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Everything to know about the Silvertown Tunnel: Opening date, charges and more

Find out everything to know about the Silvertown Tunnel, from its opening date, charges and the route.

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London handbag snatch killer who smiled as he ran over woman dies in prison

Mark Woolley died at HMP Wayland while serving his sentence for the murder of Elizabeth Sherlock at Euston Station.

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Four teens stabbed with one dead in GRIM three days of violence across London

A grim three days across London has seen four teenagers stabbed with one of the victims, a 14-year-old boy, left dead. 

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Met Office issues 'hazardous' ice warning on roads across London after snow

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice across London after a night of snow and freezing temperatures.

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All London Underground line and stations closed this weekend listed

Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

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WATCH: Heartwarming action from King's Guard makes young boy's day

A Kings Guard made a young boy's day after the two shared a heartwarming interaction recently in London.

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Man seriously injured after Newham crash on Christmas Day

A man has been seriously injured after a crash on Christmas Day in Newham Way.

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Charges made in connection with death of Paralympian at Newham Leisure Centre

 The charges relate to the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei, who was struck on the head by a metal pole during a session at the venue.

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'Bomb-disposal' robot tackles ‘suspicious vehicle’ on busy central London street

Regent Street in central London has been cordoned off after what was thought to be a “suspicious vehicle” was found.

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Controlled explosions carried out after ‘suspicious vehicle’ found in central London

A number of controlled explosions have been carried out after what was thought to be a “suspicious vehicle” was found in central London.

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Regent Street cordoned off and buildings evacuated after incident

A busy street in central London has been cordoned off due to a 'police incident'.

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Tributes to ‘smiling' family business owner killed in Stratford dog attack

Locals have paid tribute to a business owner who was killed in a dog attack in Stratford.

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The London Underground will be filled with passengers wearing just pants this weekend

The London Underground will be filled with travellers wearing just their pants this weekend with the return of the No Trousers Tube Ride.

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New free Superloop bus route from east London across River Thames set to launch

A new Superloop route across the River Thames between Canary Wharf and Lewisham is set to be launched within months.

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Police release image after woman sexually assaulted on Tube platform

Police have released an image of a man they would like to trace following a sexual assault on a Northern Line platform.

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Three teens stabbed with one fighting for life in HORROR 24 hours across London

A horror 24 hours across London has seen three teenagers stabbed with one of them left fighting for their life.

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Driver in court over fatal crash in London's West End on Christmas Day

A Mercedes driver has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of killing one pedestrian and seriously injuring three others in London’s West End on Christmas Day.

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Silvertown tunnel opening date revealed as journeys set to be 20 minutes quicker

The total number of hourly buses able to cross the river in the area will increase from six to 21 once the Silvertown tunnel opens.

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Mum-of-three denies having pitbull which mauled her friend to death

Leanne McDonell, 33, denied having a Pitbull Terrier which mauled her friend Akif Mushtaq to death in Stratford.

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Appeal as Elizabeth Line tube departs with passenger's hand trapped in doors

An appeal has launched after a passenger’s hand was trapped in the doors of an Elizabeth line train.