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• Worried Londoner phones 999 after eating stale sarnie

  10-07-2016 23:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  A worried Londoner phoned 999 after they ate a stale sandwich.
  
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• Black Lives Matter Protesters Bring London to Standstill Days After Dallas Police Massacre - Breitbart News

  10-07-2016 22:20
  
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  Black Lives Matter Protesters Bring London to Standstill Days After Dallas Police Massacre
  Breitbart News
  Just one day after five Dallas, Texas, police officers were shot dead by black militant Micah Xavier Johnson whilst policing a Black Lives Matter march, the British branch of the movement staged protests for three days on the streets of the capital ...
  Black Lives Matter protesters bring London's streets to a standstillDaily Mail
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• 17 young men found living cramped inside filthy three-bedroom house in Brent

  10-07-2016 22:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  Seventeen young men were found packed inside a three-bedroomed house in north-west London when council officers raided the home.
  
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• 27-year-old motorcyclist killed after horror smash in south London - Evening Standard

  10-07-2016 21:39
  
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  27-year-old motorcyclist killed after horror smash in south London
  Evening Standard
  A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died after a horror crash with another rider in south London. Police said the man died at the scene after two motorbikes were involved in a collision shortly before 5pm in Imperial Way, Croydon. Medics were called to ...
  
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• 27-year-old motorcyclist killed after horror smash in south London

  10-07-2016 21:33 via standard.co.uk
  
  A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died after a horror crash with another rider in south London.
  
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• Wimbledon 2016: William and Kate and Bradley Cooper among Centre Court celebs to watch Andy Murray triumph

  10-07-2016 20:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  Leading figures from the Royal Family and Hollywood packed into Centre Court to witness Andy Murray secure his second Wimbledon title on a glorious day for British sport.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn teenage superfan has 'no regrets' over Labour leader's tattoo on his back

  10-07-2016 20:18 via standard.co.uk
  
  A teenager who had Jeremy Corbyn tattooed permanently on his back has revealed he does not regret getting inked.
  
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• County Championship: Middlesex on top against Somerset

  10-07-2016 20:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesex take advantage of a green pitch at Taunton to bowl Somerset out for 236 on day one of the Division One match.
  
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• Things To Do Today In London: Monday 11 July 2016 - Londonist

  10-07-2016 20:11
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  Things To Do Today In London: Monday 11 July 2016
  Londonist
  BFG DREAM JARS: The BFG Dream Trail is now open around London, tying in with the release of the new The BFG film in a few weeks. Look out for the 6ft dream jars dotted around London (we've provided a map and more information here). Free, take part ...
  
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• Sofia Boutella's Mummy Photos from the London Set! - ComingSoon.net

  10-07-2016 19:18
  
  Sofia Boutella's Mummy Photos from the London Set!
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  Universal Pictures filmed a scene in central London for The Mummy on Sunday and we've got the photos! Get your first look at nearly 50 photos of Sofia Boutella as The Mummy in the gallery below! Following those Mummy photos, you'll also find the ...and more »
  
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• Women's Super League One: Chelsea Ladies 1-1 Birmingham City Ladies

  10-07-2016 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea Ladies are denied top spot in the WSL 1 table as they are held to a draw against Birmingham City Ladies.
  
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• Usain Bolt back on track as he steps up preparation for London Anniversary Games - Daily Mail

  10-07-2016 19:01
  
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  Usain Bolt back on track as he steps up preparation for London Anniversary Games
  Daily Mail
  Usain Bolt is back on the race track after confirming his involvement in July's London Anniversary Games. Bolt was forced to withdraw from the Jamaican National Championships earlier this month after suffering a hamstring injury but allayed fears that ...
  Edward, Ashmeade and Lemaitre take on Bolt in London – IAAF Diamond LeagueInternational Association of Athletics Federationsall 66 new
  
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• Wimbledon 2016: David Cameron booed by Centre Court crowd after Andy Murray's grand slam win

  10-07-2016 18:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  David Cameron was booed by a section of the Wimbledon crowd after Andy Murray's grand slam triumph against Milos Raonic.
  
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• London Chinatown fire tackled by firefighters

  10-07-2016 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A blaze at a four-storey building housing a restaurant and flats in central London's Chinatown area is tackled by firefighters.
  
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• Euro 2016: Bomb experts carry out explosion on 'suspicious bag' outside French team hotel

  10-07-2016 18:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  Bomb disposal experts have apparently carried out an explosion outside the French football team's hotel just hours before the Euro 2016 final.
  
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• Euro 2016: Bomb experts blow up 'suspicious bag' outside French team hotel

  10-07-2016 18:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  Bomb disposal experts have apparently carried out an explosion outside the French football team's hotel just hours before the Euro 2016 final.
  
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• Nobbs helps Arsenal beat Notts County

  10-07-2016 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal Ladies winger Jordan Nobbs scores one and sets up the other to help her side defeat Notts County Ladies.
  
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• Prisoner gives his jail cell three-star rating in hilarious TripAdvisor-style review

  10-07-2016 17:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  A "state-of-the-art" jail cell has been lavished with praise after a prisoner penned a hilarious Trip Advisor-style review.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn backs calls for Tony Blair to face 'contempt' motion in Parliament

  10-07-2016 16:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has shown support for a parliamentary motion which declares Tony Blair guilty of "contempt" over the 2003 Iraq invasion.
  
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• Retired racehorse ridden by AP McCoy shot dead 'with handgun' near Chislehurst stables

  10-07-2016 16:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  A retired prize-winning race horse has died after being shot in the head with "a handgun" in an apparently random attack as he grazed near his south east London stables.
  
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• Smoke billowing over Soho as fire fighters tackle Chinatown restaurant blaze

  10-07-2016 15:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  Smoke was seen billowing across Soho today after a fire broke out in a popular Chinatown restaurant.
  
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• London Chinatown fire tackled by firefighters - BBC News

  10-07-2016 14:57
  
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  London Chinatown fire tackled by firefighters
  BBC News
  Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a four-storey building in central London's Chinatown area. The fire damaged the Wan Chai Corner's basement kitchen, and the roof was also badly damaged. Ten people left the building before fire crews arrived at ...
  Fire breaks out at restaurant in London's ChinatownThe Guardian
  Huge fire breaks out in London's ChinatownITV News
  London Chinatown fire: Firefighters tackle rooftop blaze at four-sto
  
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• Andrea Leadsom facing 'black-ops campaign' to discredit her says Iain Duncan Smith

  10-07-2016 14:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  Andrea Leadsom is facing a black-ops campaign from people who want to discredit her, according to Iain Duncan Smith.
  
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• Thorpe Park: Stranded thrill-seekers escorted down tracks after rollercoaster shut down mid-ride

  10-07-2016 14:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  A Thorpe Park rollercoaster was shutdown mid-ride after a guest was seen dangling their leg outside of the cart.
  
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• Heathrow expansion: Some 34 councils urge government to back third runway

  10-07-2016 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 30 councils from around Britain urge the government to back Heathrow expansion to support job creation and economic growth.
  
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• Southern Railway: 'Desperate' commuters to hold Victoria station protest

  10-07-2016 13:16 via standard.co.uk
  
  'Desperate' commuters on Southern trains are considering a fare strike and will hold a demonstration at Victoria station tomorrow in a "show of anger".
  
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• Free And Cheap London Events: 11-17 July 2015 - Londonist

  10-07-2016 13:05
  
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  Free And Cheap London Events: 11-17 July 2015
  Londonist
  Skint? On a budget? Looking for cheap things to do in London? We hear you, which is why we've put together this list of things happening in London this week that cost £5 or less. You're welcome. The BFG Dream Jar Trail is now up and running.
  
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• Oxford Street shutdown for second Black Lives Matter protest

  10-07-2016 12:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  Parts of Oxford Street have been shut down after a second Black Lives Matter protest today.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn: Labour leader may seek legal challenge as Angela Eagle launches bid

  10-07-2016 11:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has insisted he will fight for the Labour leadership and suggested he might go to court if MPs try to exclude him from the contest.
  
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• First finishers complete British 10K London Run - ITV News

  10-07-2016 11:39
  
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  First finishers complete British 10K London Run
  ITV News
  First finishers have completed the British 10K London run that goes past the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Puhpxte0_normal. British 10k London · @TheBritish10k · Follow. Congratulations to our first finishers!!! #RUNTHECAPITAL ...
  
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• London councils urge Government to back Heathrow third runway

  10-07-2016 11:19 via standard.co.uk
  
  More than 30 council across the UK have urged the Government to back a third runway at Heathrow, which they believe will better support job creation and benefit the economy.
  
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• London councils urge Government to back Heathrow Airport third runway

  10-07-2016 11:19 via standard.co.uk
  
  More than 30 council across the UK have urged the Government to back a third runway at Heathrow, which they believe will better support job creation and benefit the economy.
  
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• Sir Cliff Richard to sue BBC and police for £1m over live broadcast of raid at his home

  10-07-2016 09:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sir Cliff Richard is suing the BBC and South Yorkshire Police for £1 million over live coverage of a police raid at his home.
  
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• 'Iraq War was illegal' says John Prescott

  10-07-2016 09:28 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Iraq War was illegal, according to Lord Prescott, the deputy prime minister at the time of the 2003 invasion.
  
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• 'Andrea Leadsom could become Tory version of Jeremy Corbyn' warns fellow Brexit campaigner

  10-07-2016 08:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  A senior minister has suggested that Andrea Leadsom could become the Tory equivalent of Jeremy Corbyn, because of her lack of support in Parliament.
  
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• Actress sent home from work for not wearing heels donates shoes to museum

  10-07-2016 08:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  A woman who was sent home from work for not wearing high heels in an incident which attracted global attention has donated her shoes to a musuem.
  
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• Brexit vote sparks surge in demand for US legal training courses

  10-07-2016 08:33 via standard.co.uk
  
  A top London law school has reported a surge in demand to take the US bar exam as solicitors hunt for options following the Brexit vote.
  
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• Landlord hit with fine after 28 people found crammed into Stoke Newington house

  10-07-2016 08:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  Twenty-eight people were found to be living squashed together in a terraced house in Stoke Newington.
  
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