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Man killed in Lewisham stabbing - update
A 32-year-old Rastafarian man was stabbed and killed in a domestic argument at a house in Lewisham yesterday. Daniel Myrie died in hospital after he was stabbed at his family home in Canada Gardens yesterday (December 3). Police have arrested
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DARTFORD: Mystery of New Ash Green boy's death
Police say they are still unable to say how 11-year-old James Taylor died at his home in New Ash Green. A post mortem examination has been carried out, but further tests must be done before the cause of death can be confirmed say police. James
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Jean Charles de Menezes jury retiring
Jurors at the inquest of Jean Charles de Menezes are retiring to consider their verdict. Coroner Sir Michael Wright has ruled out unlawful killing, leaving the jury with a straight choice between lawful killing or an open verdict. The coroner
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BARNET: Honeymooners stranded in Thailand condemn Foreign Office
A honeymoon couple from Colindale have told the Foreign Office to “step up its game”, claiming it did nothing to help them escape troubled Thailand. Newlyweds Rayna Malde and Neil Chandarana, from Swan Drive, spent £1,500 on flights, accommodation
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BARNET: Women are not being screened
Many GPs in Barnet are not doing enough to promote breast screening, according to a top doctor. At a board meeting of the Barnet Primary Care Trust on Friday, Dr William Teh, the director of North London Breast Screening Service (NLB) said there were
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KINGSTON: Police find body under estate lift
Police have cordoned off an entire Kingston housing estate after finding a male dead under a lift early this morning. Officers were called to reports of a burglary on the Cambridge Gardens estate at 5am today. Three people were arrested for the
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BAA welcomes government decision
Heathrow Airport's operator has welcomed the government's decision to delay the decision over expansion until the new year. Today, Geoff Hoon, the secretary of state for transport, announced he will not be making a decision over whether or not to
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ST ALBANS: Under-investment to blame for shoddy roads
The appalling state of our roads reflects a clear lack of investment into the highways by previous administrations, Hertfordshire County Council has admitted. Over the past 15 years the amount of money pumped into our highways has plummeted, and as
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WALTHAMSTOW: Gang of four jailed over robberies on trains
A gang who waged a drug-and-drink fuelled campaign of robbery and threats on rail passengers have been jailed. The four men targeted passengers on Tube and commuter trains at stations including Highams Park and Walthamstow Central, stealing wallets
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BOREHAMWOOD: Barbershop singer set to represent UK
A barbershop singer from Radlett is preparing to represent Britain in Europe next year after winning a nationwide competition. Helen Lappert, 45, and her three fellow singers sang their way to victory at the Ladies Association of Barbershop Singers
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BUCKS: Three arrests in connection with 2004 murder
Three people were arrested this morning in connection with the murder of Natasha Derby in High Wycombe in 2004. Officers from the Major Crime Review Team have arrested a man and two women from the Reading area. Natasha Derby, 23, died from a gunshot
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BUCKS: Victory for lock keepers over sale plan
Campaigners have won their battle to save riverside lock keepers' houses from being sold or rented out to private tenants. In April the Environment Agency announced plans to move keepers out of 22 houses across the country, among them sites in Cookham
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CROYDON: Push for better X26 bus service
A campaign to connect Beddington commuters by reinstalling a vital bus service has been launched. Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington Tom Brake said Beddington residents have been disadvantaged since the X26 service was streamlined
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Charity begins Bromley conservation campaign
A conservation charity has launched a campaign to help improve the borough’s wildlife habitats. The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) charity will be carrying out a range of environmental projects this month and next year. BTCV
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GREENWICH: Pupils take healthy route to school
School children have been helping the environment by walking to school as part of a national campaign. Forty schools from across Greenwich took part in the October Walk to School Month organised by road safety charity Living Streets. With the
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Sutton gets sustainability action plan
An environmental group has drawn up plans to make Sutton a model for environmental living. A draft sustainability action plan, created by BioRegional will show Sutton Council how it can improve its environmental credentials. It suggests
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BUCKHURST HILL: Decision day looms over 'village green'
A valuable patch of land defended against developers for years could be saved for good after neighbours made their case for it to be classified an official Village Green. On Tuesday a public inquiry opened to hear whether the land at the corner of
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WALTHAMSTOW: Taxi firm blame boy for seven-hour bus ordeal
The company responsible for leaving an asthmatic 12-year-old boy with learning difficulties locked in a bus with no food and water for seven hours has blamed the boy himself for the incident. The passenger assistant responsible for ensuring children
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HIGHAMS PARK: Finlay Woods' killer pleads guilty
A suicidal mother who killed Finlay Woods after driving her 4x4 car onto a pavement outside a school has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Katie Gutierrez-Perez, 40, smashed into the 15-month-old toddler and crushed him against
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ENFIELD: Dad blames doctors, not killer, for his son's death
The grieving dad of a teenager killed by youth violence has spoken out after the jailing of his son’s killer. Mannie Nmezu, of Reculver Mews, Edmonton, made his comments on Monday after he saw the killer of his 16-year-old son Iyke jailed at the Old
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ENFIELD: Health boss urges support for shake-up of hospital services
In the week that a legal bid to save service cuts at Chase Farm Hospital is launched, Enfield’s health boss says change is vital. Stephen Conroy, 50, has become chief executive at Enfield Primary Care Trust (PCT) as it starts to pay back £18million
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EALING: Abu Qatada sent back to prison
A raical Muslim cleric with alleged ties to Osama Bin Laden who has been living in Acton has been sent back to jail. Abu Qatada has been holed up in a large house in the town since he was released from prison in June, but was re-arrested last month
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Bungled NHS IT system costs Kingston Hospital £500,000
The botched NHS IT system, due to arrive two months ago, has cost Kingston Hospital more than £500,000 so far. Management at the hospital are considering seeking reimbursement from NHS London for staff and training costs linked to the delay in the
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Man stabbed to death in Lewisham house
A 32-year-old man was stabbed and killed at a house in Lewisham yesterday. The London Ambulance Service was called to the house in Canada Gardens at 12.16pm yesterday (December 3). Police have arrested two men in connection with their murder inquiry
