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Woolwich attack: Family of Drummer Lee Rigby pay tribute to ‘hero’
The family of Drummer Lee Rigby, killed in the brutal attack in Woolwich this week, spoke today about how he was a “devoted father” and a “hero”, and how their “hearts have been ripped apart”.
Woolwich attack: Drummer Lee Rigby’s cause of death not confirmed, police say
Soldier Lee Rigby, who was killed in a brutal attack in Woolwich, has been formally identified but the cause of his death was not confirmed by a post-mortem examination, police said today.
Heathrow runway shut after plane’s emergency landing because of ‘fire’
Both runways at Heathrow Airport had to be shut this morning after a British Airways plane made an emergency landing.
Spurs youngster withdraws from England squad as betting charge hangs over him
Tottenham player Andros Townsend has been charged with allegedly breaching betting regulations by the Football Association and today withdrew himself from England’s squad for the European Under-21 Championship.
Homeless people taking shelter in disused swimming pool have food parcels and sleeping bags taken - by police officers
Sleeping bags and food parcels donated by kind members of the public were taken from a group of homeless people by police officers.
Woolwich attack: Book of Condolence opened at Woolwich Town Hall after death of Lee Rigby
A Book of Condolence has been opened today in Woolwich Town Hall so people who live, work and study in the Royal Borough of Greenwich can express their condolences following the death of Drummer Lee Rigby in a brutal attack this week.
IPCC will not investigate deputy mayor Stephen Greenhalgh over alleged misconduct
Allegations that London’s deputy mayor for policing conspired with council officials to commit misconduct in public office will not be investigated by the independent police watchdog, it was announced today.
Mains leak closes Regent’s Street for second time in two months
Part of Regent’s Street will close again tomorrow so engineers can carry out repairs to a collapsed sewer and a leaky pipe to prevent a “possibly catastrophic burst” in the future.
Westminster City Council loses sex shop policing court battle
A London council today lost a Court of Appeal legal fight over how it funds policing of unlicensed sex shops, saying it would mean a “free-for-all for the sex industry”.
Hyde Park bomb blast accused appears in court
A man appeared in court today charged with the murder of four British soldiers in the 1982 Hyde Park bombing.
Flight attendant charged over alleged Heathrow drugs smuggling
A female flight attendant has been charged following the seizure at Heathrow Airport of a stash of cocaine worth around £600,000.
Woolwich attack: Ex-Met boss calls for public assurances from security services
A former Met Commissioner has said the public need to know whether the security services are operating properly following the Woolwich killing, as reports found the two attackers were known to MI5.
Muslims from across country to gather in London to express solidarity against extremism
Thousands of members of a Muslim community will condemn the barbaric murder of Drummer Lee Rigby when they congregate today for Friday Prayers.
IRA Hyde Park bombing accused in court
A man charged with murdering four British soldiers in the 1982 Hyde Park IRA bomb blast will appear at the Old Bailey today.
Woolwich attack: Killers named as police shots footage emerges
Dramatic footage showing the two Woolwich killers charging at police before being gunned down has emerged as the second man of the pair is named.
Will Smith and son Jaden surprise youngsters at City Hall
Will Smith and his son Jaden today surprised 90 young Londoners who were on a visit to City Hall.
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- Prince William to address UEFA
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- Woolwich attack: Police search flat in Greenwich
- Genson Courtney murder: Two men jailed for life for shooting dead stepson of gangland celebrity Dave Courtney
- Teachers in Wembley strike over academy plans
- Woolwich attack: Met defends armed police response time
- Woolwich attack: Killing a ‘betrayal of Islam’, says PM
- Woolwich attack: Boris Johnson appeals for calm
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