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Paedophile caged after being caught with child porn stash

7:50am Thursday 9th September 2010

A sex beast who preyed on young deaf boys is back in jail after an observant cop caught him with indecent photographs of children.

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'Unethical' council invests in tobacco companies

7:30am Thursday 9th September 2010

Millions of pounds were invested in tobacco companies by “unethical” Lambeth Council while it trumpeted an anti-smoking agenda.

Worst offenders get free Oyster cards and gym memberships

7:00am Thursday 9th September 2010

The 21 most prolific criminals in Kingston are being offered drug rehab, gym memberships and free Oyster cards in a bid to get them on the straight and narrow.

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London's best allotment found in Raynes Park

8:10am Thursday 9th September 2010

A group of tireless and talented Raynes Park gardeners have won the award for the allotments in London.

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Neighbours hailed as heroes for putting out fire

8:00am Thursday 9th September 2010

Three men who burst into a burning flat and put out the fire with buckets of water have been hailed as heroes for saving the whole of their apartment block.

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Outdoor cafe on the menu for North Parade diner

8:00am Thursday 9th September 2010

Cafe Leticia's in North Parade is asking permission to set up a street cafe for diners.

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Joss stone record-breaking gig under threat

7:50am Thursday 9th September 2010

A charity’s hopes of raising thousands of pounds by smashing a world record for the highest gig hang in the balance, after its sponsor pulled out at the last minute.

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