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Man killed disabled neighbour in sick claw hammer attack in Sidcup

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Zoah Hedges-Stocks

Raymond Sykes has been found guilty of murdering a disabled pensioner with a claw hammer for the sake of his bank card (Photo: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

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A jobless man who claimed he bludgeoned a disabled pensioner to death with a claw hammer as an act of “mercy” has been jailed for at least 25 years for murder.

Cast of Green Wing join striking junior doctors at Northwick Park Hospital

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Lorraine King

G Stephen Mangan, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Pippa Haywood, Tamsin Greig and Oliver Chris join a picket line outside Northwick Hospital (Pic: PA)

The cast members of medical comedy Green Wing joined striking junior doctors outside Northwick Park Hospital today.

PICTURES: Stunning secret Victorian subway in Crystal Palace set to re-open

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Naomi Ackerman

The Friends of Crystal Palace group are behind the massive renovation drive (Picture: PA Images)

Londoners will hopefully get the chance spend time in Crystal Palace’s stunning abandoned Victorian subway as work to make access safe again is about to begin.

Signal failure causes severe delays at Liverpool Street

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Zoah Hedges-Stocks

London Liverpool Street station (Photo: Oxyman/Georgaph.org.uk)

A signal failure at Liverpool Street station has caused severe delays on London Overground routes.

Hero German Shepherd Lucca awarded highest war medal for animals

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Kate Nelson

Lucca has been awarded the highest war medal for animals (Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Meet Lucca, the heroic German Shepherd who lost her leg while sniffing out a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

New Cross murder: Youths bailed as hunt for killer of musician Myron Issac Yarde, 17, continues

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Kate Nelson

Myron was found collapsed in Camplin Street, New Cross

Two teenagers arrested over the murder of aspiring rapper Myron Issac Yarde - known as MDot - have been bailed as police continue to hunt for the 17-year-old’s killer.

Andrew Marr suggests there could be ‘something sinister’ in HS2’s lack of clear data on air pollution

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Rachel Roberts

Campaigning for cleaner air in Primrose Hill with Andrew Marr

Broadcaster Andrew Marr has suggested the reluctance of the HS2 authorities to provide clear evidence of the scheme’s impact on air quality could be seen as “slightly sinister”.

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West Ham Cottee: We have never had a free kick taker like Payet

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Tony Cottee, West Ham Columnist

Our columnist says it’s time to give referees some video help

Tottenham handed double fitness boost as pair train ahead of Manchester United

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Pete Evans

Clinton N'jie of Spurs runs with the ball (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Erik Lamela has handed Spurs a fitness boost by returning to first-team training at their Enfield base and Clinton Njie was also put through his paces after a long spell out.

US Masters 2016 tips: Justin Rose and Adam Scott to shine at Augusta

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Jack Green

England's Justin Rose tees off during day five of The Open Championship 2015 at St Andrews, Fife (Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

The first major tournament of the golf season tees off tomorrow at Augusta National in the United States. Here are our top tips for the Masters.

‘It’s a guarantee’ Why Antonio Conte will return Premier League title to Chelsea

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Pete Evans

Italy head coach Antonio Conte speaks to the media. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Ravanelli says ‘extraordinary’ Antonio Conte is guaranteed to lift the Premier League title with Chelsea and says the Stamford Bridge side made the right move.

Italy legend issues warning for Antonio Conte as Chelsea boss faces backlash

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Jack Green

Chelsea's new first-team head coach Antonio Conte

Former Juventus star Claudio Gentile believes Antonio Conte could face criticism if Italy fail to impress at Euro 2016.

Dagenham & Redbridge player ratings: Labadie gives a captain’s display

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Dagenham & Redbridge captain Joss Labadie puts in a crunching tackle on Cole Stockton of Morecambe (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo)

Andrew Strutt provides player ratings following the 2-1 win over Morecambe

Nolan: We’ve missed Baudry

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 George Sessions

Leyton Orient captain Mathieu Baudry tries to foil a Luton attack as player-manager Kevin Nolan lends his support (pic: Simon O'Connor)

Brisbane Road boss full of praise for Peter Ramage, talks missed chances and team selection during 1-1 draw at York City

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QUIZ: Prove your football knowledge and name the forgotten 2000s players

Remember this former Arsenal starlet? (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

From Hasselbaink to Henry, we all remember the Premier League’s star names during the noughties but how many less heralded faces can you recognise?

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of England’s Euro 96 adventure 20 years on

England players Alan Shearer (l) and Steve McManaman (r) celebrate with goalscorer Teddy Sheringham. (Photo by Ben Radford/Allsport/Getty Images)

Can you believe it has been 20 years since England hosted the European Championships and football came home? We’ve put together a tough quiz that will test your knowledge of that feast of football.

Win £3,000 to spend at Thomas Cook

Monday, March 21, 2016

Holidays are expensive, there’s just no getting away from it. The problem is, we all love going on them. But with the day to day grind and austerity that has gripped the nation; a week away each year is often bottom of the priority list. Step in MyOffers to save the day, with this great competition to win a whopping £3,000 to spend at Thomas Cook.

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