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WANDSWORTH: St George's Hospital doctor suspended for misconduct
A doctor who performed unnecessary hysterectomies on two women for “research” has had his contract at St George’s Hospital terminated. Gynaecologist Martin Quinn was found guilty by the General Medical Council (GMC) of misconduct after two of his
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BOREHAMWOOD: Young musician joins national orchestra
A budding young musician has accepted a place in a national children’s orchestra just two years after picking up an instrument. Joel Solomons, of Shenley, was one of the 800 applicants who auditioned for the National Children’s Orchestra of Great
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BUCKS: Liberal Democrat call for council leader to step down
A liberal Democrat election hopeful today called on a council boss to resign over a controversial investment in an Icelandic bank. Steve Guy, the party’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Wycombe, said Buckinghamshire County Council leader David
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WALTHAM FOREST: Schools could move out of council control
Schools in Waltham Forest could move out of council control as part of a shake up of education. There are plans for three new schools, created as part of the Government's Building Schools for the Future program, to be given trust status. This
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Green buses rolled out in the capital
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a range of new eco-friendly buses for the capital. By the end of January next year the number of these buses, including both single and double-deckers, will more than quadruple to 56 — with a further 300 planned
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GREENWICH: Children learn more about trees at an ecology park
Children of all ages enjoyed learning about the importance of trees at a park’s winter open day. Conservation group the Trust for Urban Ecology ran the free event at the Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, in John Harrison Way, Greenwich, on December
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ENFIELD: Road smash teen named
The teenage girl who died in a road collision on Friday has been named as Christina Browne. The 17-year-old, of St Martin’s Close, Enfield, died when the car she was a passenger in collided with a tree on Great Cambridge Road. Eye-witnesses said the
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REDBRIDGE: Cash boxes found dumped in parks
Police have launched an investigation after a hoard of cash transit boxes were discovered dumped in several of the borough’s parks. The containers, used by security workers to transfer money from businesses to banks, were found bashed in and burnt
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REDBRIDGE: Ilford is 'riskiest' place for crashes
There is more chance of having a car crash in Ilford than anywhere else in London, a new report has claimed. The figures come from insurance company Endsleigh, who say the frequency of claims from its policyholders in Ilford in the past three years
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Dangers of illegal cabs highlighted
The Mayor of London is launching a hard-hitting ad campaign warning of the dangers related to using illegal cabs. With the season for Christmas parties getting well underway, Boris Johnson is warning people against the temptation of travelling in
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HARROW: Action on problems in Rayners Lane
Efforts to tackle problems including flytipping in Rayners Lane kicked off yesterday. Harrow Council teamed up with the police to clean away graffiti and plant flower beds in the area around Rayners Lane tube station. The work, part of a "week
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RICHMOND: Eleven schools and nurseries rated as 'outstanding'
Eleven borough schools have been singled out by the Government’s education chief for offering kids an “outstanding” level of care. Six primary schools and five nurseries celebrated the news after the annual Ofsted report of Her Majesty's Chief
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Nursing students from Bucks New University to transfer to Uxbridge
Buckinghamshire New University has signed a lease on a new site in Uxbridge, West London for its nursing students. The students will transfer to the site in Oxford Road from September next year. A statement from the university said: “The building
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BROMLEY: Mother to mourn Keston car crash victim at Christmas
The mother of a hugely popular 17-year-old boy who was killed in a car accident says Christmas Day is going to be “terrible” for her family. Dee Mosedale, 53, lost her beloved son George when his car hit a tree in West Common Road, Keston, at around
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NEW ASH GREEN: Mother of 11-year-old James Taylor charged with his murder
The mother of 11-year-old James Taylor, who died in New Ash Green last week, has been charged with his murder. Jennifer Taylor, aged 44, of Knights Croft in New Ash Green, will appear before Dartford magistrates this morning (December 9).
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LAMBETH: Streatham pair picked as black role models
Two Lambeth men have been chosen to be national role models for black youngsters. Matthew Ryder and Richard Reid are two of just 20 role models specially selected under the Government’s Reach programme to raise the aspirations and attainment of black
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HARROW: Parents defend Ark Academy in Wembley Park
Parents have defended a Wembley school after years of criticism by campaigners. Ark Academy, in Forty Avenue, has attracted protests from teachers who oppose academies on principle and residents who say it will create traffic chaos. Henry Wilson
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WALTHAM FOREST: Takeaway clampdown will "hurt night-time economy"
A crackdown on takeaways proposed by Waltham Forest Council will damage the night-time economy, according to a body representing small businesses. This week it was revealed that nine in 10 residents surveyed by the council are backing an innovative
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WALTHAMSTOW: Men found guilty of gang rape
A man from Walthamstow has been found guilty of taking part in a gang rape of a girl with learning difficulties who was doused with a corrosive substance. The 16-year-old victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, suffered “life-changing burns”
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X Factor fans hurt in Croydon JLS ticket stampede
Teenage fans of Croydon X Factor sensation JLS were injured in a stampede outside Fairfield Halls. More than 1,000 fans were packed outside the halls on Monday (December 8), completely surrounding barriers awaiting the appearance of the boy band.
