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Urgent warning on ‘catastrophic failures’ as dogs die in similar London fires 

A warning has been issued after dogs died in two similar fires within days of each other.

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Who is Kay Burley's sister? The 'baby sister' who 'went through hell'

Kay Burley has announced she is retiring from Sky News after 36 years at the broadcaster - but who is her sister?

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LIVE updates as London Underground line suspended causing SEVERE delays

Live updates on London travel - including Underground, Overground, DLR and National Rail status updates.

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Historic pub celebrates grand reopening

The George & Dragon in Wanstead held a grand reopening event after a £1.3m renovation.

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Bridget Jones star no longer takes the Tube amid 'uncomfortable' fan comment

Star of One Day and Bridget Jones, Leo Woodall has shared that he no longer takes the Tube after a fans comment.

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'Distressing' East End murder case sparks questions in House of Lords

A bishop was so 'distressed and perturbed' by the Jason Moore murder case that she questioned Labour in the House of Lords and has called for legal reform.

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Hornchurch man died 'after medication caused bowel bleed'

A coroner has opened an inquest into the death of Hornchurch man Sterling Vann, with the trust that runs Queen's Hospital in Romford believing it had been “contributed to by medications that he was prescribed".

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Meet the London Ambulance technician who has beaten cancer three times

London Ambulance Service technician Katherine Murrell has survived cancer three times.

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The Queen makes visit to new east London school

Her Majesty The Queen visited Mulberry Academy London Dock in Wapping to meet pupils and see the school's new building.

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Three stabbed and one shot in grim weekend of violence across London

A grim weekend across London has seen three people stabbed and a person shot.

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VR workouts and AI trainers: The top 10 fitness trends for Londoners in 2025

From VR workouts to AI as your personal trainer, discover the top 10 fitness trends for Londoners in 2025.

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Pedestrian seriously injured after hit-and-run on major London street

A pedestrian has been left seriously injured after being hit by a car in Shepherd's Bush.

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Person dies after being hit by train at busy central London station

Person dies after being hit by train at busy central London station

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Mum of Met Police officer's killer 'concerned' about 'unstable' son in prison

The mother of Louis De Zoysa said she is “very concerned” about her son who is struggling to “cope with the prison system”.

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Busy London Underground line suspended after incident causing SEVERE delays

A busy London Underground line has been suspended due to a casualty on the tracks.

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Woman says 'disgusting' UCL student raped her after preventing her from leaving flat

Chinese PhD student Zhenhao Zou is accused of drugging and raping 10 women

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London Underground station CLOSED during rush hour due to fire alarm

A London Underground station has been closed during rush hour due to a fire alert.

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RECAP as London Underground line suspended after casualty on tracks

All the latest travel updates for DLR, London Underground, Overground and National Rail services.

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Man About the House and George and Mildred actor Brian Murphy dies aged 92

Brian Murphy, who achieved fame in the 1970s with Man About the House and George and Mildred, has died at the age of 92

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'A Silvertown tunnel lorry lane is bonkers - they could do better for Greenwich'

Parents have warned that opening the Silvertown tunnel will damage children’s health claiming they fear more lorries and pollution on Greenwich's roads.