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Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack
A 17-year-old boy pleads guilty to arson after an attack on Kenton United Synagogue.
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Men guilty of church drive-by shooting murder
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Memorial to show Queen Elizabeth II as young woman
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Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law
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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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London may become a political patchwork quilt after elections
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What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?
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Can I vote? Video, 00:00:29
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What the 'biggest changes to renting in history' mean for London
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Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair
Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.
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Arsenal forward Blackstenius signs new contract
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Spurs lifeline or good step for West Ham - who's favourite for drop?
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Okolie fails doping test before Yoka fight
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Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash?
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Wolves relegation confirmed as West Ham draw at Crystal Palace
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Rosenior feels '100%' support from Chelsea owners
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Ex-QPR captain Cook to leave club at end of season
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Arsenal fans must help team in title hunt - Rooney
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Robson hits 162 as Middlesex draw with Northants
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Promotion secured - can Bromley make more history?
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Injured Draper to miss Madrid and Rome tournaments
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