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Miscarriage of justice campaigners fight to free pub landlord jailed for shooting dead teenager
Campaigners are planning to appeal the conviction of a pub landlord who was jailed for the murder of a teenager 10 years ago.
More than 15m foreign tourists head to capital in Olympic year, figures show
Half of all overseas tourists visiting UK in 2012 came to London, according to figures released today.
George Michael fell from car going 70mph, says witness to singer’s accident
George Michael fell from a car going around 70mph on the M1, a witness has claimed.
Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.
Charity urges Londoners to start talking about dementia
Londoners are not talking enough about dementia, a poll from the Alzheimer’s Society has found.
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.
G4S boss Nick Buckles to retire
The boss of security firm G4S is to retire, just months after he came under fire for his company’s botched handling of its Olympics Games contract.
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
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.
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.
Burglar who beat businessman up found guilty of manslaughter
A burglar has been found guilty of killing a retired businessman after beating him up.
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.
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.
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.
Abu Qatada loses bail appeal
Radical preacher Abu Qatada has been denied bail at an immigration tribunal.
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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