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'I missed a year of school after finding a lump on my hand - I'm doing my GCSEs without catching up'

Morgane Grappy, 15, is now cancer-free after completing treatment for rare rhabdomyosarcoma and returning to competitive cheerleading

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7 Londoners prosecuted for misusing blue disabled badges named and shamed

Londoners have been caught using stolen of fake blue badges to steal parking places from disabled people

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'He thought love was enough': Mum's anguish after son murdered by partner in hotel room

'Like so many men James was embarrassed by the control and violence being inflicted on him. Sadly, he would never come forward to seek help'

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New map shows London's shoplifting hotspots as police boss says retailers should 'do more'

"This is a team game. We’re stepping up. They now need to as well" Sir Mark Rowley said

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Underrated seaside town 83 minutes London named one of 2026’s must-visits

The East Sussex coastal town beat hundreds of destinations to claim second place in Time Out's 2026 UK travel guide thanks to its thriving independent high street and stunning nearby beaches

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’Nightmare’ East London wedding venue withdraws licence application - but locals aren’t optimistic

Residents complained about flares, fireworks and speeding cars

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When will whole London Underground get mobile coverage? TfL timeline explained

The entire Northern and Metropolitan lines should have full mobile coverage by the end of this summer

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New London weather forecast shows sleet showers as temperatures dip again

BBC Weather is predicting a period of rain and melted snow

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Met Police officer given final warning after accessing search database without permission

The officer covering South West London was found to have accessed a crime reporting system without permission

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Passport rule keeps catching Brits out - check now before summer holidays

There's a change you may be yet to make that could mean you're denied boarding

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Unregistered plastic surgeon pretended to be customer when inspectors visited Harley Street clinic

Dr Sayed Mia gave inspectors a fake name and told them he was a patient when they caught him working at a Harley Street clinic without the proper registration

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Police hunt London Underground sex attacker who pounced during rush hour

A CCTV appeal has been launched to identify a person of interest

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South London council announces rent increase for social tenants from April 2026

The rent increase in Southwark has been calculated using the government's new formula

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Man arrested after £250,000 graffiti damage caused to London Underground trains

Graffiti can cause delays on the Tube as trains have to be taken out of action for cleaning

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Croydon Mayor commits to more transparency after half of its suppliers are kept secret

The East London based researcher behind the data said Croydon's redacted figures meant "the council has serious questions to answer"

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West London Labour councillor racked up £4,700 unpaid council tax bill amid basement dispute

Hammersmith and Fulham councillor Ashok Patel was issued with a court summons in 2023/24 over the unpaid tax, with the full sum paid in February 2024

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'Our London flat is so cold even hospital staff agree it could kill our child - we need to be moved'

Royal Brompton Hospital says the conditions are contributing to the risk of Elan Sumon's daughter suffering a life-threatening asthma attack

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The London train station that's probably the most useless one

You can see another station less than 200m away

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'I started painting as a hobby when I became homeless - now it pays my rent thanks to London charity'

Social enterprise HomeLess Made supports artists experiencing homelessness or mental health difficulties. Now it needs to raise funds for a remodel of its site

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Peckham fire evacuates train station as firefighters tackle huge blaze

Firefighters are tackling the Peckham Blaze as trains are cancelled