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WANDSWORTH: Council approves Minerva twin towers
Twin towers, climbing 42 and 32 storeys could soon define the Wandsworth skyline after Wandsworth council approved plans by developers Minerva. The towers will be built on the site of the historic Ram Brewery, which since the reign of Queen Elizabeth
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GREENWICH: Traders divided over market plans
Traders in Greenwich are divided on the future of their iconic market. The charity which owns Greenwich Market has released the latest design proposals from Hopkins Architects and is also running a public consultation asking for people's ideas for
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KINGSTON: Tributes to man dead under lift in Cambridge Gardens Estate
The 21-year-old who died under a lift shaft in the Cambridge Gardens Estate yesterday morning has been named locally as Patrick Katende. A shrine to the 21-year-old has been started by the North Wing doors of the estate which has been inundated with
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Richmond finance boss denies ‘shocking list of negligence’ allegations
The councillor responsible for Richmond’s finances has denied there is a lack control and services are at risk after an attack by opposition councillors. Councillor Stephen Knight, Richmond Council deputy leader and cabinet member for resources, defended
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ST ALBANS: Market trader accused of racial attack
A market trader has been accused of racially abusing a member of public. The incident happened last Wednesday at around 4.30pm in the market place, St Albans. The alleged victim who was walking along the pavement at the French Row junction with
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WALTHAMSTOW: Stow seats to find new home
Greyhound racing fans lamenting the loss of the Stow can take heart as seats from the iconic stadium have found a new lease of life. The seats from the recently closed stadium are to be installed at Rye House speedway, Hertfordshire, known for being
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HARROW: NUT strike possible over Ark Academy in Wembley Park
Strike action could be planned over an academy in Wembley, a teachers’ union rep has warned. Teachers and residents have been fighting proposals to build a new school at Wembley Park Sports Ground since the project first arose, cllaiming one is needed
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BARNET: Politicians clash over Iceland bank investments
Barnet Conservatives have lashed out at Liberal Democrat councillors for being hypocritical in the dispute over Icelandic bank investments. Liberal Democrat leader Jack Cohen had previously launched scathing attacks on the Conservatives’ financial
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BARNET: Burnt Oak man jailed for sword attack
A man has been jailed for seven years for his part in a sword and knife attack which left a man permanently brain-damaged. Mahdi Mohammed Mahdi, 20, of Burnt Oak Broadway, was one of five men who were jailed on Monday at Wood Green Crown Court for
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Chris Rea song hoped for Bapy P campaign
A High Wycombe mum who has joined a growing campaign of outraged mothers over the Baby P case said this week an aim of using a Chris Rea song to support children's charities was getting closer. Lisa Cosgrove, who joined the Facebook forum 'Campaign
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Rastafarian murder Lewisham man charged
Two men will appear in court today in connection with the murder of Daniel Myrie in Lewisham. The 32-year-old father of three was stabbed at his family home in Canada Gardens on Wednesday (December 3) during a domestic argument. Andrew Winter,
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HILLINGDON: Government 'dithering' over Heathrow expansion decision
Residents in Hillingdon have been forced to celebrate Christmas on “death row” according to an anti-expansion campaigner. Christine Shilling, press secretary for the campaign group, the No Third Runway Action Group, slammed the transport secretary's
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Expansion decision delay 'frustrating'
A west London chamber of commerce has said expansion at Heathrow Airport is the “only logical conclusion”. Frank Wingate, chief executive of West London Business has urged the government not to waver in its support for a third runway. Mr Wingate
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BOREHAMWOOD: Yavneh College celebrates its specialist status
Borehamwood’s secondary schools have both been granted specialist status. Janaki Mahadevan finds out what this means for students and the town. Next week Yavneh College will celebrate the end of its first term as a business and enterprise college.
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CROYDON: Drive-by cops release CCTV images
Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of Ricardo Cox have released CCTV images of the car driven by his killers. The promising 20-year-old student was gunned down as he walked back from Croydon town centre to the house he shared with
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Gipsy Hill man guilty of teen's stabbing murder
A Gipsy Hill man has been found guilty of the murder of 15-year-old Lyle Tulloch, stabbed to death at a party in May. Damien Solobowale, 18, and a 17-year-old from Deptford, were found guilty following a four-week trial and will be sentenced next
