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The scene of an incident in John Wilson Street, Woolwich. Picture: M_ATLEY/Twitter

One man dead, two injured, after suspected terrorist incident in John Wilson Street, Woolwich

One person is dead and two others injured after an attack in Woolwich which the Prime Minister has described as an “appalling and sickening murder”. WARNING: REPORT CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES.

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Government convenes crisis meeting over “truly shocking” Woolwich incident

The Prime Minister David Cameron has described an incident in Woolwich, in which an apparently serving soldier was killed, as “truly shocking”.

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Two arrests after incident in hydrotherapy pool of Isle of Dogs school

Two men were arrested after chasing each other into the hydrotherapy pool at a school on the Isle of Dogs today.

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Horses covered up and wrecked cars at the scene of carnage in Rotten Row, Hyde Park, after an IRA bomb exploded as the Household Cavalry was passing on July 20, 1982.  File picture: PA NEWS/PA Wire

Hyde Park bombing suspect appears in court

A 61-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of four soldiers in a bomb blast in Hyde Park more than three decades ago.

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TfL pensions: 'Gold plated'. Picture: Joe Lord

Tube union threatens wave of industrial action as Tories call for pensions review

Tube union bosses have threatened “the biggest wave of industrial action in 30 years” if Tory politicians get their way and review pensions for London Underground workers.

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Daniel Omari Smith died of a single gunshot wound. Picture: Metropolitan Police

Daniel Omari Smith’s mum makes emotional video appeal three years after he was shot dead

The mum of an electrician shot dead three years ago today has made a YouTube video appealing for information about his killers.

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The Metropolitan Police have said water cannon could be 'valuable'. Picture: Isabel Infantes

Boris Johnson in U-turn over water cannon use

The Mayor of London has said he will not “rule out” the use of water cannons in the future because that is not what Londoners would want.

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The proposed new site for the soup kitchen, which critics say is dangerously close to a busy road. Picture: Irwin Mitchell

Soup kitchen users seek judicial review against eviction plans

Two users of a Walthamstow soup kitchen have begun legal proceedings to prevent its eviction by the council.

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A police photographer at the scene of a car bomb in Rotton Row, Hyde Park, London, on July 20, 1982.  File picture: PA NEWS/PA Wire

Man charged over IRA Hyde Park bomb blast

A man has been charged with the murder of four soldiers who died in a bomb blast in Hyde Park in 1982.

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(L-R) Family friend Sacha Martin, mother Peguy Kato and girlfriend Danielle Clarke with Champion's picture (photo: Ellie Hoskins)

Family of Harold Hill teen Champion Ganda, who was stabbed to death, speak of heartache

The distraught mother and girlfriend of Harold Hill teen Champion Ganda, who was stabbed to death two weeks ago, have spoken of their grief for the aspiring rapper who loved his family.

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Music free school backed by Chase and Status producer approved

A music academy in east London backed by a top producer and a school for autistic children in Lambeth are among the free schools which have been approved today.

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Hani Hicham Abou El Kheir died from multiple stab wounds. Picture: Met Police

Sixth person charged with murder of Hani Hicham Abou El Kheir

A sixth person is due in court today charged with the murder of a teenager in Pimlico.

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Woman and child, three, injured in Northolt collision

A mum and toddler were injured after a crash with a scooter whose driver initially fled the scene.

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From left to right: Daniel Sullivan, Kevin Fisher and Mark Abbott. Picture: Metropolitan Police Service

Three jailed for ‘largest ever UK fake coins plot’

Two Londoners and a man from Hertfordshire today received lengthy jail sentences for counterfeiting pound coins, some of which may still be in circulation.

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Police wish to speak to this man in connection with the incident. Picture: British Transport Police

CCTV appeal over Waterloo cash point assault

Police have released images of a man they are keen to trace following a violent attack on a 42-year-old man who was using a cash machine.

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Advice issued for fans heading to Wembley Stadium for Champions League final

The Metropolitan Police Service has issued advice to those planning to attend the Chanpions League final at Wembley Stadium this weekend.

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Sweet! London skyline made out of sugar cubes

It might look sweet, but a sugar cube recreation of London’s skyline is not for eating.

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