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Fifth person charged with murder of man shot dead in east London

Masum Miah, 42, was shot dead inside a car on St Bartholomew’s Road in Newham on August 18

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Reform would threaten foreign assets in asylum crackdown, says Farage

Reform would also review the status of anyone who has been granted asylum since 2024.

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Kinahan to apply for bail within coming weeks

The 49-year-old appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on Monday.

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When temperatures will peak this week as Met Office forecasts ‘unusually mild’ weather

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Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationship

He will call on all parties to support the Government’s approach in seeking a closer relationship with the EU.

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Green leader of Haringey Council says he did not support the national party’s 'unhelpful' motion on Zionism

Councillor Mark Blake said it was ‘unhelpful to focus an ideological debate on definitions’

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Kate and Princess Charlotte spotted travelling on Elizabeth Line during low-key London day out

A fellow passenger on the train described the sighting as ‘surreal’

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Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure

The London-based firm, which is one of Europe’s biggest recruitment agencies, said its net fees were down 3% for the quarter ending September 30.

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Man pleads not guilty to ‘racist’ murder of scientist in Dundee

Kyler Rattray’s defence said they would look into his mental health, including whether he had autism and diminished responsibility.

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Chief Constable’s advice on Drumcree parade to be scrutinised in legal challenge

A judicial review of Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant’s decision to stop the parade has been widened to include PSNI chief Jon Boutcher.

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Katie Price arrives at court where ex-husband is on trial for rape

Katie Price is expected to give evidence in the trial at Lewes Crown Court

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Resident criticises reaction to death of man in wildlife park tiger enclosure

Angela Seivewright, who went to lay flowers at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, said she was concerned people ‘seemed to care more about the tiger’.

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Met police issue video appeal two years after rape of teenager in south-west London

Met detectives investigating the rape have issued images of a man they’d like to speak to

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London travel news LIVE: District line hit by signal fault failure as swan halts Elizabeth line trains

Elizabeth line was suspended between Whitechapel and Stratford due to a swan on the track

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Temperatures to reach 21C as the UK set to bask in warm weather

The Met Office have said that ‘unusually mild’ weather is set for Wednesday and Thursday

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Heathrow chiefs ramp up campaign to stop Andy Burnham downing third runway plans

Heathrow boss Thomas Woldbye says London airport’s backers could reassess expansion plans if PM does not give commitment to runway project soon

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What next for HMV after flagship store closure announcement?

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Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash

Survivors had criticised ‘outrageous’ appointment of Laura Johnson to £150,000 job with Barnet GroupA housing director who oversaw cost cutting at Grenfell Tower before the fatal fire has left a £150,000-a-year senior council housing role after a backlash from bereaved families and survivors.L...

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HMV to close flagship Oxford Street store blaming soaring rent demand

HMV makes closure announcement three years after reopening historic London site

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Will the Northern Lights be visible in London tonight?

Met Office gives verdict on chances of seeing Northern Lights over southern England