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• Sidcup man charged with 47 rape and sexual offences involving young boys

  02-01-2026 19:17 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A Sidcup man has been charged with 47 rape and sexual offences over the space of nearly 50 years.
  
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• Man in his 50s dies after falling from height in south east London on New Year's Day

  02-01-2026 18:19 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s has died after falling from a height on New Year's Day in south east London.
  
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• Save £21 on You Garden’s complete patio potato growing selection

  02-01-2026 17:47 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Potatoes are part of the staple for the dinner table so how about growing your own?
  
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• The east London neighbourhoods named in the top 10 places to live in the capital

  02-01-2026 17:39 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Two neighbourhoods in east London have been named in the top 10 best places to live in the city in 2026.
  
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• Teenager, 19, in hospital after Cricklewood stabbing on New Year's Day

  02-01-2026 17:20 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Olive Road, Cricklewood, on New Year's Day.
  
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• Emergency accommodation opened for rough sleepers across London

  02-01-2026 17:02 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Night-time temperatures are expected to fall as low as minus three, bringing continued risk of icy conditions, particularly in the mornings and evenings.
  
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• Meera Syal is made a Dame in King's New Year Honours

  02-01-2026 16:09 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Highgate actor, writer and comedian Meera Syal has been made a Dame in the King's New Year honours list.
  
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• Man, 23, stabbed to death in Deptford on New Year’s Eve named and pictured

  02-01-2026 16:05 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A man who was stabbed to death in Deptford on New Year’s Eve has been named and pictured by police.
  
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• Peter Rabbit 50p coin listed at incredible £100k on eBay

  02-01-2026 16:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A 'rare' Peter Rabbit 50p coin from the Royal Mint, celebrating Beatrix Potter’s classic character, is listed on eBay for over £100,000.
  
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• Teenager and man arrested after fatal stabbing in Deptford on New Year's Eve

  02-01-2026 15:57 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A teenager and a man have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in Deptford on New Year’s Eve.
  
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• 'Shouting heard' as man in his 50s injured after New Year's Day Eltham brawl

  02-01-2026 15:28 via london-now.co.uk
  
  People were heard shouting for nearly 30 minutes following an attack in Eltham Hill during New Year’s Day.
  
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• Police officer hit by car while rushing to help at scene of crash in west London

  02-01-2026 15:28 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A police officer was hit by a car while helping at the scene of an earlier crash in Ealing.
  
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• Michelin guide nod for north London restaurant that opened just 4 months ago

  02-01-2026 15:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Michelin Guide inspectors added Legado Spanish restaurant in Shoreditch to their gastronomic bible just three months after it opened
  
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• Two men in hospital with serious injuries after crash in Thornton Heath

  02-01-2026 14:37 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Two men have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Thornton Heath.
  
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• TfL warns of delays for nearly 18 months due to Jubilee line work near Queensbury

  02-01-2026 14:35 via london-now.co.uk
  
  “Critical” work on the Jubilee line near Queensbury station could cause nearly 18 months of delays for commuters.
  
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• McDonald's to axe 17 items in the coming days to make way for new 'secret' menu

  02-01-2026 14:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  McDonald's is set to axe 17 items to make way for its brand new 'Secret' Menu, which launches in the UK and Ireland on Monday (January 5).
  
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• North London restaurant that opened just four months ago added to Michelin Guide

  02-01-2026 13:48 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Michelin Guide inspectors added Legado Spanish restaurant in Shoreditch to their gastronomic bible just three months after it opened.
  
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• London's New Year Eve fireworks slammed as 'absolute disgrace'

  02-01-2026 13:15 via london-now.co.uk
  
  London New Year fireworks have been slammed by visitors for poor views, lack of entertainment, and crowd issues. Many say watching on TV is better value.
  
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• More plans submitted for former Romford nightclub before proposed demolition

  02-01-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A second proposal has been brought forward to temporarily change the use of the former Atik in Romford before its demolition.
  
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• Electric vehicle drivers face London congestion charge for first time

  02-01-2026 12:42 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Electric vehicle drivers in central London have to pay the capital’s congestion charge for the first time.
  
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• Family-run north London Irish pub closes after 32 years - 'It's been a blast'

  02-01-2026 12:34 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Ryan's Bar in Stoke Newington Church Street was a proudly independent pub that closed its doors after 32 years with the sign off 'It's been a blast'
  
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• London man charged after fatal Kent crash ‘carried pensioner on car roof for a mile’

  02-01-2026 12:22 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A man from London have been charged after a pedestrian in his 80s died when he was hit by a car and carried on top of it for as much as a mile.
  
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• Man serving life for raping girl, 11, says 'racial bias' led to 'excessive sentence'

  02-01-2026 12:16 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Opemipo Jaji had his appeal rejected after claiming his life sentence for raping an 11-year-old girl was "manifestly excessive" due to media attention and racial bias.
  
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• Met Police 'hobby bobby' drove around London in fake panda car with blue lights

  02-01-2026 11:57 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A Met Police volunteer has been dismissed after he privately modified his own car with blue lights and sirens to resemble a police car.
  
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• Major emergency services presence after man, 23, stabbed to death in Deptford

  02-01-2026 11:37 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A major emergency services presence has been pictured after a 23-year-old man was stabbed to death in Deptford.
  
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• Woodland Wanderers encourage children to connect to the outdoors

  02-01-2026 11:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Parents in Bowes Park, Bounds Green, Palmers Green and surrounding areas have the opportunity to send their children to a unique nursery led by education and sustainability specialists who have created a one-of-a-kind blended curriculum.
  
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• Woodland Wanderers are encouraging children to connect to all parts of the world

  02-01-2026 11:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Parents in Bowes Park, Bounds Green, Palmers Green and surrounding areas have the opportunity to send their children to a unique nursery led by education and sustainability specialists who have created a one-of-a-kind blended curriculum.
  
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• Find your perfect bungalow with Bungalow Homes

  02-01-2026 11:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  For discerning home movers across Essex, summer is the season of new beginnings. If you’re considering selling or searching for a bungalow, Bungalow Homes offers a truly bespoke service—one that places your needs, comfort, and aspirations at the heart of every step
  
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• Met Office forecast for London as snow and ice warning in place

  02-01-2026 10:56 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Met Office forecasts cold, mostly dry weather in London, with a yellow warning for snow and ice until Friday. Travel disruption possible; temperatures to 4C.
  
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• New housing development wins national design award

  02-01-2026 10:41 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A Bellway housing development at Barking Riverside has won a national Housebuilder Award for its design, recognising the 229-home Fielders Quarter West Circus scheme.
  
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• All the babies born at Queen's Hospital on Christmas Day

  02-01-2026 10:17 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Fourteen babies were born at Queen's Hospital, Romford, on Christmas Day, including one month-early arrival. Families from Dagenham, Forest Gate and Barking celebrate festive births.
  
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• Man stabbed after ‘attack with knife and metal pole’ on New Year’s morning

  02-01-2026 09:47 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Two men are in hospital - with one stabbed - after an attack in Southall in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
  
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• M11 closed after ‘serious crash’ near London on New Year’s Day

  02-01-2026 08:58 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The M11 is closed after a “serious” crash near Epping on New Year’s Day.
  
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• North Circular 'taped off' after crash on busy crossroads with two in hospital

  02-01-2026 08:30 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A busy junction of the North Circular is closed after a crash near a train station. Live updates here.
  
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• LIVE updates as North Circular 'taped off' after crash on busy crossroads

  02-01-2026 08:30 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A busy junction of the North Circular is closed after a crash near a train station. Live updates here.
  
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• Two arrested after busy road in Thornton Heath closed for hours due to crash

  02-01-2026 08:12 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A busy road in Thornton Heath is closed for an investigation following a crash. Live updates here.
  
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• LIVE updates as busy road in Thornton Heath closed for hours after crash

  02-01-2026 08:12 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A busy road in Thornton Heath is closed for an investigation following a crash. Live updates here.
  
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• Where you can eat after latest food hygiene scores in Redbridge

  02-01-2026 08:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Environmental health officers from Redbridge have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.
  
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• Harold Wood school street zone to be extended at start of new term

  02-01-2026 08:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  An extension to a school street zone in Harold Wood will come into force on Monday, January 5.
  
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• King Charles 'greatly saddened' after Swiss bar fire as around 40 people killed

  02-01-2026 07:55 via london-now.co.uk
  
  King Charles has expressed sympathy after at least 40 killed and 115 injured in Le Constellation bar fire at Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
  
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• All the Hammersmith and Fulham road closures planned in January with BT and Thames Water works - My London

  02-01-2026 06:03
  All the Hammersmith and Fulham road closures planned in January with BT and Thames Water works  My London
  
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• How to complete Dry January in 7 simple steps - it's actually easier than you think

  02-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Dry January is the calendar month where we try and reign in the drinking a little bit.
  
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• Glowing prehistoric giant to be unveiled at one day event in Bexleyheath

  02-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A prehistoric-themed procession featuring an illuminated Basilosaurus puppet will close the Night Visions festival on January 31, with residents invited to create their own lanterns.
  
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• Five beloved south east London restaurants that closed in 2025

  02-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  This year south east London said goodbye to five restaurants across its boroughs.
  
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• Drivers to face stop bans during works on busy Lewisham road

  02-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Motorists are being warned of upcoming stopping restrictions to allow for essential works on a busy Lewisham road.
  
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• Blackheath shop could be converted into cheesemongers with two-bed flat above

  02-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted to convert a shop in Blackheath Village into a cheese shop, alongside the creation of a new two-bedroom flat above.
  
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• All the London bus changes happening for the first weekend of 2026

  02-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Bus passengers are being urged to check before traveling as timetable changes come into effect across London for the first weekend of 2026.
  
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