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Tommy Robinson to be released from prison after showing 'change in attitude'

Tommy Robinson is due to be released from prison in days after his sentence for the civil offence of contempt of court was reduced.

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Tube line suspended and two others face SEVERE delays

Three tube lines are facing heavy disruption, with one suspended completely. Live updates here.

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If you have one of these surnames you might be heir to a forgotten fortune

A total of 129 estates across Camden have passed to the Crown as ‘ownerless property’ and remain unclaimed by potential heirs.

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UK facing youth unemployment crisis as young people not prepared for work

UK charity, Education & Employers, is calling for urgent action to avert a ‘lost generation’ youth unemployment crisis that is now taking hold in the UK

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British planners are addicted to bricks

Sheila Hayman from Climate Emergency Camden (CEC) looks at cross-laminated timber as an alternative to building with brick.

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Third man arrested after arson attacks on properties linked to Keir Starmer

A third man has been arrested on suspicion of arson over attacks on two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

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Court to investigate two men's deaths linked to drugs

East London Coroner's Court has opened inquests into the deaths of Said Ali, from East Ham, and Christian Manibo, from Beckton, both linked to drugs.

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Elderly man's neck 'may have been broken in hospital'

Walthamstow man Gulzar Khan died in Whipps Cross Hospital with a broken neck either missed on admission or caused while he was there, a coroner said.

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Choir raises hundreds for foodbank and community flowerbed

A 100-strong choir burst into song outside Hornsey Library to raise money for Hornsey Food Bank and the library's communal flower beds.

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James Corden 'considering' running for Mayor of London to replace Sir Sadiq Khan

Gavin and Stacey star, James Corden, is reportedly 'open' to running for Mayor of London after talks at the BAFTA television awards.

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Royal Mail text scam that is 'terrifyingly believable' could access your bank account

People are being warned about a Royal Mail scam text message that could give criminals access to bank accounts in minutes.

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Uber Boats by Thames Clippers secures £59m for expansion plans

Uber Boats by Thames Clippers has secured £59 million for future expansion.

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The weather forecast in London for this week with mix of warm days and heavy rain

London’s weather for the week of May 19–25 includes warm days up to 23°C, followed by scattered showers midweek and a cooler weekend.

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'Shy and incredibly scarce' snake that is rarest in the UK and where to find it

Find out more about the UK's rarest snake - the Smooth Snake, including if it's dangerous and where it can be found.

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Met police officer charged with ‘number of’ sexual offences

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with a number of sexual offences.

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The biggest developments coming to Camden over the next 15 years

Thousands of new homes are set to be built at dozens of sites across Camden – here are the biggest developments you can expect up to 2041.

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Repairs to fix major leak at lido under way

Repairs are under way after it was found that thousands of litres of water have been seeping every day from the children’s teaching pool at the Hornsey lido.

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A brief history of the Bakerloo line in four fascinating maps

Here's a brief history of the Bakerloo line in four fascinating maps.

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The history of London's easternmost station more than a century after it opened

The Recorder is looking back at the history of Upminster station as part of our series marking the 200th anniversary of modern passenger railway in 2025.

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Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson gives birth to identical twins and reveals names

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has given birth to identical twins nearly two months prematurely and has revealed their names.