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• Eight arrests after rioters hurl bottles at police in Croydon

  07-08-2024 22:57
  
  At least eight people have been arrested after bottles were thrown at police in Croydon.
  
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• Pictures of counter protestors in north London on day riots expected

  07-08-2024 21:56
  
  Counter protestors have lined the streets in north London where communities have been expecting riots.
  
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• Police given extra powers in Croydon amid potential disorder in rumoured riots

  07-08-2024 21:16
  
  A section 60 has been authorised in Croydon as police prepare to deal with any potential disorder.
  
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• Police seek man after three women sexually assaulted on Central Line train

  07-08-2024 20:51
  
  Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after three women were sexually assaulted on a board a Central Line train.
  
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• ‘No planned far-right activity’ in Lewisham tonight, says Mayor

  07-08-2024 20:48
  
  The Mayor of Lewisham has confirmed that there is currently no intelligence of any planned far-right activity in Lewisham tonight.
  
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• Hundreds of counter-demonstrators gather in Walthamstow ahead of rumoured riots

  07-08-2024 20:43
  
  Hundreds of counter-demonstrators have gathered in Walthamstow ahead of a planned protest.
  
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• Dispersal and stop and search orders in three London boroughs ahead of riots

  07-08-2024 20:12
  
  The expected violence caused by rioters has led police to issue dispersal and stop and search orders in north and east London.
  
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• Author Nick Hornby's charity seeks to reconnect with former writers

  07-08-2024 20:00
  
  A charity founded by author Nick Hornby is seeking to get back in touch with writers it helped to find out how it shaped their lives.
  
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• North London Jewish leaders 'stand in support of Muslims and police'

  07-08-2024 19:55
  
  Faith leaders said they "reject the vile trend" of the far-right riots and the aggression shown to minority communities.
  
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• Jewish leaders 'stand in support of Muslims and police'

  07-08-2024 19:55
  
  Faith leaders said they "reject the vile trend" of the far-right riots and the aggression shown to minority communities.
  
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• Dispersal order issued for town ahead of potential riot

  07-08-2024 19:42
  
  A dispersal order has been put in place in Walthamstow ahead of potential riots this evening.
  
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• Businesses and GPs shut early ahead of planned riots

  07-08-2024 19:00
  
  Several business in Harrow have taken the difficult decision to close early today due to the threat of far-right protests in the borough later this evening.
  
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• Borough gets increased police presence 'to deal with violent disorder'

  07-08-2024 18:58
  
  People in Tower Hamlets have been advised there will be an increased police presence in the area this evening to deal with potential "violent disorder".
  
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• Man ‘attacked by XL Bully’ during 'assault' outside pub

  07-08-2024 18:28
  
  Giuseppe Liprino, 30, has been charged after an alleged assault and XL Bully attack outside a pub in Forest Gate.
  
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• Man, 44, left with life changing injuries after being shot in leg in Brixton

  07-08-2024 18:21
  
  A 44-year-old man has been left with potential life changing injuries after a shooting in Brixton.
  
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• Dartford and Bexley parks are hosting outdoor summer film nights for just £2

  07-08-2024 18:21
  
  Parks in Dartford and Bexley are showing films on an outdoor cinema in Dartford – and tickets are just £2 each.
  
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• Animal cruelty suspect arrested after ‘throwing objects at officers’ in Croydon

  07-08-2024 18:08
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty among other offences after a police incident in Croydon.
  
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• Brentford police 'aware of plans' for disorder and ‘will not tolerate thuggery’

  07-08-2024 18:03
  
  Police in Brentford are aware of plans for disorder in the area this evening.
  
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• Man arrested after trespasser halts trains between Bexleyheath and Barnehurst

  07-08-2024 18:02
  
  A man has been arrested after Southeastern trains were blocked due to a trespasser.
  
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• The A2 road closures that will affect drivers this week

  07-08-2024 18:00
  
  A2 maintenance is scheduled for this week, potentially causing delays and diversions for drivers.
  
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• Plans to turn the empty Croydon Allders building into row of pop-up retail units

  07-08-2024 18:00
  
  Croydon Council has announced plans to fill the vacant Allders building with pop-up retail and food outlets.
  
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• No hotels in Havering newly commissioned to house asylum seekers - minister

  07-08-2024 18:00
  
  No hotels in Havering have been commissioned to house asylum seekers since Labour came into power in July, Hornchurch and Upminster MP Julia Lopez has been told.
  
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• Brand new Sephora store set to open in Bluewater

  07-08-2024 18:00
  
  Bluewater is set to welcome a brand-new store as Sephora announces the opening of its newest UK location.
  
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• Market traders to ‘close earlier’ ahead of potential protests in Lewisham

  07-08-2024 17:57
  
  Market traders in Lewisham have been told by the council to close “earlier than usual” ahead of potential protests.
  
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• Shop windows boarded up in case of riot as people warned to keep away

  07-08-2024 17:54
  
  Pictures from Walthamstow have shown businesses putting up boarding in case of a potential riot.
  
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• More than 1,300 police officers ready to be deployed in London in case of riots

  07-08-2024 17:42
  
  More than 1,300 public order police officers are ready to be deployed across London today ahead of the speculation of riots this evening.
  
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• Police given extra powers in Abbey Wood over 'youngsters planning fights'

  07-08-2024 17:37
  
  Police have been given extra powers in Abbey Wood following reports of fights being planned.
  
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• Pictures show North Finchley shops boarded up and police preparing for riot

  07-08-2024 17:30
  
  In North Finchley workers have been seen boarding up shops while local restaurants had their shutters down and police patrol the area.
  
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• Increased police presence in Lewisham tonight to ‘reassure public and businesses’

  07-08-2024 17:28
  
  Lewisham police are increasing their presence this evening to reassure the public and support local businesses, who have requested this assistance, ahead of potential protests.
  
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• 60 drivers in Brentwood caught for offences which could lead to fatal crashes

  07-08-2024 17:27
  
  Almost 60 drivers were reported for offences in Brentwood that can lead to fatal collisions - on a single Essex Police enforcement day.
  
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• RECAP as trains between Bexleyheath and Barnehurst cancelled due to 'trespasser'

  07-08-2024 17:23
  
  Southeastern lines are blocked due to an alleged trespasser on the tracks. Disruption is expected to last until 5.30pm. We will bring you live updates. Please contact [email protected] if you have any photos, videos or information
  
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• LIVE as trains between Bexleyheath and Barnehurst cancelled due to 'trespasser'

  07-08-2024 17:23
  
  Southeastern lines are blocked due to an alleged trespasser on the tracks. Disruption is expected to last until 5.30pm. We will bring you live updates. Please contact [email protected] if you have any photos, videos or information
  
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• Woman dies following medical incident on bus in Grove Park

  07-08-2024 17:21
  
  A woman has died following a medical incident on a bus in Grove Park.
  
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• Suspected drug driver bailed as girl, 9, dies in hospital after Bexleyheath bus crash

  07-08-2024 17:04
  
  The driver of a bus who was arrested after a crash in Bexleyheath in which a nine-year-old girl died has been bailed.
  
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• Landowner of illegal waste dump plagued by fires appeals 'nuisance' notice

  07-08-2024 17:00
  
  The landowner of Arnold's Field in Launders Lane, Rainham, plagued by numerous fires, has appealed a nuisance notice from Havering Council.
  
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• RECAP as riots possible in multiple London areas this evening

  07-08-2024 16:50
  
  We're bringing you live updates as riots are possible across London today. The Metropolitan Police is aware of plans and has increased presence as a result.
  
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• LIVE updates as riots possible in multiple London areas this evening

  07-08-2024 16:50
  
  We're bringing you live updates as riots are possible across London today. The Metropolitan Police is aware of plans and has increased presence as a result.
  
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• MP issues riots statement condemning 'mindless violence'

  07-08-2024 16:39
  
  The MP for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane, has issued a statement to constituents in the wake of violent riots across the country.
  
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• Police 'aware of plans' for 'appalling and worrying' events in Lewisham tonight

  07-08-2024 16:38
  
  Police in Lewisham say they are "aware of plans" circulating on social media for events in Lewisham this evening of which residents will be "appalled and worried".
  
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• Girl, 9, dies two days after being hit by bus in Bexleyheath

  07-08-2024 16:15
  
  A nine-year-old girl has died two days after being hit by a bus in Bexleyheath.
  
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• Orpington man threatened to rape police officer after assaulting vulnerable woman

  07-08-2024 16:12
  
  Paul MacDougall, from Orpington, threatened to rape a female police officer.
  
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• Anti-racist protest to take place amid rumours of planned far-right attack

  07-08-2024 16:11
  
  An anti-racist protest is set to take place in Stoke Newington amid rumours of a planned far-right attack in the area.
  
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• Police ‘concerned for welfare’ of missing boy, 15, with links to Lewisham

  07-08-2024 15:46
  
  Officers are concerned for the welfare of a missing 15-year-old boy.
  
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• Romford crash leaves two people in hospital

  07-08-2024 15:45
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash in North Street, Romford.
  
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• Plans for 'violent and racist' riots in London 'completely unacceptable'

  07-08-2024 15:23
  
  Far-right riots planned to take place in London have been condemned by politicians from all parties as 'completely unacceptable'
  
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• 'Predatory' Bromley and Lewisham psychiatrist who sexually harassed juniors keeps job

  07-08-2024 15:19
  
  A psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust sexually harassed junior colleagues.
  
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• ‘It’s against everything we stand for’ as Croydon Labour condemns ‘hateful' riots

  07-08-2024 15:13
  
  Croydon Labour has condemned the actions of “a hateful minority” as riots are breaking out across the UK.  
  
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• 20 people arrested after caravans, diggers and quad bikes stolen from Dartford

  07-08-2024 15:00
  
  20 people have been arrested after items worth more than £20 million have been stolen from locations across Kent.
  
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• Murder probe after man shot dead in park

  07-08-2024 14:54
  
  A murder probe has been launched after a man was shot dead in a Bethnal Green park.
  
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• What can happen if you refuse to pay service charge in UK restaurants?

  07-08-2024 14:03
  
  Paying for service charge in UK restaurants has become something of the norm in recent years - but should you pay it?
  
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