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Strike by some Gatwick Airport workers threatens to impact half-term flights
A strike by some workers at Gatwick Airport has started – and could continue over the May half-term school holiday, the Unite union has warned.
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Missing 'vulnerable' boy, 17, found safely after family's 'desperate' appeal
Deante, a 17-year-old boy who had been missing for over a half and a month, has been found safely.
Neighbours’ ‘ridiculous’ 7-year garden row racks up £250,000 in legal bills
A row between neighbours over a garden tap has been blasted as ‘ridiculous’ by a senior judge after racking up £250,000 in legal bills.
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North and east London NHS trusts '£32m behind on cuts'
NHS trusts across north-east London are falling short of the cuts they need to make, according to a new report.
Man from Sydenham charged with starting fire at Keir Starmer’s house
A man has been charged with starting a fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
'Disturbing' shock for staff as elderly man hit by lorry leaving Stoke Newington pub
An elderly man has been seriously injured after he was run over by a lorry while leaving the Wetherspoon pub in Stoke Newington.
How to Fight Loneliness: ‘Show, don’t tell’ – review, Park Theatre
Neil Le Bute's play is a tale of dark, unforeseen consequences
Reasonable force used in mistaken arrest of Sex Education actor, watchdog finds
The police watchdog said the use of force to arrest actor Reece Richards after he was mistaken for a suspect was "reasonable".
Search to find two teenagers after kittens tortured and killed in London
Police have released CCTV footage of two teenagers they want to speak to after a pair of kittens were tortured and killed in west London.
Opposition groups stage Council AGM walkout over ‘assault on democracy’
Green party and Independent councillors slam Labour for 'stifling criticism', attacking service failures and position on Israel-Gaza war
London Ambulance Service records fastest response times in two years
The London Ambulance Service recorded its fastest emergency response times in years this April, thanks to staff increases, hospital coordination, and innovative triage strategies.
GP funding boost to free up 55,000 more appointments in Hackney – council says
Local health chief says millions to refurbish two surgeries in borough will 'take pressure off' other local healthcare providers
Woman denies killing cyclist by dangerous driving
A woman has denied causing the death of cyclist Harry Webb in Hackney by dangerous driving.
Full list of all the London Underground line closures this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (May 16 to May 18) and don't be caught out.
Man fighting for his life after being hit by lorry in Stoke Newington
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a lorry on Stoke Newington High Street.
Police close Stoke Newington High Street as air ambulance lands in park
The A10 Stoke Newington High Street has been closed by police following an emergency incident. Live updates here.
London teacher accused of sexually abusing pupils and sending nudes to kids
Teacher Julia Yeates is accused of engaging in sexual activity with pupils.
Manor House murder victim named as ‘proud Irishman adored by family’
The victim of a deadly robbery in Manor House was a man “adored by his family and local community”.
Newsquest murder investigation shortlisted for national award
Newsquest investigations reporter Charles Thomson is on the shortlist for the Orwell Prize for Journalism, for his investigation into Jason Moore's murder case.
Fire Brigade convoy to Ukraine with rescue gear
Firefighters running a convoy carrying desperately-needed rescue equipment to war-torn Ukraine have now returned to London.