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Police appeal to find three men after fatal stabbing of Jason Romeo
Raynolph Asante, 22, Rhamyah Bailey-Edwards, 21, and Travis Mitchell, 21, are known to frequent Deptford, Hackney and Walthamstow.

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Sainsbury's and Tesco cut back on Aldi price match promises
Sainsbury's and Tesco have cut back the number of products available in Aldi Price Match schemes, while Asda dropped it entirely.
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The cheapest supermarket for pancake ingredients may come as a surprise
Supermarkets Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose all had the same shopping list - but which was cheapest?
Woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann charged with stalking
A woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann has been charged with stalking after arriving in the UK.
'Ridiculously oversized' block of flats to be built in Greenwich after appeal
A decision to reject plans for a five-storey block of flats in Greenwich described as “ridiculously oversized” has been overturned by a planning inspector.
'Reading champion' Bromley year 5 pupil recognised nationwide
Frank Sanchez Puchaczewski, a Year 5 pupil from Bromley, has been named a Reading Plus Champion, recognised among only 15 students nationwide for reading excellence.
The planning applications in Greenwich - including Thamesmead house to kids care home
A Thamesmead house may become a children's care home, while other Greenwich planning applications include tree works, loft conversions, and extensions across the borough.
'Blooming marvellous' - first community garden to be created in Bromley
Bromley Council has approved a new community garden in Orpington’s Knoll area, managed by Knoll Residents Association, to enhance local greenery and improve the area.
Underground lines part suspended with SEVERE delays due to trespasser
London Underground lines are severely delayed due to a trespasser on the tracks.
Investigation launched after mystery chemical found at Hounslow Police Station
An investigation has been launched after an unknown chemical was found at Hounslow Police Station.
Homeless man starved to death after trapping hand in skylight
Homeless asylum seeker Khaled Aribi was found hanging by his arm from a Walthamstow skylight after he got trapped while trying to break in, a coroner ruled.
Two separate emergency incidents on same day in Vauxhall
Emergency services attended two separate incidents metres away from each other in Vauxhall today.
One injured in lorry crash with over hour delay at Dartford Crossing
A crash involving two lorries has left one person injured and many more stuck in traffic delays.
Surrey Quays station set for huge new upgrade in time for thousands of new homes
Surrey Quays Station will get step-free access, a new entrance, and upgraded capacity by summer 2026, supporting 14,000 new homes and Canada Water’s regeneration.
Nearly one million British children scammed online in last year
Nearly one million British children aged 11-16 have been scammed online in the last 12 months, according to new research commissioned by Vodafone.
Man arrested after ‘knife fight’ near O2 Arena in Greenwich
A man has been arrested after knife was reportedly during a fight near the O2 Arena in Greenwich.
Council officers offered 'wellbeing leave' over angry residents in south London
Council officers were offered "wellbeing leave" after meeting with angry residents opposing controversial new traffic rules in a posh London suburb, a court heard.
Woman ‘deliberately’ hit by van in New Cross in 'attempted murder'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was “deliberately” hit by a van in New Cross.

Woman badly injured by van in New Cross may have been deliberately targeted, say Met
The incident happened on Monday, February 10, shortly after 2pm in Milton Court Road. A pedestrian in her 30s was struck by a van.
