  Councillors in Barnet have approved nearly £79 million of funding for projects due to take place over the next five years.
  
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• Bromley: Top ten UK local authority where people suffer hunger

  26-07-2021 13:44
  
  Bromley is in the top ten local authorities in the UK where people suffer hunger, according to a new study.
  
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• Waltham Forest: Families moved to emergency homes after flooding

  26-07-2021 13:35
  
  MORE than 20 residents had to be moved into emergency housing after heavy rain and flooding cut off power to a block of flats.
  
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• Flooding: London areas at risk of being underwater by 2030

  26-07-2021 13:04
  
  A MAP has revealed that parts of London and surrounding areas could be submerged underwater by 2030.
  
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• 70 children hold gun licences in London

  26-07-2021 13:02
  
  More than 70 children in London are authorised to use guns.
  
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• Covid-19 death toll across Croydon care homes revealed

  26-07-2021 12:45
  
  The tragic coronavirus death toll across Croydon care homes has been revealed.
  
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• Mother of toddler denies cruelty charge

  26-07-2021 12:41
  
  A mum whose 18-month-old son was allegedly killed by her boyfriend has pleaded not guilty to child cruelty.
  
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• Met Office update on second UK heatwave predicted for August

  26-07-2021 12:31
  
  The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.
  
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• Flood alerts across south London after thunderstorm downpour

  26-07-2021 12:00
  
  Flood alerts have been issued across south London following a period of torrential downpour, with three rivers at risk of bursting their banks.
  
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• Enfield mum Leanne Fogg becomes HGV driver

  26-07-2021 11:55
  
  An Enfield mum has fulfilled her dream of becoming a HGV driver despite doubters’ claims it was a “man’s job in a man’s world”.
  
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• Balham Dog House owner thanks 'amazing' community

  26-07-2021 11:52
  
  The owner of a Balham pet shop has thanked the community for its ‘amazing’ support during the pandemic.
  
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• Kingston care home pan faces backlash from residents

  26-07-2021 11:36
  
  Plans to demolish a care home and replace it with a new 60-bed version has faced a backlash from residents, calling it an “eyesore”.
  
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• How 1000 evacuees from Gibraltar ended up in Putney

  26-07-2021 11:22
  
  A man who was evacuated from Gibraltar during the Second World War has told the Wandsworth Times about how many like him, found a temporary home in Putney.
  
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• Met Police launch enhanced weapons sweeps across London

  26-07-2021 10:12
  
  Met Police will crackdown on high-harm offenders and criminals involved in firearms offences and shootings this week.
  
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• Boy shot in leg in Abbots Road, Edgware

  26-07-2021 09:55
  
  A teenager was rushed to hospital after being found with a gunshot injury in Edgware.
  
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• Redbridge: Appeal to find 12 year old missing girl

  26-07-2021 09:47
  
  Police are appealing for help and information to find a 12-year-old girl who has been missing for more than 36 hours.
  
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• North Circular: Drivers facing delays after rain and floods

  26-07-2021 09:41
  
  Drivers are facing delays this morning on major routes and roads due to the heavy rain and flash flooding yesterday.
  
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• London flooding: Hospitals ask patients to stay away

  26-07-2021 09:16
  
  Flash floods caused chaos across the city as torrential rain left homes, roads and tube stations flooded on Sunday.
  
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• Whipps Cross Newham: Patients urged to avoid A&E after floods

  26-07-2021 09:15
  
  Patients are being urged to avoid hospital A&E services after heavy rain has impacted the sites.
  
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• People in Croydon could lose Universal Credit boost

  26-07-2021 06:00
  
  More than 50,000 people in Croydon could lose "lifeline" funding.
  
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• London Resort fights Swanscombe Peninsula wildlife status

  26-07-2021 06:00
  
  The London Resort developers have challenged the protected status of the Swanscombe Peninsula in the latest twist in the battle to build a £5bn mega-theme park in north Kent.
  
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• Firefighters reveal how many call outs they had in Wandsworth

  26-07-2021 06:00
  
  Firefighters were called out to a record low number of fires in Wandsworth last year.
  
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• Family launch desperate appeal on Eltham man's 50th birthday

  26-07-2021 06:00
  
  A FAMILY of a man missing from Eltham are appealing for answers on his birthday.
  
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• Extinction Rebellion stage march through Wandsworth

  26-07-2021 06:00
  
  Protesters from Extinction Rebellion have staged a demonstration through Wandsworth.
  
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• Crime has fallen in Bromley

  26-07-2021 06:00
  
  Crime has fallen over the last year in Bromley.
  
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