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Catford 'police incident' live as cordon closes busy high street
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The four most wanted Londoners - NCA warns do not approach if spotted
The NCA urges anyone who sees these people not to approach them and instead call 999


Islington live updates as 'police incident' closes Essex Road with London buses on diversion
The nature of the incident is unknown but we have contacted The Met for more information

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Character of South London 'village' under threat from 45-home plan say traders as 80 sign open letter
A final decision will rest with Lewisham Council's Strategic Planning Committee, which is expected this autumn


South London boy was homeless with dad for 5 months as council didn't believe they were living together
Richmond Council received conflicting information about whether the boy lived with his dad and did not properly investigate


Council’s bid to block asylum seekers being housed in Bell Hotel to be heard
Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) is taking legal action against Somani Hotels over the use of the Bell Hotel in Epping, with the Home Office intervening in the case


'I'm the architect behind new Croydon public park - it'll transform a windy, noisy and smelly spot'
The new "urban meadow" is designed to create a safer and more welcoming route to and from East Croydon Station once complete


South London LTNs 'have just pushed traffic into surrounding roads' - they could be made permanent
Charlton residents feel the East Greenwich LTN has just pushed traffic into their neighbourhood


Double garage hits the market for 3 times the cost of a house in one UK town
The double garage is being sold for £150,000, with sellers describing it as a 'rare opportunity'


EastEnders' Shaun Williamson pays tribute to 'second dad' Tony Caunter after shock death
Former EastEnders star Tony Caunter has died at the age of 88, and his former co-star Shaun Williamson has paid a heartbreaking tribute


Westminster man stole £1k from mosque before reversing car into police officer
A police dog handler was taken to hospital after Anthony Chieke, 56, reversed his car into them


East London council encourages kids to report shops trying to sell illegal vapes
Almost 6,000 illegal vapes were seized by Barking and Dagenham Council in 12 months


EastEnders actor dies aged 88, family announces
He was on the show for nine years


'Reform will do very well': London Assembly defector names boroughs party is targeting in elections
Exclusive: In an interview with the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), veteran former Tory politician Keith Prince said the party could do very well in the 'doughnut'


Prolific people smuggler caught after yacht of migrants ran aground
The Londoner was deemed unfit to stand trial


'I worked for the Royal Family and the staff had brilliant 2-word nickname for Buckingham Palace'
Former royal butler Paul Burrell has opened up about his time working for the Royal Family and the drinking culture within Buckingham Palace's walls


'Enfield Council says we're desolate - plans for New Town are even bleaker'
Crews Hill could soon lose multiple "vital" businesses to a Government-led scheme


‘We don’t need 15,000 more houses’: Thamesmead residents divided over Government’s new housing plan
Locals say the South London area needs better transport and community facilities before more homes are built


2 Chinese scam 'masterminds' owned London properties worth £107m including 10 'sky pool' flats
The pair had houses in Primrose Hill and Nine Elms, and a whole building in the City


Why has Tommy Robinson's trial verdict been delayed as far-right activist plans Israel visit
Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, denies failing to comply with counter-terrorism powers at the Channel Tunnel
