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Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley has died aged 73

Singer-songwriter Steve Harley has passed away aged 73 after a battle with cancer, his family has announced.

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Is it called Big Ben or Elizabeth Tower? A brief history

Big Ben or the Elizabeth Tower? Here's a quick run down on the history of the iconic London landmark.

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London women 'biohacking' dogs with £1,800 vegan diet

A south London women has claimed her dogs are in perfect health following her 'biohacking' with a vegan diet.

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Urgent investigation to find Shoreditch crossbow attacker

Police have launched an "urgent" investigation after two people were injured in crossbow attacks just a few streets apart in Shoreditch.

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Londoner with HIV who caught mpox was left unable to eat

A Londoner with HIV who caught mpox has described the "unbearably painful experience" as the disease left him unable to eat or drink.

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Queen’s Hospital, Romford 'critical incident' declared

An “internal critical incident” has been declared at Queen's Hospital in Romford, its boss has confirmed.

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Grim 42 hours in London with two stabbed and another injured

A grim 42 hours in London has seen two people stabbed and another person injured after a suspected crossbow attack.

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Shoreditch crossbow attacks: Woman 'could have died' in shooting

A woman was told she was lucky to be alive after she was shot in the back of the head with a crossbow.

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M&S planning to close down its Exchange Ilford store

A spokesperson for Marks and Spencer (M&S) confirmed the high street giant has told staff of plans to close its Ilford store.

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Missing boy has links to Romford, Barking and Dagenham

A 14-year-old boy from Guildford with links to Romford, Barking and Dagenham has been reported missing.

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Dagenham mum and three kids forced to live in 'vile' council hostel with 'urine on floors' and 'feaces up walls'

Lizzie Webb and her three children were moved into the hostel at the end of last month

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How much 2024 Council Tax will rise in every London borough

Council Tax is set to increase in every London borough from April 2024, find out how much it will rise in your borough.

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Shoplifter who terrorised Oliver Bonas and Boots is jailed

A shoplifting ‘menace’ who has been jailed and banned from Kings Cross and St Pancras stations.

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James Corden jokes UK fans are thieves on Seth Meyers show

Whilst on Late Night with Seth Meyers, James Corden was interrupted by fans from the UK

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Man jailed after he flew from Ireland to London to sexually abuse girl

A man who flew from Ireland to London to sexually abuse a six-year-old girl has been jailed.

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Barking Riverside development first homes complete

The first homes are complete, and now up for sale, at a major development in Barking.

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Three of the categories to enter at Barking & Dagenham business awards

Entries for the Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are open and we are focusing on three of the categories that can be entered for free.

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Kings Cross Tube attack leaves woman with broken jaw

Kings Cross attack by man leaves woman with broken jaw

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Body found in River Thames believed to be Samaria Ayanle

A body recovered from the River Thames last month is believed to be missing university student, Samaria Ayanle.

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London Tube closures March 15- 17: See the full list

Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend closures to avoid being caught out by any changes.