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• A282 Dartford Crossing closures for the week ahead - when and where

  06-11-2023 21:00
  
  Some parts of the A282 Dartford Crossing will be closed at certain times over the course of this week.
  
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• Just Stop Oil speaks out over Cenotaph protest accusations

  06-11-2023 20:05
  
  Just Stop Oil has hit out at “lies” accusing the group of targeting the Cenotaph.
  
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• First Folio films mark 400th Shakespeare anniversary

  06-11-2023 19:36
  
  A film narrated by former Doctor Who Tom Baker features a portrait of The Bard sent up into space, one of six shorts marking 400 years since publication of The First Folio
  
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• Young Reporter Halloween: media moulding teen hedonism

  06-11-2023 18:46
  
  A historical understanding of Halloween is that of the celebration Sahmain, a memorable tradition marked with glee by the ancient Celtic regions. This day, antecedent to the new year of November 1st, is one of transition, marking the end of harvest season and welcoming of the winter season. It is also a day with strong ties to death and divine intervention where a veil separating the natural and spiritual worlds weakens as it marks the pivotal moment lost souls of the previous year tra
  
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• Met Police in 'urgent' bid to find missing Romford grandad

  06-11-2023 18:10
  
  Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a grandad, 96, who was last seen in Romford.
  
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• Candle started fire in St John's Wood block of flats

  06-11-2023 17:55
  
  Fire crews have issued a candle safety warning following a blaze in a seven-storey residential block in St John's Wood.
  
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• Dyslexic Hampstead pupil dedicates book to inspirational teacher

  06-11-2023 17:51
  
  Dyslexic eight-year-old Sukie Dell has dedicated her short story about the learning disability to the teacher who encouraged her to write
  
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• The Lady Hamilton pub in Kentish Town Road up for sale

  06-11-2023 17:46
  
  The Lady Hamilton pub in Kentish Town has been put up for sale by estate agent Fleurets.
  
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• Family's tribute to Redbridge deputy head who died in crash

  06-11-2023 17:45
  
  The relatives of a Redbridge school's deputy headteacher who died in a crash have paid tribute to the “heart and soul” of their family as it was announced that they are taking civil action.
  
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• Tooting High Street bus crash: Woman dies

  06-11-2023 17:30
  
  An elderly woman has died after being hit by a bus in Tooting.
  
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• Young Reporter «Ferrari Museo Maranello» Sofia Mishuris MHI

  06-11-2023 17:19
  
  A journey through the Ferrari Museum in Maranello 
  
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• Walthamstow bike shed fire after e-bike battery failure

  06-11-2023 17:10
  
  A fire in a bike shed in Walthamstow was 'accidental', London Fire Brigade said, after the batteries in two e-bikes failed.
  
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• Review: Alexandra Palace's Fireworks Festival 2023

  06-11-2023 17:06
  
  From drag performances to funfair rides - Ally Pally's fireworks event has more to offer than you would expect.
  
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• Home Gardens Dartford police vehicles damaged: Hunt for man

  06-11-2023 16:56
  
  Police are searching for a man after two police vehicles were damaged in Dartford.
  
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• Eltham High Street incident: Person rushed to hospital

  06-11-2023 16:51
  
  A person has been rushed to hospital after an incident in Eltham.
  
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• Thameslink south London changes and closures in London this week

  06-11-2023 16:49
  
  We’ve rounded up all the planned Thameslink service changes and closures happening this week (w/c November 6) in south London.
  
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• Harold Hill baby death: Charges against pair 'discontinued'

  06-11-2023 16:40
  
  Two people who appeared in court in connection with the death of a baby in Harold Hill have had charges against them "discontinued", the Met Police has said.
  
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• ‘Trick or Eat’ raises tonne of donations for Hackney Foodbank

  06-11-2023 16:28
  
  The Local Buyers Club in Hackney has run its ‘Trick or Eat’ Halloween initiative for the fifth year running to bring the local community together to support food poverty
  
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• Stranger Things: The First Shadow and Stranger Sings! stage shows

  06-11-2023 16:19
  
  Fans of the hit Netflix sci fi series can still journey into The Upside Down with a West End musical and an award winning off-Broadway hit.
  
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• Hunt for wanted man with links to Orpington and Bromley

  06-11-2023 16:00
  
  A wanted man is being hunted by police after failing to appear in court.
  
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• Construction begins at new temporary theatre in Dartford

  06-11-2023 15:58
  
  Dartford Borough Council (DBC) and Trafalgar Theatres has announced that construction is underway at Dartford’s temporary theatre Orchard West.
  
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• Three seriously injured in Chigwell crash, Essex Police say

  06-11-2023 15:47
  
  Essex Police has launched an appeal for witnesses to a crash in Chigwell that put three people in hospital with 'serious' injuries.
  
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• Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme deadline extended: Enrol now

  06-11-2023 15:43
  
  Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a chance to write about the topics that matter to them and their community
  
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• Man had 'life-threatening' face wound after Islington attack

  06-11-2023 15:40
  
  A man has been charged with attempted murder after an attack that left a man with a "life threatening" wound to his face in Essex Road, Islington.
  
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• Woman taken to hospital after Heathway, Dagenham fall

  06-11-2023 15:35
  
  A woman was hospitalised after falling in Heathway, Dagenham. 
  
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• Barking hairdressers voted best by Recorder readers

  06-11-2023 15:25
  
  We asked Romford Recorder readers to choose their favourite hairdresser and the results are in.
  
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• The Mantl in south west London wins at Turkish Restaurant awards

  06-11-2023 15:22
  
  A fine-dining restaurant in south west London has won an award at the Turkish Restaurant and Takeaway Awards.
  
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• Bellway submits plans for 150 homes in Chadwell Heath

  06-11-2023 15:15
  
  Development plans for more than 150 new homes in Chadwell Heath have been submitted.
  
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• Peckham High Street: Fire ‘caused by stray firework’

  06-11-2023 15:11
  
  Firefighters have been called to a balcony fire in Peckham believed to be caused by a stray firework.
  
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• Crystal Palace Park remains found: Police issue update

  06-11-2023 15:03
  
  Police have issued an update after potentially human remains were found in Crystal Palace Park last month.
  
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• Neasden Temple celebrates Diwali 2023 with fireworks

  06-11-2023 14:54
  
  The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden is inviting 'one and all' to celebrate Diwali on November 12 including a huge fireworks display on Gibbons Recreation Ground
  
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• Met Police officer who shared racist joke with colleagues convicted

  06-11-2023 14:51
  
  A Metropolitan Police officer who shared a racist joke with colleagues has been convicted of sending a grossly offensive message.
  
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• Dagenham Turkish restaurant wins at recent dining awards

  06-11-2023 14:22
  
  This popular Turkish restaurant in east London was among the London winners at the recent Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards
  
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• Brentwood arson probe: Boy arrested after firework 'set off'

  06-11-2023 14:15
  
  A teenage boy has been arrested after a firework was allegedly set off in a parked vehicle in Brentwood.
  
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• ‘First UK Christmas shop for dogs’ opens in Bluewater Village Dartford

  06-11-2023 13:59
  
  A brand new shop in Dartford has opened and claims to be opening the UK’s first Christmas shop for dogs.
  
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• Orpington homes burgled as victims sleep: Warning issued

  06-11-2023 13:53
  
  Orpington Police have issued a warning after multiple burglaries and attempted burglaries in the area.
  
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• 8 London Turkish restaurants win at national awards

  06-11-2023 13:23
  
  From takeaway joints to fine dining affairs, here are the London winners at the Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards
  
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• Female Met officer accused of sexually assaulting woman

  06-11-2023 13:09
  
  A female Metropolitan Police officer who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman has pleaded not guilty.
  
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• Female Met officer from Sutton accused of sexually assaulting woman

  06-11-2023 13:08
  
  A female Metropolitan Police officer who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman has pleaded not guilty.
  
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• School in Forest Gate orders GCSE revision on year 7s

  06-11-2023 13:00
  
  A Newham school rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted has extended compulsory GCSE revision to all year groups - including those in year 7 at just age 11.
  
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• Green Pary London Mayor candidate also running in Hackney

  06-11-2023 13:00
  
  The Green Party’s London mayoral candidate has said she is still “completely committed” to her campaign for City Hall, despite also running next week to become Mayor of Hackney.
  
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• Holocaust survivor faces online abuse amid Israel-Hamas war

  06-11-2023 12:55
  
  A 99-year-old Holocaust survivor living in Golders Green is being subjected to "vile" antisemitic abuse on social media amid conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
  
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• How expanded ExCeL in Newham could look 12 months from now

  06-11-2023 12:48
  
  ExCeL London has announced a 12-month countdown to a new expansion in a £220 million development.
  
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• Croydon University Hospital get new ventilators after appeal

  06-11-2023 12:39
  
  A six-year-old boy received life-saving support at Croydon University Hospital and has inspired Bluewater to rally behind a fundraising appeal for extra equipment to save more lives.
  
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• Sadiq Khan: 'London Israel-Hamas tension may last some time'

  06-11-2023 12:30
  
  Sadiq Khan has urged Londoners to report hate crimes, as the Met Police have recorded a huge rise in Anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents.
  
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• When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the UK 2023?

  06-11-2023 12:11
  
  Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer cheap deals and big savings, find out when they are in the UK for 2023.
  
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• Protesters charged after pro-Palestine march in London

  06-11-2023 12:09
  
  Six people have been charged following a pro-Palestine march in central London.
  
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• Aldi to close on Boxing Day 2023 as way to thank staff

  06-11-2023 12:08
  
  Aldi has issued an update on its festive opening times as it is set to give staff Boxing Day off to thank them for their hard work
  
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• Appeal to identify Lewisham man who died 13 years ago

  06-11-2023 11:37
  
  The identity of a man who died after he was found collapsed on the street in Lewisham remains a mystery 13 years later.
  
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• The historic Stratford building to be 'brought back to life'

  06-11-2023 11:30
  
  Alice Billings House, an historic Edwardian building in Stratford, is set to be "brought back to life" after a funding award to the scheme.
  
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