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Four people in court over Jewish ambulance arson
Three men and a teenage boy appear at the Old Bailey over a fire that destroyed charity ambulances.
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Taxi from driverless firm veers into crime scene
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Council apologises for Millwall KKK leaflet image
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Vigil for 14-year-old boy shot dead in Woolwich
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Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals
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Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO
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'I lost six stone so I could run to save lives'
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Gloves off in the battle to be Newham's next mayor
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Hot Fuzz moment as swan causes chaos in London car park. Video, 00:00:13
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London local elections 2026

London local elections 2026

What might happen with your council: A guide to London's 32 boroughs

More than six million Londoners are eligible to vote in the local elections on 7 May.

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What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
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Why should we care about housing in the local elections?
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Potholes dominate council campaigning in Barnet
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A battle of step counts for votes in Merton
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London may become a political patchwork quilt after elections
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Championship: Millwall hit back against Leicester to head second as it stands
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats as Leicester City take on Millwall in the Championship.
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County Championship, day one as it happened: Five-for by Tongue, Surrey hit back
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Walter century helps Essex shade day one at Surrey
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Five things in the EFL: penultimate peril and jittery jeopardy
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Prem rugby team news: Match week 14
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Salford go third with win against leaders Bromley
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Harlequins legend Evans to leave after 18 seasons
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New England boss McDermott offers route back for Connor
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Jeffrey Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals. Video, 00:02:36
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London Marathon is 'my Everest' - Hampson Video, 00:05:57
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Matt Hampson takes on 'Everest' in London Video, 00:01:58
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Van driver sentenced over fatal smart motorway crash
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Palestine protesters jailed for criminal damage
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England
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Hot Fuzz moment as swan causes chaos in London car park. Video, 00:00:13
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Taxi from driverless firm veers into crime scene
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Four people in court over Jewish ambulance arson
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Vigil for 14-year-old boy shot dead in Woolwich
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'I knew something was wrong, my baby was so purple'
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How is the weather looking for the London Marathon? Video, 00:00:30
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'Do you want to push me round a marathon?' Video, 00:01:52
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England
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11 hours ago
Council apologises for Millwall KKK leaflet image
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Muddy puddles to marathon miles - Logan meets Daddy Pig. Video, 00:01:34
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Exclusive of the year? Gabby Logan interviews Daddy Pig. Video, 00:02:02
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Gloves off in the battle to be Newham's next mayor
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Hot Fuzz moment as swan causes chaos in London car park. Video, 00:00:13
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'I lost six stone so I could run to save lives'
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Man jailed for Hyde Park robbery of £30,000 watch
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'Grandad Bob' - 29th marathon with granddaughter Video, 00:01:00
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How's the weather looking for the London Marathon? Video, 00:00:35
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Former London Pride boss admits contempt of court
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Boy held at young offenders' institution dies
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Marathon in firefighter kit will 'honour memories' Video, 00:01:08
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