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Religious leaders in Havering say ‘human stability would be undermined’ if same-sex marriage given go ahead

Ten ministers have written an open letter saying that “human stability” would be “confused and undermined” if plans to introduce same-sex marriage in Britain go ahead.

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Queen Elizabeth II visits the Chelsea Flower Show. Picture: Geoff Pugh/PA Wire

Queen makes official visit to centenary Chelsea Flower Show

The Queen received a guided tour from her grandson at the world’s most famous flower show today.

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Andrew Jaipaul murder trial: frightened witnesses saw him die in front of them

Frightened witnesses saw a tragic victim of gang warfare die from knife wounds in front of them, the Old Bailey heard today.

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The congestion charge was introduced in 2003

Congestion Charge changes start to take effect

A range of changes to the capital’s Congestion Charge begin today with a rise in the penalty fee.

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Burglar who beat businessman up found guilty of manslaughter

A burglar has been found guilty of killing a retired businessman after beating him up.

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Gunman shot twice at amputee after killing her partner, court told

A gunman tried to kill a double amputee after shooting her partner dead, a court was told today.

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Route 24, from Pimlico to Hampstead Heath, will be the first to see the new buses. Picture: PA Wire

New Bus for London will be cheaper than current hybrids, Boris Johnson claims

The Mayor of London has claimed a new bus service for London will be cheaper than some current buses, even though they will cost around £50,000 more.

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Dame Helen Mirren attends the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Celebrities descend on Chelsea Flower Show ahead of Queen’s official visit

Celebrities came in their droves to the world’s most famous flower show ahead of the Queen’s official visit later today.

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Abu Qatada. File picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Abu Qatada loses bail appeal

Radical preacher Abu Qatada has been denied bail at an immigration tribunal.

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EDL protests may explain Abu Qatada’s alleged bail breach, tribunal hears

Radical cleric Abu Qatada’s alleged breach of his bail conditions may have been because of English Defence League (EDL) demonstations outside his house, Qatada’s lawyer told an immigration tribunal today.

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Parents of Chloe Johnson, five, who died in Egypt say there ‘was no doctor for at least an hour’

The grief-stricken father of a five-year-old girl who drowned in a hotel pool in Egypt fought back tears today as he spoke of how he was left to make the first attempts to resuscitate his daughter.

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Linas Matailis died while working at European Metal Recycling plant in Harlesden (Pic credit: Jan Nevill)

Recycling firm in Harlesden ordered to pay £370k after worker crushed to death

Linas Matailis was killed almost instantly at the European Metal Recycling (EMR) plant in Scrubs Lane

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Abu Qatada. File picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Abu Qatada to make freedom bid

Radical preacher Abu Qatada is to ask to be freed from prison today at an immigration tribunal.

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Over 7,000 lawyers trek through the capital in support of free legal services

Thousands of lawyers are hitting London’s streets today to raise money for charities providing free legal advice.

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The Met's famous revolving sign will be located outside its new Victoria Embankment headquarters. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Met Police to move to new HQ in Victoria Embankment in 2015

A competition has been launched to design the new Metropolitan Police Service headquarters on Victoria Embankment.

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Sir Sean Connery playing James Bond. Picture: PA

Collectable Bond watch could sell at Christie’s for £60,000 after turning up at car boot sale

A James Bond gadget wristwatch bought for £25 from a car boot sale could sell for £60,000 when it auctions in London this June.

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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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