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Girl, five, from south London dies in pool in Egypt

A five-year-old girl from south London who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named.

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Hospital campaigners to march against London NHS changes

Thousands of people are expected to take part in a march today to protest changes to A&E departments across London.

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Man charged with 13 offences across Camden, Barnet and Haringey

A man has been charged with 13 offences, including indecent exposure and knifepoint robbery.

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Two men have been found guilty of the murder of Genson Courtney.

Uncle found guilty of murdering Genson Courtney, stepson of gangland celebrity Dave Courtney

Two men have been found guilty of the murder of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney’s stepson.

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Police are searching for this man in connection with three sexual assaults on buses. Picture: Metropolitan Police

CCTV images of suspect released after sexual assaults on buses

Police are searching for a man after reports of three sexual assaults on buses in Kingston Upon Thames and Twickenham.

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Marina Litvinenko. File picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Widow of Alexander Litvinenko ‘utterly dismayed’ at inquest doubt

The inquest into the death of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko could be scrapped and replaced with a public inquiry to allow evidence to be heard in secret.

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Are London’s canal and river moorings under too much pressure?

An investigation has been launched today into whether London’s canal and river moorings are becoming overcrowded and polluted by an increasing number of boats.

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Man jailed for mugging death

An unemployed man has been jailed for killing a 45-year-old man in the street and stealing money from him.

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George Michael has been injured after a car accident. File picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

George Michael injured in car crash on M1

Singer George Michael has received minor injuries in a car crash, his publicist said today.

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Prince Harry during his surprise visit to see his charity Sentebale's garden being set up at the Chelsea Flower Show. Picture: Lauren Turner/PA Wire

Prince Harry pays surprise visit to Chelsea Flower Show ahead of official opening

Prince Harry paid an unexpected visit to see his charity Sentabale’s garden being set up at the Chelsea Flower Show today.

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Nine charged with sexual offences against girl, 14

Nine men accused of sexual offences against a 14-year-old girl appeared at the Old Bailey today.

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Using the identities of dead children was common practice at Scotland Yard, according to a letter to MPs. Picure: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Use of identities of dead children was ‘common practice’ at Scotland Yard, MPs told

Using the identities of dead children was “common practice” by undercover police officers at Scotland Yard, a chief constable investigating the matter has found.

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Suspected drug dealers arrested in Soho

Eighteen suspected heroine and cocaine dealers have been arrested in a major police operation targeting drug and street crime in Soho.

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Boris Johnson says ‘wake up, smell the coffee and accept Heathrow is full’

The Mayor of London has said that now is the time to “to wake up, smell the coffee and accept the reality that Heathrow is full”.

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Queens Park Rangers' Loic Remy.

Remy available to face Liverpool

QPR striker Loic Remy is available for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield, the club have confirmed.

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The man police want to speak to following the incident in the Dolphin public house

Man critically ill in hospital following assault nearby Hackney’s Dolphin pub

The victim was punched in the face and suffered serious head injuries when he fell and hit his head on the floor in the vicinity of the Dolphin public house in Mare Street on Sunday May 12 at 5am.

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Win a 6’ Kindle Paperwhite

Amazons record-breaking e-reader has gone from strength to strength with the release of the Kindle Paperwhite.

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Rupert van der Werff of Summers Place Auctions with the sign for Abbey Road, which was auctioned off today. Picture: Andrew Hasson

Downing Street and Abbey Road signs auctioned off

Famous signs for streets including Abbey Road and Downing Street have gone under the hammer.

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