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Magical Taxi Tour

From Royal Marsden to Disneyland - More than 100 black cabs team up to help sick kids

Here is why police officers swarmed Sutton station yesterday

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Cash, heroin and guns seized during early morning police raids

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Suspected explosion sees 30 families evacuated in Hampton Hill

Section 60 in place after a man was stabbed and taken to hospital

Three people including 'journalist' arrested at Heathrow Pause protest

Hanwell pupils taught to stay safe online

Wrecked But Ready comedian coming to Hayes

Work finished on expanding two Hillingdon primary schools

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Teenager stabbed in Mitcham during broad daylight

'Disgusting': Elderly disabled woman forced to go to A&E after being kicked out of GP surgery

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Epping St John's Sixth Form officially opens new study area

Wimbledon woman urges people to consider an apprenticeship as she stars in national campaign

Calls for HS2 to be scrapped as residents claim Mayor has 'forgotten outer London'

Ealing Law Centre celebrates six years of social justice

Brexit Party open event changes venue due to overwhelming interest

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Hundreds walk towards rare cancer cure in Hillingdon

Sadiq Khan announces low-cost green energy company for Londoners

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New Park Royal hotel topped out

Henry Boxer Gallery to bring outsider and visionary art exhibition to Orleans House

New Richmond Council video to raise awareness for sexual health and HIV testing

Late Love Islander's restaurant closes four months after opening

Love Islander Mike Thalassitis' restaurant closes four months after opening

Wimbledon barber furious after police cause 'unavoidable' damage to shop window during arrest

WATCH - Police appeal for man who brazenly rummaged through Greenwich house

Two people bailed after man dragged from car and stabbed in Bromley

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Worcester Park father to complete sporting hat-trick after horror attack

Cash, guns and drugs: Gang activity disrupted during Lewisham raids

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Coronation Street actress gives the chop to Wandsworth schoolgirl

Plans for delayed part of regeneration scheme 'are being revised'

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Funeral for Loughton crash victim to be held today

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Bexleyheath school teachers strike today over job loss fears

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Commuters are enraged as the Metropolitan line has faced three weeks of delays

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This Epsom dancer was sacked for being 'too fat'

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Appeal for witnesses after four hammer attacks in Hayes

Man wanted following sexual assault on teenage boy on Central Line

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Another extraordinary council meeting called over accountability concerns

'Really bad pains': Thames Water say barriers were moved before car hole saga

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Police investigating fatal death of moped driver, 17, after car crashed into him

Fourteen streets to close in Merton as borough celebrates Car Free Day

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Firestation unable to send crew to house fire streets away releases statement

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Network Rail to close Bexleyheath line for NINE DAYS

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WATCH - Police issue CCTV footage in bid to find man who attacked Domino's staff

Woman in critical condition after being shot in Wood Green

Kingston girl jumps into action after fellow cadet passes out

St Clare Hospice charity memory walk raised over £10K

Photos show impact of suspected gas explosion in Hampton Hill

Greenwich Neighbourhood Watch awarded funding to support crime victims and help elderly

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'Injuries were caused by a person using a sharp blade' - Cat found mutilated in Teddington

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Schoolboy petitions to have 'ugly' and 'unacceptable' fence removed in Welling

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Nine streets to close in Croydon as borough celebrates World Car Free Day

Dame Judi Dench opens Ashcroft Theatre at Fairfield Halls

Two young men stabbed in horrific night of knife crime in Bromley

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London bloodbath

Police issue update after man was stabbed in broad daylight near Horn Park

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Stabbing of shopkeeper part of 'one man crimewave', murder trial told

'He loved Disney films' - Mitcham mother describes heartbreak of losing seven-year-old son

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Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate will keep freedom of movement for EU citizens

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Primary school to participate in global climate crisis protest

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Teacher dies after 'heart attack' at school

South Norwood to benefit from £95 million high streets fund

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Wimbledon-born actor Martin Clunes to reprise role as grumpy GP in ninth series of Doc Martin

Someone is targetting an Earlsfield road by leaving VOMIT on cars

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'No faith in our council' - Protesters to take to the streets

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"It is a monumental day" - Fairfield Halls reopens to public

Sutton & Cheam MP fails to raise Heathrow expansion concerns for two years

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Council to bring in cheaper and more eco-friendly LED street lighting

Ongar family 'overwhelmed' by £2,400 community donations following house fire

Richmond GP placed into special measures

80 bags of fly-tipped rubbish in Mitcham and Morden investigated by council

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Richmond Talking Newspaper celebrates 2000th recording

We are offering budding journalists the chance to write for us

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Team of Richmond retirees take on The Great River Race for charity

Sport

Embleton: O's missing McAnuff influence

Embleton 'hurt' by late defeat

Under-23 boss makes Ian Wright comparison with Palace youngster

Scapegoat or deserved criticism? Palace's 4-0 defeat highlighted defender's frailties

Bees into play-offs after Aldershot success

Jones bags late Crewe winner to defeat O's

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Sport

Pellegrini praises Hammers' positivity

'I’m here to make an impact' - Addick hoping to use U's loan as springboard to first team

'Lost the plot,' 'Delusional' - Lions boss feels fans wrath after Blackburn defeat

Dennis: 'Positives to take' from Exeter draw

'Surreal' feeling after late draw

'You feel for the lad' - Arsenal legend sympathises with Palace pair

Walker strike records second straight Bees win

London Bees in thrilling draw with Leciester

Currie praises 'good all-round performance'

Report: Tottenham 4 Crystal Palace 0 - Son brilliance sinks Eagles away record

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Wasteful Charlton must be more clinical without Taylor

Charlton 0 London City Lionesses 2 - Fyfe and Clarke on hand to claim derby victory

'We allowed them to be good' says Palace defender on Spurs defeat

Preston performance was our 'lowest' this season, says Bees ace

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The Charlton heroes who celebrated 100 years at The Valley

Birmingham boss explains his side after Bowyer sees red

Player ratings from Charlton 0 Birmingham 1

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National sport

The lowdown on Manchester United’s Europa League opponents Astana

England World Cup winner Greenway lands Hundred coaching job

The lowdown on Celtic’s Europa League opponents Rennes

Tottenham blow two-goal lead in Greece to draw with Olympiacos

Emery insists Ozil needs rest despite playing just 71 minutes this season

Simon Harmer spins Essex closer to reclaiming County Championship title

Young Red Devil Max Taylor returns to training following cancer treatment

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Young Reporter

Exclusive : How Hollywood came to Hampton – and the stars loved it

Warm Spell Draws Out Summer Businesses

New Homeless Shelter Needs Volunteers - by Patrick Helm, Hampton School

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

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Education

Barnes teacher is first winner of new London STEM teaching award

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

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News

CCG outlines decision to change walk-in centre services

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Consultation on future of South Dock Marina

Epping Police Community Support Officers help vulnerable person

Firefighters from New Cross cycle 980 miles for charity

Joan Ryan to stand down as MP at next general election

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National news

Iranian missiles and drones were used to attack oil sites, say Saudis

Utah police use sirens to drive bear up tree for relocation

US Federal Reserve cuts rates again

Arlene Foster calls for ‘sensible’ Brexit deal

Loughgall inquest could take up to six months to complete, coroner told

Babies’ gut bacteria affected by delivery method, study finds

Nasa chief casts doubt on 2024 moon landing by astronauts

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