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Volunteer Met officer posed as 16-year-old girl to meet rape victim, court told
A volunteer Met Police officer accused of raping a woman was posing online as a 16-year-old girl, a court has heard.
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LIVE updates as SEVERE delays hit London train lines near airport
Passengers travelling to the airport in London are facing severe delays on the trains.
Londoners paying out more than ever for Metropolitan Police funding
Record amounts of council tax are being used for police funding, according to new figures
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Sleeping woman sexually assaulted on Gatwick flight is denied compensation
A woman who was sexually assaulted on a flight to Gatwick Airport has been denied compensation.
New Aldi opening in West London with freebies given away by Olympic gold medallist
The shop will employ 30 people
E-Bike licensing chaos in London means 'every bridge is Checkpoint Charlie'
Comedian Dara O Briain made the observation on social media
Edgware man arrested after 'targeted suspicious object' saw homes evacuated
A 38-year-old woman from Borehamwood was also taken into custody
New enforcement officers in Croydon to help tackle environmental crimes
Croydon Council has hired two new compliance officers to help tackle environmental crimes in the borough.
RSPB confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback in the UK
The Fen Raft Spider is the UK's largest spider and is reportedly making a huge comeback, the RSPB confirmed.
Meet the French hairdresser who built a thriving London beauty business from scratch
When she arrived from Lille to London at 21, Margaux Cras spoke barely any English and had no money, but she had great ambitions. Now she is the owner of three hair salons, which have become the go-to destination for many celebrities and influencers. The post Meet the French hairdresser who built a...
Met Police officers stewarding Notting Hill Carnival banned from dancing with revellers
Police bosses have taken action over 'numerous concerns about crowd safety and crime' at Carnival
Gothic south London castle to host fairytale-themed flower festival
A 276-year-old gothic castle in south London is set to play host to a fairytale-themed floral festival next month.
David Lloyd Colliers Wood wants to sell alcohol and host entertainment
David Lloyd Leisure has applied for a new premises licence for its Colliers Wood branch – with plans to sell alcohol and host entertainment.
Popular pub chain closes Croydon branch after 37 years
A popular pub chain will be closing its Croydon branch in September for good after 37 years.
Notting Hill Carnival travel advice and the best way to get there
Travel is always extremely busy on Carnival weekend
Police confirm Crystal Palace music festival was not shut down due to ‘stabbing’
A music festival in Crystal Palace Park was not ended due to stabbing, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
'Make travel in London free for everyone', TfL told
The Commons Transport Committee last week proposed everyone under 22 be given free bus passes
Sadiq Khan accuses Donald Trump of 'using London as political football'
Mr Trump has previously called Sir Sadiq a 'nasty person' who's 'done a terrible job'
Woman, 73, hit by bus in Neasden dies
Police are now working to inform her next of kin
'Incredibly proud' A-level students celebrate strong results across Croydon
Croydon’s A-level pass rate rose to 97.6 per cent in 2025, with Riddlesdown Collegiate posting record results and students securing Oxbridge and medicine places.