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Fourth person charged with the murder of Ibrahim Ali

Detectives investigating the death of 20-year-old Ibrahim Ali at a party have charged a fourth person with murder.

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The Mayor's monthly Ask Boris phone-in starts on July 2. Call Clegg takes place every Thursday morning. Pictures: John Stillwell/Matt Dunham/PA

‘Prancing’ Mayor living up to ‘slacker’ reputation, says Nick Clegg

Boris Johnson has again been criticised for “slacking” by Nick Clegg, with the Deputy Prime Minister also suggesting a tennis match between the two might be on the cards.

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Council does not have to pay out solicitor over bollards

A London council does not have to compensate a solictor in Harrow for erecting barriers which prevent him accessing a public highway, the Supreme Court has ruled.

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Science minister David Willetts at London's Tech City.

First ever London Tech Week announced

London is trying to cement its reputation as a global techn hub with the luanch of the capital’s first ever Technology Week.

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Protesters outside the Premier League headquarters in London demonstrating about football match ticket prices. Photo: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

Protesters slam football club ‘greed’ after London march

Organisers of a protest rally against the escalating cost of ticket prices have accused Premier League clubs of “pure greed”.

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Andy Murray reached the final of last year's Wimbeldon Championships. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Met finalises policing plan for Wimbledon on eve of Championships

The Metropolitan Police Service is finalising preparations for its safety and security operation for this year’s Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

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The Duchess of Cambridge, holds a badge that reads Baby on Board, given to her during a visit to Baker Street Tube Station in London to mark 150th anniversary of the London Underground.

Royal Baby: Duke and Duchess still don’t know child’s sex

The Duchess of Cambridge is planning a natural birth for her baby but does not know if it will be a girl or a boy, sources have said.

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David Beckham. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Five injured in China stadium stampede to see Beckham

At least five people have been injured in a stampede after fans stormed a stadium gate as David Beckham arrived at a Chinese university.

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Police have released CCTV images of people they wish to speak to in connection with an investigation into an assault at Sainsbury's, Romford Road on Friday, May17. Picture: Metropolitan Police

CCTV: Police try to trace shoplifters after Sainsbury’s staff assaulted

Police have released CCTV images of three men they wish to speak to in connection with an assault on a member of staff at a Sainsbury’s store near Stratford.

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A screen-grab of the footage shows the suspect fleeing after sparking the blaze

VIDEO: Police release CCTV in Hillingdon temple fire appeal

CCTV footage of a man police want to speak to about a fire at a Hindu temple in Hillingdon has been released, as an increased police presence remains in the area amidst “heightened sensitivities” in the wake of soldier Lee Rigby’s death.

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Picture: The EDF Energy London Eye

Londoners looking for late-night tourism as summer finally arrives

This week’s good weather is also good for the capital’s top attractions as Londoners stay out three hours longer in the summer evenings, according to a new survey.

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Television presenter Sarah Beeny teams up with pupils from Camelot Primary School to help clean up The Unwin and Friary Estate in Peckham as part of Karcher Cleans Britain campaign. Picture: David Parry/PA Wire

TV homes expert helps clean up Peckham

Television presenter Sarah Beeny helped tidy up Peckham today as the area was awarded a professional clean in a nationwide competition.

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Suhaib Bouanane  was last seen at 9.20am walking on the Cowley Road in West Drayton. Picture: Metropolitan Police Service

UPDATE: Missing Hillingdon boy found

Police have announced they have found a 10-year-old boy who ran away from a school playground this morning.

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Barking MP and Public Accounts Committee chair Margaret Hodge has been deeply critical of the delay. Picture: Paul Bennett

Thameslink rolling stock procurement ‘more complex than expected’

A multibillion pound cross-London rail project turned out to be far more complex than expected, the government’s top transport civil servant said today.

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The family of Paula Jurek hold her photograph. Pictured (from left) are her father Zbigniew, sister Magda, and mother Iwona Jurek

‘I don’t believe in justice anymore’ says mother of cyclist Paula Jurek crushed by lorry in Camden Town

The mother of a cyclist who was crushed to death by a lorry in Camden Town said she “doesn’t believe in justice anymore” after the case against the driver was dropped.

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Only 32 per cent of passengers were satisfied with the cost of First Capital Connect services

Passengers’ satisfaction with London rail services drops as much as six per cent

Satisfaction with some of London’s commuter rail services has fallen over recent months, in many cases dipping significantly below the national average.

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