69 m. ago Afghanistan veteran guilty of killing amputee who was run over with own Mercedes

Errol Woodger broke into a block of flats in Erith, south-east London, in the early hours of December 29 2019, the Old Bailey had heard.

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3 h. ago Baby Victoria exposed to ‘substantial risk of hypothermia’ – expert

Constance Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, are accused of the manslaughter of their daughter Victoria in 2023.

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9 h. ago A train from the UK to Italy? We've heard that one before, but I'm on board | Jonn Elledge

It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anywayBetween environmental breakdown, economic crisis and Donald Trump, it often feels like there’s precious little reason to feel hopeful these days. So how’s this for a reason to cheer up: Italian state railway company, Trenitalia, is planning to run trains through the Channel tunnel before the decade is out. It’s studying the option of direct trains from the UK to Italy, too. Eagle-eyed readers may note that those are two separate propositions.Trenitalia is no stranger to the British rail network: it already operates the C2C franchise, which connects London Fenchurch Street via south Essex to Southend. Last week the company announced a €1bn (£860m) plan to launch a new high-speed service connecting London and Paris by 2029, as a direct competitor to the long-established Eurostar. In addition, it’s reported to be “studying the possibility” of extending t...

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12 h. ago South London mum 'died from stroke after ambulance cancelled by mistake'

South London mum 'died from stroke after ambulance cancelled by mistake'  Yahoo News UK

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12 h. ago An international conference rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of war, but peace is elusive

Diplomats and aid officials from around the world are meeting in London to try to ease the suffering from the 2-year-old war in Sudan

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18 h. ago Sea Containers London, a Chic Design Hotel on the River Thames' South Bank, Now Has New Suites Inspired by 1920s Transatlantic Cruising

Sea Containers London, a Chic Design Hotel on the River Thames' South Bank, Now Has New Suites Inspired by 1920s Transatlantic Cruising  AOL.com

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29 h. ago Teenagers in court accused of murdering Kelyan Bokassa, 14, on Woolwich bus

Kelyan Bokassa died at the scene after being stabbed on board a bus in south-east London

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30 h. ago Spate of stabbings sweep across South London with five hospitalised

Spate of stabbings sweep across South London with five hospitalised  South London News

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32 h. ago News | South East and Greater London offices see strongest take

News | South East and Greater London offices see strongest take-up in 17 years  CoStar

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35 h. ago South London train disruption warning due to rail upgrade work

South London train disruption warning due to rail upgrade work  BBC

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48 h. ago New south east London Wetherspoons to open earlier than planned

New south east London Wetherspoons to open earlier than planned  News Shopper

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48 h. ago Popeyes set to open new south east London location with big launch prizes

Popeyes set to open new south east London location with big launch prizes  News Shopper

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51 h. ago Kapow! South London police officers dress as Batman and Robin in bid to tackle illegal gambling gangs

Kapow! South London police officers dress as Batman and Robin in bid to tackle illegal gambling gangs  Southwark News

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54 h. ago ‘It made us feel safe’: South London couple face eviction threat over camera installed after gun scare

A gun threat and a bizarre package left at their doorstep left the couple fearing for their safety.

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55 h. ago Expert warns hay fever season has arrived early as ‘pollen bomb’ hits UK

Pollen levels in London and the South East of England reached ‘very high’ levels on Sunday

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56 h. ago Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots; José María Velasco: A View of Mexico – review

Serpentine South Gallery; National Gallery, London The arte povera veteran’s passionate celebration of trees risks being eclipsed by the real ones that surround it. And a 19th-century Mexican polymath becomes the first Latin American artist to have a solo show at the National GalleryA tree towers upwards in Kensington Gardens, slender but unimaginably strong, grey boulders perched like vultures among its branches. Another gestures directly to the sky, twigs spreading in eloquent appeal. A third can be seen at great distance, shattered as if by lightning, its broken glory shining bright cold in the sunshine.For one exhilarating moment it seemed as if the acclaimed Italian artist Giuseppe Penone had come upon these trees and simply adjusted them, with poetic ingenuity, to emphasise their exceptional strength and beauty. Then, just as viewers were discussing how miraculous trees are – everyone stunned, everyone photographing this radiant glade – someone knocked on a trunk. And we heard...

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3 d. ago Met Office issues red alert warning as Britain basks in glorious sunshine

Sunday will see most of the UK facing medium or high alerts, while very high warnings will remain in place for London and the South East of England, the East, the West Midlands and the East Midlands.

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4 d. ago Three men stabbed in attack on Clapham high street in south London

Three men stabbed in attack on Clapham high street in south London  Metro.co.uk

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4 d. ago Clapham stabbing: Three men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after attack on south London high street

Emergency services rushed to Clapham High Street shortly after 9pm on Thursday following reports of a knife attack

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4 d. ago The V&A museum launches Cartier’s first London show in nearly 30 years

The V&A museum launches Cartier’s first London show in nearly 30 years  South China Morning Post

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