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Rail worker threatened by erratic trespasser on train tracks in London

A member of railway staff was been threatened by a trespasser on the tracks in London.

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LIVE updates on London travel as Storm Claudia brings rain warning

London is set to feel the impacts of Storm Claudia today, as the Met Office has set a yellow weather warning for rain.

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Sadiq Khan raises London Congestion Charge and cuts electric vehicle discounts

TfL has announced that the Congestion Charge will increase to £18 from January 2026, and that electric vehicles will now pay the fee.

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Baby girl who died after 'exposure to hazardous pesticide' named for the first time

Manha Islam is believed to have died after she was exposed to aluminium phosphide in Upton Park, an inquest has heard.

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Traffic builds after 'incident' near central London college

There is heavy traffic following reports of an incident near a college in central London. Live updates here.

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Stratford Centre supports Christmas toy appeal

The Kevin Jenkins OBE Newham Christmas Toy Appeal returns to the Stratford Centre from November 23 to December 14.

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Former editor joined by grandchildren for annual toy appeal sponsored swim

Colin Grainger, former Newham Recorder editor and trustee of Ambition, Aspire, Achieve, is taking part in his 48th annual charity swim to support the Kevin Jenkins OBE Christmas Toy Appeal, joined this year by his grandchildren.

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All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend listed

Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 14 - 16) and don't be caught out.

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Decision on major Silvertown redevelopment plans delayed

A Newham Council committee has voted to delay their decision on the project until there is more clarity on funding for a footbridge

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7 London state schools ranked among the most well-behaved in England

Seven state schools in London have been named among the most well-behaved in England by the Great British Schools Guide (GBSG).

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Police investigation into death of girl, 11, in Thames ends without charges

The police investigation into the death of Kaliyah Coa in the River Thames has concluded without criminal charges.

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Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?

Metropolitan Police data has revealed which borough in east London had the most crime in October 2025.

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TfL withdraws new Docklands Light Railway trains over brake issue

Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains introduced just six weeks ago have been withdrawn from service following a safety issue.

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Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight

The powerful cannibal solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS on Earth tonight but also increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.

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Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car for peace and quiet

Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car – for some peace and quiet away from partners, kids and work colleagues.

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Lifelong West Ham fan surprised with award by Jarrod Bowen

West Ham fan David Foster was surprised by Jarrod Bowen with the 2025 JustGiving outstanding commitment award after raising £12,000 for Rape Crisis in memory of his daughter Emily.

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Trains from major London station cancelled due to trespasser with arrest made

Trains from a major London station are facing delays and cancellation due to a trespasser. Live updates here.

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London hit with two-day yellow weather warning for rain this weekend

London has been hit with a two-day weather warning for rain this Friday and Saturday.

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Met Police officer who sent messages about sexual abuse of kids sacked

A Met Police officer who sent messages about the sexual abuse of children has been sacked. 

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West Ham players and bookshop support Christmas toy appeal

West Ham United Women’s players Eva Nyström and Seraina Piubel visited AAA’s Terence Brown Arc In The Park headquarters in Canning Town to show their support for a Christmas toy appeal.