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Thames Water asked creditors to extend a debt repayment deadline to March 2028 amid bankruptcy fears, thick fog caused major travel disruption across parts of the UK, and Russell Brand faced sentencing for rape and sexual assault convictions.

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Thames Water asks creditors for more time to help repay £20bn debt pile
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Fog shrouding swathes of UK likely to disrupt transport early this week
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Russell Brand sentencing: Follow live
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Rajat Jaswel is set to appear in court charged with murder and firearm possession, Russell Brand faces sentencing for rape and sexual assault convictions, and a new poll finds family events, sport, and food unite generations while politics and social media divide them.

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Man charged with murder of woman in Hounslow
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Russell Brand sentencing LIVE: Disgraced celebrity faces 'significant' jail term for rape and sexual assaults
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Family, sport and food unite generations, poll finds

Russell Brand is set to be sentenced after being convicted of rape and sexual assault while remaining under investigation for further allegations, families of the Croydon tram derailment victims mark the tenth anniversary with a memorial service, and the Metropolitan Police are searching for a missing woman in Croydon.

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Russell Brand to be sentenced for rape and sexual assaults
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Croydon tram crash: 10 years on the grief is as heavy as ever say the families left behind
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Residents of Astley are preparing for a public inquiry to challenge a warehouse they say causes severe noise and health problems, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard attributes his return to form to being injury-free after last season’s struggles, and Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces scrutiny after a defeat to Sunderland dropped the team out of the Premier League top four.

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‘It’s a feeling of being screwed over’: once-quiet village despairs over ‘monster’ warehouse
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Martin Odegaard names the key thing Arsenal must improve and makes 'str...

Royal Mail faces a regulator investigation over claims it deprioritizes letters for parcels amid severe delivery delays, Tottenham Hotspur’s title ambitions are cast into doubt after a defeat to Leeds United with the manager criticizing the squad’s lack of competitiveness, and the Trades Union Congress is urging government investment in employment support to address the UK’s youth jobs crisis.

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Why has Royal Mail only delivered letters twice in three months?
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The grim Spurs reality that raises doubts over Vinai Venkatesham's title pr...

Andy Burnhams pledge to end rough sleeping faces hurdles as official figures show 8,748 people sleeping rough in England with only 15% placed in accommodation, Starbucks announced plans to hire 7,500 staff and open 500 new UK outlets by 2031, and a crisis in post-adoption support is leaving some parents in England feeling forced to return adopted children to the care system.

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Burnham’s homelessness pledge to ‘get everyone in for Christmas’ in jeopardy
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Starbucks plans to hire 7,500 staff in major UK expansion plan
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A new report reveals that most stroke survivors in the UK are not receiving adequate rehabilitation therapy, Russell Brand is scheduled for sentencing following his conviction for sexual offenses, and police continue to investigate additional allegations against him.

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Only 6.4% of stroke survivors receive enough therapy, finds ‘damning’ report
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Russell Brand due to be sentenced for rape and sexual assaults
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Education Secretary Lucy Powell announced plans to reform the national curriculum to discourage early GCSE teaching, Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces internal criticism over recent climate policy decisions, and thousands of Londoners are gathering at the Neasden Temple to celebrate the festival of Diwali.

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Teaching GCSEs early risks turning schools into ‘exam factories’, education secretary warns
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Climate always comes second: are green issues slipping down Burnham’s agenda?
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Diwali: Sweets, lights and celebrations at Neasden Temple

Morgan Rogers faces scrutiny for an unpunished incident involving Trai Hume, Chessington World of Adventures was evacuated following an emergency response, and referee Jarrad Gillet’s penalty decision sparked further controversy during the Chelsea-Sunderland match.

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Morgan Rogers under fire as footage captures Chelsea 'getting away with clear red card'
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UK theme park evacuated after emergency services called
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Xabi Alonso furiously points finger at his Chelsea players after Sunderland VAR controversy
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Chelsea suffered a one-nil defeat to Sunderland following controversial VAR penalty decisions, Levi Colwill faced intense criticism for his defensive performance, and Ridley Road market traders expressed concerns that new council traffic restrictions will threaten their business viability.

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Chelsea handed Cole Palmer and Brian Brobbey penalty VAR verdicts after controversial decisions
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Chelsea player ratings vs Sunderland as 3/10 bullied and Cole Palmer elusive
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Changes at Hackney crash hotspot that saw 99 accidents in a year 'could sh...

The United Kingdom government has wasted over one hundred million pounds on unused post-Brexit border inspection facilities, and football experts have criticized a controversial VAR decision that denied Arsenal a penalty during their recent Premier League victory.

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UK spent £100m on zombie Brexit border inspection posts
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Arsenal sent clear penalty verdict after VAR controversy left Mikel Arteta demanding answers
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Scott Parker faces early pressure at West Ham following a string of poor results, Arsenal has emerged as the Premier League title favorite amid Manchester City’s recent struggles, and Tottenham Hotspur’s winning streak ended with a defeat to Leeds United.

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West Ham: New boss Scott Parker out to heal 'desperate' team and angry fans
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Arsenal told who their main Premier League title rivals are this year after Man City loss
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Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay compensation for failing to provide timely home adaptations for a disabled child, and teachers at the Great Ormond Street Hospital school have ended their strike following the headteachers resignation.

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Disabled South London boy left waiting 3.5 years for home adaptations
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Great Ormond Street Hospital school teachers call off strike as headteacher quits
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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is seeking a reset following a third consecutive league defeat, Arsenal has extended their lead at the top of the table after a narrow victory over Hull City, and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is receiving praise for his central role in the Gunners current form.

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Enzo Maresca explains how Manchester City will attempt to catch Arsenal in title race
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Bruno Guimaraes reveals what was said inside dressing room to recover from Arsenal setback
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Busy Bees nursery in Kilburn has voluntarily closed for two weeks to address Ofsted regulatory concerns, an inquest is underway into the death of five-year-old Adele Tajudeen, and Leighton Buzzard is experiencing a population increase as Londoners relocate for more affordable housing.

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Kilburn nursery suddenly closes for 2 weeks after series of Ofsted complaints
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'A shining light, a precious gift': Mum's words after daughter dies aged 5
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The commuter town named one of UK's best with ho...

UK public bodies are struggling to manage a surge in AI-generated correspondence, ecologists are debating the potential impact of reintroducing white-tailed eagles on vulnerable seabird populations, and a British citizen was among six people killed in a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland.

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‘AI clog’: UK public bodies battle onslaught of chatbot-generated complaints
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Reintroduction of white-tailed eagles puts seabird colonies at risk of wipeout, say experts
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Investigations ongoing as Briton among 6 killed in Poland shooting
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces criticism for limiting traditional press access in favor of social media outreach, Hampstead Tube station maintains its status as the deepest point on the London Underground, and Chelsea prepares for an upcoming match against Sunderland amid ongoing discussions regarding player transfers.

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Does Andy Burnham’s pivot from press to social media put scrutiny at risk?
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Hampstead - the story behind London's deepest Tube station
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Arsenal extended their Premier League lead with a victory over Hull City despite a controversial VAR penalty denial, Bath secured their first Prem Rugby Cup win against Exeter, and Saracens moved to the top of Pool B after a dominant performance against the Newcastle Red Bulls.

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Why Arsenal should have been awarded penalty vs Hull in VAR blunder
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Prem Rugby Cup: Bath and Saracens earn bonus-point wins
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Every word Mikel Arteta said on Hull win, De...

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi criticized his teams lack of character following a defeat at Leeds, health experts condemned the recent surge in NHS midwife-led unit closures across England, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed a controversial VAR decision during his sides narrow victory over Hull City.

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Every word Roberto De Zerbi said on Tottenham defeat, red card drama and James Maddison snub
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Rise in NHS birth centre closures ‘shocking’ denial of women’s rights, experts say
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Broadcaster Zoe Ball reported a physical confrontation with a cyclist in London traffic, Virgin Media O2 announced an eight hundred million pound cost-cutting plan amid significant subscriber losses, and the telecoms company is considering staff reductions of up to twenty-five percent to address its substantial debt.

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Zoe Ball says cyclist punched her car window in London
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Job cuts, lost customers and a £22bn debt pile: what has gone wrong at Virgin Media O2?
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The Court of Appeal ruled that kidnapping for ransom qualifies as human trafficking, the government announced plans to consolidate rail operations under Great British Railways by 2027, and five European leaders urged the UK to reintegrate into the EU’s internal electricity market to optimize clean energy cooperation.

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Court rules against Home Office in asylum seeker kidnapping case
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Great British Railways: new dawn for a new network but with plenty of old problems to fix
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Dino Donaldson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Anojan Gnaneswaran, the Hackney Licensing Committee approved a street disco event despite police objections, and DataVita revised its Lanarkshire AI project plans to rely on the National Grid instead of direct renewable energy sources.

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Remorseless Ealing killer laughed with friends on London bus moments after stabbing student to death
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Met Police fail in bid to block taxi disco outside east London station
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Researchers have accused TikTok of facilitating the promotion of adult content to minors, the London-based Run Dem Crew has expanded into a global community-focused running network, and political analysts are observing a shift in how activists address systemic issues and identity politics.

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TikTok accused of helping to promote sex industry to girls
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The London 'run crew' so popular people fly in from USA to join them
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The Royal British Legion raised a record 1.7 million pounds for London Poppy Day, the London Assembly voted to demand a pause on the installation of floating bus stops due to safety concerns, and a young woman continues her familys legacy by leading a national breast cancer support charity.

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Royal British Legion breaks London Poppy Day fundraising record
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London Assembly urges TfL to pause floating bus stops
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Kilburn residents are opposing a new gambling venue proposal, advocates report that prison early release schemes are exacerbating homelessness, and a Wolverhampton councillor is facing scrutiny for her past involvement in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme.

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'Fight every application': Kilburn bank's new bingo hall plan 'would actually be slots venue'
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Early release prisoners facing street homelessness, probation staff warn
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Reform UK councillor promoted collapsed $1.9bn ‘Ponzi scheme’ HyperVerse that left victims suicidal
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Nationwide has introduced a new member-exclusive savings bond with a 5.3 percent interest rate, regional mayors are opposing proposals to consolidate England’s police forces into larger regional units, and actor Danny Hatchard has announced that he and his fiancée are expecting their first child.

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Nationwide launches savings account with ‘market leading’ 5.3% interest
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‘Super-force’ plans a real threat to local policing, English mayors say
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EastEnders star Danny Hatchard expecting first child
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London residents are demanding further action from Transport for London to address persistent noise and vibrations from the Kennington Loop, former footballer Aaron Lennon has detailed the financial circumstances behind his 2005 transfer from Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur, and the two clubs are preparing to face each other this Saturday at Elland Road.

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'I live above London Underground's Kennington Loop - I can hear the noise without my hearing aids'
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A gang was sentenced to prison for a violent series of London phone shop robberies, three foreign nationals were charged in the United States for using AI to orchestrate a hundred-million-dollar corporate fraud scheme, and authorities highlighted the increasing role of emerging technology in large-scale criminal activity.

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Balaclava-gang punched phone shop staff to steal £150k of devices
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Three men charged in US with using AI to impersonate CEOs and steal millions
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Russell Brand faces a potential prison sentence as police investigate additional sexual assault allegations, the Ministry of Justice pledges to improve victim protections following the trial, and a murder investigation is underway in South East London following the death of a shooting victim.

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Russell Brand suspected to have attacked at least 10 other women
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Murder investigation launched after man dies in Woolwich shooting
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A jury has been discharged in the murder trial of Lejaune Wood following a hung verdict, a retrial has been scheduled for September 2027, and prolific burglar Dionis Doku has been sentenced to three years and ten months in prison after being linked to his crimes via DNA evidence.

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Jury discharged in father's murder trial years after assault
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Burglar jailed for taking £500k of valuables across four counties
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has called for systemic industry reform following Russell Brands rape conviction, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is preparing a comprehensive strategy to support young people not in education or employment, and authorities have dropped theft charges against a Feltham woman after admitting she was misidentified as her sister.

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Russell Brand rape conviction must be ‘wake-up call’, says culture secretary
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Burnham aims for ‘quite radical change’ in support for young people
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British knitwear manufacturer John Smedley maintains its long-standing reputation for traditional craftsmanship, a man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 1998 murder following a decades-long deception, and a 68-year-old man has been charged with the 2022 murder of his partner in east London.

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John Smedley will always be in vogue
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Man handed life term after ‘shock confession’ this year to partner’s 1998 murder
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Man charged with murder of partner in east London
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Arsenal prospect Max Dowman has received his first England Under-21 call-up, London’s FTSE 100 index experienced volatility amid a global technology sell-off, and two men have been acquitted of the 2018 murder of Tanesha Melbourne-Blake following the conclusion of legal proceedings.

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Max Dowman receives England promotion as he's called up to join Arsenal stars for the first time
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Global stocks plunge amid AI slowdown fears after Democrats’ midterm triumph
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Rapper and friend cleared of drive-by gang s...

St Albans is experiencing a surge in popularity as a commuter destination for Londoners, Arsenal is scouting Monza striker Gustavo Varela as a potential transfer target, and manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka will miss the upcoming match against Hull City.

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London commuter city 20 minutes away has tons of green space and ‘great sense of community’
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Arsenal 'reach out' to £4.2m striker with same number of goals as Erling Haaland this season
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Barrister Ian Winter has reported himself to the Bar Standards Board following a confrontation with a journalist after Russell Brands rape conviction, Metropolitan Police are searching for a suspect in connection with an attempted murder in Islington, and a new study indicates that British adults spend nearly four days annually performing digital life administration for others.

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Russell Brand barrister reports himself to bar watchdog after confronting Sunday Times journalist
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Shooting in Islington- Police hunt man and warn 'to not approach’
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Islington police are searching for a suspect following a triple-injury shooting, the operator of HMP Addiewell has pleaded guilty to criminal charges regarding a prisoners Covid-19 death, and two men have been charged with the murder of footballer Ezekiel Williams.

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Officers seek to trace man following Islington attempted murder
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Covid death prisoner treated worse than an animal, say family
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Two men charged with murder of London footballer
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch faces criticism from community leaders over her stance on slavery reparations, a Fife childminder has been sentenced to two years for systematic neglect and deception, and the private members club Maison Estelle has retained its alcohol license under strict new safety conditions.

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‘Profound anger’ among black voters over Kemi Badenoch’s slavery remarks
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Childminder who neglected children and deceived parents jailed
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Mayfair private members club keeps licence after Met Police's 'serious...

Transport for London has announced weekend rail service disruptions for maintenance, Millwall striker Josh Coburn expressed confidence in the teams recovery following a challenging start to the season, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is preparing his squad for a Premier League match against Hull City.

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TfL lists London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth line closures and disruptions this weekend
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Josh Coburn: 'True Millwall' will return, says fit-again striker
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Katherine Ryan has addressed the conviction of Russell Brand, the sentencing of Robert Greens has been postponed pending a risk assessment, and Hillingdon Council is implementing austerity measures to address a significant financial shortfall.

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Katherine Ryan reacts to Russell Brand guilty verdict with ‘grief and relief’
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Sentencing of Da Vinci rapist for latest conviction postponed
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Hillingdon Council must save £48 million to avoid cliff edge - this is how they will do it
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Unseasonably mild temperatures are causing UK trees to bloom prematurely, Various Artists Limited has removed executive Jack Bayles following his implication in the Russell Brand sexual assault trial, and London Underground drivers have announced a series of strikes protesting proposed changes to working conditions.

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‘Everything is so out of whack’: UK trees experience spring six months early
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Producer accused of laughing during Brand assault asked to ‘step back’ from role
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Tube strike: Drivers to stage new strike...