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Ditch HS2 and spend money on better broadband, says think-tank
Public demand for the HS2 high-speed rail project has ‘likely been overestimated’ and the £33 billion project does not offer good value for money, according to a report.
Heathrow says third runway is ‘cheaper, better and quicker’ than alternatives
Expanding Heathrow would be cheaper, quicker and better for the economy than creating a new hub airport, according to a report by its bosses.
City Hall to quiz police chiefs over 30,000 ‘paperweight’ roll-out
Representatives at City Hall will today decide whether plans to hand out nearly 30,000 mobile devices including smartphones and tablets to Metropolitan Police officers are a costly distraction.
Knife maniac butchered elderly neighbour for being ‘antichrist’
A delusional killer who entered the country on a false passport was today sentenced to remain indefinitely in hospital for butchering a pensioner he believed was the anti-Christ.
VIDEO: Woman spews tirade of racist abuse on Overground train
Police have released images of a woman they are hoping to trace in connection with an apparent race rant on an London Overground train. Warning: Video contains extremely strong and offensive language.
Judge overturns Newham Council betting shop decision
Another betting shop has been given the green light to open up after Newham Council lost their legal battle against gambling chain Paddy Power today.
Number of underground explosions on London streets triples
The numbers of underground explosions in London tripled from 2011 to 2012 according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Thamesmead stabbing: Neighbour describes man as ‘great friend’
The disabled man stabbed to death in Thamesmead was described as a ‘great neighbour and friend’ by one of the first people to find him.
‘I thought I was safe - then they raped me’: Girl tells of alleged sex ring attack
A teenage girl thought she was escaping an argument when she got into a car with a Chadwell Heath man – but he took her to a house and raped her, a court heard today.
Police stop 1,000 vehicles in Chislehurst as investigation into Darul Uloom fire continues
More than 1,000 vehicles were stopped in the Chislehurst area on Saturday as police continue their investigation into the fire at Darul Uloom Islamic School.
Petts Wood teacher Jeremy Forrest ‘fled to France with schoolgirl amid fears she may commit suicide’
A schoolgirl allegedly abducted to France by her married maths teacher has told a court that he came with her because he feared she might commit suicide.
Woolwich attack: Ofcom probes broadcasters over pre-watershed coverage
Broadcasters are to be investigated by the TV watchdog Ofcom for the decision to air footage from the scene of soldier Lee Rigby’s death before 9pm, it emerged today.
WikiLeaks: Assange to spend ‘five more years’ in Ecuador embassy
Julian Assange is prepared to remain in the Ecuadorian embassy for five years its foreign minister has said, as talks to end the legal deadlock around the WikiLeaks founder broke down.
Boris Johnson hits out at plans to arm Syrian rebels
The Mayor of London has waded in to the debate over whether to arm the Syrian rebels, warning that a decision in favour could lead to disastrous consequences.
Duke of Edinburgh leaves hospital
The Duke of Edinburgh left hospital today, 11 days after he was admitted for exploratory abdominal surgery.
East Ham MP pays tribute to murdered pensioner
A pensioner found murdered in East Ham has been named locally as Vethanayagam Anthonypillai.
- Man charged over Thamesmead stabbing death
- Replace ‘run-down’ prisons with super-jails, suggests report
- Move to allow film crews into Palace of Westminster
- Ecuadorian foreign minister to discuss Assange with William Hague
- Chessington ride fault leaves 40 stranded 20ft in the air
- London fire cuts consultation closes
- Get on your bike with Bike Week 2013
- Man found stabbed to death in Thamesmead
- Lord Rennard quizzed by police over allegations of sexual harrassment
- Police officer arrested over Andrew Mitchell ‘plebgate’ affair bailed
- Brick Lane Comedy Festival cancelled after opposition from community groups
- Medical group issues recommendations after death of pregnant woman whose ovary was removed by trainee surgeons
- Serving police officer arrested in ‘plebgate’ investigation
- East Ham pensioner found dead in home died of head and neck injuries
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