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• 'Solar membrane' to cover London Stadium roof after plans approved

  22-10-2024 21:19
  
  A vast ‘solar membrane’ covering the roof of the London Stadium has been granted planning permission and will start construction imminently.
  
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• All traffic STOPPED on Dartford Crossing due to 'police incident'

  22-10-2024 20:55
  
  All traffic has stopped on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing due to a police incident.
  
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• Boy, 16, stabbed to death in Islington named for first time by police

  22-10-2024 19:17
  
  A 16-year-old boy who died after a stabbing in Islington has been named for the first time by police.
  
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• See celebrities' colourful 'back of envelope' artwork for brain appeal

  22-10-2024 19:00
  
  Designer Zandra Rhodes, actor Stephen Graham and comedian Harry Hill are joined by 16 North London artists in donating a picture on the back of an envelope for A Letter in Mind.
  
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• Chess ace Bodhana, 9, beats players twice her age to win title

  22-10-2024 18:58
  
  Harrow schoolgirl Bodhana Sivanandan beat chess players twice her age to win a national title and a worldwide top ranking.
  
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• Council loses appeal bid in three-year fight to cover up racism and sexism files

  22-10-2024 18:46
  
  A judge has thrown out Havering Council's attempt to cover up 'disturbing' racism and sexism complaints - but it still won't rule out another expensive appeal.
  
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• Romford gastropub celebrates grand opening with performers on stilts

  22-10-2024 18:16
  
  Romford town centre gastropub Ivy Tree has celebrated its grand opening, which included a performer on stilts and two with disco ball helmets.
  
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• Prolific bag thief from Thornton Heath jailed and banned from City of London

  22-10-2024 18:16
  
  A prolific bag thief has been sentenced to 36 weeks in prison and banned from entering the Square Mile for five years.
  
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• The Rise of AI: Are Computers The Next Picasso?

  22-10-2024 18:06
  
  In recent years, we have seen astronomical advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). One area where it is making waves is the creative industry. With AI models like GPT and DALL-E being able to create mind-blowing artwork with a simple prompt, creativity is bursting at our fingertips. But what does this mean for traditional artists and are we eradicating a whole work field for a computer?
  
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• Revealed: The cuts being planned for Rainham Marshes nature reserve

  22-10-2024 18:03
  
  RSPB Rainham Marshes nature reserve could lose its cafe, shop, education programme and visitor centre in proposals from the charity which runs it.
  
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• Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'much-loved' footballer stabbed to death in London

  22-10-2024 18:01
  
  Tributes have been paid to a "much-loved" football player who died three days after being stabbed near Farringdon station.
  
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• ‘Talented’ footballer stabbed to death in central London named and pictured

  22-10-2024 17:47
  
  A “talented” footballer who died three days after being stabbed near Farringdon station has been named and pictured for the first time.
  
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• Dartford Crossing overnight works continue this week despite fuel spillage incident

  22-10-2024 17:25
  
  Overnight maintenance works at the Dartford Crossing are set to continue this week.
  
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• The A2 closures this week which south east London drivers need to be aware of

  22-10-2024 16:56
  
  A2 maintenance is scheduled for this week, potentially causing delays and diversions for drivers due to road closures.
  
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• The road closures in and around Bexley that may cause delays for drivers

  22-10-2024 16:21
  
  Drivers in Bexley should be aware of three upcoming road closures during the final weeks in October.
  
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• Primary school where pupil numbers fell by half could close

  22-10-2024 16:00
  
  A primary school could be forced to close after pupil numbers fell by half.
  
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• Four men found guilty of killing man after luring him to London alleyway

  22-10-2024 15:53
  
  Four men have been convicted of killing a man after luring him to a meet up involving drugs in an alleyway in London.
  
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• Girls aged 13-15 accused of assaulting emergency worker at Bexleyheath Starbucks

  22-10-2024 15:50
  
  Three teenage girls have been arrested after an emergency worker was reportedly assaulted in Bexleyheath.
  
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• Six towers up to 14 storeys high could be built at former Lewisham gas works

  22-10-2024 15:00
  
  Plans which would see six tower blocks up to 14 storeys high built at the site of historic gas works in Bell Green are set to be decided by Lewisham Council.
  
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• London's busiest station to shut for eight days over Christmas

  22-10-2024 14:16
  
  London’s busiest station - Liverpool Street - is set to close for eight days over Christmas.
  
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• Motorbike and car crash shuts busy road for more than SIX hours

  22-10-2024 14:09
  
  London Road in Romford was shut for nearly seven hours due to a crash involving a motorbike and car.
  
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• Chris Kaba was ‘core gang member’ who 'shot rival in nightclub' days before death

  22-10-2024 13:53
  
  Chris Kaba was a “core member” of one of London’s most dangerous criminal gangs and was allegedly directly linked to two shootings in the six days before he was shot dead by police, it can now be reported.
  
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• Police investigation launched after man dies in south London flat fire

  22-10-2024 13:34
  
  A man has died after being rescued from house fire in Kingston.
  
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• Crime scene in place after boy, 16, dies

  22-10-2024 13:02
  
  A teenage boy, 16, has died after he was found with 'stab injuries' in Islington just before 12.15am today (October 22).
  
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• Teenage boy, 16, dies after stabbing and motorbike crash

  22-10-2024 12:33
  
  A teenage boy has died after being stabbed and crashing a motorbike at Beechcroft Way, Islington.
  
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• Bar linked to gun report and sex trafficking claims in late licence bid

  22-10-2024 12:31
  
  A bar and restaurant linked to reports of a disturbance involving a gun and a sex trafficking incident could be denied a premises licence.
  
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• Multiple arrests made as drugs seized by undercover police in Woolwich

  22-10-2024 12:24
  
  A police operation on Woolwich High Street led to multiple arrests.
  
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• Dog owners'fury at call for ban at cemetery where Paddington writer is buried

  22-10-2024 12:17
  
  Dog owners have hit back at a call to ban their pets from Paddington Old Cemetery, where Paddington creator Michael Bond is buried.
  
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• Dog owners' fury at call for ban at cemetery where Paddington writer is buried

  22-10-2024 12:17
  
  Dog owners have hit back at a call to ban their pets from Paddington Old Cemetery, where Paddington creator Michael Bond is buried.
  
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• ‘Liquid thrown at man’ in Dagenham attempted robbery

  22-10-2024 12:05
  
  A man had liquid thrown at him during an attempted robbery at Lodge Avenue, Dagenham.
  
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• Leisure centre to reopen with ten-pin bowling after £7.5m found to fix building

  22-10-2024 12:01
  
  A leisure centre plagued by structural problems could be reopened by the middle of next year after £7.5 million was secured for major repairs and upgrades.
  
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• V&A Museum to open David Bowie Centre with singer's items on display

  22-10-2024 12:00
  
  The V&A museum in London has confirmed the opening date for the David Bowie Centre with the singer's items on display.
  
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• The controversial Dad's Army episode that was banned for over 20 years

  22-10-2024 11:10
  
  This episode of Dad's Army was so controversial that it was banned by the BBC for over two decades.
  
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• Man taken to hospital after early morning crash closing busy Romford road

  22-10-2024 11:05
  
  A man was rushed to hospital after a London Road, Romford, crash in the early morning.
  
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• Seal spotted relaxing on banks of the Thames near Canary Wharf

  22-10-2024 10:32
  
  Londoners have spotted a seal relaxing on the banks of the River Thames near Canary Wharf on Rotherhithe Beach.
  
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• Special offer on decorative trees and planters perfect for Christmas!

  22-10-2024 10:00
  
  With less than 70 days until Christmas, add a touch of festive magic to the garden with a pair of Standard Holly Trees with 'Pinecone' Planters which are on offer via You Garden.
  
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• Road shut for hours after 'crash' - recap

  22-10-2024 09:56
  
  London Road, Romford, was shut for hours this morning (October 22) following reports of a crash.
  
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• Busy London tunnel and M25 traffic after crash - recap

  22-10-2024 08:30
  
  There were delays at the Dartford Crossing and M25 this morning (October 22) after a crash.
  
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• The south London area full of 'Victorian charm' and the ‘best London station’

  22-10-2024 06:00
  
  Thornton Heath is a vibrant neighbourhood with parks, restaurants, and Victorian charm, which can be found in the London Borough of Croydon.
  
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• The most haunted spots in south east London for ghost hunting this Halloween

  22-10-2024 06:00
  
  For Halloween 2025, dive into the haunted history of south-east London, a region brimming with ghostly tales.
  
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• The Croydon primary school where students are ‘kind, respectful, and ambitious’

  22-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Croydon primary school where students are kind, respectful, and ambitious has been told by Ofsted that it continues to be a good school.
  
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• Plans for more 20mph zones in Sutton and Cheam 'could cause congestion'

  22-10-2024 06:00
  
  Sutton Council has proposed a fresh round of 20mph zones in residential streets across Sutton and Cheam - but not everyone is on board.
  
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• Orpington school that 'champions inclusivity' set to expand in 2025

  22-10-2024 06:00
  
  Midfield Primary School in Orpington - a school that champions inclusivity - is set to take on even more pupils in 2025.
  
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• New tower block development will bring 400 homes to Woolwich town centre

  22-10-2024 06:00
  
  Plans have been revealed for a 12-storey block in Woolwich town centre including 120 student rooms.
  
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• New owners transform south London pub with six-figure refurbishment

  22-10-2024 06:00
  
  Two pub landlords have transformed a south London pub with a six-figure refurb.
  
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• Greenwich care home manager suspended after 'resident not washed for six months'

  22-10-2024 06:00
  
  A manager for a Greenwich care home has been suspended after a resident at the home was reportedly not washed for six months.
  
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• 'Community-driven' Brockley chippy 'chuffed' with shortlist in National awards

  22-10-2024 06:00
  
  Brockley’s Rock, a beloved establishment in the heart of Brockley, has been shortlisted for the Takeaway of the Year category at the National Fish & Chip Awards.
  
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• Pie and mash could be given protected status as campaigners push for change

  22-10-2024 01:01
  
  Campaigners believe pie and mash, which has London origins, should be given protected status.
  
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