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Message is clear from Hillingdon people: no Heathrow expansion

9:58am Saturday 25th May 2013

THE legitimacy of plans to expand Heathrow is in question after poll results showed Hillingdon residents are against the idea.

Woolwich terror suspect saw friend Firadon Alizadeh slain in Erith crack den in 2008

2:52pm Saturday 25th May 2013

WOOLWICH terror suspect Michael Adebowale was stabbed in a knife attack at an Erith crack den five years ago, it has been revealed.

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VIDEO: Bikers pay tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby

4:22pm Saturday 25th May 2013

HUNDREDS of bikers rode to Woolwich Barracks this afternoon (May 25) to pay their respects to murdered soldier Drummer Lee Rigby.

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Friend of Woolwich terrorist attack suspect arrested after BBC interview

9:33am Saturday 25th May 2013

A CHILDHOOD friend of Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo has claimed he was approached by MI5 six months ago and asked if he would work for the security service.

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Woolwich community is thanked by Woolwich Barracks commander for support after Lee Rigby's murder

1:14pm Saturday 25th May 2013

WOOLWICH Barracks commander Lieutenant Colonel Bob Christopher has thanked the people of Woolwich for their support after the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.

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Lee Rigby's murder in Woolwich provokes backlash across UK

9:52am Saturday 25th May 2013

THE murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich has provoked a backlash of anger across the UK, including the attacking of mosques, racial abuse and comments made on social media.

Man murdered at Ladbrokes in Morden

5:31pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A betting shop employee has been murdered in Morden.

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Family reunited with lost memories after boy digs them up on beach

7:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

A big-hearted plumber made it his "mission" to reunite a family with the memories they lost after his son dug up precious photos of them while building a sandcastle on the beach.

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Man held on suspicion of terrorism

6:14pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A suspected terrorist was arrested soon after giving a TV interview about his friendship with the man being held on suspicion of murdering a British soldier.

Enfield businesses terrorised by gangs of school children

5:32pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Enfield shopkeepers say “something must be done” after Enfield Town was brought to a standstill by gangs of school children yesterday.

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Footage of Drummer Lee Rigby in Afghanistan uncovered

5:31pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A VIDEO clip of Drummer Lee Rigby has been found in a NATO film from 2009.

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MP to raise money for charity close to his heart

3:30pm Saturday 25th May 2013

An MP says he hopes to raise more than £1,000 by completing a total of three triathlons.

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Volunteers needed in Merton

3:44pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Volunteers are needed to give their time to help the community in Merton.

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Best-selling author Cressida Cowell launches young writers contest

2:50pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Budding young writers could win a trip to Disneyland Paris if their words impress a top author.

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Wall of flowers in Woolwich for slain soldier Drummer Lee Rigby

1:38pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A WALL of flowers lies near the spot where Drummer Lee Rigby was hacked to death, as people turned out in force to pay tribute to the soldier and to express their disgust at the barbaric killing.

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Go-ahead for 60-room hotel in West Ealing

1:14pm Saturday 25th May 2013

WEST Ealing is likely to have a new 60-room hotel in Melbourne Road after a unanimous 12-0 vote in favour of plans.

Library and leisure service changes aimed at saving Ealing money

1:11pm Saturday 25th May 2013

LIBRARY and leisure services are to be shared between Ealing Council and private companies.

'We want to turn our grief and pain into something positive'

1:00pm Saturday 25th May 2013

The brother of a woman who was murdered by her partner has spoken about his determination to help other victims of domestic violence and make something “positive” come out his sister’s death.

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Child abduction cases up by 81 per cent

12:51pm Saturday 25th May 2013

CHILD abduction is a "growing problem" with the number of reported cases up by 81% over the last nine years, ministers have warned.

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New car wash offers job opportunities for disabled people

12:40pm Saturday 25th May 2013

People with disabilities helped to launch an eco-car wash in Enfield this week.

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Schoolboys play guitar for government minister

1:51pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Schoolboys from Mitcham played guitar for a government minister when he visited a Wimbledon school last week.

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