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London areas with most private school students revealed

Burgess Hill Girls School have analysed data from the department of education to see which areas of the U.K. have the highest number of independent schools.

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LIVE updates as major Thameslink delays after 'person hit by train'

A person has been hit by a train on the Thameslink today (June 13).

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Thunderstorm warning, soaring temperatures and heat health alert in London 

Thunderstorms and high temperatures are on the way with London set for a turbulent weekend of weather.

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Man assaulted after attempting to stop pickpockets in Oxford Circus

Officers have released CCTV images following an assault on a man who intervened in a pickpocketing incident at Oxford Circus Underground station.

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Sadiq Khan 'disappointed' about no cash for DLR extension to Thamesmead

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said it “disappointing” that the government did not provide funding for the DLR extension to Thamesmead in its Spring Statement.

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LIVE updates as investigators arrive at scene of deadly Air India crash

Investigators have begun to arrive at the scene of a deadly plane crash in Ahmedabad, where more than 200 people have died.

Islington Gazette | News

Will Smith joins DJ AG in London to raise awareness of prostate cancer

Will Smith and DJ AG led a live stream in King’s Cross to raise awareness of prostate cancer risks for black men.

Hackney Gazette | News

British national describes astonishing moment he 'survives' Air India crash

A British man has claimed that he has survived the Air India Plane crash that was bound for London Gatwick.

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Man stabbed ex-girlfriend’s dad to death in Stoke Newington, court told

A man stabbed his ex-girlfriend’s father to death after trying to hunt down his former partner in Stoke Newington, a court has heard.

Islington Gazette | News

Two men convicted of murder after 'senseless' stabbing at Seven Sisters station

Two men have been convicted with the murder of a man at Seven Sisters station in a “senseless” fatal stabbing.

Hackney Gazette | News

Double shooting in Hammersmith leaves man fighting for his life in hospital

A double shooting in Hammersmith has left one man fighting for his life and another injured.

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Expert suggests Air India crash may have been caused by a bird strike

A former pilot has suggested that the Air India crash may have been caused by a bird strike.

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King Charles 'desperately shocked' by Air India crash with 53 Britons on board

The Royal Family have shared a message after an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed at Ahmedabad.

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'There appears to be no survivor' in Air India crash bound for London, police say

Reports suggest that there are no survivors in the Air India plane crash that was bound for London Gatwick.

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Gatwick Airport setting up centre for relatives of passengers on Air India flight

Gatwick Airport said a reception centre is being set up for relatives of passengers on board the Air India (AI171) flight that has crashed.

Islington Gazette | News

Three girls admit beating man, 75, to death in filmed attack in Islington

Three teenage girls have admitted beating a 75-year-old man to death during an Islington attack filmed on a mobile phone.

Hackney Gazette | News

Prime Minister's 'thoughts' are with the passengers on crashed Air India flight

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has shared a statement after an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed in Ahmedabad.

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53 British nationals were on board crashed Air India flight bound for Gatwick

Air India has confirmed that 53 British nationals were on board the crashed flight that was bound for London Gatwick.

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Air India plane to London Gatwick crashes after take off - recap

An Air India plane on its way to London Gatwick has crashed near the airport in Ahmedabad, western India.

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Flight to London Gatwick from India crashes with 242 people on board

An Air India flight to London Gatwick has crashed at Ahmedabad airport with hundreds of people on board.