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LIVE updates as crash causes traffic CHAOS near Dartford Crossing

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Crash causes traffic CHAOS near Dartford Crossing

The incident took place in a park close to Montagu Road in Edmonton

The incident took place in a park close to Montagu Road in Edmonton

Metropolitan Police

Man who was shot in park takes himself to hospital

‘Keep Rolling’ skateboarding for youngsters aged eight to 18

‘Keep Rolling’ skateboarding for youngsters aged eight to 18

Brent Cross Town

£50k Brent Cross Town community fund set up to help plug job skills gap

58 and 59 Elm Grove will be demolished as part of the 'first step' of the regeneration process

58 and 59 Elm Grove will be demolished as part of the 'first step' of the regeneration process

Local government

Sutton Council gives go-ahead for 'first step' of estate redevelopment

Lewisham College

Lewisham College

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How much international students boost economy by in each south east London area

A tunnel in Kent could link Bluewater to thousands of home

A tunnel in Kent could link Bluewater to thousands of home

Planning and development

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A tunnel connecting Bluewater to 6,000 homes could be built in Kent

Aaron and his parents

Aaron and his parents

Sutton student makes stage debut in Oliver!

Bexley primary school ratings as Ofsted scraps grading system

Bexley primary school ratings as Ofsted scraps grading system

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All the Bexley primary school ratings as Ofsted scraps grading system

Dare Olaifa poses for photos in her house in Barnehurst (photo: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon)

Dare Olaifa poses for photos in her house in Barnehurst (photo: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon)

Local government

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Bexley mum 'can't sleep' after being given a month to leave her home with 3 kids

New research has discovered that school children have been walking to school since the ULEZ expansion.

New research has discovered that school children have been walking to school since the ULEZ expansion.

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Thousands more kids 'walk or cycle to school' due to the ULEZ

Bromley officers are sometimes 'abstracted' to protests and events in central London

Bromley officers are sometimes 'abstracted' to protests and events in central London

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Keeping Bromley police in the area is a 'significant problem' says neighbourhood boss

Tim Burton exhibition coming to London this autumn with over 600 items

Tim Burton exhibition coming to London this autumn with over 600 items

Tim Burton exhibition coming to London this autumn with over 600 items

A crash on the M25 on the Dartford Crossing has led to all four lanes being closed.

A crash on the M25 on the Dartford Crossing has led to all four lanes being closed.

RECAP after four lanes of the M25 closed after crash near Dartford Crossing

Iconic London pub reopens after four-week refurb with new menu

Iconic London pub reopens after four-week refurb with new menu

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Iconic London pub reopens after four-week refurb with new menu

The death notices and funeral announcements from south east London this week

The death notices and funeral announcements from south east London this week

The death notices and funeral announcements from south east London this week

Sutton and Croydon death notices this week

Sutton and Croydon death notices this week

Sutton and Croydon death notices this week

Emergency services by Belhus Country Park

Emergency services by Belhus Country Park

More details emerge about plane which crashed near Upminster

Sport

Vicardo at Spurs goalkeeping masterclass for kids

Tottenham Hotspur FC

‘Soccer isn’t just about scoring’ Spurs goalie Vicario tells kids

Zak Brunt hit a hat-trick as Barnet beat Tamworth Image: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo

Zak Brunt hit a hat-trick as Barnet beat Tamworth Image: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo

Bees boss hails magnificent seven

Richie Wellens was scathing of his team in the loss against Shrewsbury. Picture: RHIANNA CHADWICK/PA

Richie Wellens was scathing of his team in the loss against Shrewsbury. Picture: RHIANNA CHADWICK/PA

Leyton Orient FC

Orient didn't deserve supporters' applause - Richie Wellens

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson saves from Chelsea's Cole Palmer during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Sunday September 1, 2024.

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson saves from Chelsea's Cole Palmer during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Sunday September 1, 2024.

Crystal Palace FC

Player ratings from Crystal Palace's 1-1 draw with Chelsea

West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui Image: Steve Blowers

West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui Image: Steve Blowers

West Ham United FC

Hammers left hurt by Haaland hat-trick

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National Sport

Jannik Sinner came into the US Open under a cloud but was the eventual champion (Seth Wenig/AP)

Jannik Sinner came into the US Open under a cloud but was the eventual champion (Seth Wenig/AP)

Jannik Sinner conquered mental challenge to claim US Open title

Great Britain’s Matt Bush (left) and Poppy Maskill, who won three gold medals, carried the Union flag during the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics on Sunday evening (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Great Britain’s Matt Bush (left) and Poppy Maskill, who won three gold medals, carried the Union flag during the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics on Sunday evening (Zac Goodwin/PA)

The sporting weekend in pictures

Steve Clarke believes there were plenty of positives for Scotland (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Steve Clarke believes there were plenty of positives for Scotland (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

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Steve Clarke sees plenty of positives for Scotland despite another late defeat

Tyreek Hill inspired Miami to victory over Jacksonville (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

Tyreek Hill inspired Miami to victory over Jacksonville (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

Tyreek Hill in spotlight on and off field as Miami fight back to beat Jaguars

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws against the Los Angeles Rams (David Dermer/AP)

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws against the Los Angeles Rams (David Dermer/AP)

Detroit Lions snatch opening win over Los Angeles Rams in overtime

Fireworks during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at the Stade de France (Adam Davy/PA)

Fireworks during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at the Stade de France (Adam Davy/PA)

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Paris sets ‘new benchmark’ for Para sport as Games end on a high

Jannik Sinner became the first male Italian champion at the US Open (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

Jannik Sinner became the first male Italian champion at the US Open (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

US Open day 14: Italian Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to make US Open history

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Young Reporter

Young Reporter

Pret A Manger Cup

Young Reporter - Pret's Prices - Are They Worth It? - Sara Sierra WHS

Young Reporter - One Night Only - Sara Sierra WHS

Football Stadium

Football Stadium

Young Reporter - How To Be A Football Fan - Sara Sierra WHS

Firefighters responding to the fire

Firefighters responding to the fire

Young Reporter Residents Rattled by Late-Night Manhole Fire - Jia Sahota, WCHS

Tortured Poets Department CD

Tortured Poets Department CD

Young Reporters Album review Zoe Casati Kingston Grammar School

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Aldi plans to spend £800 million to ramp up expansion across the UK (PA)

Aldi plans to spend £800 million to ramp up expansion across the UK (PA)

Aldi plans record £800m store investment after sales and profits jump

Ali Bastian has been diagnosed with breast cancer (Ian West/PA)

Ali Bastian has been diagnosed with breast cancer (Ian West/PA)

Former Hollyoaks and The Bill star Ali Bastian diagnosed with breast cancer

The crossing collapsed due to floods triggered by typhoon Yagi in Phu Tho province (Bui Van Lanh/ VNA via AP)

The crossing collapsed due to floods triggered by typhoon Yagi in Phu Tho province (Bui Van Lanh/ VNA via AP)

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Bridge collapses as more rain falls in Vietnam, raising storm death toll to 21

Melanie Leahy with her son Matthew (Melanie Leahy/PA)

Melanie Leahy with her son Matthew (Melanie Leahy/PA)

Statutory public inquiry to begin examining 2,000 mental health patient deaths

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has issued fresh calls for the resignation of the chief executive of air traffic control provider Nats (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has issued fresh calls for the resignation of the chief executive of air traffic control provider Nats (Brian Lawless/PA)

Michael O’Leary calls for air traffic control chief to resign

The cost of the two-day visit, which was approved by the government through the Council of Ministers in February, includes one million dollars (£762,000) to build an altar for a papal mass (Mark Baker/AP)

The cost of the two-day visit, which was approved by the government through the Council of Ministers in February, includes one million dollars (£762,000) to build an altar for a papal mass (Mark Baker/AP)

Activists criticise high cost of Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor

Bass player Herbie Flowers (second right) with the Blue Mink pop group as they left London for Los Angeles and the start of a two-week tour in 1973 (PA)

Bass player Herbie Flowers (second right) with the Blue Mink pop group as they left London for Los Angeles and the start of a two-week tour in 1973 (PA)

‘Forever grateful’ – David Essex pays tribute to bassist Herbie Flowers

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