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4 boys aged 12, 14, and 16, arrested after man assaulted and robbed in East London
The four minors have since been released on bail

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Radio DJ Chris Stark reveals he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer
The former Radio 1 DJ urged men to check themselves regularly as he confirmed his diagnosis


St Paul's and Tower of London 'under threat from offices' as public inquiry begins
The Corporation's City Plan 2040 will guide the development of the Square Mile for the next 15 years

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The London Underground station with a secret door only a select few important people can use
The secret door is hidden from the public


Croydon man jailed for threatening to show woman's naked photos to her family
A man from Croydon has been convicted of a ‘revenge porn’ offence.


The exact time Tesco stores will give away free food every day
The supermarket recently launched the scheme


Three men guilty of plotting to murder man convicted of Britain's largest cash robbery in East London
The victim was paralysed for life after shots were fired at his home


London police officer made 'sticky fingers' comment and 'imitated bending female trainee over table'
The panel found it 'more likely than not' that PC Mathieu Merenda touched a student on the back and hip and pushed her downwards while stood behind her


Ban smoking in homes with children, expert proposes
Children are vulnerable to second hand smoke at home, he explained


DWP says people needing help with 10 daily tasks still may not qualify for PIP
The new rules require applicants to score 4 points in at least 1 daily activity


Man died after prolonged attack by cows, inquest told
The cows attacked him repeatedly as he tried to escape


Two East London areas 'overwhelmed by betting shops' as council joins calls for ads to be banned
Ilford has two areas that have been designated 'gambling vulnerability zones'


'Our local park is being ruined by huge orgies and drug use - it’s not safe'
A recent orgy witnessed by horrified locals involved as many as 80 men


New London to Europe train operator to 'rival Eurostar' announced
Eurostar currently holds a monopoly on train services through the Channel Tunnel


Southeastern and Thameslink live updates as trains cancelled and disrupted due to emergency
It's affecting journeys between Dartford and Greenwich towards Central London as well as lines from Rainham towards West Hampstead


Fix potholes plague or face losing road cash - have your say
The Department for Transport has warned local authorities that if they do not make progress in repairing potholes then up to a quarter of their road maintenance funding could be withheld


Teenager killed in dog attack was bitten on face and neck, inquest opening told
A preliminary cause of death of dog bites to the neck was given


Madeleine McCann investigators give major update on prime suspect set to 'walk free within weeks'
Christian Brueckner, 48, is seeking early release


East London mum awarded £2.5k after council failed to update EHCP for 2 years
The mum from Barking and Dagenham suffered from 'significant' stress and anxiety


'I am worried about this, I’ve got a 16-year-old son' - Keir Starmer's concern for future of boys
The Prime Minister suggested footballers and athletes, as well as teachers, could be role models for boys and young men
