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• Cause of Pope Francis' death announced by the Vatican

  21-04-2025 20:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and the Vatican has announced his cause of death was a cerebral stroke.
  
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• Teenager and man taken to hospital after double stabbing in Romford

  21-04-2025 19:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man and a teenager have been taken to hospital after a double stabbing in Romford. 
  
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• Major disruption at Clapham Junction station due to 'emergency services' incident

  21-04-2025 18:28 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An emergency services incident is causing major delays to services at Clapham Junction station.
  
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• Why Grove Park may have been inspiration for E. Nesbit and The Railway Children

  21-04-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Grove Park and its railway station may just be the inspiration behind The Railway Children.
  
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• We asked ChatGPT to write a poem for Sutton - and it's very different to Croydon

  21-04-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  We asked ChatGPT to write a poem about Sutton – and Cheam, Carshalton, and Wallington all got mentioned
  
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• Woman, 62, in hospital after being hit by car outside tube station in Harrow

  21-04-2025 17:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman is in hospital after she was hit by a car outside an Underground train station in Harrow.
  
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• Swastikas painted in Hackney children’s playground during Passover

  21-04-2025 17:02 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Swastikas were painted on children’s playground equipment in an area popular with Jewish families during Passover.
  
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• Woman, 45, who died after stabbing at Enfield home named and pictured for first time

  21-04-2025 16:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman who was stabbed to death at a home in Enfield has been named and pictured for the first time.
  
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• Man arrested after woman stabbed to death in Enfield

  21-04-2025 16:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Enfield
  
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• Major road in Harrow closed by crash outside train station

  21-04-2025 14:34 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A major road in Harrow is closed following a crash outside a train station - live updates here.
  
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• LIVE updates as major road in Harrow closed by crash outside train station

  21-04-2025 14:31 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A major road in Harrow is closed following a crash outside a train station - live updates here.
  
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• When will EastEnders be on tonight after BBC announces scheduling shakeup?

  21-04-2025 13:31 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  When will EastEnders be on tonight as the BBC announces a TV schedule shakeup for Easter Monday?
  
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• The 'family-run' market stall with over 80 years of Romford-rich history

  21-04-2025 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Storky Baby, a children's clothes business, has been in Romford for 84 years and is currently owned by granddaughter of former Romford florist, Nellie Simms.
  
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• The Bromley primary school teaching an ‘ambitious’ and ‘rich’ curriculum

  21-04-2025 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A school in Bromley has maintained its Outstanding rating and has been praised for its “excellent” education and “strongly dedicated” staff.
  
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• I tried Sticks ‘N’ Sushi’s new spring menu and it's all themed around cherry blossom

  21-04-2025 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  One of London’s most popular sushi restaurants has brought out a new menu themed around cherry blossom with four themed cocktails.
  
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• Union flag to fly at half mast at royal residences following Pope Francis' death

  21-04-2025 12:52 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Following the news of Pope Francis’ death this morning (April 21), the Union flag will be flown half mast at royal residences where the King is not in residence.
  
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• Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'deeply saddened' following Pope Francis' death

  21-04-2025 12:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shared a tribute on X.
  
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• King Charles and Queen Camilla pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

  21-04-2025 12:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid a joint tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88.
  
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• What are the plans for Pope Francis' funeral and where will he be buried?

  21-04-2025 11:57 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  What are the plans for the funeral of Pope Francis and where will he be buried after passing away at the age of 88.
  
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• LIVE updates as busy London station CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident

  21-04-2025 11:55 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Holborn station has closed due to an "emergency services" incident.
  
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• Busy London station CLOSED due to 'emergency services' incident

  21-04-2025 11:55 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Holborn station has closed due to an "emergency services" incident.
  
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• What is the papal conclave process? How the new Pope is elected

  21-04-2025 11:34 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  What is the papal conclave process? Find out how the new Pope is elected following Pope Francis' death.
  
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• Who will the next Pope be? See who will succeed Pope Francis in the Vatican

  21-04-2025 11:30 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, which will lead many to wonder who will succeed him as the next Pope in the Vatican
  
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• Pope Francis' last public appearance was just a day before his death

  21-04-2025 11:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Pope Francis has died aged 88. His last public appearance came just a day before he died.
  
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• Road closed for HOURS after bank holiday crash in Eltham

  21-04-2025 11:17 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A road in Eltham has been closed for hours following a crash on Easter Bank Holiday morning.
  
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• LIVE updates as road closed for HOURS after bank holiday crash in Eltham

  21-04-2025 11:17 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A road in Eltham has been closed for hours following a crash on Easter Bank Holiday morning.
  
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• What is a papal funeral and what happens when the Pope dies?

  21-04-2025 10:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), but what happens now?
  
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• When did Pope Francis become the pope and how long was he in the role for?

  21-04-2025 10:49 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Pope Francis has died aged 88. He was in the role for more than a decade.
  
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• 11 people evacuated from flat blaze in Aldgate by 100 firefighters

  21-04-2025 10:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Firefighters evacuated 11 people from a blaze that tore through flats in Aldgate in East London.
  
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• Tributes flood in following death of Pope Francis, aged 88

  21-04-2025 10:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Pope Francis has died aged 88 and tributes have been sent following his death.
  
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• Man seriously injured after crash in Kent village during police chase

  21-04-2025 10:24 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A driver is in hospital with serious injuries after he crashed during a police chase.
  
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• Pope Francis has died aged 88, The Vatican has confirmed

  21-04-2025 10:06 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Vatican has shared a tribute following the death of Pope Francis aged 88.
  
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• Prison officers call for Tasers to be allowed in UK's most dangerous prisons

  21-04-2025 08:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Prison officers are asking for electric stun guns to be allowed in the UK's most dangerous prisons after an attack injured four officers in April.
  
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• Wondering where to walk? These are 7 of the best nature walks to try in London

  21-04-2025 07:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  From Thames Path to Primrose Hill, these are 7 of the best nature walks to try in London.
  
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• Wallington pupil is one step away from Speak Out Challenge final

  21-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Sutton student Estela Joseph has won the regional final of Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge and is one step away from the UK grand final in July.
  
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• The fascinating stories behind the names of five Lewisham neighbourhoods

  21-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Have you ever wondered where names like Blackheath and Ladywell come from?
  
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• Successful slimmers donate £7.5k worth of clothes to charity shops

  21-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Slimming World members in Eastcote, Pinner, Hatch End, and Northwood raised £7,500 for Cancer Research UK through The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw.
  
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• Sisters of 'innocent' man murdered in Peckham speak of ‘painful’ loss 10 years on

  21-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The sisters of a student who was shot and stabbed while cycling home through Peckham have spoken of their “painful” loss 10 years later.
  
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• Plans to build 35-storey tower next to London’s only licensed heliport in Battersea

  21-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Plans to build a gigantic 35-storey tower next to London’s only licensed heliport are moving forward, as an application has now been submitted for the development.
  
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• New roller disco set to launch in Woolwich this summer

  21-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A new roller disco is set to launch in Woolwich this summer.
  
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• Mixed-use Coulsdon flats and Thornton Heath children’s home among new plans

  21-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Croydon Council’s April planning list includes plans for a children’s home in Thornton Heath and new flats above retail units in Coulsdon.
  
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• Lucky Kent winner has just one day left to claim £10k a month for 30 years prize

  21-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A mystery winner in Sevenoaks has just one day left to claim this life-changing prize.
  
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• Bexley ‘ranks well on schools and transport but has poor wellbeing’

  21-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A new national report has highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of Bexley Borough as a place to live.
  
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• Harry Potter star Timothy Spall thought he 'might not make it' after leukaemia

  21-04-2025 01:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Actor Timothy Spall thought he “might not make it” after being diagnosed with leukaemia.
  
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