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• Met Police officer denies royal escort crash charge

  04-12-2024 14:19 via bbc.com
  
  A Met Police officer denies causing death by careless driving after a woman died during a royal escort.
  
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• High Street suffers Boxing Day hit as shoppers stay home

  26-12-2024 18:46 via bbc.com
  
  Boxing Day shoppers stay away from the High Street and shopping malls compared with 2023, data shows.
  
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• BBC London's 'picture of the day' 2024 favourites

  26-12-2024 09:02 via bbc.com
  
  Take a look at some of the best photos featured on BBC London's social media channels this year.
  
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• Big Zuu takes on Christmas leftovers

  26-12-2024 09:01 via bbc.com
  
  The chef and TV personality wants us to look at leftovers differently.
  
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• 'Surviving the Boxing Day tsunami gave me a second chance'

  26-12-2024 09:00 via bbc.com
  
  Ani Naqvi was almost killed in the 2004 disaster but used the experience to give her a new purpose.
  
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• 'It's good for everyone': Chief scout calls for volunteer push

  26-12-2024 02:52 via bbc.com
  
  He says Scouts gave him the confidence to ignore people telling him to get the guy who shot at him.
  
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• Attempted murder arrest after car hits four people

  25-12-2024 16:43 via bbc.com
  
  Police say one of the pedestrians is in a life-threatening condition.
  
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• Fancy dress swimmers take Christmas Day dip

  25-12-2024 14:58 via bbc.com
  
  Sharks, turkeys, crackers and even an oven take part in festive fancy dress swims around England.
  
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• What London's children got for Christmas in 1952

  25-12-2024 07:49 via bbc.com
  
  Long before games consoles and smartphones, train sets and puppets were the presents of choice.
  
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• What does London's weather have in store for Santa's visit?

  24-12-2024 17:40 via bbc.com
  
  The weather will be dry as Santa delivers his presents in London this year.
  
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• Person caught in train doors pulled along platform

  24-12-2024 16:36 via bbc.com
  
  A passenger’s hand became trapped in the closing doors of a train leaving Ealing Broadway station.
  
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• Officer in court over unofficial computer searches

  24-12-2024 15:51 via bbc.com
  
  Matthew Olive is ordered to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 21 January.
  
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• Man denies obstructing Tower Bridge during protest

  24-12-2024 15:01 via bbc.com
  
  Esteban Gonzalez is charged with the wilful obstruction of the free passage of Tower Bridge.
  
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• Over 300 parents push back on Mossbourne criticism

  24-12-2024 14:17 via bbc.com
  
  A letter signed by more than 300 parents is defending two schools over "toxic culture" claims.
  
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• Spurs 'need to reinforce' in January - Postecoglou

  24-12-2024 13:05 via bbc.com
  
  Tottenham are "short in a couple of areas" and "need to reinforce" during the January transfer window, says Ange Postecoglou.
  
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• Council fined five-year-old £1,000 for fly-tipping

  24-12-2024 12:16 via bbc.com
  
  The enforcement team claimed to have caught the girl fly-tipping, but dad blames litter on overflowing bins.
  
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• Man charged with murdering Elizabeth line worker

  24-12-2024 11:16 via bbc.com
  
  Jorge Ortega died two days after he was found with serious head injuries in Ilford station.
  
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• Blind man 'humiliated' after hotel refuses entry

  24-12-2024 09:41 via bbc.com
  
  John Hardy won a court case against Brompton Hotel in London, which would not let his guide dog in.
  
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• Santa Claus gets emotional over loss at Christmas

  24-12-2024 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  Ahead of Christmas Day, Santa says it's the people that are important, not what's under the tree.
  
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• 'A tiny part of south London is Christmas all year round'

  24-12-2024 07:07 via bbc.com
  
  Gisela Graham has been creating decorations for 40 years, with her wares on sale around the world.
  
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• Trafalgar Square menorah dismantled due to wind

  24-12-2024 07:06 via bbc.com
  
  City Hall says it is not possible to reinstall the giant menorah in time for the first day of Hanakkuh.
  
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• Christmas care for children at Great Ormond Street

  24-12-2024 07:06 via bbc.com
  
  Care from dedicated staff continues with added festive cheer at the renowned children's hospital.
  
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• Man in court accused of killing 'devoted' teacher

  23-12-2024 19:52 via bbc.com
  
  James Madden, 38, has been remanded into custody, charged with killing teacher Gemma Devonish, 42.
  
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• Meat traders agree plan for 'New Smithfield'

  23-12-2024 19:00 via bbc.com
  
  Smithfield and Billingsgate businesses will be compensated by the City for moving to new locations.
  
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• Weather improves for final Christmas travel dash

  23-12-2024 18:43 via bbc.com
  
  Conditions are improving across the UK ahead of last-minute Christmas journeys and shopping trips.
  
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• King's Christmas message to come from former hospital chapel

  23-12-2024 16:25 via bbc.com
  
  This year's royal Christmas message will be delivered from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London.
  
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• Arsenal winger Saka out for 'many weeks' - Arteta

  23-12-2024 15:40 via bbc.com
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka will miss "many weeks" with a hamstring injury.
  
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• Woman's heartache as mother's body search goes on

  23-12-2024 15:32 via bbc.com
  
  The daughter of murdered woman Fiona Holm appeals for information to help find her mother's remains.
  
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• Teens and man accused of murdering homeless man

  23-12-2024 14:09 via bbc.com
  
  They appear at the Old Bailey accused of murdering a homeless man sheltering in a bin shed.
  
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• Crystal Palace trigger Mateta contract extension

  23-12-2024 13:24 via bbc.com
  
  Crystal Palace trigger the option in Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract to extend his stay at the club until 2027.
  
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