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Motorcyclist left in 'life-threatening' condition after crash in Eltham

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'Human remains' found in Greenwich recycling plant linked to Crayford dentist

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Person dies after being hit by a train at Bromley South railway station

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A tragic day - how News Shopper reported the murder of Lee Rigby six years ago today

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'Human remains' found at Greenwich recycling centre

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Pensioner brutally attacked in Penge on 'wife's birthday'

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Work to begin on 10,000-home Meridian Water regeneration project

Overgrown green space transformed

Newsagent's has licence revoked

School 'horrified' after pregnant lady left fearing for baby after being 'battered by students'

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Ex-JLS star rape trial jury asked to consider victim's memory loss

Council rushing to finish Hackbridge school project after issues with troubled contractor

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"We’ve just loved the experience” foster couple shares experience, urging people to sign up

Prompt action promised on heating and hot water problems on South Acton estate

Discussions emerge to open police base at Wallington fire station

First council built affordable houses available to buy in Thornton Heath

Huge 320-home Arthur Street redevelopment set to be signed off by councillors

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£1.6m creative boost for Deptford and New Cross

Richmond council raises bus change concerns with TfL after bridge closure

Protesters take to Bromley Council over response to Christchurch Terror Attacks

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Councillors clash over replacement of Hillingdon parenting panel

Mystery lotto winner scoops £1million

Town comes together for community clean-up

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Barnet's new mayor puts healthy living centre stage

Ealing shoppers invited to trade in their unwanted clothes

Richmond dog walkers urged to stay vigilant as deer enter birthing season

Scam awareness campaign inspired after 'embarrassed' pensioner exploited

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Surplus hospital land goes for Park Royal homes

Southall pupils take on Construction Challenge

'Give me your Air Pods or we will stab you' - New Malden robbery victim tells of ordeal

Croydon's new mayor wants to make council meetings shorter

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Richmond veterans memorial chapel reopens after restoration

Worcester Park mum who narrated daughter’s journey with Down’s syndrome wins award

Paralympian star officially opens first-ever Rotary East London and Essex DisAbility Games

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Death on the streets: Tributes left to rough sleeper found dead in Bromley

Man rushed to hospital with head wounds after being hit by vehicle outside Bexley school

Sutton schoolkids lay down the law to motorists in speed roadwatch

Kidbrooke primary school latest academy to come under fire for cuts to staff

APPROVED: Plans signed off for homes that could bring empty Charlton pub back to life

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Revealed: Bexley Council hands out £38k in 'incentives' to landlords to take in homeless families

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New leader pledges ‘to build a Barnet fit for the future’

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'It never gets any easier' - Family of Lee Rigby speak out on anniversary of his murder

'He was an unsung hero' - Wimbledon builder praised for blocking off traffic during flat fire

Here's how a former England international inspired this Clapham woman to scale a HUGE mountain

Backyard Cinema announce plans for permanent 250-seat Wandsworth site

Independent Croydon bakery closing after 40 years of trading

Police appeal for missing girl from Croydon

Independent Twickenham beer store celebrates 14th anniversary

Twickenham teen arrested after policeman allegedly hammered in head

Concerns about illegal workers and smuggled goods at Wealdstone newsagents

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Record-breaking mayor pledges help for vulnerable children

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Police appeal for missing teen with links to Richmond

Mitcham stabbing victim's condition no longer critical as police still on hunt for attackers

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Marks & Spencer to close 110 more stores as profits fall

Marks & Spencer to close 110 more stores as profits fall

Marks & Spencer to close 110 more stores as profits fall

Hospital Trust apologises to award winning heart surgeon following her unlawful exclusion from work

Con Club now home of Country music in Ealing!

Quiz night to help Northwood scanning centre

Ealing MP back for a day in the old routine

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Flag raised in support of Charlton Athletic ahead of play-offs

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Uxbridge firm wins Grand Prix homes award

Police name man found murdered in Catford home

Morning update: Drivers see delays along M25

West Wickham woman making a difference to children’s lives named entrepreneur of the year

New group designed to help people with diabetes to be launched

Man fighting for his life after being stabbed in Mitcham town centre

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'We are so emotional': Boy with muscle wasting condition could have life prolonged

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How to vote tactically in the European Parliament election as a Remainer or Brexiter

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Man in 40's taken to hospital after stabbing in Woolwich

Natural wine shop opens at Ealing Broadway

House prices round Heathrow falling, says new survey

Sport

Sunderland receive BIG injury news ahead of League One play-off final

Hooper, Odubajo, Depoitre, Washington: The Championship free-agent list - any takers?

Harrold signs new contract with O's

Widdowson the latest to commit future to Orient

Edinburgh full of praise for McAnuff

McAnuff agrees new deal at O's

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Performance coach Amoah leaves O's

Lee 'loved every minute' at O's

'They’re better than League One' - Charlton midfielder on Addicks' young crop

'Proper Worldy' - Townsend strike named Carling Goal of the Season

'They can’t control themselves' - Why Duchatelet WON'T be at Wembley

'We've achieved nothing so far' - Sunderland's keeper fully focussed on Charlton

Palace fans are all saying the same thing about their 'NEW' signing

O's issue retained list

Lee among four to be released by O's

O's looking at 'bigger picture'

Widdowson thankful for 'fantastic experience'

McAnuff: Orient 'as prepared as we could have been'

Clay 'over the moon' at new deal

Clay signs new O's deal

Maguire-Drew: O's must 'regroup'

'What off-field drama?' - Charlton midfielder praises boss who's sole focus is football

Charlton's Pratley labels play-off goal as the most important of career

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National sport

Cipriani named Premiership player of the season

Home favourite Wawrinka knocked out by qualifier Dzumhur in Geneva

FIFA drops plans to expand 2022 World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48 teams

Hartley to miss remainder of the season ahead of England World Cup selection

Hain innings in vain as Somerset retain top spot with latest victory

Smith and Warner in action as Khawaja gives Australia a World Cup worry

Sterling keen to speak to authorities over ‘harder punishments’ for racism

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Young Reporter

Surrey's Wildlife in Trouble by Abby Graham-Maw, City of London Freemen's School

Operatic Cinema by Peter Cocks, City of London Freemen's School

Independents On The March In Elmbridge by Patrick Helm Hampton School

Emilia By Eva Timoney, Farringtons school

National Schools Regatta Predictions, By Jasper Lyon Hampton School

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Education

Shocking report into treatment of pupils at Orpington grammar school published

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Millennium Performing Arts college in Greenwich celebrates first graduation

Fantastic turnaround for Plumstead Manor school as it receives 'Good' Ofsted report

The John Roan school receives damning Ofsted rating as academisation threat looms

Greenwich has another uni after Ravensbourne granted new status

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News

Smoking costs Hertfordshire businesses millions

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New heating system for homes wins industry Oscar

Ex-JLS star's manager tells court he touched woman during alleged rape

Man charged after 'taking knife into Croydon immigration centre'

Councillor becomes Mayor of Sutton for second time in four years

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National news

Dog jumps from motor home during US police chase

Nine overweight pets embark on weight-loss challenge

What the papers say – May 23

Hospital staff filmed ‘torturing’ learning disability patients

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Labour and Tories predicted to face drubbing in European elections

Podgy Percy the pug picked out for pet slimming competition

Almost 70% of Scots choosing to holiday at home, new report suggests

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