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Five-year-old Ethan lost both his mother and father in the space of two years

'Fiona was a brilliant mum' - fundraiser set-up for five-year-old left without a mum or dad

Man dies after hit-and-run

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'He yawned, smiled, and passed away': Bexley mum preserves son's legacy with new charity

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Twenty-five firefighters called to blaze at derelict pub in Woolwich

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Four teenagers arrested after 'breaking into Morrisons with trolley and attacking staff'

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Paedophile found guilty of attempting meet child for sex

Investigation into alleged abusive behaviour at Malden Centre

Police in Catford launch murder probe after man dies in suspected stabbing

Walk to school week encourages Richmond parents to ditch cars

Popular Thamesmead vet surgery to close its doors for good this Friday

"We could see fire over the trees" town shaken by unit fire shares shocking images

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust assures improvements in adults psychiatric intensive care units

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'They're ripping us off': Frustration grows at 'extremely poor' swimming lessons in Lewisham

Petition launched urging council to clean up Barnet

Plans to merge adult social care to Calabash Day Centre could see elderly travelling further for services

Ex-boy band singer from Croydon baffled by 'crazy' rape claim, court told

Lewisham Council accepts 20% affordable housing at Conington Rd inquiry

Council elects new mayor

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Son's speech disorder is the inspiration behind mum's debut children's book

Group of four rammed by car in central Croydon in suspected revenge attack

Students take part in fifth annual charity mile fun run

Three arrested following overnight Orpington jewel heist

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Nearly 1000 new homes for renters to be built opposite Wandsworth Town train station

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New mayor in Hertsmere

Chinese Garage: Council overruled as Tesco win planning appeal

£21m emergency department officially opened at Croydon hospital

Homelessness is costing Greenwich taxpayers millions more than it was two years ago

Police appeal for vulnerable missing Croydon man

Eleven historic Croydon buildings at risk of disrepair

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Muslims to celebrate Ramadan with the armed forces

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North Cheam school pupils raise money for charity in sleepout

'Army' of nearly 4,000 Royal Marsden Charity supporters go the extra mile

This Battersea girl could be the next big thing in game design

New programme promoting healthy eating in Croydon and Sutton nurseries

Pilot project to give business support to entrepreneurs

Several care homes failing on fire safety

Brexit Task Group set up by Merton Council - but details of meetings being hidden until later date

Concerns increase over missing 46-year-old man

Gun and drug smugglers who 'brought misery to their communities' jailed

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Why spend on borough of culture when we need social care?

Plans to refurbish Croydon's libraries given public backing

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Official memorial stone to be installed to mark six years since Lee Rigby murder

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Hundreds turn out for Big Iftar meal at Morden Mosque

You can now be fined on the spot for anti-social behaviour in these Wandsworth parks and commons

Pub safe in Catford Constitutional Club redevelopment

Happy Street artist Yinka Ilori checks rail bridge works

Update: Missing Waltham Abbey man found

Morning update: North Circular closed again

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Network Rail warns of travel chaos due to track defect at Wimbledon

Police given stop and search powers in Bromley after teenager stabbed

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93-year-old woman afraid to leave home after targeted Croydon theft

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Police appeal for witnesses after 'acid' attack in Thornton Heath

Investigation launched after teenager stabbed in Norbury

Tickets selling fast for Epsom's Investec Derby Festival

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Inspiring Bromley girl publishes novel after her description of autism went viral

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Dipping my toe back in the waters of showbiz

Siblings to take on charity race in memory of their grandmother

Dipping my toe back in the waters of showbiz

Moo-ve over: grazing cows arrive at nature reserve

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Concern for missing girl last seen in Greenwich

Policeman's 'horrific injury' after being bitten during Deptford attack

Borough's first young mayors to give a voice to young people

‘How my dad became the UK’s biggest meth dealer’

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Free Family Fun Day at college ready to kick-off annual town festival

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Firefighters tackle unit blaze following late night 'explosion'

Orpington man’s beautiful tribute to late wife after raising £17,000 for her care team

Dad 'shocked' after 'child threatens his son with a knife' in Eltham

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Tribute show recreates electrifying Tina Turner concerts

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Pupils discuss exam stress to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week

Retired policeman who died after being hit by car has been named

Third person arrested in connection to teen murder

Appeal for witnesses of serious crash in Southall

Sport

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

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Sport

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

'We were jumping around like lunatics' - Charlton keeper on THAT win

Edinburgh: 'We were worthy of taking the game to extra-time'

O's beaten in FA Trophy final

RELIVE: Orient's double bid ends in disappointment

Two O's players to miss out on FA Trophy final

'It's a special club' - Charlton boss emotional as Wembley awaits

Player Review: Doncaster showing not his finest but Joe Aribo's importance is obvious

'I've never done it before'- Why Charlton boss went to Donny dressing room post match

'We played them off the park' - Doncaster boss' pride in heartbreaking defeat

'No sentiment' in Edinburgh's line-up

Player ratings from Charlton's penalty win over Doncaster that sends them to Wembley

Report: Charlton 4 Doncaster 4 (agg) (4-3 on pens) - Addicks book Wembley place

Charlton urge fans to arrive early for Doncaster play-off

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National sport

Klose signs on for three more years at promoted Norwich

Brighton chairman: Graham Potter was the outstanding candidate

Tom Daley’s husband hits out at British Swimming in buggy row

Alastair Cook says Jofra Archer should be included in England World Cup team

England World Cup squad decision could be determined by captain Eoin Morgan

Brighton hope for Potter magic as Graham replaces Hughton at Albion

New Scotland boss Clarke sets sights on qualification for Euro 2020

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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

HELP AGRICULTURE! By Jeyanathan Jeyanthan, Welling School

Independents On The March In Elmbridge by Patrick Helm Hampton School

Emilia By Eva Timoney, Farringtons 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

Veolia respond to fire in Bickley carelessly started by disposed battery

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Innovative house building scheme allows buyers to customise their homes

Little boy's tough start to life inspires parents to raise awareness about tube fed babies

Man who hit bus and moped while fleeing police is jailed

Lane closures on M25 and A10 could cause weekend travel delays

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National news

Austrian government heading for collapse over video scandal

Man charged with murder following death of 23-year-old

Navy warship tests firepower during missile exercise

Talks to restore Stormont powersharing to intensify, says Coveney

Boy tells court murder co-accused repeatedly asked him to call for schoolgirl

What is facial recognition technology and why is it controversial?

Charles and Camilla learn of Brexit fears on visit to Ireland

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