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Firefighters at the scene

House destroyed following fire

Man in critical condition after stabbing in New Addington

Which 1950s cinema remake had a great cast but was still a flop?

Which 1950s cinema remake had a great cast but was still a flop?

Man in hospital after stabbing

Little Mix tribute show coming to The Beck

Colouring contest in sight at Hayes and Greenford

Plaque marks Perivale childhood home of legendary keyboard player

Man dies following fire at retirement home

Skygazers set for celestial fireworks as Orionid meteor display arrives

Teacher's art exhibition inspired by encounters with the homeless

Borough is 'safer' place to live, councillor says

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Man in critical condition after suspected hit and run in Bexley

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Indian restaurant given alcohol licence

Swanley teachers dress as school children to raise money

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Almost 2,900 jobs at risk as Bonmarche collapses into administration

'Ethnic minority nurses need greater representation at senior level'

'Ethnic minority nurses need greater representation at senior level'

Head of TfL set to quit the network to lead Houses of Parliament restoration

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Man 'punches child and crashes into pensioners' car' while driving out of Sidcup McDonald's

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Elderly woman dies in hospital following Worcester Park crash

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Police want to speak with this man after woman's handbag stolen in Worcester Park

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'We see people begging for food and crack getting taken in the streets'

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Mayor accused of “complacent attitude” as violence and theft on Night Tube spike

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Concerns over missing 17-year-old girl thought to have travelled to Wandsworth

HS2 must come to central London to avoid pressure on Crossrail, says Mayor

More than 50 people banned from Wandsworth libraries in the past five years

REVEALED: Cost to police Eastern Electrics Festival ran £90k over expected budget

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Council approves 24-storey housing block

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Spook-tacular day planned at Ealing Broadway centre

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Couple sell their Uxbridge and Iver nurseries

Cadets will be pedalling together to raise money to buy defibrillator

Dispersal order issued in Greenwich after increase in ASB and crime committed by youths

Alleged Wandle Park rapist and victim were known to each other, police say

Heart arrest teacher and woman who saved her join appeal for life-savers

Cinema, climbing wall and concert venue coming to Hayes

Keeping the young ones active in half-term

Virtual reality helps fight pain at Ealing hospice

Southall Waterside apprentice wins industry award

TV show films moment two moped muggers who left woman in coma were caught

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Battersea restaurant triumphs at Deliveroo awards

Bexley Citizens Advice Bureau awarded £1 million grant

Traffic and parking measures agreed to tackle problems in busy part of borough

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Estate regeneration to go ahead following resident referendum

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A&E waiting times improving in Croydon despite increased demand

'It's outrageous': Headteacher petitions 'shocking' politicians to set better example

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Sainsbury's won't be selling fireworks in their stores this year

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Council needs to make FIVE TIMES more savings than expected

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'(The homes) are not in any way second rate' - Nearly 3000 children living in temporary accommodation

David Attenborough praises Richmond's school strikers

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Croydon legend Luol Deng retires from NBA after 15 seasons

Appeal to find man in Acton sexual assault

Police appeal to help find missing person

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West End role is 'Dream' come true for Hanwell actor

MP supports GP expansion plans

South Norwood cinema could close by end of the year

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Banksy opens online store - and you can buy Stormzy's Glastonbury stab vest for £850

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'There are so many things wrong with this development' - Sanderstead neighbours to fight plans

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The UK's best Chinese restaurant named in the a takeaway awards ceremony

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Wandsworth's best businesses crowned at annual awards night

Twickenham schoolboy's poster chosen for Richmond Twinning celebration

Furzedown Rec pavilion reopens after £110k upgrade

Police still looking to identify man who fell from plane into Clapham garden three months ago

Woman left in ‘considerable distress’ after council’s business rates bungle

Man bailed after woman allegedly raped in Wandle Park

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Charles Riddington jailed for 19 years over George Barker gym murder

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Burglary warning as 20 homes are targeted in just two weeks

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Asda and Sainsbury's cut fuel prices by up to 3p per litre

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Guest speaker to give special talk on history of Kew Gardens

Summer Reading Challenge winners celebrated at awards ceremony

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils head to Court of Appeal over Heathrow Expansion

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Police name man charged with Mitcham rape

Sport

'Frank's got a good one there' - Addicks boss hails Chelsea's talent in Derby win

Barnet stunned by Potters Bar

O's end Embleton tenure with thumping win

Hammers slump to Everton defeat

Charlton produced 'perfect performance' in 3-0 Derby win says Addicks boss

BRENTFORD 3 MILLWALL 2

Bees going in 'right direction' says Frank after Millwall thriller

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Sport

Roy Hodgson: 'We were not fighting exactly on a level playing field'

Lapse in concentration tarnishes Palace's record against City

Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 0 Manchester City 2

Brentford 3 Millwall 2

Millwall lacked game management in Bees defeat says Lions boss

PLAYER RATINGS

Brentford 3 Millwall 2 - who didn't deserve to be on the losing side?

Wimbledon Park Bowls Club celebrate 110 years in style

'We shouldn’t stop people getting carried away' - Palace boss on Eagles' good start

Ajax fans planning Leyton Orient trip

Fletcher excited by mix of O's youth and experience

Charlton favourite in-line for Valley return with Derby

Benteke deal won’t stop January business says Palace boss

Lions stopper aware of Bees threat despite their underwhelming start to the season

AFC Wimbledon's Wally Downes given four-week ban after admitting betting charge

'Greatest agent in Europe' - Palace fans react to Benteke and Tomkins' new deals

Patience key with Charlton striker says Addicks boss

Facing Modric, change in form and becoming an all-round player -Addicks boss hails Jonny

Pellegrini surprised by Everton's struggles

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National sport

Former Ireland international Quinlan says side must not hit ‘panic button’

Shifting Beauden Barrett to full-back was inspired move, says All Black Mealamu

Chris Gayle overlooked as Rashid Khan emerges as number one pick for The Hundred

Goff helps Rams end three-match losing run

Emery believes Arsenal can achieve something important this season

Guardiola believes City are not ready to win Champions League

Palace defender Gary Cahill claims title race is ‘definitely not over’

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Read more National sport

Young Reporter

An Interview with a Beaver Leader - By Alex Topliss, Wilson's school

How are Meat-Free Mondays changing Newstead Wood? by Esther O'Neill, Newstead Wood School

Will Westfield Croydon ever happen? Marco Spennati, Raynes park high school

Trick or Treat! By Beth Cameron, Newstead Wood School

Sainsbury's Shutdown by Ibaado Mohamed, Nower Hill High 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

Council votes through controversial constitution change

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New Acton social club welcomes girls with disability

Morning update: Railway suspensions and delays on the A40

Former Wimbledon Village house of controversial art critic being turned into nine separate homes

Woman in critical condition after 'falling from balcony' in Plumstead

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National news

Showdown for PM on crunch vote as Labour seeks to hijack Brexit legislation

Two 17-year-old boys dead after house party stabbing

Death toll rises in Chile protests

Stormont Assembly to sit in symbolic session over abortion laws

Boeing says it regrets concerns over internal 737 Max messages

What the papers say – October 21

Australian newspapers campaign against government secrecy

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