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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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Three teens arrested after phones snatched outside Hackney train station

Three teenagers have been arrested after phones were snatched outside a train station in Hackney.

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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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How East End youth see the future if we don’t act on climate change

Horrifying images of everyone having to wear face masks in tomorrow’s world if climate change gets worse have been created by Bethnal Green youngsters in a thought-provoking music video.

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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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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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'Building houses in back garden risks destroying our neighbourhood'

Neighbours have warned that plans to build two houses on a back garden in Stoke Newington Church Street risk “destroying” their neighbourhood.

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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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Man who stabbed driver, 19, in Finsbury Park before fleeing UK guilty of manslaughter

A man who fled abroad following the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Finsbury Park has been convicted of manslaughter.

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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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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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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.

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Sir Elton John slams UK Government calling them 'absolute losers' - find out why

Sir Elton John has said he feels “incredibly betrayed” by the Government after calls for greater copyright protections against AI were rejected.

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Counter-terror officers arrest another over fires at Keir Starmer's properties

Sir Keir is understood to still own the home, but lives at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Downing Street.

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Man dies and flowers laid after lorry crash outside pub in Stoke Newington

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on Stoke Newington High Street while leaving a Wetherspoon pub.

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London chimney sweeper has found everything from a WW2 gun to love letters

A London chimney sweep has revealed what some of the strangest items he has found are, including love letters and a WW2 gun.