London News
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New Video Of Thames "Loch Ness Monster"
Footage that appears to show a large, unidentified animal in the Thames has been watched almost quarter of a million times in a week.
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CCTV Shows Driver Being Hit By Her Own Van
Police have released footage showing a delivery driver being mown down by her own van as she tried to stop a thief from stealing it.
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Man Charged With Murder Of Police Officer
A 49-year-old man has been charged with murder after the remains of police officer Gordon Semple were found in a south London flat.
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Thousands Protest Lambeth Library Closures
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of South London in protest at plans to close a number of libraries in Lambeth.
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Anti-Cameron Protesters Target Tory Conference
Anti-Cameron protesters have targeted the Tories' spring conference demanding the Prime Minister resign over his offshore fund admission.
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Boy In Court Over Death Of Aspiring Musician
A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of an aspiring young rapper in south London.
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Met's 'Regret' Over Lord Bramall Abuse Claims
Britain's most senior police officer has met with Lord Bramall and expressed his "regret" about the distress the D-Day veteran felt after he was embroiled in Scotland Yard's inquiry into VIP paedop
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Woman Subjected To Alleged Racial Abuse On Tube
A woman who alleges she was racially abused by a man at Piccadilly Circus tube has criticised other commuter for not intervening.
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Robbers Smash Their Way Into Putney Estate Agent: CCTV
This is the shocking moment a gang smashed their way into an estate agents in Putney and stole a selection of computers.
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Tribute After Police Officer's Remains Found
The brother of a policeman whose remains have been found in a south London flat has paid tribute to the officer.
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Tory Activist Blasts "Divisive" Goldsmith
Tory activist Shazia Awan tells Iain Dale that some of Zac Goldsmith's campaign material aimed at Asians is "beyond belief".
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Cyclist Fined For Riding To Heathrow On M25
A cyclist who was trying to get to Heathrow airport by riding along the hardshoulder of the M25 has been handed an on-the-spot fine by police.
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Homicide Unit Investigates Missing Met Police Officer
The disappearance of a serving Met Police Officer is now being investigated by Scotland Yard's homicide unit.
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Man Jailed For Bludgeoning Pensioner To Death
A man who bludgeoned a pensioner to death in what he described as an act of "mercy" has been jailed for 25 years.
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Zac Promises More Police On Tubes If Elected
500 more British Transport Police will patrol the London Underground if Zac Goldsmith is elected Mayor.
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"Hate Crime" Video Woman Calls LBC
The Muslim woman at the centre of the latest viral "hate crime" video has told LBC that women like her face abuse every day.
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Man Accused Of Taking Photos Up Shopper's Skirt
Police have released CCTV footage of a man suspected of taking pictures up a woman's skirt as she shopped in Tesco.
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Union: Close Ealing Broadway After Asbestos Fell On Platform
The RMT is demanding that Ealing Broadway tube station is closed after roof tiles containing asbestos collapsed this weekend.
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Vomiting Rugby Fans Attack Man On Train
Police want to track two men who beat up another train passenger after he challenged them for vomiting on public transport.
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Tulisa Contostavlos Admits Drink-Driving
Singer and former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has pleaded guilty to drink-driving after crashing a Ferrari last year.
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Man Bitten As He Restrained Violent Plane Passenger
This is the shocking injury inflicted on a man who tried to help cabin crew restrain a violent passenger on a flight into Heathrow.
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Police Appeal For Witnesses After Officers Come Under Fire
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after two unarmed plain clothes police officers were shot at early on Sunday morning in South London.
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Rapper Myron Yarde Stabbed To Death In London
A teenager stabbed to death in a fight in south London has been named by friends as rapper and musician Myron Yarde.
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Lewisham Murder: Two Teens Held After Stabbing
Police investigating the murder of a 17-year-old in South-East London last night have arrested two teenage boys.
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Dramatic Scenes As Firefighters Battle Huge Bakery Blaze
These were the dramatic scenes in Tottenham last as firefighters battles to put out a huge blaze at a bakery unit.
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WATCH: Prolific Shoplifter Snared By ‘Super-Recognisers’
This is the prolific shop lifter in action at a number of high end shops in London, who was snared by the Met’s ‘super recogniser’ squad.
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Minicabs Take Up London Cycle Superhighway
Watch this video of a column of minicabs taking up the entirety of a segregated London cycle super highway.
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Teen Guilty Of 'Zombie Killer' Knife Death
A teenager has been found guilty of stabbing another 17-year-old to death with a "Zombie Killer" knife.
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The Tube Lines Have Been Ranked For Crime In 2015
Newly released data show which tube lines are the most crime ridden.
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Lambeth Council Spends £5k On Video About Cuts
This is the video from Lambeth Council complaining about the impact of cuts - a video that cost £5000 to make.
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VIDEO: Council Shuts Down £700 A Month “House Of Horrors”
Inspectors were shocked to find a family of four living in a house that could have “collapsed at any time.”
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Police Swoop On Suspected Illegal Rave Plotters
Police swooped on a suspected illegal rave plot in a bid to combat some of the shocking violence that was seen at a similar event last year.
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Man Receives Marker Pen Ban After Racist Graffiti Charge
A 53-year-old man has been banned from having a marker pen in public after writing insulting slogans on an Islamic centre in Leyton.
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Police Find Huge Machete During Routine Stop
A 17-year-old was caught by police after the machete he was hiding in his trousers tripped him up.
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Family Loses Legal Fight Over De Menezes Death
The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have lost their legal battle to hold the police officers who shot him to account.
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Battersea Says Cats Are Now Man's Best Friend
The animal charity say they are now re-housing more cats than dogs for the first time ever.
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Uber Passenger Charged £102 For 5-Mile Journey
A Londoner has taken to Twitter to show the bizarre route his Uber took that ended up costing him £102 - for a journey that should have cost £15.
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Millionaires' Supercars Roar Onto London Streets
The annual parade of sportscars and customised vehicles owned by foreign millionaires holidaying in London has begun.
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Young Man Stabbed To Death In Barnet Over £120
A murder investigation has been launched after a young man was stabbed to death, apparently over £120 debt.
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Singer Tulisa Charged Over 'Ferrari Crash'
Singer Tulisa Contostavlos has been charged with drink-driving and dangerous driving after allegedly crashing a Ferrari.
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Police Called To Remove Passengers From Busy Train
After images of desperately crowded trains spread online, angry passengers have been venting about poor rail service over the Easter break.
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Young Man Killed In Old Street Hit And Run
A young man was killed in a collision with a car near Old Street roundabout in the early hours of this morning.
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Police Appeal After East London Coach Death
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a man was killed in a collision with a coach in Bethnal Green.
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Child Gun Crime Arrests Rise By 20% In UK
Children as young as 10 have been arrested for firearms offences over the past three years.
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Police Officers Deliver Baby Boy On Busy London Street
This is the baby boy that was remarkably delivered by two policemen on a busy North London Street.
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Storm Katie Damage: Homes Remain Without Power
A huge clean up operation is under way after Storm Katie left a trail of devastation across much of Southern England and many homes without power.
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3am Church: We Will Continue Fighting ‘Demons’
The bishop of a controversial South London church, which holds services at 3am to fight ‘demons,’ has pledged to continue, despite being slapped with a hefty fine by the council. clip
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Huge Lorry Overturns Blocking South Circular
A huge lorry overturned in Tulse Hill on Friday morning, blocking the key South Circular route and causing traffic jams throughout South London.
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Fire at ITV Studios Takes Good Morning Britain Off Air
Dramatic scenes as fire at ITV’s studios in Waterloo took Good Morning Britain off air on Friday morning.
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Eighty One Year Old Jailed For Poisoned Envelope Hoax
This is the woman who has been jailed after sending envelopes full of sugar - terrifying victims into thinking it was poison.
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Man Tries To Grab Toddler In Enfield Park
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Londoners Vent After Piccadilly Line Strike Misery
Embittered Londoners took to social media to vent their anger as a strike on the Piccadilly Line brought misery to thousands of commuters.
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"Mealy-Mouthed" Muslim Tweet: Man Arrested
A tweet sent by a man who confronted a Muslim woman in Croydon about the Brussels terror attacks has gone viral.
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Ferrari Baffled By Why Tube Drivers Striking
Nick Ferrari was left baffled by why the RMT are staging a Piccadilly Line strike as the union repeatedly fail to give a clear reason for their industrial action.
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Pair Face Jail Over Drive-By Terror Plot
Two men are facing lengthy prison terms over a drive-by gun attack plot to target police and soldiers on the streets of London.
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Piccadilly Line Strike: No Service From Tonight
There will be no service on the Piccadilly Line from tonight as drivers go on strike.
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How London Is Reacting To Brussels Attacks
The fallout of the Brussels Airport and Metro attacks continues and this is how Britain's capital is handling the increased threat.
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Chelsea Fans Chant Abuse At Orthodox Jew
Police are investigating after an Orthodox Jewish man was forced to move carriages when a group of Chelsea fans chanted anti-Semitic songs at him.
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Man Wanted After Teen Beaten With Hammer In Face
An incredibly brutal Boxing Day assault saw a teenage boy hit in the face with a hammer and now police want to track down this man.
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David Bowie Brixton Mural To Be Listed
A David Bowie mural, which became a shrine for fans after his death, is to be listed by a London council to make sure it remains protected.
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Rolex Choke Robbers Jailed For More Than 10 Years
Just over a month after remarkable footage showed two robbers choking a man unconscious to steal his Rolex, the pair have been locked up.
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Hunt For Missing Teenager After Abduction
Police are appealing for help to find an 18-year-old who is believed to have been abducted in north London.
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Hatton Garden Ringleader Jailed For Six Years
Hatton Garden ringleader Brian Reader, 77, has been jailed for six years and three months for his part in the £14m raid.
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Dramatic Images: Fire Breaks Out In Brick Lane
Eight fire engines battled a significant blaze at an office building on London’s iconic Brick Lane.
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It Takes 46 YEARS to Save For London Property
The continuing surge in house prices means that the average Londoner will need to save for 46 YEARS in order to buy a house.
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Jail For East London Rapist Who Stalked Drunk Victim
A sex attacker who trailed a drunk woman through streets before raping her has been locked up for five years.
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Watford Hermit Ordered To Leave His Mud Hut
Daniel Pike has spent four years building his mud hut on the outskirts of London - now the Woodland Trust has told him he has to leave.
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Vicious Thieves Sought After Handcuff Burglary
These three people are being sought by police after a brutal robbery saw a man handcuffed and repeatedly beaten.
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Roaring Lionesses Interrupt Queen's Zoo Visit
The Queen has paid a visit to London Zoo to open a new enclosure for the society's four endangered Asiatic lions.
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Tube Driver Kicks Off Five 'Tissue Beggars' In One Day
A Tube driver says she kicked five ‘tissue beggars’ off a train in one day, as police struggle to deal with the problem.
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Horses Found Wandering Down London High Street
Police are trying to find the owner of four horses were found mysteriously wandering down Barnet high street in North London.
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WATCH: Thug Floors Victim With Punch From Behind
This is the shocking moment a thug floored a victim with a single blow to the back of the head in a robbery in South London.
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Dashboard Video Captures Incredible Shooting Star
This dashboard camera video captured an incredible shooting star flying across the sky in South London.
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Lewisham Police Upset Irish With "Handcuffs Shamrock"
Lewisham Police and Kington Council have both landed in hot water after offending people on Twitter with Saint Patrick's Day's jokes that backfired.
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Police Officer "Deliberately Run Over" In South London
Police are holding two men on suspicion of attempted murder after an officer was hit by a car near Oval tube station.
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Four Arrests After Mass Brawl In Brixton McDonalds
Police have arrested four people and a knife has been seized after a huge brawl in Brixton McDonalds this afternoon.
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Police Hunt Serial Streatham Sex Attacker
Police are offering a £10,000 reward in a bid to try and catch a man the think has brutally attacked two women in Streatham Common.
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Dartford Crossing Earns £3m Per WEEK In Fines
The Dartford Crossing is raking in £3MILLION per week in fines, LBC can reveal.
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Moped Passenger Opens Fire In Brixton: Video
This is the shocking moment a pillion passenger on a moped opened fire on a group of men in Brixton.
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Police Hunt Man Responsible For 200 Burglaries In Wimbledon
Police are hunting for a serial burglar in a fisherman's hat who has robbed around 200 houses in Wimbledon Village.
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Elderly Woman Dies After Escalator Fall At M&S
An elderly lady has died after falling backwards on an escalator in a Marks & Spencer store.
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Top Gear Provoke Fury After Cenotaph Stunt
TV show Top Gear provoked fury from senior military figures after racing cars along Whitehall, passing metres from the Cenotaph which commemorates Britain’s war dead.
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Night Tube To Launch In August, Says Report
The Night Tube is expected to be launched in August, sources have revealed.
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WATCH: Base Jumper Leaps From Shard
This is the remarkable scene of a base jumper parachuting to the ground after leaping from London’s shard.
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See The 4ft Rat "Discovered" In Hackney
It's being claimed that Britain's biggest rat has been captured after this gigantic specimen was nabbed by a gas man in East London.
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Harlesden Victim Was "Innocent Bystander"
The Met Police have told LBC a man shot dead in Harlesden was a victim of "mistaken identity".
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CCTV: Man Punches And Kicks Woman In Forest Hill
Police are hunting a man who subjected a women to a vicious robbery in Forest Gate.
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Harrowing Images Of ‘Serial’ South London Attacker
Police have released a series of harrowing images of a brutal attack on a woman that they believe to be part of a string of violent attacks in South London.
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Police Appear To Hit Man With Baton In Station Arrest
A video has gone viral of a man appearing to be hit with a baton by police officers during an arrest in St Pancras Station.